Editor's Picks

What’s inside NYU’s $1.2 billion Paulson Center
NYU’s largest building will begin to host classes on Jan. 23, over 16 years after the university unveiled plans for the massive construction project.
Tori Morales and Kevin Wu
• January 22, 2023

‘Pollock & Pollock’: American labor history through abstract expressionism
The unconventional documentary, depicting the Pollock brothers’ complicated relationship with the political legacy of abstract expressionism, is currently streaming on Ovid.tv.
Natasha R. Roy, Contributing Writer
• December 15, 2022

Inside WSN: How we make an online publication
WSN’s multimedia editor takes you behind the scenes and into the newsroom in this photo essay, featuring all the people that help make sure that the newspaper goes out to thousands of readers each morning.
Samson Tu, Multimedia Editor
• December 15, 2022

Barbershop by day, dance club by night: Astor Place Hairstylists
Astor Place Hairstylists, a New York City institution, recently broke into the party scene with help from NYU sophomore Quincy Davis.
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2022

The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
The mysterious Adam Lucas Himebauch might seem like a 1970s visionary and prolific artist from the early ’70s, but he turns out to be much more.
Alia Arafeh, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2022

Rocket science isn’t rocket science
Tandon students at Rogue Aerospace showcase the start to finish of a rocket launch.
Samson Tu, Multimedia Editor
• December 12, 2022

What Mauna Loa’s eruption means as a Native Hawaiian
The recent eruption of the world's largest active volcano on Hawaiʻi Island has spurred celebration among Hawaiʻi’s residents and its visitors.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Identity & Equity Editor
• December 6, 2022

Washington Square Park piano man may leave NYC
After 20 years of street performances, the Washington Square Park classical pianist, who became houseless earlier this year, faces uncertainty regarding his future in the city as winter approaches.
Adrita Talukder, Deputy Culture Editor
• December 1, 2022

The ultimate gift guide for the NYU student in your life
If you’re wondering what your Violet wants for the holidays, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer
• November 23, 2022

Review: ‘EO’ and a donkey’s odyssey across Europe
“EO” centers around a donkey’s experience in captivity, interactions with various sects of society, and eventual journey to liberation. “EO” is currently playing at Film Forum.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• November 21, 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

Why we left NYU: Stories from students who transferred out
Sometimes, this silly purple school isn’t the place you want to spend your college years, and that’s OK.
Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer
• November 8, 2022

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 20, 2025

Ava Fackler, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 20, 2025


Jonathan Mak, Staff Writer • February 20, 2025