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Baayork Lee hosted and master class and a Q&A at Skirball on September 12th.

Broadway Legend Baayork Lee Visits Tisch

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 15, 2017
Tisch Departments of Drama and Dance and Skirball Center for the Performing Arts hosted a masterclass with Broadway legend Baayork Lee.
There are a number of ways to spice up your bowl of ramen, like adding vegetables, meat or spices.

How to Dress up Your Ramen

Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
Ramen is the ultimate college food. To switch things up a little bit, try one of our writers' suggestions to make your ramen delicious and full of flavor!
NYU's Public Safety will become the second campus in the US to become accredited.

NYU Public Safety Continues Preparation for Accreditation

Alex Domb, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
NYU Public Safety ambitiously aims to become only second US security department to achieve CALEA accreditation.
Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
The media’s decision to focus on the U.S over the Caribbean is an intentional commercial strategy to appeal to a wider audience, but this decision stems from the United States’ underlying historical disregard for Latin America and the marginalization of its people.
Adam Gopnik's memoir recalls a familiar story of the challenges of moving to New York City.

‘At the Strangers’ Gate’ Book Talk with Adam Gopnik

Marissa Gabrione, Contributing Writer September 12, 2017
Adam Gopnik spoke intimately about his new memoir at the Strand on Sept. 6.
NYU has a number of leftists student organizations and clubs.

A Brief Introduction to NYU’s Leftist Clubs

A brief introduction to three of NYU's most politically left organizations.
Sayer Devlin, News Editor September 12, 2017
At Club Fest on Sept. 6, while many students were browsing through traditional college clubs such as Greek organizations and cultural affinity groups, NYU’s leftist clubs were out in full force hoping to add to their legion of activists.
A classic and easy way to take any outfit to the next level is to add fur.

Fall in Love with This Season’s Trends

Caroline Weinstein, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
These five trends will keep you fashionable through fall.
The union that represents a number of NYU staff will be negotiating contracts with the university on Sept. 18.

NYU and UCATS Local 3882 to Begin Negotiations

Mark Sheffer, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
The current contract between a staff union and the university is soon to expire.
Keep It Up, President Hamilton

Keep It Up, President Hamilton

WSN Editorial Board September 5, 2017
As it stands now, however, Congress have up to six months to reverse the decision. Thankfully, the leader of this university has already done what the president of the country would not by speaking out against this horrid decision.
Webster Hall’s doors are closed for renovations indefinitely, ending a century of music history in the East Village.

End of An Era for Webster Hall

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor September 5, 2017
Webster Hall was shut down for renovations indefinitely last month, and it's the end of an era for the popular music venue.
Gallatin sophomore Selly Djap will showcase her new collection, Sex, at New York Fashion Week.

Gallatin Student Set to Show Collection at NYFW

Pamela Jew, Deputy Copy Chief September 5, 2017
Gallatin sophomore Selly Djap discusses her upcoming Spring/Summer 2018 collection for New York Fashion Week.
Although the percentages of students of color at NYU have increased over the past few years, the university maintains that it does not create a quota for students of color accepted.

It’s Affirmative, Your Race Isn’t Why You Got Into NYU

Sierra Jackson, News Editor September 5, 2017
Recent debates about Affirmative Action may have caused you to question NYU's admission policies.