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NYU graduates Matthew Fertig, left, and Mengjie Shen, right, carry the NYU Shanghai banner during the school procession. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
NYU Shanghai moves commencement from grand theater to campus lawn
(Courtesy of Carmofon Lab)
‘It’s amazing’: Cancer cells work together to grow, NYU study finds
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Trump’s antisemitism task force to investigate NYU
(Lauren Sanchez for WSN)
5 faculty members receive $75K grants to fund upcoming research projects
Members of “Students Against Starbucks” outside Bobst Library on Feb. 22, 2024. (Matt Petres for WSN)
Students call for admin to publicly support Starbucks workers’ union
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Joe’s Wine Co. rebrands after monthslong legal battle with Trader Joe’s
Thousands protest Trump at Presidents’ Day demonstration in Washington Square Park
Thousands protest Trump at Presidents’ Day demonstration in Washington Square Park
People rally in front of NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New York. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Over 1,000 call on NYU Langone to continue providing gender-affirming care for children
People walking outside of a building that reads “STRAND BOOKS” while holding signs.
Strand Bookstore workers go on strike, demand higher wages
The front of a brick building with a white door. There is a sign to the right of the door that reads “SIGN OUR PETITION SAVE THE LANDMARK MERCHANT’S HOUSE”
A local museum’s campaign to keep its doors open
NYU graduates Matthew Fertig, left, and Mengjie Shen, right, carry the NYU Shanghai banner during the school procession. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
NYU Shanghai moves commencement from grand theater to campus lawn
(Courtesy of Carmofon Lab)
‘It’s amazing’: Cancer cells work together to grow, NYU study finds
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Trump’s antisemitism task force to investigate NYU
(Lauren Sanchez for WSN)
5 faculty members receive $75K grants to fund upcoming research projects
Members of “Students Against Starbucks” outside Bobst Library on Feb. 22, 2024. (Matt Petres for WSN)
Students call for admin to publicly support Starbucks workers’ union
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Dozens protest onslaught of pro-Palestinian student suspensions
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Admin responds to nonprofit criticizing updated student conduct policy
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
‘Collective punishment’: NYU suspends 13 students after pro-Palestinian sit-in
People picket in front of a red building with signs reading "DIVEST FROM GENOCIDE," "ARREST NYU TRUSTEES" and "CLASS OF 1972."
Protesters condemn NYU sanctions against students and faculty, demand divestment
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
(Courtesy photo by Elise Swain)
Beyond NYU: Pursuing public service from Gallatin to City Council
(Courtesy of Sawyer Baird)
Beyond NYU: Shaping workplace culture through hospitality
(Courtesy of Brooklyn Horror Film Festival)
Beyond NYU: Bridging the gap between business and film
(Courtesy of Television Academy)
Beyond NYU: Shaping films and shows frame by frame
(Courtesy of Madi Kaplan)
Beyond NYU: Mixing acting with activism
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Opinion: Tandon’s diversity statistics don’t tell the whole story
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Opinion: The role of opinion journalism
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Opinion: Gen Z might never get the American Dream
(Jake Capriotti for WSN)
Guest Essay: The call for a reparations committee
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Opinion: A new generation of leaders is long overdue
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Editorial: NYU, step up
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
NYU students gather for a vigil in Washington Square Park mourning the loss of life in Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in New York.
Editorial: NYU needs to talk about Lebanon. Publicly.
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
A four panel illustration of four different people drawn in a monochrome purple pallet.
Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
An illustration of a poster on a utility pole with a woman in the center with a question mark over her face. Above are the words “LINDA MILLS” and below are the words “Lookalike Contest.”
Off-Third: Linda Mills lookalike contest brings new crowd to Gould Plaza
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
An illustration of a person with binoculars staring in awe at a woman wearing dark sunglasses and red lipstick.
Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
An image of a N.Y.U. flag, with the color purple edited into pink.
Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients
An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
An illustration of a megaphone with the phrase “Staff Rants” written on it. The megaphone wears a red Santa hat and the background is white with blue snowflakes.
Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
An illustration of a purple and orange megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in green letters. There are purple and green lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is black.
Staff Rants: Spooky season
(Courtesy of NYU Cycling)
NYU Cycling getting a head start for next season
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
In photos: Game on!
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Women’s basketball ends season undefeated, wrestling and diving regionals and other news
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, France and Washington, D.C.
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
A bustling weekend for NYU’s basketball teams
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Women’s basketball ends season undefeated, wrestling and diving regionals and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Basketball teams win UAA Championships, baseball and tennis seasons begin and other news
Swimming and wrestling dominate the UAA, track & field shatters records and other news
Swimming and wrestling dominate the UAA, track & field shatters records and other news
Men’s basketball buzzer-beater win, women’s basketball 50th straight victory and other news
Men’s basketball buzzer-beater win, women’s basketball 50th straight victory and other news
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Soccer and volleyball begin UAA conference play, top finishes for both cross country teams and other news
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Yam Yau shares his hockey history
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A talk with thrower Kai Aravena
(Levi Langley for WSN)
In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Connor Vincent on his collegiate swimming career
A man in a dark coat standing outside in a park and smiling at the camera.
In the Huddle: Zach Knudsen on his aspirations and optimism for the upcoming season
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Los Angeles, Madrid and Shanghai
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Spain, France and Argentina
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the UK, Washington, D.C. and Italy
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Washington, D.C. and Sydney
An illustration of an outline of a referee yelling “OUT OF BOUNDS” with three buildings behind him.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, London and Madrid
(Evan D'Souza for WSN)
Indulge in cinnamon rolls at Sunday Morning
(Al Seib / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Yums only: Oscars red carpet looks we absolutely devoured
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Wearing my food on my sleeve
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Your March horoscope: Feeling lucky?
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
4 supper clubs to eat your way through NYC
(Al Seib / ©A.M.P.A.S.)
Yums only: Oscars red carpet looks we absolutely devoured
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Wearing my food on my sleeve
(Daniel Yee for WSN)
4 alternatives to black puffers to round out your winter wardrobe
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Off-White on campus: Remembering Virgil Abloh
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Ranked: NYU merch
(Evan D'Souza for WSN)
Indulge in cinnamon rolls at Sunday Morning
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
4 supper clubs to eat your way through NYC
(Evan D’Souza for WSN)
New eats near NYU: Where bagels and gelato unite
(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)
4 restaurant industry volunteering opportunities
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
New eats near NYU: DH Noodles gives Chinese students a taste of home
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Wearing my food on my sleeve
(Emma Foley for WSN)
The forgotten history of NYC’s Black cowboys
How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year
How NYU students celebrated Lunar New Year
(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)
This Stern club highlights minority voices in the world of finance
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Welcoming Lunar New Year in a new home
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Ranked: NYU merch
(Henry Bayha and Allina Xiao for WSN)
Ranked: Subway stations near NYU
A collage of various N.Y.U.-specific illustrations in green and blue.
Ranked: NYU lore
An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Norma Kamali invents and reinvents herself at NYFW
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
(Levi Langley for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective flaunts the abundance of spring at NYFW
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective toys with heritage, nostalgia and the cosmos
(Courtesy of A24)
Q&A: Kate Forbes on the clothes behind ‘The Brutalist’
©A.M.P.A.S.®
Alum Sean Baker snags 4 Oscars for ‘Anora,’ including best picture
(Courtesy of Universal Music Group)
Review: Alessia Cara’s ‘Love & Hyperbole’ is personal and honest
(Courtesy of Zac Farro)
Review: Rusty Williams’ ‘Grand Man’ reflects on timeless love
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
“My work and music are entwined. Totally.”
(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)
4 books to read in celebration of Black History Month
4 LGBTQ+ novels Trump doesn’t want you to read
4 LGBTQ+ novels Trump doesn’t want you to read
(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)
Review: From the battles to the bedroom, ‘Onyx Storm’ was rushed and unsatisfying
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Books beyond Bobst: Essays about the ’60s, stories about body horror and more
The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025
The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025
(Courtesy of A24)
Q&A: Kate Forbes on the clothes behind ‘The Brutalist’
©A.M.P.A.S.®
Alum Sean Baker snags 4 Oscars for ‘Anora,’ including best picture
(Zev Marinoff for WSN)
WSN predicts the Oscars
(Courtesy of Neon)
Review: ‘The Monkey’ marches to the beat of its own drum
(Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Review: The newest ‘Bridget Jones’ installment is unnecessary and disorienting
(Courtesy of Universal Music Group)
Review: Alessia Cara’s ‘Love & Hyperbole’ is personal and honest
(Courtesy of Zac Farro)
Review: Rusty Williams’ ‘Grand Man’ reflects on timeless love
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
“My work and music are entwined. Totally.”
Off the Record: Julia Miranda
Off the Record: Julia Miranda
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
“Music teaches me how to walk, how to talk, how to love.”
(Courtesy of Roundabout Theatre Company)
Review: In ‘English,’ the fight to learn a new language perseveres
An illustration of a hand holding a nutcracker on a blue background scattered with snowflakes.
Let out of the doll box: My retirement from ‘The Nutcracker’
Dancers dressed in soldier costumes lined up onstage.
The Rockettes don’t know when to tap out
Two people stand on a stage with their hands on a table, looking at each other.
Broke People Play Festival expands to uplift more student artists
A person wearing a blue suit with white sleeves holds the hand of a person wearing a pink dress while they sit on a beige couch in a set of a house.
Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ disguises mediocrity with a star-studded cast
(AnMei Deck for WSN)
Review: 80WSE’s political exhibition leaves viewers asking for more
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Review: Exhibition at La Maison Française challenges the definition of art
(Evan D’Souza for WSN)
Review: MoMA exhibition highlights the woman who shaped the modern art world
(AnMei Deck for WSN)
Review: ‘RicanVisions’ exhibits the rich artistic traditions of Puerto Rican artists
(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)
Review: The Tisch DPI BFA Thesis Exhibition combines self-reflection and technical skill
(Krish Dev, AnMei Deck, Julia Smerling, John Zhang for. WSN)
On the Street: Solitude
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
In photos: Game on!
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
In photos: An unforgettable night at the Violet Ball
(Julia Smerling, AnMei Deck, Alisia Houghtaling and Alex Woodworth for WSN)
On the Street: Love
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Behind the scenes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
In the panel titled Tisch, a girl with long braided hair, alternative clothing and round glasses types on a computer with sheets of paper flying around her. Her eyes are swirls and her expression is panicked as she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a 73-page play due tomorrow!” In the panel titled Stern, a man with short dark hair and rectangular glasses wears a suit saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have 500+ LinkedIn connections due tomorrow…” He holds a phone with a symbol of people and the number 500 while people shake hands in the background. In the panel titled Gallatin, a boy with wavy brown hair and goggles holds ropes while saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to weave a basket underwater tomorrow.” Another dialogue line reads “Yeah, that’s my concentration…” next to drawings of fish and baskets. In the panel titled Steinhardt, a girl with curly blonde hair and freckles stares at a phone while various electronic devices are scattered in the background including a phone with a caller ID saying “Kiara & Allina.” In a dialogue bubble she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to communicate tomorrow.” In the panel titled Tandon a boy with round glasses, a puffer vest, a quarter-zip sweater and dyed purple hair says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a robot due tomorrow!” Behind him is a robot holding a sandwich on a plate saying “YUMMY,” a laptop on a desk displaying “Chat G.P.T.” and a blackboard with various diagrams in white chalk. In the panel titled C.A.S. is a girl wearing a white lab coat and goggles over a pink shirt and saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to write an essay on bird migration in Ancient Greece due tomorrow!” She holds an open book while plucking a leaf off of an overhead branch with forceps, facing away from a desk where a beaker of green liquid overflows.
Cartoon: NYU during finals is just so … unique
In a grayscale comic, a person works at a desk in front of a computer next to a window showing a city in ruins with a fallen sign saying “TECH INDUSTRY.” In the bottom right corner is a thought bubble that says, “Why can’t I find an internship?”
Cartoon: Your major in computer science has been declared
Cartoon: Time is Ticking
Cartoon: Time is Ticking
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
In photos: Game on!
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
In photos: An unforgettable night at the Violet Ball
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Behind the scenes at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
An aerial view of an autumn field with a runway and body of water, with factories and suburbs on the left.
How to legally fly a drone in NYC
A person stands on stage staring into the distance. They have dark hair and wear a black fur shawl.
For Hannah Weisz, performance is resistance
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.'s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News
New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News
Alex Bazeley

Alex Bazeley, Editor-In-Chief

Alex Bazeley is the Editor-in-Chief for the Washington Square News. Hailing from Oakland, he is a junior studying journalism and metropolitan studies. He is a major league coffee drinker and a minor league writer. Hit him with a follow on Twitter for consistently mediocre content across the board.

All content by Alex Bazeley
An aerial view of the Washington Square Park and the Midtown skyline. Crowds gather around the fountain in the park. The white Washington Square Arch is in the center of the image.

Photo: Summer recap: What you missed at NYU over the last few months

September 5, 2023

(Alex Bazeley for WSN)

Alex Bazeley

Metropolitan Studies and Journalism Editor-in-Chief (2016-2017)
Alex Bazeley • May 3, 2018

I feel like I’ve only ever been good at beginnings. I mean a couple different things by this. One, I love the idea of something new, but the feeling wears off quickly, and so...

Fadumo Osman

Fadumo Osman

On the Front Lines of Organizing
Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • December 8, 2016

Sitting on a bench in Washington Square Park, the cold November air biting at her blue headscarf, Fadumo Osman is tired but in good spirits. It has been a long week. Not 48...

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Photo: Meet the Dogs of NYU Res Life

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor • November 30, 2016

A Year In, President Hamilton Is Learning and Listening

A Year In, President Hamilton Is Learning and Listening

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • November 28, 2016
Andrew Hamilton sits down with WSN to talk about his inaugural year as the 16th president of NYU.
Young Baseball Team Bonds in Offseason Training

Young Baseball Team Bonds in Offseason Training

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • November 21, 2016

With the cold setting in for the winter and the days growing shorter, you’ll find the NYU baseball team in the weight room, staying fresh and waiting for the fields to thaw...

An aerial view of Washington Square Park (Photo by Alex Bazeley)

Photo: Hundreds of Students Stage Walkout to Declare NYU a ‘Sanctuary Campus’

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor • November 16, 2016

An aerial view of Washington Square Park (Photo by Alex Bazeley)

The Mental Health Issue

The Mental Health Issue

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2016

It's no secret that college students face stress on a near-daily basis. The pressures to succeed can sometime be too much of a weight to bear, pushing some students to a breaking...

The Mental Climate on a Sprawling Campus

The Mental Climate on a Sprawling Campus

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • November 14, 2016

Anna Letson To someone outside the school, mentioning the words “mental health” and “NYU” in the same breath might evoke memories of news headlines from the early 2000s,...

NYU students and staff crowd the stairs of Kimmel at an MSA rally.

Photo: MSA Fights Bigotry with #NotOnOurCampus

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor • November 11, 2016

NYU students and staff crowd the stairs of Kimmel at an MSA rally.

Donald Trump won the presidential election on Tuesday night, in a turn of events that perhaps no one, even Trump himself, saw coming.

Donald Trump Has Been Elected President of the United States

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • November 9, 2016

Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States early Wednesday morning, ending the most ridiculous presidential race in recent history with the outcome that...

The Obama Administration got the first crack at capitalizing on the emerging social media landscape.

The Digital Presidency

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • November 9, 2016

People will debate President Barack Obama’s legacy for years, but there’s no questioning this: he will go down in the history books as the first president to tweet. Coming...

The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Photo: Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff • October 3, 2016

The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Bronx

Bronx

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • October 3, 2016

With its rich culture and history, the Bronx is the second-most diverse borough in New York City. The borough is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop, and walls throughout...

Some may see Philo as an alternative to Netflix or HBO Go, offering users a way to both watch shows live as well as record them to watch on their own time.

Photo: Philo Could Take Netflix and Chill To a New Level

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2016

Some may see Philo as an alternative to Netflix or HBO Go, offering users a way to both watch shows live as well as record them to watch on their own time.

The FDNY Rescue Task Force responds to an explosion in Chelsea which down the surrounding two-block area.

Explosion in Chelsea “Intentional,” Injures 29

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio calls it an "intentional attack" with "no evidence it's terrorism"
Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner • September 17, 2016
An explosion rocked the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City on Saturday night.
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

Photo: The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren't Always a Pipe Dream

September 8, 2016

The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

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Photo: Does Going Social @NYU Matter?

Thomas Devlin, Editor-at-Large • September 6, 2016

The email was framed as a general threat towards U.S. universities and colleges and did not mention NYU directly.

NYU Received a Message Threatening U.S. Universities

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2016
NYU received an email on Wednesday threatening an Orlando-style attack on U.S. universities and colleges.
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Photo: 184th Commencement Sees Graduates Reflect on the Past, Look to the Future

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • May 20, 2016

While You Were Here

While You Were Here

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • May 5, 2016

Well, you’ve made it. Certainly, there were probably moments when you thought you wouldn’t; maybe there were even weeks where you felt this way. Maybe when you...

Baseball Swept on Road, Pitching Falters

Baseball Swept on Road, Pitching Falters

Alex Bazeley, Editor in Chief • April 18, 2016
The NYU baseball team struggled this weekend, dropping three to Brandeis University.
Admitted Tandon students will get to tour Mars through virtual reality goggles.

Photo: Tandon Sees 2020 With VR Goggles

Kate Howard, Contributing Writer • April 18, 2016

Admitted Tandon students will get to tour Mars through virtual reality goggles.

Fantastic Negrito is releasing his debut album "The Last Days of Oakland" on June 3 via Blackball Universe.

SXSW: The Long, Twisted Journey of Fantastic Negrito

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • March 28, 2016
WSN spoke with rising Oakland musician Fantastic Negrito at SXSW over spring break.
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SXSW All the Rest: Earl Sweatshirt, Neon Indian, D.R.A.M. and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 25, 2016
The last few days of SXSW were jam-packed full of artists new and old.
Actor Danny DeVito signs autographs and poses with NYU students in NYU's Stern's plaza.

Photo: Danny DeVito Comes to NYU, Has Students Feeling the Bern

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 24, 2016

Actor Danny DeVito signs autographs and poses with NYU students in NYU's Stern's plaza.

Artists at this year’s South by Southwest wear many different styles of clothes.

Photo: SXSW: Best and Worst On-Stage Fashion of the Week

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor • March 21, 2016

Artists at this year’s South by Southwest wear many different styles of clothes.

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Photo: 5 Artists From SXSW Who Are About to Blow Up

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 21, 2016

Vince Staples

Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals

Photo: SXSW Day 4 Recap: Vince Staples, Acid Dad, Field Trip and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 19, 2016

Acid Dad

Into It. Over It.

Photo: SXSW Day 2 Recap: Into It. Over It., Car Seat Headrest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 15, 2016

Into It. Over It.

The strip of Macdougal Street along which the new Pommes Frites will set up shop is home to a slew of popular food stops, including Artichoke Pizza and Saigon Shack.

Pommes Frites Aims for Comeback Next Month in Greenwich Village

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2016
The popular Belgian fries shop has been out of commission since it was destroyed by a gas-related explosion last year.
10 students making a difference around NYU's campus

10 students making a difference around NYU’s campus

Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner • March 10, 2016

If you ask NYU students what the best part of living in the city is, it’s very possible you might hear something like this: the city never stops. At the same time, that can also...

The Black Students Union's NYU for Flint fundraiser has raised more than $5,000 in the last month.

Photo: BSU and NYU Divest Discuss Where Race and Environmental Issues Intersect at Flint

Olivia Roos, Contributing Writer • March 3, 2016

The Black Students Union's NYU for Flint fundraiser has raised more than $5,000 in the last month.

SwipeMe is an an that connects students with too many meal swipes to those who need them.

Photo: Swipe Me Now or Lose Me Forever

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer • February 29, 2016

SwipeMe is an an that connects students with too many meal swipes to those who need them.

The Housing Issue

The Housing Issue

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2016

Welcome to the 2016 housing guide. We crafted this with the intent that you’ll be able to start looking for your next place to live with the reassurance that you’re making...

Stuyvesant Town

Stuyvesant Town

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2016

Residency: Off-Campus Commute to class: 20 minute walk Nearby subways: L Shuttle: yes If you’re looking to get away from the dorm life, you might want to consider checking...

Green House at Seventh Street

Green House at Seventh Street

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • February 25, 2016

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $15,884 - $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 10 minutes Nearby subways: 6, N, R, F Shuttle: Yes The...

President Andrew Hamilton sent an email to all students stating that NYU is a sanctuary campus.

NYU’s New President Talks the Corporate University, Diversity and the Future

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • February 4, 2016
NYU President Andrew Hamilton discussed what he'd like to make a priority at NYU as he steps into his new shoes.
Terri Burns

Terri Burns

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • December 10, 2015

Terri Burns wants to talk. With long braids falling across her shoulders, you can often find Burns, the president of Tech@NYU and a CAS senior, tapping away at her computer —...

Jake Smith has put his hardships behind him and is heading back to the field.

Shortstop takes the long way home

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • December 9, 2015
Prepare to be amazed by Jake Smith, a member of NYU's baseball team with an anything but ordinary backstory.
Q&A: Black and Brown Coalition

Q&A: Black and Brown Coalition

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • December 7, 2015
A Q&A with Juan Manuel Calero Canaval of the Black and Brown Coalition.
Malia Obama is deciding on what college to attend, and has narrowed it down to NYU and Barnard.

Malia Obama has NYU atop list of potential colleges

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • December 3, 2015
The eldest First Daughter could be studying at Tisch a year from now.
Students often have their own shortcuts while crossing Washington Square Park.

Go inside the Washington Square Arch without leaving your home

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 30, 2015
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation gave Periscope viewers an inside look at the Washington Square Arch.
The university seems to be taking the issue of diversity more seriously, but some students still think this action is not enough.

NYU administration reveals more plans to broaden inclusion on campus

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 30, 2015
The NYU administration continues to address student diversity concerns on campus.
The creation of the NYU White Student Union Facebook page has sparked debate on whether “a community for NYU students of European descent” should exist.

[UPDATE] NYU White Student Union page spurs outrage

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 23, 2015
A NYU White Student Union Facebook page has stirred controversy among NYU students.
Mayor Bill De Blasio spoke at a rally for solidarity with the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on Nov. 14.

Photo: Public Safety faces ISIS threats

November 23, 2015

Mayor Bill De Blasio spoke at a rally for solidarity with the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on Nov. 14.

The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

NYU addresses concerns about the inclusion of students of color

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 19, 2015
An email sent to the NYU community on Thursday announced plans to expand CMEP and improve the diversity training program.
An NYU class found that the New York Department of Design and Construction should have known that there were bodies buried at the site of construction.

Burial vault oversight revealed by professor, LS freshmen

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 16, 2015
An NYU professor and their class discoverd that the DDC knew they would run into a burial vault — and dug anyway.
Hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park on Saturday, waving French flags and signs of solidarity with Paris.

Photo: [PHOTOS] NYC shows solidarity with Paris following terrorist attacks

Lexi Faunce and Christine Wang • November 14, 2015

A young man watches on, wearing a sweatshirt to show his solidarity with the people of Paris.

Remains found in a burial vault near Washington Square Park are believed to date back to the 19th century.

Burial vault unearthed by construction on campus

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 5, 2015
Construction on a water main near Washington Square Park uncovered skeletal remains from at least a dozen people.

[UPDATE] ‘Ban the Box’ scores victory with New York City law

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 3, 2015
A law that went into effect last week will prevent NYC employers from asking about past criminal convictions until the final stages of the hiring process.

Campaign contributions by NYU faculty

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • November 2, 2015
NYU faculty donates over $40,000 to 2016 presidential election.
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