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The NYU Men’s Soccer Team 2015 season final against Brandeis University. The current team captain, Bryan Walsh, claims Brandeis is their main rival.

Rivalries Run Deep for NYU Athletics

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
NYU varsity teams, while similar teams, claim different rivals.
Hip hop artist Daye Jack performed at Bowery Ballroom on Feb. 27. His new LP “No Data,” will be released on March 24.

Daye Jack: Chasing Dreams

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor March 3, 2017
Daye Jack's recent stop back in New York — after he left NYU to work with Max Martin on producing his own hip-hop music — affirmed just how much his dream is coming true, and just how important it is for him to encourage the dreams of others.
Does a higher price tag equal better quality? Sometimes it’s worth spending more on certain products than others.

Beauty Economics 101: Spend or Skimp?

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer March 2, 2017
Having trouble deciding between beauty brands? WSN shows you which products are worth the splurge!
WSN staff shares their favorite teen heartthrob crushes.

Staff Recs: Favorite Nostalgic Teen Heartthrobs

WSN Staff March 2, 2017
Take a break from the mounting stress of midterms and think back — all the way back to your tweenage years. Who were your celebrity heartthrobs? Did you have posters of ZEfron on your bedroom wall? We did.
NYU Students Should Boycott Uber

NYU Students Should Boycott Uber

WSN Editorial Board March 2, 2017
Students should boycott Uber to condemn sexual harassment in the company's workplace and to encourage the increase of gender diversity within Silicon Valley companies.
The Wasserman Center for Career Development in Palladium, NYU’s main resource for career guidance for students. WSN has compiled advice from current students to help you in your internship search.

How to Land Your Dream Summer Internship

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
College is hard, and trying to find an internship doesn't make it easier. Hear from experienced NYU students on how to land the best summer internships.
Alexander Lu’s character Mi-Jiang, for his film “Paper Daughters.” The fictional immigrant child is based on Lu's 12 year old sister.

Tisch Senior Talks Making Thesis Film ‘Paper Daughters’

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 2, 2017
NYU senior Alexander Lu's thesis film "Paper Daughters" creates a personal interpretation of what was once American history during the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 — and what, with threats of increased immigration regulation, may come to be again.
Masayuki Mori and Machiko Kyô as the potter Genjuro and his client Lady Wakasa, in the ghost film “Ugetsu,” by Japanese director Kenji Mizugochi.

‘Ugetsu’ is an Essential, Beautiful Haunt

Matthew Holman, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
The re-release of Kenji Mizuguchi’s 1953 film "Ugetsu" should be eagerly anticipated — the work is both one of the few ghost movies with neither over-the-top ghouls and one of the few war films that doesn't simply lapse into gore.
As Tempers Among Democrats Flare, Party Unity is Imperative

As Tempers Among Democrats Flare, Party Unity is Imperative

Nate Torto, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
As the Republicans ready their legislative offensive, it is vital that Democrats remain focused on the real opposition and not allow in fighting to hinder the ultimate goal of electoral victories.

Exposure | Weekend Adventures Abroad

Anna Letson, Multimedia Abroad Editor February 28, 2017
With the three-day weekend incorporated into many study abroad schedules, there is an opportunity to explore one's study away destination, which in this case, is Paris.
Syd The Kid (left) and Gallatin professor Kwami Coleman (right) discuss Syd's backstory, from what made her want to begin her musical career to how she got to where she is today with The Internet. The Q&A session occurred on Feb. 24.

Syd of The Internet: Songwriting, Social Justice and Sick Gear

Xin Rui Lee, Staff Writer February 28, 2017
Syd Tha Kid might be one of the most important standout figures in hip-hop right now, but she's still a nerdy gear geek with a flair for performing at heart.

Who Said It: Trump vs. NYU Professors

Sydney Ernstberger and Kevin Jiang February 28, 2017
President Trump has developed a reputation for making some controversial statements, but so have NYU professors. In this video, a group of NYU students try to determine who said a variety of eclectic quotes — an NYU professor or President Trump.