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Professors Larry Wolff (left) and Perri Klass (right). (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

How a relationship between two NYU professors created a CAS core class

Professors Perri Klass and Larry Wolff sat down with WSN to discuss how their longtime partnership has contributed to their class on children and childhood.
Lauren Aragon and Maya Santiago May 5, 2025

There aren’t many NYU classes taught by two professors at the same time — let alone a married couple. When professors Perri Klass and Larry Wolff step into the NYU lecture...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

This NYU Safe Ride driver leads with positivity

As a Safe Ride employee, Moses Williams doesn’t only drive — he aims to help his passengers thrive.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Many NYU students rely on NYU’s free car service, NYU Safe Ride. Running daily from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., the service acts as students’ off-brand Uber around campus, carting them...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

New eats near NYU: The viral 2D omakase restaurant tastes as good as it looks

This Korean-inspired 2D restaurant combines modern decor, playful artistry and traditional cuisine.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

With its new-kid-on-the-block novelty, the East Village’s newest omakase restaurant Shirokuro has recently gone viral on social media for its unique 2D interior design art —...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Ranked: Relationship Statuses

Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

(Courtesy of the ROSES study)

Students confront youth incarceration through community-focused advocacy

NYU ROSES challenges the punitive approach of criminal legal reform, working directly with at-risk or involved girls to meet their self-determined goals.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

Although young girls are arrested at a lower rate than to their male counterparts, they not only make up a growing proportion of teen arrests in the United States but are also...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Strawberry Fest returns to NYU with thousands in attendance

The event was canceled last year following the arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters at an on-campus encampment earlier that day.
Aimee Wan and Caia Cupolo May 5, 2025

NYU’s renowned Strawberry Festival made its return to campus on Friday after it was canceled last year following the arrest of around 14 student protesters at a pro-Palestinian...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

I asked ChatGPT to make my outfit — here’s what happened

The chatbot surprised me with its bestie-like enthusiasm and sassy tone.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

I am terrified of using artificial intelligence. I don’t know if it’s because of professors’ constant warnings, or the many socially dangerous ramifications of its use. Either...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

20 years in, this CAS department combines analysis and activism

A look into how students in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis get much more out of their education than a diploma.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Many people associate the disciplines of history, literature and politics with analyzing old laws and lengthy manuscripts. However, after meeting the people behind NYU’s Department...

The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life has dedicated spaces for meditation and reflection. (Evan D’Souza for WSN)

Know your resources: NYU’s wellness services

As finals season rolls around and stress levels rise, access to mental health services become more pertinent for students.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

From academic stressors to familial and financial obligations, mental health plays a large role in daily conversations, particularly for college students. But amid finals season,...

People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5

Easy, packable lunch recipes that won’t eat your whole paycheck.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As a summer intern, you’ll quickly learn that the biggest thing eating away at your below-average pay won’t be taxes, rent or Uber's home from after-work happy hour: It’ll...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

For these students, academic disciplines have no bounds

Across NYU’s schools, students take advantage of the university’s plethora of majors and minors to study not one, not two but sometimes three or more.
Stutee Oke, Contributing Writer May 1, 2025

It should come as no surprise that many students take advantage of the opportunity to mix majors and minors across schools. At a university like NYU, a major in game design with...

(Evan D’Souza for WSN)

Southeast Asian restaurants to check out near campus

Celebrate AAPI Month by tasting some of Southeast Asia’s more underrepresented cuisines, just steps from campus.
Ryan Lin and Sydney Poser May 1, 2025

With Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month now here, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the rich and diverse Southeast Asian cultures that have shaped America. While...