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More than Core: How language courses can go beyond the requirement
Three NYU students share how language courses have shaped them, both personally and academically.
Michael Lando, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2024
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Ecuadorian cheese bread and the silent labor of love
How my abuelita's panes recipe helped me connect with my cultural heritage.
Tahra Khanuja, Contributing Writer
• May 3, 2023
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Independent bookstores that are better than the Strand
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 29 with some of our favorite local stores.
Susan Behrends Valenzuela, Natalia Palacino Camargo and Leila Anderson
• April 28, 2023
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Cine Quinqui: A human approach to entertainment
The obscure film genre that originated in Spain is being featured at Spectacle Theater from April 3-29.
Marta Muñoz-Rojas Szpilka, Contributing Writer
• April 18, 2023
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How to actually improve your Spanish at NYU Madrid
Can you really become fluent after one semester abroad? Here’s your guide to incorporating the city into your language learning journey.
Carina Christo, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2023
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The balancing act between familiar spaces and homesickness
Help that homesickness; a first-year gives their tips on finding comfort and embracing the familiar at NYU.
Leeann Mclemore, Contributing Writer
• September 27, 2022
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Review: Father John Misty’s ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ is a jaggedly stylistic statement
The singer-songwriter’s most mysterious record yet is overflowing with thrilling sonic surprises and delicate sincerity.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• April 20, 2022
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Staff Rants and Raves: Language
From the unnecessary and stupid rules to the struggles of learning and speaking, here’s what our staff has to say on languages.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Sasha Cohen, Paul Kim, Kim Rice, Arvind Sriram, Helen Wajda, Gabby Lozano and Mandie Montes
• February 27, 2020
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Buenos Aires Climate Strike
Last month’s climate march was a global event; here is a look at the vibrant and energetic protests that occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring some NYU students as well.
Ana Marazzi, Exposures Staff Photographer
• October 17, 2019
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‘Pain and Glory’ Is a Visually Stunning Film About Art’s Creation
Pain and Glory is a beautiful and moving meditation on the emotional toll that comes with being an artist.
Alyssa Craig, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2019
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Latino Journalism Deserves Better
Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
Melanie Pineda, Editor-at-Large
• September 30, 2019
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Staff Recs: Best Songs to Blast at Parties
You aren’t partying right until you’ve heard the Arts Desk’s playlist.
Arts Desk
• April 11, 2019
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