
Opinion: NYU should give students the day off for Lunar New Year
Given the large Asian student population at NYU, the university should formally recognize Lunar New Year as an academic holiday.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer
• January 29, 2025

What to do this week: Holiday cheese tasting and Christmas caroling
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Dec. 12-18.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 11, 2022

Staff Recs: Winter bliss, not blues
WSN’s arts section spotlights some cozy entertainment for the holidays.

What to do this week: The Washington Square Christmas tree and holiday cabaret
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Dec. 5-Dec. 11.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 4, 2022

Just another day: Lunar New Year at NYU
The unrelenting nature of being a student at NYU and resident of New York City can take the meaning out of most things in life. Lunar New Year is no exception.
Alex Tran, Culture Editor
• February 1, 2022

Sometimes, expensive gifts… are better
If you’re at NYU, there’s a decent chance that you know some rich people who helped get you here. Here are expensive gifts that are actually worth the money that you can ask them for.
Alexandra Chan, Alex Tey and Alex Tran
• December 10, 2021

Opinion: Christmas is a lexical glutton
All holidays are not created equal, and this inequality has been compounded by our very vocabulary. This Christmas season, let us right this wrong.
Max Tiefer and Lorraine Olaya
• December 3, 2021

Staff Rants: The holidays
From eggnog to Christian hegemony, our staff has a lot to say about the holiday season.
Max Tiefer, Michelle Han, Jake Capriotti, Kevin Kurian, Lorraine Olaya
• December 2, 2021

More than a mooncake: Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with beloved dessert
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors family and reunion. Here’s how NYU students celebrate the festival while away from family and share its traditions with their peers.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 20, 2021

Observing Yom Kippur during COVID-19
Jewish students reflect on the significance of Yom Kippur during COVID-19 while trying to follow university guidelines.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 16, 2021

Renewing Easter traditions by cooking tacos
Dining Editor Gabby Lozano discussed how she traditionally celebrates Easter, and how the holiday changed for her this time around.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 6, 2021

Record Store Day Is Rescheduled. Can It Still Survive?
Record Store Day has been moved to June 20, but the trend of social distancing suggests lower sales.
Ana Cubas, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2020


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Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor • February 21, 2025

Yael Grosman, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2025