Innocents Abroad Transfers in the Paris Hotel
Barbara Cohen, a Barnard transfer from George Washington University, describes life at the Paris Hotel on West End Avenue. She notes cramped lobby, limited meals, lack of cooking facilities, single rooms, and freedom from dorm curfews as transfers adapt to city life near Barnard amid mixed furniture and old building charm.
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Paris Hotel
97Th St
West End Ave
Paris
Sanna Inn
Barnard
Mast
Sinc
Tere
Barbara Cohen
George Washington University
East Village Handicraft Coop Opens on Broadway Uptown
A new student run handicrafts cooperative opened on Broadway at 108th Street managed by a Barnard student. The open arts trading post showcases items made by artisans with time and patience including shawls posters belts woodcuts and Halloween masks. The shop emphasizes unique pieces and hosts mascots Shanti Shiva and Rita Natanis. Nearby Bead Game, run by Barnard students, adds to the creative scene though admits more chaotic organization.
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Barnard Stuent
Broadway
Wingeyer
Mamascarm
108Th ‘Street
Polly
Barnard
Co-Op
Namasearts
Shanti
Shiva
Rita Natanis
Armit
Diane
Contente
Richard
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