Meet Our Staff!
What is your favorite spot in the city?
Nida Fazili
Co-Editor
Major in Social and Cultural Analysis
Class of 2024 ​
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"Book Club in East Village because it's both a coffee shop and a bookstore -- my two favorite things!"
Yusuf Rashid
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Contributing Writer & Editor
Major in Biology and Minor in Data Science
Class of 2024 ​
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"Top Thai on Sullivan street. As a freshman I remember looking for halal food near the library and the rest is history. The food is great, but I religiously order only one thing: Basil Udon with beef."
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Souad Hassan
Co-Editor
Major in Biochemistry and Minor in Physics
Class of 2024 ​
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"Hemo's Spot in Brooklyn, a halal, cozy juice bar and restaurant with friendly service and the best pesto chicken panini (in my humble opinion). Not only that, it's located at the heart of Bay Ridge, and after a good meal you can tour and see the beautiful community bustling about."
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Aya Diab​
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Contributing Writer
Double Major in Journalism and Politics
Class of 2024 ​
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"My favorite place is Barnes and Nobles, or a small, cozy, local, bookstore."
Laibah Faiaz
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Social Media Outreach
Major in Chemistry and Minor in Anthropology
Class of 2024 ​
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"Taipan Bakery in Chinatown is my go-to for delicious and affordable baked goods, my favorite is the Portuguese egg tart!"
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Mariam Ouedraogo
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Contributing Writer
Major in Business, Tech and Entrepreneurship
Class of 2025 ​
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"My favorite spot is honestly any museum I find in NYC. I love being able to sit in a room of art with meaning and purpose. I’ve been to Moma, the MET, and also the Whitney Museum. I’m looking forward to going to the Brooklyn Museum and Guggenheim."
Rayhan Kandri​
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Contributing Artist & Writer
Major in Film and Television
Class of 2023 ​
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"MacDougal St. because it has its own vibe with its melting pot of restaurants and comedy cafes!"
Eli Balidemaj
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Contributing Writer
Major in Civil Engineering
Class of 2025 ​
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"My favorite place in the city has to be by the pond at Central Park, I love going around there when the weather gets warmer."