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Skye Daru

Skye Daru

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Skye Daru won’t tolerate being seen as one-dimensional. In the new age of the social media supermodel, Daru knows the key to success is more than just showing off her latest...

Shaye Davis

Shaye Davis

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Shaye Davis may be balancing a budding modeling career with studying film and TV at Tisch School of the Arts, but she is surprisingly relaxed about it all. Sitting in the Think...

TheLaserGirls

TheLaserGirls

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

We all know the traditional designs that appear in New York Fashion Week and in glossy Hearst and Conde Nast magazines. While these fashion houses have shaped the industry world...

The Cube, originally installed in 1967, can be found on Astor Place in the East Village.

NYU Reacts: The Return of the Astor Place Cube

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 2, 2016
Students react to the cube sculpture on Astor Place.
New York has experienced severe weather conditions in the past few years, prompting NYU Langone to fortify itself.

Langone Superstorm Proofing Nears Completion After Sandy Damage

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer November 2, 2016
NYU Langone was just super storm-proofed.
The passionate group of Argentines who constitute the tango ensemble Rascasuelos spoke to us last week.

Rascasuelos Take Tradition to a New Level

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 2, 2016
Argentinian tango greats Rascasuelos toe the line between tradition and reinvention with their vivacious performance. In their interview with WSN, members go in-depth about what it means to be heralded as both the new faces of tango and the new Argentinians performing at Carnegie Hall.
Kale and Swiss Chard at Union Square Greenmarket.

Dethroning Kale As the Trendiest Green

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 2, 2016
Kale. This may be your fifth time reading something about Kale and, because you live in a city obsessed with the newest health trends, you yourself have probably consumed something with this leafy green in it today. Here’s some quick facts about your favorite veggie.
NYU is planning on making dental hygiene great again.

NYU Dentistry Serves Underprivileged Communities

Herman Lee, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
The NYU College of Dentistry has created community outreach programs to provide dental care for low-income patients across New York City.
The death of Vine brings tears to many, from users to audience members alike.

Even Though It’s Ending, We Won’t Stop Doing It For the Vine

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
Vine may be dead, but its greatest gems will live on in eternal six-second loops.
Entire generations have come and gone since the last time the Cubs brought home a World Series title.

Cubs Comeback Would Be More Than a Miracle — It’d Be Generation-Defining

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
A Cubs world series banner could be a generational win.
Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff November 1, 2016
Our staff felt some bad vibes this week from the music industry, healthcare providers and umbrella-wielding New Yorkers. Read their takes below.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

Anti-PC NYU Professor Put on Paid Leave

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 31, 2016
Deplorable NYU Professor is now on paid leave for the rest of the semester.