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

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(Courtesy of Danilo Trinidad Perez Rivera)

Grad student council member holds one-person ‘sit-in’ against election procedures

The student is claiming that their senator-elect role was unfairly nullified after the majority of the student body did not vote in elections of the Graduate School of Arts & Science.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor May 6, 2025

Graduate Student Council member Danilo Trinidad Perez-Rivera staged a three-hour, one-person “sit-in” outside GSAS dean Lynne Kiorpes’ office on Wednesday, claiming he was...

(Lauren Sanchez for WSN)

4 Tisch and CAS professors honored as Guggenheim Fellows

The professors were given financial support to further their projects in filmmaking, creative writing and historical scholarship.
Yanik Jhaveri, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

Four NYU professors are recipients of this year’s Guggenheim Fellowship, earning grants to further their projects in the creative arts, sciences and humanities. They were each...

(Ruhi Joshi for WSN)

The perfect day in Downtown Brooklyn

Just south of NYU’s Brooklyn campus lies a wealth of cafes, restaurants and cultural institutions worth visiting for any student.

You probably know Downtown Brooklyn for … well, not much. The neighborhood, where NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering is located, has long been a commercial district with scores...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

NYU women’s golf team looks for support and success as the season nears its end

With national championships next week, the women’s golf team hopes to end its season strong and receive the recognition it deserves.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor May 6, 2025

The NYU women’s golf team is used to success. Led by head coach Brad Johnson, the team has made the NCAA Division III Championship every single season dating back to 2015. Very...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Who gets to be represented during AAPI Month?

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is hailed as a time to celebrate, but not all cultures are represented equally.
Sherry Chen, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, you can catch a cultural heritage parade, food festivals and many other community events happening throughout New York...

(Kiran Komanduri, Kyra Reilley, Lianna O’Grady, Geroge Papazov for WSN)

No ticket out of New York City this summer? No problem

Whether you’re interning, taking classes or just hanging around the city, here are some events happening this summer that will make you glad you stayed.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

After finals, most students try to escape the lingering stress and exhaustion by leaving New York City immediately. But some stay in the city for classes, internships, post-grad...

(Courtesy of ​​Maddie McGuffey)

Q&A: A young songwriter on creating emotion through music

Alternative artist Kellan Christopher Cragg sat down with WSN to discuss his new album and how music defines his identity.
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

For freshly 18-year-old singer-songwriter Kellan Christopher Cragg, making music seems to come naturally. His recent debut album, “WRONG BALLOON,” uses genre-blending, ambient...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Students picket outside Vanderbilt Hall, demand NYU Law cut anti-protest contract

Demonstrators encouraged passers-by to call and send emails to Dean Troy McKenzie, calling for the law school to revoke sanctions against 31 pro-Palestinian students.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor May 6, 2025

Around 20 students picketed outside Vanderbilt Hall on Monday afternoon, calling on the NYU School of Law to pause its demands for 31 students to contractually pledge to halt protests, ...

Tisch alum Maggie Rogers performing at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 19, 2024. (Anna Baird-Hassell for WSN)

Maggie Rogers to speak at Tisch graduation

The singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum will speak at the school’s 2025 Salute at Radio City Music Hall on May 16.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 6, 2025

Maggie Rogers, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum, will address students at the Tisch School of the Arts’ graduation ceremony next week as this year’s...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

6 runway-inspired pieces to wear this summer

We’re forecasting hot weather and even hotter new fashion trends.
Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

Being stylish in the summer heat is a challenge for those who love to enhance their outfits with layers, jackets and cold-weather accessories. However, these items, spotted across...

(Veronica Liow for WSN)

Gov Ball style guide

Stay cool and look cooler this summer with outfits inspired by this year’s biggest headliners.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

As summer sets in and finals come to an end, Governors Ball Music Festival returns to the city — a three-day music festival held from June 6-8 in Flushing Meadows Corona Park...

(Courtesy of NYU Water Polo)

A dive into NYU’s water polo teams

With the 2024-25 season wrapping up, the men’s and women’s teams look forward to next year.
Chloe Sundstrom, Contributing Writer May 6, 2025

NYU’s men’s and women’s water polo teams are one of the many club sports available on campus, seeking to foster an inclusive yet competitive space for students who share...