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Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

Apr 18, 2022
So you got into NYU. Congratulations! Now what? Let us tell you all about the nitty gritty details of changing your major, navigating the Liberal Studies Core program, celebrating the weekend in NYC, and making lasting friendships.
A collage of icons symbolizing college social life (from top to bottom, left to right): a simple “what’s up” text message, a symbol for joining Greek organizations reading “I pledge ZTA”, a room plaque and notes.

How to win friends at NYU

Forming meaningful connections in the big city is no small task. Here are a few ways to meet people.
Nikkala Kovacevic, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2022

At some point on your NYU campus tour, your admissions ambassador probably uttered the words “the city is our campus” with an overly exaggerated gesture to the surrounding...

A final vision of Stacy’s map that reflects the first impression he hopes to subject players before. (Photo courtesy of Paris Stacy)

Paris Stacy, Player Agency and Art Against the Odds

The Tisch game designer has continued to refine his game project even after contracting the coronavirus.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Music Editor, Music Editor Apr 24, 2020

A funny dynamic arises in the relationship between the fact that a video game level presents players with the liberty to go about solving it all the while purposefully concealing...

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

If Buildings Could Hold Memories

An ode to my freshman dorm.
Vaishnavi Naidu, Contributing Writer Apr 22, 2020

As I lie in bed I can’t help but look out the window At the Manhattan skyline grid that comforted me on restless nights On other nights I look at the art I’ve hung up...

Clive Davis first-year Jackson Craig passionately performs in the Mercury Lounge. With his unique upbeat, funky set, the singer instilled in the crowd a special kind of energy. (Photo by Izzy Salas)

Jackson Craig Delivers a Groovy Performance at Mercury Lounge

On Wednesday, Mercury Lounge was packed to see this Clive Davis first-year perform an upbeat, funky set.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2020

Clive Davis first-year Jackson Craig graced the Mercury Lounge stage on Wednesday, Feb. 12 clad in a fuzzy orange jacket and red-tinted John Lennon glasses. It was very fourth-grade-Halloween...

Liv Rocklin, winning Ultraviolet Live (via Facebook)

Liv Rocklin Wins the UltraViolet Live Talent Show

Steinhardt first-year talks her latest set, pre-show rituals and her journey to musical comedy.
Aashna Agarwal, Staff Writer Feb 26, 2019

For years, Steinhardt first-year Liv Rocklin wanted to be a country singer. Last Thursday, she won the UltraViolet Live talent show for her musical comedy act. Rocklin found...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

First-Years Reflect on Their Fall Semester

First-years discuss everything from navigating Greenwich Village to new sleeping schedules.
Anna de la Rosa, Staff Writer Dec 3, 2018

The first semester of college is a time for learning — and not just in the classroom. For many students, it’s their first time away from home and they have to figure out how...

Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez

NYU First-Years Go the Distance for Love

Many first-years come to college without their significant other. Here's what it's like keeping up a long-distance relationship.
Anna de la Rosa, Contributing Writer Oct 18, 2018
Long distance relationships can be tough and could end in turmoil. But these NYU students are sticking it out.

First-Years and Seniors Compare College Experiences

First-year and senior NYU students answered a set of the same questions. Hear how the answers differ between the two years.
Natalie Chinn, Culture Editor Oct 5, 2018
First-year and senior NYU students answered a set of the same questions. Hear how the answers differ between the two years.
Caution tape remains after the shut down of the L train Tuesday afternoon.

NYU First-Year Struck by Subway Train, Pronounced Dead

Reports confirm the student died earlier today, and suggest the cause was suicide.
Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst Oct 2, 2018
NYU Freshman hit by the L-train and is pronounced dead on the scene.
Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Tyler Crews and Yasmin Gulec Oct 1, 2018
New York City nightlife can be tricky to navigate for students under 21. NYC Welcome Week tries to eliminate this struggle by providing 18+ events.
Parents enjoy sending their kids little trinkets and snacks to remind them of home.

Sending Love From Home

It's care package season — what are your loved ones sending you?
Faith Marnecheck, Deputy Copy Chief Oct 1, 2018
It's care package season — what are your loved ones sending you?

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