Hamsa Cakes: An NYU student’s quarantine baking obsession turned business

CAS sophomore Meghana Kakubal didn’t know how to bake before quarantine. Now, she has a baking business inspired by Indian flavors and art that serves her community and those in need. 

Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer • November 3, 2021

You probably remember the baking craze that came with the beginning of quarantine. You might have baked banana bread or a sourdough loaf if you were looking for a challenge. Many...

Don’t Sleep on Coltrane Tait

Stern senior and baseball player Coltrane Tait hits home runs and runs his own mattress-lending company.

Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019

Coltrane Tait takes classes in Stern, pulls all-nighters in Bobst and makes the usual trek to MCU Park in Brooklyn for NYU baseball games. He is also the co-founder of a start-up...

The Clothing Co. and What You Didn’t Know About the Ethics of Fashion

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer • April 27, 2017

Founder of The Clothing Company and NYU alumnus Jayesh Baldota shares his vision for his line of organic cotton clothing.

Beauty and Style at Your Doorstep

Pamela Jew, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2016

Thanks to these NYC start-ups you'll never have to leave your dorm to go shopping again.

Website games seek to revolutionize job search

Dhriti Tandon, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2014

A website called pymetrics uses games to help users determine what careers they may be good at. It could offer students some guidance in determining majors and future careers.

Day in the Life: Avni Parikh

April 21, 2014

An LS freshman started an international organization that raises money for schools through jewelry sales.

Students give nonprofit charity personal touch

April 17, 2014

Two NYU students let users campaign for their favorite charities with their new website start-up.

Alum’s start-up brings nature into city life

April 7, 2014

Knapp and her team provide environment-friendly events and activities.