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

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Editor's Picks

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board October 13, 2016
Until New York reforms its own voting process, state officials have no legitimate argument to make against conservative state legislatures taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.
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.

Study Points to Greater Faculty Diversity

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor October 12, 2016
Two Steinhardt adjunct professors discovered that students prefer teachers of color, which prompts the discussion of greater NYU faculty diversity.
When the weather allows for it, students at NYU Paris, like local Parisians, hang their laundry outside their balconies to dry.

Paris: Laundry Is Part of the Picture

Audrey Deng, Staff Writer October 12, 2016
For the first week of my semester in Paris, all I could think about was laundry.
“Naruda,” the World War II noir drama by Pablo Larraín, screened on the third week of the New York Film Festival.

NYFF Week 3: Comedies Within Dramas

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 12, 2016
WSN's wrap-up of the third week of the New York Film Festival covers figures from Iggy Pop to the iconic Chilean poet Pablo Neruda whose narratives are told with comedic artistry within their own dramatic tales.
Inaccurate Medical Journalism Produces False Positives

Inaccurate Medical Journalism Produces False Positives

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
People with limited health literacy skills are often misinformed about the body and of disease, leading to a misunderstanding of the relationship between lifestyle factors like diet and exercise and various health outcomes.
The NYU Native American and Indigenous Students Group protested in Washington Square Park with posters and sidewalk chalk.

Native American Group Protests Columbus Day

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
The Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU protested for the university to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.

NYU Senior’s New Dessert Bar Blends Beauty and Nature

Katherine Shi, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
One can’t help but to be amazed by the scents of romanticism in the air as well as the cozy, delightful environment of Rose and Basil, a new cafe in the East Village cofounded by Stern Senior William Wang.
Tisch alumni Antonio Campos sat down with WSN to discuss his ventures in founding Borderline Films and his recent work with “Christine,” his third feature film.

Campos’ Third Film Explores Nuance of Mental Health

Zach Martin, Editor at Large October 11, 2016
Director and NYU Tisch alum gives WSN a look into his raw and powerful film about Christine Chubbuck's suicide on live television in "Christine."
The NYU hockey team saw victory this past weekend, winning 9-1 and Siena College and 4-3 at the University of New Hampshire.

Violets Hockey Dominant in First Two Home Games

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 11, 2016
The NYU hockey team started its season off strong at home this weekend, taking Siena College 9-1 and the University of New Hampshire 4-3.
Jiang's form of meditation involved sitting calmly in silence for 10 to 20 minutes.

I Tried… Meditating For a Week

Diya Jiang, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
Meditation can be a great source of relaxation in our busy, chaotic lives. See what our writer thought when she tried it for a week.
The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff October 7, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

As the new season nears, Head Coach Chris Consentino has the tools to lead his team to further victory.

Violets Hockey Recipe for Redemption Goes Beyond Rink

Brendan Gutenschwager, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
After failing to defend their 2015 National Title this past spring, the NYU hockey team opens their new season tonight with a new focus.