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Released Dec. 6, In Fabric is a British horror comedy film. (Via Facebook)

‘In Fabric’: Strickland Spins the Giallo Genre Afresh for a New Generation

Director Peter Strickland blends British comedy and Italian horror in a deliciously terrifying flick.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Contributing Writer December 4, 2019

Fetishizing every single inch of the frame, Peter Strickland has crafted a loving ode to retro Euro horror that would make Italian horror legend Mario Bava exclaim “Bravo!”...

NYU Florence campus. Student talks about homesickness while studying abroad. (Photo by Zixuan Gao)

A Tale of Two Cities, but One Without Dollar Pizza

As a result of being farther from home than ever before, I've learned a lot about what homesickness means.
Anna Cuciurean-Zapan, Contributing Writer November 4, 2019

Three roller bags crashing onto the cobblestone ground, my arms flailing and me, drenched in sweat: this was my arrival at NYU Florence at the start of this semester, the fall...

A view of NYU Florence campus from Villa Natalia. (WSN File Photo)

The First Year Away

I spent my first year abroad in Paris through the Liberal Studies First-Year Away program. I called it an adventure. My brother called it a glorified holding tank.
Natalie Chinn, Under the Arch Editor May 6, 2019

Student chef Nino Asaro aims to purchase the freshest vegetables. (Photo by Justin Park)

Gallatin Student Keeps Mystery Alive With His Pseudo-Restaurant, Clandesdine

Sophomore Nino Asaro ran a fine dining restaurant out of his apartment with bookings made for months in advance.
Amanda Burkett, Beauty & Style Editor November 8, 2018

Nino Asaro has been drawn to fire since he was six. The fire that blazed from his grandmother’s kitchen in the southernmost tip of Italy became his vice as she taught him to...

The Florence skyline.

Building That Home Away From Home

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large September 17, 2018
A student reflects on her time abroad thus far and how it has taught her new things about herself.
A view of NYU Florence campus from Villa Natalia. (WSN File Photo)

My First Taste of Tuscany

Lisa Cochran, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018
After being at NYU Florence for 24 hours, here are one student's first impressions.
The Duomo.

Day in the Life: Florence

Carine Zambrano, Abroad Editor March 29, 2018
Did you ever wonder what is it like spending a semester at NYU Florence? Find out about a typical day at the abroad site.
Exposure | A City Through Its People

Exposure | A City Through Its People

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor February 5, 2018
People make up a city, and the people of Florence say a lot about the city's culture.
It can be stressful and nerve-wracking to travel to a foreign country, but studying abroad is also an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience that many NYU students choose to pursue.

Abroad Is Not America

Carine Zambrano, Abroad Editor January 22, 2018
If that is your first time away from friends, family and Amazon Prime, here are some things to keep in mind before saying goodbye to Uncle Sam.
Vietnam

Exposure | Animals Abroad

Veronica Liow, Anna Letson and Euan Prentis December 4, 2017
When you're abroad and separated from your pets at home, it's hard to find an animal to fill the void.
Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Exposure | Troubles of Tourism: Cruelty of Exploiting Horses for Carriage Rides

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor November 27, 2017
Beyond the issue that service of horse carriage rides is ridiculously overpriced, there is the dispute over the exploitation of the horses.