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

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Queer Bars Should Be More Inclusive

Queer Bars Should Be More Inclusive

Assuming someone’s sexuality from their appearance in queer bars turns an LGBTQ safe space into an unwelcoming one.
Natasha Jokic, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
Assuming someone’s sexuality from their appearance in queer bars turns an LGBTQ safe space into an unwelcoming one.
The Death of the Hobby Is Sadder Than We Think

The Death of the Hobby Is Sadder Than We Think

People today pursue hobbies at lower rates, and that has more significant implications than one would expect.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
People today pursue hobbies at lower rates, and that has more significant implications than one would expect.
In California, My Home Is One of the Lucky Ones

In California, My Home Is One of the Lucky Ones

In the face of the twin tragedies of the wildfires raging in California, it is crucial to consider our responsibility to protect our citizens and to protect our planet when it comes to climate change.
Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor November 19, 2018
In the face of the twin tragedies of the wildfires raging in California, it is crucial to consider our responsibility to protect our citizens and to protect our planet when it comes to climate change.
Thinking of Decarbonization Like a Well-Funded Research Project

Thinking of Decarbonization Like a Well-Funded Research Project

While NYU’S 2040 carbon neutrality plan is a step in the right direction, it will ultimately take much more concrete research and planning to fight climate change.
Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
While NYU’S 2040 carbon neutrality plan is a step in the right direction, it will ultimately take much more concrete research and planning to fight climate change.
Charles "Scootie" Anderson and Michael "Mikey" Foster of producing duo Social House. (via instagram.com)

Behind the Scenes With the Producers of ‘thank u, next’

WSN speaks with Social House, the LA-based duo behind Ariana Grande's chart-topping hit.
Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
WSN speaks with Social House, the LA-based duo behind Ariana Grande's chart-topping hit.
Viola Davis as the grieving Veronica Rawlings in heist thriller "Widows." (Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

‘Widows’ Ranks Among the Best Heist Films

The follow up to his Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave,” co-writer and director Steve McQueen returns with an arthouse heist thriller with the ensemble of the century
Guru Ramanathan, Film & TV Editor November 19, 2018
The follow up to his Oscar-winning “12 Years a Slave,” co-writer and director Steve McQueen returns with an arthouse heist thriller with the ensemble of the century
Alaina Moore sings to her husband during the final song. (Photo by Penina Warren)

Tennis Plays Stripped Down Hits at (Le) Poisson Rouge

As part of their “Solo in Stereo” tour, the husband-and-wife duo are traveling the country without a backing band and reworking most of their classics.
Penina Warren, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
As part of their “Solo in Stereo” tour, the husband-and-wife duo are traveling the country without a backing band and reworking most of their classics.
Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne in a still from "The Crimes of Grindelwald," the disappointing sequel to "Fantastic Beasts." (via Facebook.com)

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Loses Magic

Only two films in and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series is already starting to spiral downward.
Ethan Zack, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
Only two films in and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series is already starting to spiral downward.
Kathryn Stafford in the Tisch Dramatic Writing department. Stafford reflects on her experiences of racism while in the NYU program. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Calling Out Tisch Dramatic Writing’s Racist Imagination

Tisch Dramatic Writing junior Kathryn Stafford writes on the racial discrimination she has faced in the department.
Kathryn Stafford, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
Tisch Dramatic Writing junior Kathryn Stafford writes on the racial discrimination she has faced in the department.
Langone Employee Punched by Unidentified Man

Langone Employee Punched by Unidentified Man

A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Nov. 2 to 15.
Crime Bot November 19, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Nov. 2 to 15.
(Illustration by Jun Chen; via nyu.edu)

The ‘Holodeck’ Propels NYU to the Future

Four NYU departments are bringing science-fiction into reality with the creation of a virtual reality instrument, the Holodeck, that enables users to step into another world without leaving campus.
Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
Four NYU departments are bringing science-fiction into reality with the creation of a virtual reality instrument, the Holodeck, that enables users to step into another world without leaving campus.
NYU’s LA Campus: An Attempt to Rise up the Ranks

NYU’s LA Campus: An Attempt to Rise up the Ranks

NYU’s developments in LA are the latest in the university’s push to rise to the top.
WSN Editorial Board November 18, 2018
NYU’s developments in LA are the latest in the university’s push to rise to the top.