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Chloe Citron took part in the “Dear World” art project and shares her story through the letters written on her chest.

‘Dear World’ Addresses NYU

Jesica Xing, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
Dear World NYU brought students together through a series of personal portraits.
UCATs members continue to rally and protest NYU’s lack of responsiveness to new contract negotiations.

Administrative Union Holds Another Rally Amid Negotiations

Lorenzo Gazzola, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
NYU workers, represented by the Union of Clerical, Administrative, and Technical Staff (UCATS), are in the midst of bargaining with NYU for a new contract.

NYU Psychology professor was accused of transphobic remarks and was reported via the Bias Response Hotline.

Professor Reported to Bias Response Line for Alleged Transphobia

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor November 15, 2017
Junior August Enzer reported psychology professor Edgar Coons to the Bias Response Line last week. Enzer alleges that Coons has made transphobic remarks multiple times, but Coons denies the validity of these claims.
The upper east side isn’t just fancy apartments. It is also the home to the Met Breuer and candy store The Sweet Shop.

Up(per East) On Your List To Visit

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
Explore the Upper East Side with us!
Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

WSN Editorial Board November 15, 2017
Now, more than ever, universities must make an effort to welcome and integrate its international students into the university’s community.
Hari Kondabolu's documentary “The Problem with Apu,” discusses Hollywood’s Southeast Asian stereotype, and features prominent Indian entertainers such as Hasan Minhaj.

‘The Problem with Apu’ Raises Debate on Representation in Media

Carter Glace, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
"The Problem with Apu," Hari Kondabolu's new documentary, reckons with the controversial Simpsons character's role in providing representation for East Asians while simultaneously partaking in troubling stereotypes and tropes.
The former Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, He Yafei, and former United States ambassador to China, Clark T. Randt Jr., spoke to a crowd of over 100 NYU students and faculty about U.S.-China relations on Nov.13 at the NYU School of Law.

Chinese, American Diplomats Call for Cooperation

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2017
He Yafei, former Vice President of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The People's Republic of China, spoke at NYU regarding US-China relations.
Scarves and coats both are fashionable items to keep warm in winter, of course, a pair of eye-catching boots is a plus.

How Not to Shiver This Winter

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 14, 2017
Keep warm like a New York City-native with these closet essentials for the cold weather.
This film examines the minute details of Jake and Mati’s romantic rendezvous, consisting predominantly of their chance meeting and its brief aftermath.

‘Porto’ Paints an Incomplete Picture

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer November 14, 2017
Gabe Klinger's film "Porto" features mesmerizing cinematography mixed with a disappointing narrative.
Tisch and CAS juniors Noah Davis (Dr. No) and Antonio Jenez (Halfy) performed a 13 minutes set in the WSN office for the first TKTK session of the semester.

TKTK Sessions: Combining Creative Clout

Avani Jurakhan, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
The first edition of TKTK Sessions commences with Antonio Jenez and Noah Davis, NYU juniors who collaborate on rap tracks.
Toxic Masculinity at NYU

Toxic Masculinity at NYU

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 13, 2017
While NYU is notorious for its so-called wokeness, or general awareness surrounding social issues, we are not immune to the man box.
Tandon sophomore Arystan Tatishev is the founder of the Facebook groups Overheard At NYU and NYU Memes For Slightly Bankrupt Teens.

Overheard: Humor Sans Context

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
The "Overheard at NYU" Facebook group was started this September and already has over 1,000 members. The group allows students to post quotes heard around campus with little to no context.