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Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee

The shortage of public restrooms is a significant hardship and a profound indignity that unhoused New Yorkers endure every day.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

In 1990, a group of unhoused New Yorkers came together to file a class-action lawsuit against the city, citing the need for more public restrooms around the city. They argued that...

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Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about health care should concern you

President-elect Donald Trump's plan to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his health secretary politicizes and endangers public health.
Grayson Stotz, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

In the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, he has begun rolling out his Cabinet nominees, many of whom are political allies whose proposed policies would...

An illustration of a girl in a t-shirt and sweatpants shrugging on an iPhone screen on a background of an array of different video stills adorned with the icons of TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. Some video titles include “DRESSES I TRIED BUT…,” “HOW TO DRESS LIKE A…,” “NEW SHOES!” and “ICONIC...”

Fashion influencers you need to follow

From trend forecasting to avant-garde, these five TikTokers will help you discover what is truly in style.
Olivia Condell, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

It’s almost impossible to scroll through TikTok without stumbling upon a new fashion trend, making it overwhelming to keep up. Influencers are often the culprits, convincing...

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Cross country regional champions, women’s soccer advance to Sweet 16 and more

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Nov. 11 - 17.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief November 18, 2024

Volleyball The women’s volleyball team competed at the UAA Championships this weekend in Rochester, NY.   The team’s first game was on Friday against the No. 8 ranked...

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New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine

Chef Vamshi Adi’s new East Village hotspot is making waves in New York’s upscale restaurant scene.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 18, 2024

At Ishq, chef Vamshi Adi’s message is clear: Indian food belongs in upscale dining. Just a 10-minute walk away from Third Avenue North, Ishq is not your typical Indian restaurant....

SPONSORED: Navigating mental health as a student: How Mid City TMS can support you

Sponsored by: Mid City TMS
November 15, 2024

Mental health is a vital aspect of overall well-being, especially for students who face unique pressures and challenges. From academic demands to social dynamics and personal growth,...

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‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor

At the debate, student representatives from both clubs spoke on foreign affairs, gun control policy and voter ID laws.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

Dissent flared in discussions about the economy, gun control policy and voter registration during the Politics Society at NYU’s annual inter-club debate between the College Democrats...

An exterior view of the N.Y.U. Bonomi Family Admissions Center. A purple flag with text that reads "Bonomi Family N.Y.U. Admissions Center."

New York Senate’s fight to ban legacy-based admissions

The bill comes after a decline in diversity at top universities following a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

New York policymakers are ramping up efforts to ban legacy-based admissions to colleges — a change NYU said it made “some years” ago. Andrew Gounardes, a state senator leading...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, London and Berlin

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief November 15, 2024

Buenos Aires   Of every country in the world, Argentina is home to the most registered polo players. In the professional World Polo Tour's top 50 rankings, 45 are Argentinian. The...

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Hold your horses: These are the cowboy boots you should actually buy

Ready to take your footwear to the wild, wild West? These quality cowboy boots will help you giddy up in comfort and style.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Yippee-ki-yay! From country roads to city streets, cowboy boots are finally getting the attention they deserve. Whether you’re working on the ranch or strutting down the runway,...

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Political polarization harms public health in US, NYU researchers find

The analysis revealed a correlation between opposing political attitudes and rising risks to public health.
Sera Simon, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

A group of researchers, including two psychology professors at NYU, found that political polarization in the United States negatively impacts public health through changes in legislation...

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Review: ‘Barbie®: A Cultural Icon’ offers hope for women in uncertain times

The Museum of Arts and Design’s new exhibition helps women begin to heal when all might feel lost.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Two days after the presidential election, tears rolled down my face in the Museum of Arts and Design as I watched a woman standing in front of a bright-pink gallery wall hug her...