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A photo of the Philbrook Museum of Art, a beige building with trees in the front and a yellow and red tulip garden.
NYU names Lindsey Smith director of Tulsa site
An illustration of a wooden box with a person wearing Nike sneakers on top, surrounded by buildings and trees.
The Soapbox: Typhoon in China, tightened borders in Germany, youngest person to be sentenced in the United Kingdom
Two men wearing suits happily unveiling a board that reads “N.Y.U KAIST CAMPUS".
Mills travels to Seoul to announce joint program with Korean university
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart”.
Palestinians and Israelis speak on personal loss in the region amid war in Gaza
A man with his arms crossed smiles at the camera. To his left, “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in bold white text.
Beyond NYU: Taking mind control past ‘science fiction’ and into the world
A group of protestors holding various signs outside, many of them reading “STOP THE BILL! TAX THE RICH.”
NYC students petition against NYU and Columbia tax cuts
A facade with no signage.
Starbucks leaves Astor Place after almost 30 years in business
Hundreds of protesters march down a road with signs and Palestinian flags.
Students and faculty join hun​dreds in citywide pro-Palestinian march on Labor Day
Student protesters stand in front of a building with a sign that reads "NYU TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING."
Students protest US military defense recruitment, Tandon ties to Israel
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Hundreds call for cease-fire in Gaza at citywide march
A photo of the Philbrook Museum of Art, a beige building with trees in the front and a yellow and red tulip garden.
NYU names Lindsey Smith director of Tulsa site
Two men wearing suits happily unveiling a board that reads “N.Y.U KAIST CAMPUS".
Mills travels to Seoul to announce joint program with Korean university
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart”.
Palestinians and Israelis speak on personal loss in the region amid war in Gaza
A white N.Y.U. flag with purple lettering hanging on top of the Silver Center.
‘A game changer’: NYU launches Center for Mind, Ethics and Policy
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
A large group of people stand on a sidewalk with signs reading, “Don’t Buy Zionist Propaganda. Anti-Israel is NOT Anti-Semitism” and Palestinian flags. Three police officers stand overlooking the protesters.
Dozens of NYU students protest updated student conduct policy
The N.Y.P.D. attempt to de-escalate the confrontation.
NYU earns ‘abysmal’ score in annual free speech ranking
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
A group of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the Paulson Center. A sign held above the crowd reads “Israeli Apartheid and Genocide funded by the U.S.”
Silver allegedly revokes student’s acceptance for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York University's Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
A man with his arms crossed smiles at the camera. To his left, “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in bold white text.
Beyond NYU: Taking mind control past ‘science fiction’ and into the world
A girl sitting at a piano looks back while playing. “BEYOND” is drawn behind her and “N.Y.U.” is illustrated over a T.V. in light purple.
Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage
A girl smiling for a photo on the sidewalk. “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in white font in the top left corner.
Beyond NYU: Maintaining memories through shared albums
The words “BEYOND NYU” next to a woman holding a book.
Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact
Chloe George in red hair stands against a white background.“BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in white font in the top-left corner.
Beyond NYU: Singing solo after songwriting for stars
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
Pastries on display in a glass case with small signs that read “TIRAMISU CUP” and “NAPOLEON”.
The sweetest of San Gennaro
An illustration of a group of students sitting together in a train going to N.Y.U, showing off their outfits
Falling into fashion: Give your summer pieces an autumn makeover
A man pouring orange sauce over a grill with a large folded tortilla on it.
The best of the fest: Everything I ate at the New York Latin Food Festival
A T-shirt with a brown illustration of a table with a mug and banana on it. On the shirt, “GOOD THANKS” is written three times.
Rise and dine: where to find brunch bliss around NYU
A sparkling illustration of triangular chips in front of a plate with a shiny pumpkin-colored flan, and a bowl of yellow and white grains.
Delicious and dulce: dessert recipes for Hispanic Heritage Month
An illustration of a group of students sitting together in a train going to N.Y.U, showing off their outfits
Falling into fashion: Give your summer pieces an autumn makeover
A pattern of various multicolored sneakers in front of a blue background.
7 stylish sneakers for the season
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
Frederick Anderson delivers African glam and elegance in his Spring 2025 collection
A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.
Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW
Two images of models side-by-side
Andrew Kwon’s ‘ephemeral’ embraces fantastical floral fashion
Pastries on display in a glass case with small signs that read “TIRAMISU CUP” and “NAPOLEON”.
The sweetest of San Gennaro
A man pouring orange sauce over a grill with a large folded tortilla on it.
The best of the fest: Everything I ate at the New York Latin Food Festival
A T-shirt with a brown illustration of a table with a mug and banana on it. On the shirt, “GOOD THANKS” is written three times.
Rise and dine: where to find brunch bliss around NYU
A sparkling illustration of triangular chips in front of a plate with a shiny pumpkin-colored flan, and a bowl of yellow and white grains.
Delicious and dulce: dessert recipes for Hispanic Heritage Month
A woman in black watches chefs preparing food in the kitchen behind a glass wall.
Where Din Tai Fung goes, my heart goes with it
An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.
How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU
Two men walk past the exterior of a brick building.
How students at NYU find community during Passover
Three men dancing and clapping while a woman sings on a stage. Light up letters are at the front of the stage spelled “ARAB.”
NYU Arab Festival vibrantly celebrates Middle Eastern and North African cultures
A storefront with text that reads “Pop Up Grocer & CAFE.”
From baked goods to books: 4 must-visit, women-owned businesses
An illustration of a plate with yellow rice, chicken legs and red onion.
The only chicken biryani recipe you’ll ever need
Collage of the five dating apps, with “tinder” and “match” on the left, “RAYA” in the middle, and “Hinge” and “Bumble” on the right.
Ranked: Dating apps
Line of colorful tin cans arranged next to each other. From left to right: “GHOST” on a yellow and blue can, “BANG ENERGY” on a white and blue can , “C4” on a black and orange can, “ALANI NU” on a blue and mint green can, “MONSTER” on a black and neon green can, “CELSIUS” on an orange and white can, “JAVA MONSTER” on a brown can, “PRIME” on a pink and white can, “YERBA MATE” on a yellow and red can and “RED BULL” on a blue and tin can.
Ranked: Energy drinks
Six water bottles lined up against a white background.
Ranked: Water bottles
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Ranked: Five professors that’ll make or break your semester
A colorful illustration of six different handbags: a blue laptop bag, a brown designer bag, a pink Jansport backpack, a black designer tote bag, a cream fabric tote bag, and a brown vintage messenger bag.
Ranked: School bags
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
Frederick Anderson delivers African glam and elegance in his Spring 2025 collection
A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.
Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW
Two images of models side-by-side
Andrew Kwon’s ‘ephemeral’ embraces fantastical floral fashion
A model wearing a black hat and hoodie with orange accents, a white undershirt and black pants and shoes walks down a white tiled runway while carrying a beige bag with green leaves.
Flying Solo returns to NYFW, attempting to push the fashion envelope
Three images of models in a side-by-side collage.
Art and activism: A NYFW experience in Times Square
Two black display walls with eight photos and descriptions of each.
‘The End of Democracy in Five Acts’ uncovers five countries’ descent into authoritarianism.
An illustration of a laptop screen and red mug in front of a purple background. On the screen is a woman in a red dress holding a red shawl above her head.
Off the Radar: The stylish, picture-perfect escapism of ‘Funny Face’
A man and woman look at each other lovingly. In the background is a blurred Eiffel Tower.
Review: After 4 seasons, maybe Paris isn’t what Emily needs
Three women on a couch lean on each other.
Review: ‘His Three Daughters’ delivers a fresh take on familial conflict
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
A collage of four illustrated book covers on solid-colored backgrounds.
Books beyond Bobst: An art history novel, an athletic autobiography and more
An aisle of bookshelves filled with multicolored books.
5 books that will help your transition from the beach to the classroom
An illustration of a blue book cover on a yellow background. The title of the book, “FUNNY STORY” and author name, “EMILY HENRY #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF HAPPY PLACE” are written in white. A girl and boy sit next to each other on bar stools while clinking their drinks together. On the table behind them is a bouquet of flowers and a pitcher.
Review: ‘Funny Story’ weaves vulnerability and longing into the hilarious trappings of a rom-com
A collage of the four books.
Books beyond Bobst: A summertime romance novel, an analysis of the art world and more
An illustration of a laptop screen and red mug in front of a purple background. On the screen is a woman in a red dress holding a red shawl above her head.
Off the Radar: The stylish, picture-perfect escapism of ‘Funny Face’
A man and woman look at each other lovingly. In the background is a blurred Eiffel Tower.
Review: After 4 seasons, maybe Paris isn’t what Emily needs
Three women on a couch lean on each other.
Review: ‘His Three Daughters’ delivers a fresh take on familial conflict
A man and two women sit around a table, all holding hands in a candlelit room with red walls and food on the table.
Review: ‘The Front Room’ is too camp for its own good
A blonde woman walking into a dark room while looking frightened. Behind her is a doorway with sketches of naked women around it.
Review: ‘Speak No Evil’ manifests the horrors in the unspoken
A woman stands playing a keyboard in a long white dress with a band playing guitars and drums on risers behind her.
Review: Clairo’s ‘Charm Tour’ is sure to cast a spell on everyone who attends
A man wearing a blue zip-up jacket smiles with the sky behind him.
Review: Fred again.. strikes a new chord with ‘ten days’
An illustration of the side profile of a dark-haired woman in a flowing outfit with the title “ESCAPER” in the bottom left corner.
Review: Sarah Kinsley’s ‘Escaper’ takes listeners on a transcendental exploration of self-discovery
An illustration of a glowing woman in wraparound glasses surrounded by pink light on top of a purple and pink background. She holds a pink phone to one ear. “INFINITE ICON” is written to her right.
Review: Paris Hilton’s ‘Infinite Icon’ is not hot!
A young man sitting at a kitchen table and eating a sandwich. On the table is a radio and a bag of chips.
Review: MJ Lenderman’s ‘Manning Fireworks’ is everything rock should be
A woman leans on a cardboard box marked with the word "ACCEPTANCE" in bold black text.
Tisch students debut ‘If Words Could Talk’ at Theater For the New City
Seven people wearing medieval outfits dancing on a stage.
Review: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ does celebrity casting right
A bearded Indian man wearing a blue suit kneels between the white words “Vir Das Mind Fool.” There are gold designs depicting clowns, microphones and mountains bordering the frame.
Award-winning comedian Vir Das brings India to Carnegie Hall in his ‘Mind Fool’ Tour
People standing in front of a stage with theater decor. There are brown cardboard that have trees and tree branches on them surrounding the stage.
Review: Rattlestick Theater holds first annual ‘Ratcracker’ fundraiser
Fake snow falls around a group of ballet dancers dressed in light blue costumes who stand on a stage that is designed to look like a forest covered in snow.
‘The Nutcracker’ is worth your time this December
Two black display walls with eight photos and descriptions of each.
‘The End of Democracy in Five Acts’ uncovers five countries’ descent into authoritarianism.
A window pane with signage for an art exhibit reads "Where Do We Go From Here? The Four Freedoms Photographs."
Review: ‘Where Do We Go From Here? The Four Freedoms Photographs’ fosters creative discourse around American imagery
People look at paintings in an art gallery.
Review: Capturing memory and everyday moments at ‘Can Thought Go On Without A Body?’
Three small figurines sit and stand near an edge, overlooking the a hallway with photos on the wall.
Review: Tisch photography highlights individuality at senior thesis exhibition
A screen displayed on the wall of wooden sticks in water with a mountain in the background, an art piece displayed dangling from the ceiling and a red art piece displayed on a platform.
Review: ‘Threads to the South’ explores Latin American identity through textile art
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
A group of people posing for a picture. The person in the middle is holding a sign that says “UNION NOW.”
Opinion: NYU must meet the demands of its RA union
An illustration on a blue background of popcorn and a laptop with the Netflix logo on the screen.
Off-Topic: Streaming services are the death of good entertainment
A cobblestone street with brick buildings on the left side and white buildings on the right.
Opinion: Language & Cultural Houses are more than just quaint cottages splattered across campus
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
A graphic with three strips of excerpts from a lawsuit document against a background of players competing on a volleyball court. The court has the logo of N.Y.U. Athletics in the middle.
Editorial: NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?
Inside a New York City polling site. A red "Vote N.Y.C." sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read “N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
A crowd of people holding up signs while marching through Washington Square Park.
A guide to navigating protests on campus
(Mikaylah Du for WSN)
A love letter to New York City
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
A street of New York City covered in rain and fog. Two people are walking on the sidewalk holding umbrellas.
Opinion: NYU needs to update its severe weather policy
A sign inside Grand Central Terminal that says “Hudson Lines Departures”, with departure times, track numbers, and destinations listed on it.
Opinion: Upstate New York is underrated
A cobblestone street with brick buildings on the left side and white buildings on the right.
Opinion: Language & Cultural Houses are more than just quaint cottages splattered across campus
An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
An illustration of a line of students struggling to find their N.Y.U I.D.s. Separately, a student walks through easily using their phone.
Opinion: Can we please say goodbye to physical IDs at NYU?
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE W/ ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
Opinion: NYU’s new code of conduct redefines political opposition as discrimination
An illustration of an older man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a light blue shirt and navy blazer. Behind him are antiques and face designs.
Opinion: Renaming the Steinhardt school is long overdue
An image of a N.Y.U. flag, with the color purple edited into pink.
Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients
A laptop with the screen open to “NYU Albert” is covered with a red X on the left, and a piece of paper with the NYU logo titled “Course Registration” is covered with a green checkmark on the right. The background is blue.
Off Third: NYU takes course registration completely off the grid
A crowd of students in a large lobby.
Off-Third: NYU to use students as human fire extinguishers following policy change
A wrecking ball comically shatters the Washington Square Arch into pieces. An X shape of yellow-and-black striped tape is behind the image, in front of a paler yellow background.
Off-Third: NYU to demolish Washington Square Park for campus expansion
An illustration of a black car with N.Y.U. Safe Ride logos on the hood and side. On top of the illustration is a smartphone displaying an application called “N.Y.U. Safe Ride.”
Off-Third: NYU Safe Ride adds skateboard service
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
A group of people posing for a picture. The person in the middle is holding a sign that says “UNION NOW.”
Opinion: NYU must meet the demands of its RA union
(Mikaylah Du for WSN)
A journey through my first year at NYU
A crowd of people holding up signs while marching through Washington Square Park.
A guide to navigating protests on campus
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
File Photo: NYU Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway. (Katie Peurrung for WSN)
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
A mural of a woman’s face holding up a chain with the word “LOISAIDA” and a gold cityscape. The words “el bohio murals” and “#BRINGARTBACK” are next to the woman alongside the words “CURATED BY … THRIVECOLLECTIVE.ORG.”
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouts “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a mosque, a tower and a statue of someone holding a torch.
Out of Bounds: Jordan Chiles appeals bronze medal decision, Abu Dhabi invests in esports development, Yankees beat Red Sox
A girl wears a blue jean sweater and poses for a portrait in front of a white illuminated sign that reads “New York University” in a circular shape with the N.Y.U. Athletics logo in the center.
In the Huddle: Grace Nelson on her rookie season and coming back better than ever
One volleyball player jumps up to spike the ball while her opponents on the other side of the net jump to block her.
‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Golf and tennis kick off seasons, men’s soccer suffers first loss and other news
(Krish Dev for WSN)
In the Huddle: Junior Terra Nagai on leadership and his hopes for the season
A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.
Style on the Square
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Finding school spirit at NYU
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Finding school spirit at NYU
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
The Toronto skyline at night.
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.'s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Welcome home, class of 2028
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
Four people toast over dinner.
The Dinner Party Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch shown from a low angle. Around and behind the arch are cells and a DNA strand.
The Research Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
A stylized illustration of a building with collaged newspaper clippings from old WSN printed issues. (illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Celebrating 50 years of the Washington Square News
SPONSORED: How do I sublet my apartment this summer?
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NYC Councilman Wants You to Have a Right to Disconnect From Work

NYC Councilman Wants You to Have a Right to Disconnect From Work

Sunanda Gaskins, Staff Writer • April 3, 2018
A New York City councilman has proposed a bill that would make it illegal for employers to contact employees after work hours.
Washington Square Park full of American Flags to honor former FDNY marshal Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis.

Fallen NYU Fireman Honored by New York Community

Noah Mutterperl, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2018
A memorial service was held Thursday in Washington Square Park for firefighter and NYU alum Tripp Zanetis (CAS '03), who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this month.
A demonstrator holds a sign calling for improved housing and criticizing luxury development.

Evicted 85 Bowery Tenants Protest Outside Department of Buildings Office

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor • March 29, 2018
Tenants of 85 Bowery demonstrate outside the Department of Buildings to protest their eviction from an apartment complex in Chinatown.
March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, Mar. 24.

Students Mourn Friends, Demand Government Action on Gun Violence

Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman • March 26, 2018
WSN staff members attended the New York and Washington, D.C. marches to speak with demonstrators and document the events' highlights.
A pedestrian walks past 41 Cooper Square, which houses many of The Cooper Union's classrooms and studios.

After Years of Protest, Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

Louise Choi, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018
The selective East Village university faced heavy pushback and a decrease in applications after it first instated tuition costs in 2014.
The Union Square Tech Hub at dusk.

Union Square Tech Hub Draws Controversy Over Rezoning

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor • March 20, 2018
Plans are being made for a tech hub between Palladium Residence Hall and University Residence Hall.
On Nov. 16, 2016, NYU students staged a walkout at Washington Square Park to declare NYU as a sanctuary campus.

How Safe Are Sanctuary Cities?

Mariana Castro, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2018
More than a year into Donald Trump's presidency, Washington Square News dives into how sanctuary cities such as New York have fared in their attempts to protect undocumented immigrants.
Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Stay of Deportation Files First Amendment Lawsuit

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor • February 20, 2018
Immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir has been granted a stay of deportation, which allows him to stay in the country at least until his next check-in with ICE on March 15. He has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming ICE deports immigrants for speaking out against the agency.
Turnstiles at the Astor Place 6 subway station.

Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Turnstile Jumpers

Jack Feeko, Contributing Writer • February 15, 2018
Subway riders who jump turnstiles to avoid paying the fare will no longer be prosecuted, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced earlier this month.
Researchers are looking into whether branding police cars with the words "peace officer" will shift public attitudes in favor of law enforcement.

New York Organization Wants to Rebrand Police as ‘Peace Officers’

Alex Kaplan, Contributing Writer • February 7, 2018
An NYC organization is rebranding police as "peace officers".
Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed a driving tax applicable in areas of high traffic congestion in New York City. If passed, a pricing zone would be established affecting NYU’s Washington Square campus.

Cuomo’s Proposed Driving Tax Poses Impacts to Students, Faculty

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer • January 25, 2018
NYU reacts to Governor Cuomo's new "driving tax."
NYU Tandon School of Engineering Professors Constantine Kontokosta (left) and Giancarlo Falcocchio (right) argue that the MTA restorations should be paid by landlords who profit from near subway stations.

Professors: Landlords Must Pay MTA

Christine Lee, Staff Writer • November 27, 2017
The New York City subway system was riddled with emergency repairs, train delays and system malfunctions this summer. To fix the subway system, Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to tax the rich to pay for repairs, but Governor Andrew Cuomo prefers to make the drivers pay to drive through the city’s most congested parts.
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