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

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NYU students added their voices to the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline last month.

Talking With an NYU Student Who Went to Standing Rock

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2016
WSN does a Q&A with Taylor Norman about her experience supporting #noDAPL at Standing Rock.
Natalie Portman portrays First Lady Jackie Kennedy, in Jackie.

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells JFK’s Story

Zach Martin, Editor at Large December 7, 2016
The new biopic "Jackie" pays respect to the legacy not only of one of America's most iconic presidents, but the woman who orchestrated his memorial.
Cameron Moore scores in NYU’s fourth victory of five on Sunday, prior to the game against Purchase College on Tuesday.

Men’s Basketball Sluggish in Midweek Game

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
The men's basketball took on Purchase College on Tuesday.
Schoolwide Airport Shuttle Service Would Ease Holiday Travel

Schoolwide Airport Shuttle Service Would Ease Holiday Travel

Veronica Liow, Deputy Multimedia Editor December 7, 2016
Considering NYU has its finals end around one of the busiest and most expensive times of the year, to help alleviate costs, the university should provide transportation for students to airports.

Student by Day, Bartender by Night

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
What are the chances the person pouring your drink at your local bar is a fellow student? We talked to two students who work as bartenders in the city.
After nationwide support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the US Army Corps of Engineers have rerouted the Dakota Access Pipeline around the reservation.

DAPL Reroute: Divest Wants More

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor December 5, 2016
NYU students went to North Dakota to protest along with the #NoDAPL movement.
The Final Sports Kid Column

The Final Sports Kid Column

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 5, 2016
The Sports Kid reflects on the past three years that he spent covering sports at NYU.
Collegiate Freedom of the Press Is a Pressing Issue

Collegiate Freedom of the Press Is a Pressing Issue

WSN Editorial Board December 5, 2016
By repressing the rights of campus newspapers, colleges are only damaging their reputations further by covering up scandals instead of working to solve them.
Though there were numerous protests in the weeks following the election, demonstrations have since have abated.

Protests Begin to Slow Down Post-Thanksgiving

Sayer Devlin and Natasha Roy December 2, 2016
A spate of protests followed the election of Donald Trump, but demonstrations have died down recently.
NYU artist Murielle released her much-anticipated single "Walk Out That Door" today in collaboration with fellow students at Village Records.

PREMIERE: Clive Davis’ Murielle Drops ‘Walking Out That Door’

Lexi Riesenberg, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
NYU's latest rising star Murielle is premiering her new single "Walk Out That Door" today, and it's a mix of afro-beats and R&B that you won't want to miss.
Hundreds of people marched down 14th street in protest, holding up signs, shouting, and blocking traffic in both directions.

D.C.: Washington Marches in Protest Against Trump

Audrey Romjue, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
Read one student's recollections of anti-Trump protests at the NYU Washington, D.C. campus.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

NYU Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor December 1, 2016
A painter employed by NYU has filed a lawsuit against the university on the grounds of discrimination.