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Another Perspective on the Holidays

Another Perspective on the Holidays

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer December 4, 2017
So, next time you ask someone how they celebrated Christmas, take a moment and realize that maybe they don’t view the holidays the same way as you do.
Members of the NYU community spent their Friday night writing holiday letters to incarcerated individuals.

Students Sign Holiday Cards for Incarcerated Individuals

Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 4, 2017
NYU's Prison Education Program spent Friday night writing letters to the incarcerated.
Halloween Is Undoubtedly the Best Holiday

Halloween Is Undoubtedly the Best Holiday

Thomas Price, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Halloween is the one day a year where from the ridiculous to the sublime, all things are accounted for. It is the one day a year to be exactly who you wish to be, and instead of being chastised for being a grown person dressed in tights and no shirt, you are literally rewarded for it with candy.
CAS sophomore Natasha Roy (right) and her friend Dani Dudas wear traditional clothing that is commonly worn during Diwali.

Celebrating Diwali at NYU

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 16, 2017
NYU students may have trouble celebrating Diwali once they start college, but some have found a way to partake in festivities in the city.
NYU student Leah Nouriyelian has created a petition to convince NYU’s University Senate to vote against the current academic calendar in order to observe Jewish High Holy Days.

Student Petitions Against School on Jewish Holidays

Herman Lee, Contributing Writer April 6, 2017
An NYU student is circulating a petition that requests that the university's academic calendar allow classes to be cancelled to accomadate major Jewish holidays.

Winter is a time filled with family memories like skiing, skating and game-outings.

Staff Winter Sports Traditions

WSN Staff November 28, 2016
The WSN staff sheds some light on some of their favourite winter sports traditions and memories.

Thanksgiving Foods Evoke Memories

WSN Staff November 21, 2016
WSN’s staff shares their best memories of Thanksgiving through the foods that brought them together.


Donating to a food drive is a classic way to lend a helping hand to the homeless this Thanksgiving.

Spread Love This Thanksgiving

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the weather gets colder and food for the homeless becomes even more scarce, the holidays should be a time for all of us to not only be thankful for all that we have but to consider the less fortunate and give back.
With over a dozen places to grab food, this year's market in Union Square is worth visiting to taste a variety of great food.

Five food highlights at the Union Square Holiday Market

Minnie Ongsricharoenporn, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Get your holiday shopping done with food-related gifts and snacks at the Union Square Holiday Market.
As seen in this 1900s postcard, playing football has always been a common tradition for American families on Thanksgiving break.

Sports and Thanksgiving: The ongoing tradition

Kyle Ryan, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
This year, families around the country continued the long Thanksgiving tradition of appreciating sports. But why do we do it in the first place?
Lights and garland hang in the windows at The Strand, spreading holiday cheer to those just passing by.

Avoid the ‘Christmas creep’ around the city

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Avoid these places decked out in Christmas decorations to take it one holiday at a time.
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Warm winter looks suit every holiday party occasion

December 10, 2013
Bring out your yuletide chic this season with these holiday style suggestions