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Staff Rants April 19-25

Staff Rants April 19-25

WSN Staff April 24, 2017
The final installment of Staff Rants has arrived for the semester, and with it, the staff has taken time to reflect on the beauty and horror of our time at NYU and WSN.
Sometimes tears are unavoidable. Luckily, the best spots for a good cry are right around campus.

Best Places to Cry at NYU

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
We've all had those kind of days that have made us want to cry on the spot.But in a city as crowded as New York, it can be difficult to find a good place to do so. Here's a list of the best places on campus to get your cry on.
Joe Coffee on 8th Street. Coffee can be a lifesaver to a student, especially during midterm season. Here are a few great coffee shops on campus that can substitute for the usual Starbucks.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Coffee

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 6, 2017
Coffee is a must in every college student's diet. Here are some coffee shops near every dorm.
Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

WSN Staff February 22, 2017
Another week has passed, and our staff is still ranting. Here's another edition of staff rants.
Veselka is a Ukranian restaurant in the East Village that is open 24/7. They serve American breakfasts, like pancakes and waffles, as well as Ukranian classics.

Top Spots to Pull Your All-Nighter

Ankita Bhanot, Deputy Features Editor October 20, 2016
All-nighters — they happen to the best of us. Here are some coffee shops around campus that are open late and provide a comfortable work environment.
The Silver Lounge is a great place to take a quiet nap.

Quiet Spaces, Napping Places

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 29, 2016
Five best napping places on campus.
Parents Day disruptive, little use

Parents Day disruptive, little use

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
NYU Parent's Week wasn't a fun time at all. Not only was it an inconvenience for students in Bobst trying to study for midterms, but there are so many better ways for parents to spend time with their kids in the city.
Classical favorites such as Debussy’s “Clair de la Lune” are very popular study songs.

Staff Recommendations: Music to study by

Grace Halio, Alex Bazeley, Tommy Collison and Audrey Deng October 15, 2015
Hunker down for midterm studying with these staff-recommended Spotify playlists.
From left to right: Michael Waldman, Alex Wagner, Robert George and David Corn discuss the lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming elections.

Midterms, Obama’s record debated

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2014
An event was held on Oct. 14 to discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections.
Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2014
It shouldn't be a surprise to voters that the presumed frontrunners of the 2016 president election are a Clinton and a Bush - they keep the family in.
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Healthy on-the-go snacks to help study, ace midterm exams

March 11, 2014
Midterms are undeniably stressful for college students, and they often entail a time of year when healthy choices are abandoned for an abundance of sugar and caffeine.
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How to survive midterms

March 7, 2014
Ace midterm week with this easy how-to guide.