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

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College Republicans Drama Tests The Future of GOP

College Republicans Drama Tests The Future of GOP

Richard Shu, Staff Writer September 21, 2016
From the highest marks of the party itself, all the way down to the grassroots college-level efforts, Trump has cleaved a divide between those who stand up for the principles they believe in, even if it means betraying their party, and those who would rally behind an egotistical, lying braggart if only to keep their trembling elephant standing a little longer.

NYU vs. Columbia Is the Most Lukewarm Rivalry You Could Imagine

Shreya Biswal, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
Columbia is NYU's biggest rival, but how did this rivalry begin, and how pervasive is its presence in the two campuses?
In comparison to other social media platforms, college students tend to have a more professional tone while using Facebook.

Is Facebook Becoming Less Personal?

Megan Kasselberg, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
Facebook was initially a too for connecting with peers on a college campus. We took a look at how NYU students are using the social media platform today.
Trump Surrogates Erode Trust In Political Process

Trump Surrogates Erode Trust In Political Process

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer September 20, 2016
Donald Trump’s surrogates are a haphazard group of political and cultural eccentrics, most of whom have little to no knowledge of or experience in politics.
Proudly proclaiming his Trump allegiance, Nachmany changed his Facebook profile picture with the caption “Let’s make America great again.”

Trump Controversy Reaches State Level

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 19, 2016
The New York College Republicans Federation has been plunged into controversy as Cornell Republicans threatened to sue SPS senior Eli Nachmany for decertifying the club after it officially endorsed Libertarian Gary Johnson.
“Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-­Plicit Art by Women” featured in The Maccarone Art Gallery showcases 25 years worth of work curated by various female artists.

Feminism Revisited in X-Plicit Art

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Maccarone's new exhibit "Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-­Plicit Art by Women," revisits a famed feminist collection with 25 years' worth of additions that explores the themes of sexuality within femininity.
May 16th, Washington Square Park. A beautiful sunny day where several tables were occupied by chess players, concentration and focus is the key to win.

Chess Club Draws Social Players

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
NYU's Chess Club offers a casual way to play the game and meet new people.
NYU Bias Hotline Offers Constructive Resolutions

NYU Bias Hotline Offers Constructive Resolutions

WSN Editorial Board September 19, 2016
By promoting an official and one-on-one system of reporting discrimination, NYU administrators are offering an outlet for students’ complaints without prejudgment.
Resisting the urge to mindlessly check social media, sometimes it's best to unplug.

I Tried… Not Going on Social Media for a Week

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
All of us are a little addicted to our social media. See what happens when our writer gives up Instagram and Snapchat for a week!
Shively uses fashion photography as her inspiration for her charcoal drawings.

Ruth Shively’s ‘It Girls’ Really Do Have It All

Courtney Marino, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
Ruth Shively's exhibition "It Girl," a selection of her charcoal and graphite drawings of women inspired by fashion photography, is stunning in its ability to capture the depth of a person with a simple black-and-white color scheme.
The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50. Who's next?

Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks

WSN Staff September 16, 2016
The WSN staff makes their early predictions as to who will take home professional football's ultimate prize.
LIU Brooklyn Lockout Sets Dangerous Precedent

LIU Brooklyn Lockout Sets Dangerous Precedent

WSN Editorial Board September 16, 2016

When classes started at Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus last Wednesday, students were missing one rather important thing: their professors. Around 400 faculty members...