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

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NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals

New York City is partnering with NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management to help buildings comply with new carbon emissions laws.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor October 7, 2024

NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management will use a $19.9 million federal grant to work with the city on projects supporting new sustainability laws. In collaboration with...

A close-up shot of a bratwurst with white sauce on top in a cardboard tray, in front of some beer.

Oktoberfest NYC serves up mediocre food at a high price

New York’s take on the infamous German festival was commercialized and lacking in spirit.
Aidan Levin, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

On a chilly Friday afternoon, I ventured to the Financial District’s South Street Seaport neighborhood, where Pier 15 was transformed into a bonanza of beers and brats. Oktoberfest...

Five girls in a locker room, all wearing jerseys. From left to right, they wear: a cropped, black jersey with jeans, a white jersey with a white maxi skirt, a white jersey with jean shorts, a green jersey with a mini skirt, and a white jersey vest with purple parachute pants and kitten heels.

From field to fashion: Styling the jersey for everyday

From casual to couture, jerseys are scoring major style points in 2024.
Eva Zhong, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Jerseys aren’t just game day gear anymore — they’ve become an off-the-field streetwear staple that blends athletic roots with everyday style. The “bloke-core” trend,...

A group of four robots in metallic purple, yellow, and red colors, surrounded with sci-fi settings. They are gathered together, looking upwards with surprise.

Review: Transform your expectations with ‘Transformers One’

Josh Cooley’s newest film provides the backstory of Optimus Prime and Megatron in a riveting animated format.
Ellie DaSilva and Leo Field October 7, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Transformers One.” It’s no secret that the trailer for “Transformers One” sucked. The teaser for the newest installment...

A group of protesters gathered around Stern School of Business, holding Israeli and Palestinian flags.

Guest Essay: The Oct. 7 rally supporting ‘resistance’ is designed to terrorize the Jewish community

Yoav Bergner is an associate professor at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, and Batia Wiesenfeld is the Andre Koo Professor of Management at the Stern School of Business.
Yoav Bergner and Batia Wiesenfeld October 7, 2024

Guest essays reflect opinions from writers beyond WSN. If you’d like to submit a guest essay for consideration, please email [email protected]. “Students Flood NYC for...

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Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance

WSN spoke to Ainsley Dellinger about the innovative choreographic processes behind the TDW showcase.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Stage lights dim in the Jack Crystal Theater as eight performers dressed in dark mesh and glitter  take the stage. Silence falls on a sold-out house while techno music pulses...

A woman wearing a red headscarf with a long brown dress, while balancing a tray of bowls and cups in her head, standing around an old brick gate.

NYFF 62 Review: Patriarchy, repression and routine in ‘The Sealed Soil’

Iranian writer-director Marva Nabili’s debut film will be holding an encore at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 9.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2024

A digital restoration of Iranian filmmaker Marva Nabili’s 1977 film, “The Sealed Soil,” recently screened at the 62nd New York Film Festival as part of its revivals section...

An illustration of a person in a purple hoodie with the N.Y.U. sports logo and the word “E-SPORTS” stands in between buildings aiming a gun. Several other figures holding and shooting guns are scattered around the scene.

More than a video game: NYU’s esports players on community, representation and the challenges of competing in an emerging sport

Esports is bringing athletic competition to the virtual world. As it tries to find its footing among traditional college sports, women and minority players are fighting to make sure they’re represented.
Isabella Bickenbach, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

When you think of esports, you might imagine students sitting on a couch playing “Rocket League” until the early hours of the morning, or holding their game controllers in...

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

NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine is part of a national network of organized academic chapters. We are a democratic and plural collective of NYU faculty and staff who support the cause of Palestinian liberation.

Guest essays reflect opinions from writers beyond WSN. If you’d like to submit a guest essay for consideration, please email [email protected]. Today, we at NYU mourn the...

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Opinion: Student-run journals deserve your attention

Despite its vital role in campus culture, student-led journals often go unnoticed. Here’s why you should attend the Student Journal Submission Fest this Wednesday and discover these hidden academic gems.
Polina Belova, Contributing Writer October 7, 2024

Student-led journals are an indispensable part of the academic experience on college campuses across the country. They are breeding grounds for creativity, discovery and dialogue,...

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How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world

More than 30 vendors displayed their doughy delicacies at the fifth annual BagelFest.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 7, 2024

After attending New York BagelFest on Sept. 28, I now understand that cream cheese, smoked salmon and bread are direct threats to my self-control. BagelFest, I don’t blame you...

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Books beyond Bobst: A play about an artist, a novel spanning 300 years 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.

“Red” by John Logan “When I was your age, art was a lonely thing: no galleries, no collecting, no critics, no money. We didn't have mentors. We didn't have parents. We...