Culture

Unity for Hong Kong ignites in the darkness
A photographic documentary of a vigil commemorating the 2019 Hong Kong university sieges in Washington Square Park.
Washington Square News
• November 20, 2022

Sex on the Square: NYU-themed sex positions
What better way to show school spirit than by adding some NYU flavor to your sex life?
Rachel Fadem and Shreya Tomar
• November 18, 2022

Q&A: Designer Andrew Kwon on fashion and the internet
Evening and bridal wear designer Andrew Kwon spoke to WSN about his design process, his time at the Parsons School of Design and the influx of influencers in fashion.
Olivia Liu, Beauty & Style Editor
• November 18, 2022

Yunus Tuncel: Turkish leftist rebel turned NYU philosophy professor
Recruited, arrested, detained — all before his senior year of high school.
Clara Scholl, Arts Editor
• November 18, 2022

6 tips to spot celebrities in NYC
Seeing a TikToker in the park made the NYU tuition feel worth it.
Sarah Whitacre, Staff Writer
• November 17, 2022

8 Iranian-owned businesses to support in NYC
Amid the women-led revolution in Iran, immerse yourself in Persian culture with this list of Iranian-owned restaurants, shops and services.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• November 16, 2022

More than a trend, knitwear is a mindset
Knitwear brands Rivers McCall and Spicie show that personalization, sustainability and mindfulness form the fabric of the medium.
Sabrina Lee, Contributing Writer
• November 16, 2022

Be The Match with a stem cell donation that saves lives
Students organize with Be The Match to register NYU community members as blood stem cell donors and reduce health disparities in underrepresented communities.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor
• November 15, 2022

Online shopping diminishes the high-fashion experience
Is it really luxury if you can buy a loofah and a Louis bag in one click?
Marisa Sandoval, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2022

A local’s recommendations for Queens Bengali staples
Take some time away from Greenwich Village to experience this Bengali home away from home.
Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2022

Insomnia Cookies college monopoly may Crumbl
Crumbl Cookies has recently opened its first New York City location, but the popular franchise may not survive in the saturated Manhattan cookie market.
Griffin Eckstein, Contributing Writer
• November 11, 2022

Sex on the Square: WSN’s new sex column
Almost everyone is having sex, but few people are talking about it openly. Writers Rachel Fadem and Shreya Tomar hope to change that — at least at NYU.
Rachel Fadem and Shreya Tomar
• November 11, 2022



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