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

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Editor's Picks

Paul Verhoeven boldly explores the complexities of sexual violence and its consequences in “Elle,” which screened in the fourth and final week of the New York Film Festival.

NYFF Week 4: Toiling Along

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 19, 2016
The New York Film Festival drew to a close with a week of films that ranged from shocking depictions of recovery from violence to British explorations in the Amazon forest in the early 1900s.
TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
Kids shows these days are an incredible improvement from the days of high-octane meaningless television.
Jessamine Irwin was preparing to be late to teaching her French class last Thursday because of the trains. Then she took a slight detour.

We Talked to the Professor Who Saved Someone’s Life Last Week

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2016
WSN catches up with French professor who saved a young boy from a subway attack.
Prior to landing at his study away site, Tommy Collison takes an aerial shot of Tel Aviv and the Mediterranean.

Tel Aviv: Go Tel it From the Mountain

Tommy Collison, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
In Tel Aviv, people tend to befriend each other based on their personality traits, not their political opinions.
A midfielder on the varsity mens soccer team, junior Tristan Medios-Simon finds a sense of community with his teammates.

Off the Beach and Onto the Pitch With Tristan Medios-Simon

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
WSN chatted with men's soccer junior midfielder Tristan Medios-Simon.
Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

WSN Staff October 18, 2016
Welcome to a new series on WSN, Staff Rants. Read what made your favorite WSN Staff Members angry this week!
Philip Kain and William Crow come together to make chocolate chip pancakes, which are devoured by hundreds of students.

Gram Residents Flip for Pancakes

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor October 17, 2016
Pancakes at Gramercy Green is a monthly event that has garnered a cult following among students.
A film saturated with NYU alums, “Viral Beauty” takes a look at what fame means in the digital age.

‘Viral,’ a Collection of NYU Talent

Natalie Breuer, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
NYU alums Casey Killoran and David Tyson Lam paired talents to create the stunningly relevant "Viral Beauty," a portrait of fame in the age of social media.
Junior Serena Huang works at the Varsity Performance Center in Palladium as a coach’s assistant to boost athletic motivation.

Meet the Girl Training NYU’s Athletes

Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
Serena Huang uses her Olympic weightlifting past to influence her role as a student assistant for NYU Athletics.
Milo Yiannopoulos has sparked controversy as one of the online leaders of the alt-right movement. Yiannopoulos, who had his scheduled talk at NYU canceled, is currently touring college campuses across the country.

Milo Yiannopoulos Talk Canceled Due to Security Concerns

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 16, 2016
NYU canceled a College Republicans talk on Nov. 17, where they planned to host British journalist Milo Yiannopoulos as part of his "Dangerous Faggot Tour."
To give his room some color, sophomore Augie Briger takes great care of his Juniper Bonsai tree, which he keeps on his windowsill.

Survival of the Houseplants

Aakash Patel, Contributing Writer October 14, 2016
Different types of succulents you can use to beautify your apartment!
Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

WSN Staff October 14, 2016
In honor of their newest full-length album "Revolution Radio" plus all of staff's collective nostalgia, WSN staff picks their favorite Green Day songs.