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

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

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Augustine “Allah” Joseph’s dedication to music stretches beyond YouTube and reaches as far as performing live at Webster Hall.

Gallatin’s Allah Joseph: ‘My Perspective Sets My Music Apart’

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Everything about Gallatin freshman Augustine Joseph, who goes by Allah Joseph for his music career, screams "inclusive" — even more, it screams that this is someone who knows what they're doing and how they're going to do it.
NYU quidditch team celebrates victory, showcasing its immense spirit for the quirky sport.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.
Hamilton’s Commitment to NYU Science Prestige Laudable

Hamilton’s Commitment to NYU Science Prestige Laudable

Chuyu Xiong, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Hamilton’s effort to cultivate the sciences is a good sign not just for students or professors in the departments themselves, but also for the rest of the community to be more informed of NYU’s broad academic reach.
There are a number of classes you can take if you’re into food and health, available in Steinhardt’s Food and Nutrition Studies Department.

NYU Classes For Student Foodies

Diya Jiang, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
It is not a dream to enjoy delicious food, learn knowledge and earn college credits at the same time. In fact, many food related NYU courses have been wondering around and waiting for you!
Former NYU student Emma Witmer, also known as gobbinjr, released an EP with dreamy and layered tracks.

gobbinjr Captivates With Dream Pop

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor November 7, 2016
Rising Brooklyn bedroom-pop star gobbinjr's new album "vom night" is the antithesis to the overly perfect, romanticized version of what girlhood is — and for that, it's a work of real art.
Captain Steven Esposito at center ice for the ceremonial puck drop on Friday night against Northeastern University.

Promotion Provides Momentum for Hockey

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 7, 2016
NYU's hockey team stayed dominant in its pair of outings this weekend, beginning Friday at home with a 3-2 win over Northeastern and finishing big on Saturday 11-3 against Montclair State.
Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU should implement an open curriculum to rectify the rigidity of the core curriculum.
Steinhardt freshman Oliver Wang tutors at University Neighborhood Middle School in Brooklyn.

On the Job: America Reads and Counts

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 4, 2016
Although NYU gives students many different opportunities to earn scholarship money through work study jobs, the most popular job for students is the America Reads program, which attracts more than 1,000 volunteers each year.
For every Cubs fan, the team is ingrained in the fabric of your family and your life forever.

Love, Family and Baseball: The Cubs Say Goodbye to Someday

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor November 4, 2016
After a 108 years, the Chicago Cubs World Series win was one for the history books. For one WSN editor, it was a family affair.
Directed by Jeff Nichols, "Loving" portrays the story of an interracial couple during the case of Racial Integrity Act of 1924.

‘Loving’ Proves Comforting in Its Justice

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer November 4, 2016
The new film "Loving" captures with astounding emotion and power the importance of the Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia which ruled in 1964 that any law prohibiting interracial marriage was unconstitutional.
Subway Ads Aren’t Enough to Stop Manspreading

Subway Ads Aren’t Enough to Stop Manspreading

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
The addition of a few subway ads has failed to attack men's behavioral problems in their entirety.
Tyler Sanchez

Tyler Sanchez

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer November 3, 2016

The modeling industry’s influence has grown significantly in recent years, allowing for models to play a larger role in fashion by embodying a designer’s vision or a brand’s...