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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

A person has a sign on them that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST” and they stand next to police officers.

NYU says it ‘never offered’ to disclose Israel investments, despite protesters’ claims

Yellow ballet slippers standing on top of a box under the Washington Square Arch.

The Soapbox: Puberty blocker ban in the UK, new president in Ghana and Netanyahu’s trial in Israel

A view from a rooftop of the city’s skyline.

NYU Langone outlines climate change initiatives in 2024 report

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

The exterior of the main entrance of N.Y.U. Langone Health center, located at 550 First Ave.

Researchers at NYU Langone deem kidney transplants between HIV-positive people safe

People stand in front steps lined with candles, while others light them.

NYU students join citywide youth to honor trans lives in Washington Square Park

The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.

NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients

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

A person has a sign on them that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST” and they stand next to police officers.

NYU says it ‘never offered’ to disclose Israel investments, despite protesters’ claims

A view from a rooftop of the city’s skyline.

NYU Langone outlines climate change initiatives in 2024 report

(Danny Arensberg for WSN)

2 faculty members arrested at Bobst demonstration

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

An overhead shot of students sitting inside Bobst library. You can see the Palestinian flag and various banners next to them.

Students and faculty call for divestment from Israel at Bobst

A group of people stand with protest signs in front of a purple-colored construction wall and barricades

NYU Law admin threatens pro-Palestinian students with disciplinary action

A group of people stand with protest signs in front of a purple colored construction wall and barricades

Students protest police presence on campus outside Gould Plaza wall

A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.

Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations

Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say

An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”

NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report

Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.

Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement

An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.

Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds

A woman smiling against a black background with the words “N.Y.U. BEYOND” written to the left.

Beyond NYU: Opening doors to STEM for students of color nationwide

A close-up shot of a man wearing a blue-striped shirt and brown pants sitting in a floral-decorated staircase with big white words that say “BEYOND N.Y.U.”

Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular

A girl standing next to a lifesized cardboard cutout of herself, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” written to her left.

Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand

A man standing in a suit holding a trophy, with “STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS” written on the wall behind him and “BEYOND NYU” written to the right.

Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera

A man posing in front of a white backdrop with the words “Beyond N.Y.U.” illustrated next to him.

Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage

Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.

How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’

A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.

Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture

An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.

Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds

A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.

After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up

Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.

Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal

A plate of buttered naan topped with greens next to a plate of oysters

These 6 restaurants near NYU are joining the Michelin ranks

A bread circle on a black plate with a white cream sauce in a small, white bowl.

New eats near NYU: What even is Australian food? ACRU offers a fine dining answer

The NYU student-founded startup helping international students roam through college with ease

A display with small cookies with various colors of icing and toppings on top of them.

‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats

A park with trees with bright Christmas lights.

Jolly lights and sights around the city

An illustration of a woman wearing a short red dress with a brown bow. They wear knee-high stockings and red kitten heels.

The Christmas song kit for a perfect winter fit

An illustration of simplified drawings of various forms of self-care like tea, a person wearing a face mask, and a person doing yoga on a blue background.

What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures

A display table with several decorative chocolates. Words on the front of the table read “LE CHOCOLAT, Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton.”

Fashion designers are cooking, literally

An illustration of various winter clothing items. Depicted in front of a snowy background is a fur coat, a gray sweater, brown ballet flats, a mannequin head with a furry hood and a pair of legs in a miniskirt wearing knee-high boots.

Winter fashion trend report 2024

Six pairs of various boots and loafers against a magenta background.

Booting out the basics: 6 unique Dr. Martens for the winter

A plate of buttered naan topped with greens next to a plate of oysters

These 6 restaurants near NYU are joining the Michelin ranks

A bread circle on a black plate with a white cream sauce in a small, white bowl.

New eats near NYU: What even is Australian food? ACRU offers a fine dining answer

A display with small cookies with various colors of icing and toppings on top of them.

‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats

The interior of a restaurant with several tables and bar seating. A staircase leading up to a second level is lined with garlands and holiday lights.

5 restaurants for a proper end-of-semester feast

A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.

Sipping and savoring cinema

An illustration of simplified drawings of various forms of self-care like tea, a person wearing a face mask, and a person doing yoga on a blue background.

What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures

On a light green background, four orange rectangles show hands making different signs in each one.

How multicultural sororities foster community at NYU

An illustration of a map of New York City with Filipino flags marking points on the map.

Finding community from Manila to Manhattan

The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.

The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.

An illustration of a silhouette of a person with short hair in front of several world landmarks and a turkey.

Home is where the heart finds its place

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

(Gia Sidhu for WSN)

Ranked: Microtrends

A collage of three photos. On the left, a model walks in a black, lace bodysuit with knee–length tassels hanging from the neckline. In the middle, a model stands in front of a flashlight, wearing a high khaki-beige collar with layered circular cut-out on two sides, with a side slit skirt and knee high boots. On the right, a model wears an oversized blue pinstripe suit and a beige hat. There is a red bandana tied around their neck and collection of small red knotted ropes attached to one breast of their jacket.

Ranked: The top 5 looks from WSN’s NYFW coverage

A model wearing a long light-blue spaghetti-strap dress walks in the middle of 10 other models standing in a circle.

WSN at New York Fashion Week

Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.

Frederick Anderson delivers African glam and elegance in his Spring 2025 collection

A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.

Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW

Two images of models side-by-side

Andrew Kwon’s ‘ephemeral’ embraces fantastical floral fashion

A model wearing a black hat and hoodie with orange accents, a white undershirt and black pants and shoes walks down a white tiled runway while carrying a beige bag with green leaves.

Flying Solo returns to NYFW, attempting to push the fashion envelope

Many pink and yellow books stacked on top of each other, with “MMXXIV” written on one side of the book in the middle and “STAFF LIST!” written on the other.

Staff Recs: The best books we read this year

Two women sit on a bright turquoise couch in a cozy, artfully decorated living room with artworks on the wall and a coffee table in the foreground decorated with books and mugs.

Review: ‘The Room Next Door’ closely examines death

An illustration of four colorful Christmas stockings hanging above a fireplace. From left to right are purple, turquoise, green and red stockings that contain vinyl albums.

8 pop Christmas albums to broaden your holiday horizons

A group of four people smiling at a camera in a red room.

The Radio Relics on indie rock, Clive Davis and pissing off the neighbors

A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.

Sipping and savoring cinema

Many pink and yellow books stacked on top of each other, with “MMXXIV” written on one side of the book in the middle and “STAFF LIST!” written on the other.

Staff Recs: The best books we read this year

A photo of a half green and white book cover with a cat, three chairs and three mugs on a table. Displayed is the title “Before we forget kindness, a novel" and the author’s name “TOSHIKAZU KAWAGUCHI.”

Review: The comforting magic of ‘Before We Forget Kindness’

Two greyscale photos of women, with “DIDION” at the top, an ampersand in the middle and “BABITZ” at the bottom. The one above holds a cigarette and the one below looks over her sunglasses.

Q&A: Lili Anolik on literary ‘It’ girls Joan Didion and Eve Babitz

Four illustrations of different book covers.

Books beyond Bobst: 2 collections of feminist essays, a critique of U.S. foreign policy and more

A man with glasses and a mustache wearing a blue jacket stands in front of the McDonald’s golden arches.

Mapping out McDonald’s

Two women sit on a bright turquoise couch in a cozy, artfully decorated living room with artworks on the wall and a coffee table in the foreground decorated with books and mugs.

Review: ‘The Room Next Door’ closely examines death

A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.

Sipping and savoring cinema

Ranked: Every 2024 Netflix Christmas rom-com

Two men sit next to each other on a beach, a yellow blanket wrapped around their shoulders.

Review: ‘Queer’ is full of psychedelics and painful pining

A woman wearing a blindfold holding a piece of paperwork over her head.

Review: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ distills national tensions into a suspenseful family drama

An illustration of four colorful Christmas stockings hanging above a fireplace. From left to right are purple, turquoise, green and red stockings that contain vinyl albums.

8 pop Christmas albums to broaden your holiday horizons

A group of four people smiling at a camera in a red room.

The Radio Relics on indie rock, Clive Davis and pissing off the neighbors

A woman standing in a long, white dress in front of a building with a carousel behind her.

Q&A: Rising artist Zoe Tan on new single and her time at NYU

An album cover with various polaroids of a man, overlaid to make a whole body.

Review: On ‘Puss & Poems,’ no one complains like Jake Shane

(Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Review: ‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ ends on a high note — literally

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

Two women stand over a kitchen island, making a cup of coffee together.

Review: ‘The Roommate’ struggles to find its heart

Three balconies spiraling up with various art pieces on the walls and people perusing them.

Review: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition teaches a history lesson about a fleeting art movement

Ten paintings are hung up in a large group on a light purple gallery wall.

Review: ‘Toward Joy’ builds new frameworks for American art

An illustration of an armed man with a redacted face in front of a collage of U.S. conspiracy imagery.

Review: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ is annoyingly fun

A woman stands and looks up in front of abstract colors.

When I need to reconnect with myself, I go to museums

A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.

Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture

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.

A red snake wrapped around a black and white rifle like the Rod of Ascelpius, in front of a blue background.

Off Topic: A shot heard around the health care sector

The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.

Opinion: Congestion pricing is the cure to NYC’s traffic crisis

A protester holds up a white sign that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST”.

Opinion: NYU must sever ties with Tel Aviv University

An illustration of the flags of Ukraine and the United States crossed in front of a black-and-white drawing of destroyed buildings.

Off Topic: A ceasefire in Ukraine isn’t as simple as you think it is

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.

(Krish Dev for WSN)

Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image

(Samson Tu for WSN)

Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza

The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.

Opinion: Congestion pricing is the cure to NYC’s traffic crisis

An illustration of a rainbow-colored circle of holding hands. Inside the circle, there is an illustration of two people next to each other with a heart between them.

Opinion: Mutual aid keeps our communities alive — it’s time to get involved

Three people wearing purple graduation gowns and black graduation caps are standing raising diplomas. To the left is former N.Y.U. president standing behind a purple-and-white N.Y.U. sign.

Opinion: No longer behind bars, but not truly free

A stone bench with armrests on Astor Place.

Opinion: Hostile city planning hides homelessness, but doesn’t solve it.

The exterior of a public restroom in a park.

Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee

A caricature illustration of a large man wearing a white nationalist pin while sitting behind a microphone and in front of an upside down American flag.

Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote

A cobblestone street with brick buildings on the left side and white buildings on the right.

Opinion: Language & Cultural Houses are more than just quaint cottages splattered across campus

An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.

Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly

An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.

Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs

An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.

Opinion: Students can save Twitter

An illustration of seven people standing at purple podiums. One of the podiums has a spotlight on it, with a person raising their hand under the light. There is another spotlight that highlights the words “UP FOR DEBATE”.

Up for Debate: Should NYU adopt institutional restraint?

An illustration of Donald Trump on the left of the drawing pointing his finger, and on the right are a crowd of different colored hands raised and three signs in the middle with the letters “D.E.I.”

Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?

A three person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight and the person on the right has a red spotlight.

Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump

Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements

Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements

An illustration of Donald Trump pointing his finger at a group of figures wearing graduation caps. Behind them are flags of the world.

Guest Essay: Studying as an international student under a second Trump administration

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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

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Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients

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

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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources

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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv

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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton

Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"

Guest Essay: Why we protest

Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”

Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing

(Krish Dev for WSN)

Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image

The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.

Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new

A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.

Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot

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.

File Photo: NYU Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway. (Katie Peurrung for WSN)

A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.

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

Two people wearing ski suits posing with their hands in the air in front of a snowy mountain with snow-covered trees in the background.

NYU’s Ski & Snowboard Club returns to the slopes for the 2025 season

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

NYU woman's basketball team celebrated their historic win at the University Senate meeting on March 28.

Why NYU Athletics?

An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.

Basketball remains undefeated, wrestling sweeps meet and other news

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

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

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

A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.

Style on the Square

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

(Krish Dev for WSN)

Finding school spirit at NYU

Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”

Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU

(Krish Dev for WSN)

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU

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 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)

Welcome home, class of 2028

The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine

The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine

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A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”

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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.

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Allina Xiao, Andrea Lui, Kiara Mujica and Shiphrah Moses • December 13, 2024

A person has a sign on them that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST” and they stand next to police officers.

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Dharma Niles, News Editor • December 13, 2024

A plate of buttered naan topped with greens next to a plate of oysters

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Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer • December 13, 2024

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