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

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The Cibele Palace in Madrid

Madrid: Silencio Sobre Trump?

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer February 3, 2017
Abigail Weinberg talks about adjusting to Madrid reflects on keeping silent in a harsh political climate.
NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

WSN Editorial Board February 3, 2017
Just as students at other major universities have put pressure on their administrations to be more open about sexual assault, we need to demand clarity from our university on the reality of sexual assault on campus.
Members of the MSA rally kneel in prayer by the Washington Square Arch to peacefully demonstrate their religious devotion despite the hateful rhetoric surrounding Muslims.

Walls Don’t Hold Back MSA During Rally

Sayer Devlin and Htoo Min February 2, 2017
The Muslim Student Association hosts a rally at Kimmel responding to President Trump's executive orders restricting immigration and suspending refugee admission.
Sometimes its good to mix up your class list. Here are some class recommendations from NYU students and alumni.

Make the Most of Your Schedule With These Favorite Classes

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor February 2, 2017
With a plethora of classes available at NYU, it's hard to choose which ones to take. Some students talk about the favorite classes they've taken on campus.
Breadcrumbing Has Already Grown Stale

Breadcrumbing Has Already Grown Stale

Maya Nann, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
Breadcrumbers are far worse than ghosters, the lowest beings of the digital communication age.
A Good American explores the story of the complex terrorist monitoring system established following the events of 9/11.

“A Good American” Fails to Skewer the NSA

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
Though a fascinatingly in-depth look at one of the most contentious issues since, well, Edward Snowden, "A Good American" is still disappointingly biased.
Betsy DeVos (center) at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.

How Will Betsy DeVos’s Policies Affect NYU Students?

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor February 1, 2017
NYU professors share how Betsy DeVos would impact NYU students if she were appointed Secretary of Education.
Actor Jon Glasier, who plays Laird on Girls, answering questions at the screening in Kimmel on Tuesday.

“Girls” Attracts More Than Just Girls

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
The "Girls" screening and Q&A with cast members Alex Karpovsky and Jon Glaser was a major success for NYU's Student Resource Center and HBO.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyevas  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like white pride and make America white again.

100 Days of Post-Inaugural Hate

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 1, 2017
The Asian Pacific American Institute has created an online form where people can report hate crimes that occur within the first 100 days of Donald Trump's Presidency.
The PokeSpot offers a large range of fresh, delicious ingredients to customize the perfect poke bowl.

Bowling Your Food

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor February 1, 2017
Although eating food packaged in bowls isn't a new trend, it has seen a resurgence in 2016 and now, in 2017. Here are some of the best places to try some of the trendiest bowled food out there: acai, rice and poke.
More Police Transparency Will Do Nothing If Students Do Not Follow Through

More Police Transparency Will Do Nothing If Students Do Not Follow Through

WSN Editorial Board February 1, 2017
As long as police across the country continue to demonstrate flagrant disregard for the lives of those they are sworn to protect, civilians should have the right to keep themselves properly informed.
Ta-Nehisi Coates, esteemed journalist and author of “Between the World and Me,” is expected to join the NYU faculty starting September 2017.

Ta-Nehisi Coates to Teach at NYU

Natasha Roy and Diamond Naga Siu January 31, 2017
Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates will be joining NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism school as a Professor.