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Opinion: A shorter winter break would actually be better for you
Although students favor the long recess, having a shorter one has substantial benefits.
Molly Koch, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 1, 2023
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On Campus for the Holidays
How students coped with staying at NYU over break.
Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor
• January 29, 2019
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Global Breaks at a Global University
Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor
• January 23, 2017
What You Missed Over Break
Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer
• January 25, 2016
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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