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

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Cassie Steinberg at a match against Brandeis University on Nov. 5 2016

NYU Retired Athletes Don’t Stop Competing

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 27, 2017
The love for competition keeps NYU retired athletes going after graduation.
Members of UCATS rallied outside 105 E 17 St in the afternoon on Nov 14.

UCATS and NYU Clash Over Contract Details

Lorenzo Gazzolla, Staff Writer November 27, 2017
As part of their ongoing negotiations, NYU has responded to components UCATS' most recent contract proposal. UCATS claims that it is not satisfied with the university's response and will continue to advocate for certain contract components which have been turned down so far.
TKTK Session: Lexi Riese Balances Power With Grace

TKTK Session: Lexi Riese Balances Power With Grace

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 20, 2017
Our second TKTK session of the semester was Lexi Riese, a junior singer-songwriter in Gallatin who's focused on the intersection of music and identity.
Tax Plan Harmful for Students

Tax Plan Harmful for Students

WSN Editorial Board November 20, 2017
For a tax bill that is being promoted as relief for the middle class, this bill — if passed — will drastically hurt millions of American students. In a country where we encourage people to work hard and to go to pursue higher education, this seems objectively backwards.
Prior to 2012, Jewish and atheist NYUAD advisors were forced to misidentify their religion when applying for work visas.

Former NYUAD Staff Forced to Misidentify Religion

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2017
Several 2011 NYU Abu Dhabi Academic Fellows say they were told to misidentify their religious affiliation on government documents.
Brittany Hall residents (L to R) Nicolas Brunstein, Samuel Slocum, Gabriel Oldfield, Benjamin Florence and Joshua Ellis-Einhorn created a newsletter named the 02 Tribune which is only sent to other rooms ending in 02.

Dorm Room Journalism Emerges

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
The five freshmen in Brittany's suite 202 write and deliver a newsletter, '02 Tribune, to rooms ending in "02" in a handful of NYU dorms every week.
This week WSN staff discuss their favorite seasonal beverages like drinking hot chocolate for Christmas season.

Staff Recs: Seasonal Beverages

WSN staff members give their takes of the best seasonal beverages.
At NYU London, students of color may find it harder to feel at ease in a country where the population is predominantly white. NYU now offers diversity discussion panels at the abroad site.

London: It’s Even Harder to Be a Student of Color Abroad

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Abroad Editor November 17, 2017
Moving from NYU's diverse campus in New York to study abroad sites like NYU London can be disconcerting, especially when it comes to diversity.
NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2017
It is time NYU facilitates a substantial effort to combat these instances of bigotry in order to maximize comfortability for its marginalized students.
Sexism is Everywhere — Even in Twitter Bios

Sexism is Everywhere — Even in Twitter Bios

Helena Gonzalez, Contributing Writer November 16, 2017
Women in politics clearly feel or have been taught to feel that they need to be relatable and because they are women, that means being moms or wives first and so-called huggers-in-chief.
This bagel was purchased from Bagel Belly, located on Third Avenue.

Bagel Clash

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2017
Our Editor-in-Chief rated bagel spots from best to worst, so you do not have to go through the trouble of doing it yourself!
French Labor minister, Muriel Penicaud, spoke at NYU's Maison Francaise on March 11th. (Photo by Viola Mai)

NYU Ranks Highest in International Student Enrollment and Study Abroad Placement

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 16, 2017
A new report shows that NYU hosts more international students than any other institution. NYU also ranked first in the amount of students sent to study abroad.