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Lady Gaga Reveals ‘LoveGame’ Was Written About Her Days in Bobst

Lady Gaga Reveals ‘LoveGame’ Was Written About Her Days in Bobst

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor April 1, 2017
Lady Gaga revealed today that her song LoveGame was inspired by a missed connection with a gorgeous person in Bobst.
EXCLUSIVE Q&A: NHL to Further Expand into Non-Traditional Hockey Markets

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: NHL to Further Expand into Non-Traditional Hockey Markets

Rachel from Canada, Hockey Fan and Sad Girl Extraordinaire April 1, 2017
The National Hockey League sat down with WSN and revealed several of their large upcoming changes.
University Senate meetings are held on a monthly basis in the colloquium room. Attendees include members from the Student Senators Council, the Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Senators Council and the Full-Time Continuing Contract Faculty Senators Council, among others. (WSN File Photo)

University Senate Rundown March 30, 2017

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 30, 2017
Follow our new monthly updates on University Senate meetings.
The Alternatives Issue

The Alternatives Issue

WSN Management Team March 27, 2017

It’s easy to get stuck in routine: get up every morning, do the same things, think of things the same way. A routine is a routine, and it’s comforting. But sometimes getting...

Paige Alenick

The Toothbrush Fairy
Natasha Roy, News Editor March 23, 2017

Swish, rinse, repeat. It all started while 15-year-old Paige Alenick was brushing her teeth. A thought suddenly popped into her mind — not everyone in the world owns a toothbrush....

Aija Mayrock

Love Thy Bullies
Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor March 23, 2017

Imagine recounting the worst experiences of your life in front of huge crowds on a near-daily basis. Imagine having to answer questions about that trauma in endless interviews...

Pierre Niney and Paula Beer as Adrien and Anna, in French filmmaker Franҫois Ozon’s “Frantz.” “Frantz” released in the U.S. on March 17.

Finding a Friend in New Film “Frantz”

Tristen Calderon, Staff Writer March 22, 2017
In a world bursting to the brim with art making deeper meanings, "Frantz" is a film that is simply and incredibly beautiful.
Deja Brew: The difference in coffee drinks

Deja Brew: The difference in coffee drinks

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor March 22, 2017
Coffee comes in many different forms, but they all taste different. Read about the differences in coffee drinks to help you order the perfect coffee drink.
History Professor, Edward Berenson, and his book “The Statue of Liberty. A Transatlantic Story.” Berenson is one of many professors who set their own work as required reading for their course.

Hear Thy Word

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
When teachers assign books they wrote as class textbooks, it puts students in an interesting position.
Educators Should Encourage a More Empathetic Understanding of History

Educators Should Encourage a More Empathetic Understanding of History

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer March 22, 2017
On the contrary, in seeing these historical figures as only names in a textbook we forget that they were real flesh-and-blood people with fears and aspirations, and knowing this can only enhance our understanding of the past.
This french toast from Friend of a Farmer was both delicious and sustainable.  Here are 9 restaurants near campus that practice sustainable and ethical cooking.

Sustainable Restaurants Near NYU Campus

Sydney Ernstberger, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
Although there are tons of great restaurants near NYU, they don't all value where their food comes from. Here is a list of eight restaurants near campus that are environmentally sustainable and provide ethically sourced food.
Perfect for students near Union Square, Baohaus at 238 E. 14th St. serves a fresh take on the traditional Chinese bao. Here is a list of some great sandwich shops near each dorm for a quick bite.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Sandwiches

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor March 22, 2017
Without a doubt, sandwiches are a staple for college students — they're convenient, cheap and easy-to-eat. Read this to discover the best sandwich shop near your dorm.