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Spring 2008 will be my last semester at NYU even though I’m only a sophomore. After the initial intoxication of being in New York City wore off, I felt disillusioned with NYU as an institution.
- Monday, May 5, 2008 11:25
The media frenzy surrounding Coachella dominated the top of this week, and for good reason. But amidst the photo-blogging and YouTubery, one individual stands apart.Various reviews and reactions suggest that Aphex Twin (born Richard D. James) put on a less than stellar performance.
- Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:26
This Just In - Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:26
NYU Local in the Summer
Summer is here and we are changing the format of the site to match what’s good about it.
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Lil Wayne: Get In, Get Rich, Get Out and the Dawn of Opportunity
“I know the game is crazy, it’s more crazy than it’s ever been. I’m married to that crazy bitch, call me Kevin Federline.” -Lil Wayne, “I’m Me”
On preliminary listen my favorite song on Tha Carter III is “Mr. Carter”—featuring Jay-Z, making good on the fact that both rappers share the same name—because it has Jay […]
Jun 27, 2008 18:06 - 2 Comments
This Week at NYU: 5/5 - 5/11
This Week at NYU kicks off with Cinco de Mayo and Midnight Breakfast! Though the rest of the week doesn’t look like it’ll continue to be as fun, with finals starting on Wednesday. Best of luck from NYU Local. We’ll see you in the fall!
Monday 5/5:
Cinco de Mayo!
Last day of classes for the Spring Semester.
Midnight […]
May 5, 2008 22:56 - 0 Comments
May 11, 2008 13:45 - 0 Comments
Dear NYU - Leave Me Alone
I wish NYU would stop trying to assert itself as some faux-Ivy research institution, and realize that the greatest thing it offers its students is the chance to live in New York.
May 6, 2008 18:29 - 4 Comments
On Campus
NYT: NYU 2031 Might Destroy MacDougal Street Landmark
Today’s New York Times notes that the famous Provincetown Playhouse could fall prey to a proposed demolition in order to make way for a new Law School building as part of the NYU 2031 initiative.
Apr 30, 2008 1:57 - 1 Comment
NYU News
How to Take a Proper Hipster-Photoblog Photo
So it’s Saturday morning (or, more realistically, afternoon.) While getting over your hangover, you decide to check out some photoblogs because whatever, you want to see if you made it on the site.
May 2, 2008 1:42 - 3 Comments
Parties
Haider Ackermann
Death would be a lot cooler if someone dressed like this lead you there.
Apr 30, 2008 3:41 - 0 Comments
What [Not] to Wear
Meta
Write About It
At the beginning of the year, I developed the unfortunate habit of swearing like a drunken (possibly mentally unstable) sailor. For at least three weeks, nary a conversation went by without a string of expletives capable of making even the most rowdy of frat boys blush. These days, NYU Local has inspired me to switch to a less offensive, if similarly oft-repeated, set of words: “write about it.”