![Anime NYC was held from Nov. 19-21 at the Javits Center in New York City. An attendee from Minnesota tested positive for the omicron variant in one of the first detections of the variant in the United States. (Photo by Mari Binstock)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/news-anime-featured-900x675.jpg)
Anime club members should get COVID test, NYU says
The instruction came after the second U.S. case of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 was traced to a New York City anime convention that drew more than 50,000 attendees.
Arnav Binaykia, News Editor
• December 6, 2021
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Listen to this: Black Country, New Road releases new single ‘Concorde’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Mura Masa, Aeon Station and more.
Yas Akdag, Holden Lay and Jack Peterson
• December 2, 2021
![Musician Will Wood performs at The Bitter End, a rock club on Bleecker Street. Wood’s concert consisted of him singing his popular genre-defying songs while alternating between the piano and ukulele. (Staff Photo by Caitlin Hsu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/arts-music-willwoodreview-900x506.jpg)
Review: Will Wood’s live show was as delightfully unhinged as expected
The avant-garde pop musician sold out two energy-filled shows at The Bitter End this past weekend.
Caitlin Hsu, Under The Arch Managing Editor
• December 2, 2021
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Top 3 style tips for surviving a New York winter
Winter is here. Here’s how you can beat the cold in style!
Sara Vargas, Contributing Writer
• November 30, 2021
![Spotify podcasts and book-centric YouTube channels are a great way to take a deeper dive into your favorite books. (Staff Photo by Sasha Cohen, Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arts-books-podcasts.png)
How to gush about books when everyone else has moved on
Have no one to discuss your latest read with? Check out these podcasts and videos.
Zoe De Leon, Contributing Writer
• November 22, 2021
![In early November, New York City’s COVID-19 positive test rate was 2.06% while NYU’s was 0.76%. A decrease in hospitalizations and deaths accompany the increase in the positive test rate. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-covidupdate-featuredimage-900x600.jpg)
NYU sees slight rise in COVID cases as winter approaches
In the week leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, an increase in New York City’s new reported COVID-19 cases has some students concerned about breakthrough infections.
Gabriel Hawthorne, Staff Writer
• November 22, 2021
![Alexander 23 performs for a sold-out crowd at Terminal 5 in Manhattan in early March 2020. The former New Yorker is performing songs he wrote during the pandemic on tour. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arts-music-alexander23interview-1-900x637.jpg)
An interview with sad-pop artist Alexander 23
The former New Yorker talked about working with Olivia Rodrigo, music production and his favorite spots in the city.
Yas Akdag, Music Editor
• November 22, 2021
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Listen to this: Beyoncé releases new song ‘Be Alive’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Nilüfer Yanya, Beach House and more.
Yas Akdag, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra, Holden Lay, Jack Peterson and Sabiq Shahidullah
• November 18, 2021
![“Venom: Let There be Carnage,” directed by Andy Serkis, was released on Oct. 1. The film is an entertaining and enjoyable superhero sequel. (Image courtesy of Sony Pictures)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arts-film-venomreview-900x506.jpg)
Review: ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ comforts with campiness and predictability
Andy Serkis’ superhero sequel is goofy in all the best ways.
Justin Martinez, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2021
![RxHome set up installations in Columbus Park on Oct. 29 and in Astor Place Plaza from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7. RxHome seeks to end homelessness by drawing NYC voters’ attention to the current system that deprives homeless individuals of benefits and rights. (Image courtesy of RxHome)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/culture-ie-RxHome-feature-900x585.jpg)
Interactive maze exhibit at Astor Place educates on homeless issues
RxHome NYC, an organization dedicated to addressing the struggles that homeless people face in New York City, opened a maze exhibit titled “The Way Home” at Astor Place from Nov. 3-7.
Talia Barrington, Contributing Writer
• November 17, 2021
![New York Knicks forward Julius Randle spoke at the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball school gym in the Bronx to celebrate his #30 for 3! campaign. Through his partnership with the school, Randle plans to donate $500 for every three-pointer he makes in the season, which will assist the school in developing its academic programs. (Staff Photo by Mitesh Shrestha)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sports-local-randle-900x675.jpg)
Knicks star Randle pledges support for Bronx basketball school
Julius Randle visited the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School on Nov. 9 to announce his campaign to donate to the school for each 3-pointer he scores this season.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor
• November 16, 2021
![Snail Mail’s sophomore album “Valentine” was released on Nov. 5. The album is a step forward that shows promise for Snail Mail’s future. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/record1_50-900x600.png)
Review: ‘Valentine’ is a dynamic move forward for Snail Mail
On her sophomore album, the indie-rock artist explores love and heartbreak with a more expansive palette.
Jack Solomon, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2021
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