Out of Shanghai, Into Suzhou: Interesting Spots Worth The Train Ride
Just a short train ride from Shanghai, Suzhou proves that the best getaways don’t need to be far.
Culture
Articles on arts and cultures.
World-Renowned Pianist Kong Xiangdong to Join NYU Shanghai Faculty
Top of the Pyramid: Uncover a Mysterious Country Far Away
Walking into the Egypt exhibition, visitors see a civilization defined by its majestic pyramids, sacred animals, and powerful pharaohs, offering a glimpse into a world where religion, art, and politics merge to create a culture that continues to captivate and influence the modern imagination.
Xiangjiang River and Mo Jia Dai: Incorporating Chinese Dialects in C-pop
Explaining the effects of incorporating Chinese dialects into popular music.
Xi’an Travel Guide
A trip to Xi’an all planned for you!
Spring Festival Gala: Entertainment or Nominal Gimmick
As a new festival custom in modern China, the Spring Festival Gala is losing its audience rating…
Melodic Narratives: The Storytelling Power of Music
The profound impact of music extends beyond mere notes, possessing the transformative power to sculpt the entirety of one's life.
Beyond Boundaries: NYU Shanghai's ICA Showcases Artistic Pursuit of Alternate Perception
Newest exhibit continues the Institute of Contemporary Art’s multi-year project to challenge common conceptions and invent new epistemologies.
From Lolita to “Professional Guidance”: Misleading Book Covers and Introductions
As the most direct information, the cover and introductions are supposed to be comprehensive summaries of a book, but it’s not always the case.
How Society Drives the Sweetness in Bubble Tea
The majority of international students, more specifically American students have noticed that the bubble tea in Shanghai is not sweet.
Places to Visit in Fuzhou
Not sure where to travel in Fuzhou? Here is a list of some places to visit.
Places to Visit in Nanjing
Not sure where to visit in Nanjing? Here is a list of some places to visit.
Planning a Trip to Hengdian
A trip to Hengdian World Studios all planned for you!
Your Guide to NYUSH’s Mental Health Resources
Health and Wellness for NYUSH has two dedicated tracks with regular programming that will be outlined below. Additionally, NYU New York runs in-person and virtual programming, perfect for our go-local students, those in various time zones, and Shanghai-based students looking for early morning or late-night events. Finally, NYUSH’s Athletics and Fitness team has some programming that can help with de-stressing.
Econ: Looking Into China’s Consumption Voucher Scheme and Why It Failed
Since the Chinese government got the COVID-19 outbreak under control, local governments in China have been issuing “consumption vouchers” or “consumption coupons” to their citizens. But experts have expressed concerns about the voucher scheme, mainly in terms of its economic effect, social ramifications, and potential unfairness. Now that the scheme is largely over, it seems apropos to examine the evidence we have and understand why it failed.
Celebrate Women's Day in Shanghai
Celebrate Women's Day at these events in Shanghai, curated by OCA City Lights Editor Haley Sadoff.
Jinqiao-Friendly Grilled Cheese
Contributing Writer Kai Zheng explains how to make a delicious grilled cheese sandwich in the Jinqiao kitchens.
Taco Bell Shanghai: Western Food in an Eastern Environment
OCA Contributing Writer Sara Gradinarska reviews the new Taco Bell that's popped up in Shanghai.
NYU Service Trip to Qianbai Yuan
OCA Photojournalist Kate Pellegrino documents her trip to Qianbai Yuan near Nanjing with the NYUSH Sustainability Department.
Halloweekend On Top of Shanghai
OCA's photojournalist Kate Pellegrino explores Shanghai on Halloweekend.