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A dance of lions
A photographer’s encounter with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in New York’s Chinatown.
Qianshan Weng, Staff Photographer
• February 17, 2023
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Off-Third: NYU takes ‘the city is our campus’ literally, offers off-campus tours to visitors
As university buildings take over the city, leadership ambassadors are taking over the city’s tourism industry.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 16, 2023
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Love at first listen: It only takes 5 seconds to like a song, NYU study finds
NYU researchers looked into why people love and hate different music, and found that they typically know whether they like a song within seconds of listening to it.
Ujji Bathla, Staff Writer
• February 14, 2023
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This weekend: NYU DJs to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the dance floor
This Friday at 10 p.m., NYU student DJs will turn Astor Place Hairstylists from a barber shop into a dance party.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2023
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Illegal weed stores to be evicted as part of Eric Adams crackdown
Mayor Eric Adams filed lawsuits against four establishments, including two that are blocks away from NYU’s campus, which were selling cannabis without licensing, the first step in what he called a “laser-focused” plan to protect New Yorkers.
Tori Morales, News Editor
• February 8, 2023
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What to do this week: Drawing with strangers, a film about lizards and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 6-12.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• February 5, 2023
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Beyond NYU: Dancing around the world won her an Emmy
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Steinhardt alum Mickela Mallozzi shares how she created a travel television show that explores cultural dances from across the world.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor
• February 2, 2023
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How NYU students can live up to the legacy of mutual aid in NYC
Queer activist Je'Jae Cleo Mizrahi speaks about radical and inclusive mutual aid organizations near Washington Square Park.
Sasha DuBose, Dining Editor
• February 1, 2023
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What to do this week: Free ice skating, NYU Club Fest, student film festival
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor
• January 29, 2023
![A person wearing a black coat, red hoodie and red pants sits on a stone bench in a park with a small table in front of them. On the table is a glass jar with cannabis joints in it.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ops-weedwsp-1-900x600.jpg)
Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
40% of cannabis sold at unlicensed dispensaries around New York City is contaminated. Cannabis sold at Washington Square Park is no exception.
Abi Rivera, Deputy Opinion Editor
• December 14, 2022
![A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/internalstock-ericadams-manasagudavalli2-900x600-1.jpg)
Mayor Adams wages war against rats
Mayor Eric Adams passed the Rat Action Plan last month to combat the skyrocketing number of rodents scurrying across the city. This week, he contested a fine for his failure to fend them off in his own home.
Adrianna Nehme and Kayla Hardersen
• December 8, 2022
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Carbone alone: The subtle beauty of solo dining
Dining alone is the best way to beat long reservation lists and recharge.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• December 8, 2022
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