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

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Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests

Hundreds who attended admin-led listening sessions requested more spaces to address mass arrests on campus and the war in Gaza.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2024

Last semester, dozens of students and faculty faced arrests, suspensions and other sanctions for their involvement in a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at NYU. In the immediate...

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

Trump courted the “bro” vote, exploiting the resurgence of toxic masculinity online to secure his election victory.
Annie Emans and Mehr Kotval November 19, 2024

On Nov. 5, a sexist rant from Nick Fuentes — a Gen Z right-wing media personality, podcaster and Holocaust denier — went viral, sparking conversations about sexism among young...

10 songs for your cold-weather playlist

10 songs for your cold-weather playlist

It’s finally feeling like winter is near, and these songs will let you lean into your chilly-weather sensibilities.

Sure, it hit 80 degrees on Halloween. But as we creep into the second half of November, it’s hard to deny that students are breaking out their winter coats and bracing for colder...

(Brianna Ly for WSN)

Crafting for the soul: 4 DIYs to unplug and unwind

Put down your phone and pick up the hot glue gun. It’s time to get crafty!
Brianna Ly, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Let me be lame for a second: sometimes, going out sounds like a nightmare. Ruining my freshly tidied room trying to find a cool outfit? No thanks. Blistering my heels with...

A staged wedding scene in a vintage living room featuring floral designs and curtains with guests sitting in a white folding chair applauding while the cameraman films the events. On the right is the bride smiling while wearing a short white dress and veil standing next to the groom in a powder blue suit.

Review: ‘Here’ is a disjointed, time-hopping mess

Robert Zemeckis' new film overrelies on AI and a fractured narrative.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

“Here” is perhaps one of Robert Zemeckis’ most ambitious films to date: a nonlinear, multigenerational narrative spanning the 11,000-year history of a piece of land from...

How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding

How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding

The president-elect has previously proposed billions in budget reductions to health and science-related research.
Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

Federal grants are a critical component of NYU’s research funding, providing more than half of the university’s yearly expenditure. However, with President-elect Donald Trump...

The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.

5 identity-based bookstores to explore

Skip the corporate chains and flip through the unique shelves of five bookstores focused on showcasing the stories of marginalized groups.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

New York City has no shortage of bookstores. From the well-known names of Shakespeare & Co. and the Strand Book Store, to the hole-in-the-wall shops you find by chance on your...

A collage of four illustrations of book covers.

Books beyond Bobst: An activist’s self-help book, a new Percy Jackson novel and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Writers & Lovers” by Lily King “There’s a particular feeling in your body when something goes right after a long time of things going wrong. It feels warm and...

A hand is folded to show off a gold and black ring with purple gems. The ring says “DEVENS” and “N.Y.U.” and has the silhouette of half of a basketball.

Women’s basketball rings in the new season with a 105-36 victory

The Ring and Banner Ceremony, which celebrated the Violets’ 2024 NCAA Division III National Championship, was a fitting prelude to the team’s near-70-point win.
Levi Langley and Jonathan Mak November 18, 2024

On Friday night, the reigning Division III NCAA national title holders received their championship rings and banner, commemorating an undefeated season from last year — in which...