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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

Multiple students and faculty are unable to access university buildings following two pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Bobst Library last week.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief December 19, 2024

Over 100 students, faculty and alumni picketed outside Bobst Library on Wednesday demanding that NYU drop charges against two faculty members who were arrested at a pro-Palestinian...

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

In a series of interviews with WSN, faculty members expressed concern over NYU’s updated conduct guidelines for the academic year, which cite “code words, like ‘Zionist,’” as examples of speech that could violate the university’s non-discrimination policy.
Hope Pisoni, Staff Writer December 14, 2024

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

It's Saturday night, but these students aren't going out.
Allina Xiao, Andrea Lui, Kiara Mujica and Shiphrah Moses December 13, 2024

Contact Allina Xiao, Andrea Lui, Kiara Mujica and Shiphrah Moses at [email protected].

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

The university responded to a series of on-campus demonstrations, which alleged that administrators had prepared to detail NYU’s investments and endowment.
Dharma Niles, News Editor December 13, 2024

An NYU spokesperson said administrators “never offered” to disclose the university’s investments, countering recent claims from pro-Palestinian groups on campus who have...

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

These 6 restaurants near NYU are joining the Michelin ranks

New York City’s annual Michelin Guide Ceremony was held in Hell’s Kitchen on Monday where a fresh batch of restaurants received prestigious awards.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer December 13, 2024

You’ve probably heard the phrase Michelin star or seen restaurants around New York City displaying a bright red placard on their windowsills. The prestigious restaurant guides...

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

The staff of WSN shares their favorite reads from 2024.
WSN Staff December 13, 2024

As the year comes to a close, the WSN staff is reflecting on the best books we read in 2024. From old classics to new releases to academic texts, we all read a lot. Alexa Donovan,...

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

In Pedro Almodovár’s full-length English-language debut, the end is the least important part.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor December 13, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. “The Room Next Door” paints a sensitive portrait of two women with differing existential outlooks that are otherwise...

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

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Jonathan Mak and Logan Holland December 13, 2024

In Ghana, president-elect urged to increase funding for youth sports Following National Democratic Congress candidate John Mahama’s confirmation as president-elect on Monday,...

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 restaurant, created by Tasmania native and former Atomix sous chef Daniel Garwood, opened on MacDougal Street in October.
Lauren Ng, Dining Editor December 13, 2024

New York City loves its Australian brunch. Think bright and bubbly restaurant-cafes like Little Ruby’s, Bluestone Lane and Banter, which serve up a range of refreshing dishes...

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.

These professionals are seeking a new purpose: helping NYU skirt around socio-political tensions.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor December 13, 2024

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. An NYU spokesperson recently affirmed the university’s aim to practice “institutional restraint” in response to escalations of pro-Palestinian...

Two men in black T-shirts with an orange and blue “roam” logo printed on it stand in a hallway, smiling with their arms crossed.

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

Stern senior Krish Bajaj and CAS alum Ansh Mundra believe the international student market is broken. Here’s how they’re instilling confidence and saving money for thousands of students with startup roam.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor December 13, 2024

Being an international student is hard. Now, imagine being a high school senior who has never been to the United States and must consider a million questions: What will they ask...

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

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor December 13, 2024

In the United Kingdom, government bans puberty blockers for transgender minors  The British government banned the prescription of puberty blockers for people under 18 with gender...