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Protesters wearing keffiyehs hold signs and march on a sidewalk.
Admins talk Trump win at University Senate, while students protest NYU ties to Israel
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‘Where’s the progress?’: NYU students react to Trump victory
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The precarity of student loans under a second Trump term
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The Soapbox: Tamils to be airlifted into the UK, heatwaves in Australia, coalition government collapse in Germany
A man standing in a suit holding a trophy, with “STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS” written on the wall behind him and “BEYOND NYU” written to the right.
Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera
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The precarity of student loans under a second Trump term
A group of people stand on the sidewalk. They hold flyers, posters and a large sign stating “FLIP YOUR BALLOT OVER VOTE YES ON PROP #1.”
Students rally to expand anti-discrimination laws in New York
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Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask
A hand holds a piece of paper up with the words “LANDMARK N.Y.E.E.I.!” written on it.
The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
The exterior of 10 Astor Place.
NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
Protesters wearing keffiyehs hold signs and march on a sidewalk.
Admins talk Trump win at University Senate, while students protest NYU ties to Israel
A group of people gathered in front of a building with an N.Y.U. flag. Two people stand on the stairs in front of them, one of them reading aloud from their phone.
‘Where’s the progress?’: NYU students react to Trump victory
A white N.Y.U. flag with purple lettering hanging on the side of the Silver Center.
Tenured faculty call for transparency in disciplinary action proceedings
A line of N.Y.P.D. officers form a barrier between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters across the street from the encampment.
NYU says it practices ‘restraint’ from speaking on social and political matters
A sign that reads “VOTE HERE” and “VOTE AQUI” with a black arrow pointing towards a door.
NYU hosts 6 voting sites this election
An audience sitting in rows of wooden desks attentively listening in a well-lit conference room with large windows in the background.
NYU, UC Berkeley activists criticize crackdown on free speech at college campuses
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
A police officer holds onto a metal barricade, blocking protesters holding Israeli flags from a space. A person in the foreground watches and the back of his jacket reads: “N.Y.P.D. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.”
Zionist group accused of vandalism demands expulsion of NYU SJP
Protesters on one side of a street raise Palestinian flags and signs while protestors on the other side raise Israeli flags.
FSJP, NYU condemn ‘violence and vandalism’ from right-wing Zionist group
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 standing in a suit holding a trophy, with “STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS” written on the wall behind him and “BEYOND NYU” written to the right.
Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera
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Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage
A black and white image of a woman with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” illustrated next to her.
Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
A man wearing an all black outfit and a bright orange beanie watches a monitor. Behind him are crew members wearing black, one of whom is holding a camera.
Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
A brunette girl wearing a white top smiling, standing against a green wall, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U" illustrated next to her.
Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows
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
Cups of pretzel bites on shelves.
NYU students are pumped for Auntie Anne’s pretzels
White text reading “Staff Recs” on a pink background, surrounded by illustrations of beauty products.
Staff Recs: Beauty products
A group of people stand smiling at the camera in the middle of a kitchen.
At Son Del North, chef Annisha Garcia’s burrito is changing the game
An ice skating rink at night, filled with people.
The most flurry and wonderful time of the year
: Baskets of assorted pastries behind a glass, with shelves of bread loaves on the back wall.
A European-inspired sweet retreat in Midtown
White text reading “Staff Recs” on a pink background, surrounded by illustrations of beauty products.
Staff Recs: Beauty products
From left to right, a bottle of self-tanner, a lip balm, self-tanning drops and there a blue hand lotion.
Beauty products to beat the cold
Sketches of multiple pairs of heels, including two sketches of a cap-toe heel, one sketch of a heeled loafers, one of a platform heel, two of a kitten heel, two of a platform sandal and one of heels with a criss-cross front.
The heels that heal
An illustration of a pink and purple runway with sparkles and flowers. In the middle is a girl with straight black hair wearing a black one-sleeved top with a mesh panel and a long skirt.
5 must-have going-out tops for any weekend plan
On a periwinkle background is a yellow raincoat in front of smaller versions of the coat in navy and yellow.
Raincoats that have a 100% chance of matching your style
Cups of pretzel bites on shelves.
NYU students are pumped for Auntie Anne’s pretzels
A group of people stand smiling at the camera in the middle of a kitchen.
At Son Del North, chef Annisha Garcia’s burrito is changing the game
: Baskets of assorted pastries behind a glass, with shelves of bread loaves on the back wall.
A European-inspired sweet retreat in Midtown
The brightly-lit interior of a store, with an order counter and electronic menu signs.
New eats near NYU: Global tea phenomenon HEYTEA arrives at Waverly Place
A top-down view of a hexagonal bowl containing dark green vegetables, meat and other ingredients tossed together with a slice of bread on top.
5 salad bowls and $75 later, here’s what’s actually worth your money
An illustration of a pumpkin carved with the sacred syllable aum and lit from inside on top of a purple, orange and white flower shape. Around it are lit purple oil lamps and glowing lotus and elephant shapes.
Crossover of the year: Celebrating Halloween and Diwali in 2024
Women sitting in a lecture hall looking forward.
A woman in business school: Charisma, confusion and closure
An art installation of a large house sculptural structure, displayed in a gallery space with a descriptive panel on the wall that says “This will pass" by Dalila Sanabria.
Review: ‘This will pass’ promises hope through Latin American mythology and history
An exhibit featuring a bold yellow wall that says “Mexican Prints at the Vanguard” with the posters displayed on the wall in the background.
Finding Latin America in New York City’s art museums
Three side-by-side pictures of individual people
Between the binaries
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
(Gia Sidhu for WSN)
Ranked: Microtrends
A collage of three photos. On the left, a model walks in a black, lace bodysuit with knee–length tassels hanging from the neckline. In the middle, a model stands in front of a flashlight, wearing a high khaki-beige collar with layered circular cut-out on two sides, with a side slit skirt and knee high boots. On the right, a model wears an oversized blue pinstripe suit and a beige hat. There is a red bandana tied around their neck and collection of small red knotted ropes attached to one breast of their jacket.
Ranked: The top 5 looks from WSN’s NYFW coverage
A hand holds a phone with images of four books on the screen.
Ranked: Book tracking apps
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
A model wearing a long light-blue spaghetti-strap dress walks in the middle of 10 other models standing in a circle.
WSN at New York Fashion Week
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
Several postcards on a shelf. The closest one reads “THE STUDENTS UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED” in block text, with a black and white drawing of people wearing keffiyehs with their arms around each other.
Review: ‘Materials of Solidarity’ visualizes the spirit of student support for Palestine
A black-and-white album cover with a person in a suit and mask.
Review: Tyler, the Creator returns with a symphony of introspective chaos
Two clergy members in red caps talking in a courtyard with stone columns and arches.
Review: ‘Conclave’ is not the answer to our prayers
A person looking into the mirror over a sink with striking red hair and a bloody nose. There is a record coming out behind the photo.
Review: Halsey embraces darkness in ‘The Great Impersonator’
A colorful mosaic mandala on a wall next to a sign that reads “Mandalas Mapping the Buddhist Art”.
Review: The Met’s new exhibition imposes a Western perspective on Buddhist art
An illustration of four book covers. “The Art Thief,” “A Certain Hunger,” “Knife,” and “The Nightingale” are depicted.
Books beyond Bobst: An artsy true crime book, a novel about a woman eating her lovers and more
Against a blue, red and white background reminiscent of the Filipino flag, there's a yellow sun pattern in the center with the letters “F. A. H. M.” in blue type.
5 books to read as Filipino American History Month wraps up
A collage of four illustrated book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An art criticism compilation, a romance set in Communist Poland and more
An illustration of a book cover with a woman in a yellow jacket holding swans in a bag. The title, “Scaffolding,” is in the middle in white and the author, “LAUREN ELKIN,” is in blue in the lower right corner.
Review: ‘Scaffolding’ tears down endless emotional barriers
Four chess pieces in front of a yellow and blue chessboard background.
Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is a poignant reflection on messy relationships
Two clergy members in red caps talking in a courtyard with stone columns and arches.
Review: ‘Conclave’ is not the answer to our prayers
A pink and black illustration of two people sitting on a couch.
Off the Radar: ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ reimagines gender dysphoria
Review: Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Off With His Head’ perfectly balances satire and sincerity
Review: Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Off With His Head’ perfectly balances satire and sincerity
A close-up shot of a woman and a monster holding onto each other in an intimate dance dip.
Review: ‘Your Monster’ is the perfect monster-romance story
Three people surrounded by trees are illuminated by a blue light.
Review: In ‘Rumours,’ the medium is the message
A black-and-white album cover with a person in a suit and mask.
Review: Tyler, the Creator returns with a symphony of introspective chaos
A person looking into the mirror over a sink with striking red hair and a bloody nose. There is a record coming out behind the photo.
Review: Halsey embraces darkness in ‘The Great Impersonator’
A vinyl record with a person with gold and silver accessories against a gray background.
Review: Cochise reinvigorates fans with ‘WHY ALWAYS ME?’
A film photo of a woman standing in a field surrounded by tall plants.
Review: Soccer Mommy grapples with grief and heartache on ‘Evergreen’
On a muted pink background is a square photograph of a woman lying on her stomach in the waves of a beach, staring up at the sunset sky. Behind the album, a record disc comes out.
Review: Kelsea Ballerini’s ‘PATTERNS’ lacks her signature country flare
A man stands on a stage holding a lantern while an ensemble of people stand and sit on a series of steps behind him.
‘Our Town’ returns to Broadway and proves that sometimes less is more
A bunch of men jumping on a stage in the rain, some having bloody faces.
Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
Group of dancers performing on a stage with purple lighting.
Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance
Multiple people on stage dance in a circle with their limbs extended. In the middle, a performer is midair with his arms up.
Review: ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway is full of ignorance and beauty
Two people stand back-to-back in the middle of a dark stage. On the left is a woman in scrubs, while a man on the right is wearing a brown military suit.
Medicine meets music: How health care workers communicate loss through song
Several postcards on a shelf. The closest one reads “THE STUDENTS UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED” in block text, with a black and white drawing of people wearing keffiyehs with their arms around each other.
Review: ‘Materials of Solidarity’ visualizes the spirit of student support for Palestine
A colorful mosaic mandala on a wall next to a sign that reads “Mandalas Mapping the Buddhist Art”.
Review: The Met’s new exhibition imposes a Western perspective on Buddhist art
People look at artwork in a gallery. One wall contains a biography of the exhibiting artist titled “Make Way For Berthe Weill” and “Art Dealer Of The Parisian Avant-Garde.”
Review: NYU’s Grey Art Museum unearths a vital female art dealer
A framed black-and-white photograph of people standing in front of a mural.
‘Tiny Grains’ is an emotional and intimate time capsule of Manhattan’s Chinatown
The entrance to an art exhibit titled “MATERIALIZED SPACE THE ARCHITECTURE OF PAUL RUDOLPH.”
Review: ‘Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph’ rediscovers the American Brutalist’s concrete utopia
Red text reading “EXEMPTION” overlays a stack of tax forms.
Opinion: NYU’s tax-exempt status puts other New York schools at a disadvantage
An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
A photograph of a building from across the street.
Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.
Opinion: How to prepare for your post-election mental health
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
NYU students gather for a vigil in Washington Square Park mourning the loss of life in Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in New York.
Editorial: NYU needs to talk about Lebanon. Publicly.
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
Red text reading “EXEMPTION” overlays a stack of tax forms.
Opinion: NYU’s tax-exempt status puts other New York schools at a disadvantage
A red sign on top of a cardboard box reading “VOTE N.Y.C.” inside of a building.
Opinion: Understanding NYC’s 2024 ballot proposals
A birds-eye-view of the Lower East Side and Financial District in New York City.
Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves
A person walks through a subway turnstile next to an open emergency exit door.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
An illustration of two purple islands in a starry night sky. The further one is a white arch with “W.S.P.” and an N.Y.U. flag and on the closer one is a person sitting in a bedroom on their laptop.
Opinion: Some distance from campus may be what you need
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 photograph of a building from across the street.
Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions
A graph titled "Changes in N.Y.U. first-year demographics."
Opinion: The case for affirmative action and what comes next
Two diplomas against a red background that is split in half. One half is filled with yellow smiley faces, and the other is filled with blue sad faces.
Opinion: NYU has a double major dilemma
An illustration of different colored hands raised with three signs being held in the middle with one letter on each sign spelling “D.E.I.”
Guest Essay: In defense of diversity, equity and inclusion
A woman’s hand swipes a metrocard.
Opinion: NYU needs to get its students moving — for free
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
An illustration of a person with binoculars staring in awe at a woman wearing dark sunglasses and red lipstick.
Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
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
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: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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: 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
Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"
Guest Essay: Why we protest
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”
Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.
Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new
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
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 shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is the Capitol building, the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Paris and Washington, D.C.
The N.Y.U men’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.
NYU men’s basketball season preview: Aiming higher in the NCAA
The N.Y.U. women’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.
NYU women’s basketball season preview: The undefeated champions aren’t done yet
In the Huddle: Andy Cabindol on competing at FISU World Powerlifting championships
In the Huddle: Andy Cabindol on competing at FISU World Powerlifting championships
A poster covered in stickers reads “W.N.Y.U.” in front of a wall of lockers.
Review: We need to stop sidelining women’s sports knowledge
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
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(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
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A government-issued identification card, IDNYC grants New York City residents access to public libraries, schools, and city services.

IDNYC Offers Students Affordable Perks Across the City

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2016
IDNYC helps NYU with its affordability efforts.
The Long Island Rail Road service resumed on Monday after a crash that injured over 30 people.

Commuter Students Talk NYC Transit Safety

Herman Lee, Contributing Writer • October 12, 2016
NYU commuter students speculate about the safety of NYC's transportation systems after two major transit mishaps.
The Half-Pint, located on West 3rd and Thompson Street, is part of the network which donates revenue toNYU clubs and causes.

GroupRaise Simplifies Fundraising

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2016
NYU clubs can now partner with GroupRaise, an organization that matches nonprofits to nearby restaurants to host events.
CAS alumna Allie Cai shares her experience of the Hoboken train crash.

The NYU Alum on the Hoboken Train Crash

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor • September 29, 2016

On Thursday, Sept. 29, Allie Cai boarded the New Jersey Transit train from Secaucus, NJ to Hoboken, NJ for another day of work. She just graduated from CAS with a degree in...

In a busy city like New York, safety is a biker’s biggest concern. In hopes of a good solution, many NYU students anticipate Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new plans for biker safety.

De Blasio Announces Bike Lanes Extension

Sierra Jackson, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2016
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a plan to extend the current bike lanes to 8th St., from Astor Place to 6th Ave on Sept. 13. Many NYU students believe that biking, skateboarding and skating save both time and money compared to traveling by subway, cab or bus.
Tisch freshman Emma DeMuth spoke at the Social Good Summit amongst an accomplished list of others.

Tisch Student Speaks at Social Good Summit

Yorai Vardi, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2016
How many college students can say they spoke on the same stage as Vice President Joe Biden? At least one Tisch freshman can!
LinkNYC stations have been installed on the street along 3rd Ave to provide city services, however they’ve been used for more than just quick WiFi access.

LinkNYC Has Explicit Consequences

Stephen Malkowicz, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2016
LinkNYC offered the promise of free wifi and technological progress, but NYU students living in dorms near these hi-tech stands have witnessed the downside to innovation.
NYU is faced with a $16 million lawsuit against a former employee who claims he was discriminated against.

Ex-NYU Professor Sues For $16 Million Over Discrimination

Diamond Naga Siu and Abraham Gross • September 14, 2016
Former Steinhardt professor Kaya Abe is suing the University for alleged discrimination, withholding his wages and finally ending his employment at the school because of his age and Japanese background.
The new Starbucks is located on Waverly Place and Mercer St, only a few blocks from the Starbucks at Faye's.

New Campus Starbucks Raises Concern

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2016
While the line at Starbucks at Faye’s always seems to get longer, students can soon get their pumpkin spice lattes a little quicker with a new Starbucks opening up just around the block.
Two bright beams shine from the 9/11 Memorial’s reflecting pools, marking the sky with a ghost of where the Twin Towers once stood.

How NYU Remembers 9/11

Diamond Naga Siu, Lexi Faunce and Abraham Gross • September 12, 2016
NYU students discuss how they commemorate Sept. 11 fifteen years after the tragedy.
Last Friday, a large crowd gathered in Washington Square Park to rally against the the Dakota Access Pipeline that would endanger the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota.

Greenwich Village Stands Up for Standing Rock

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor • September 12, 2016
Native Americans and their allies gathered in Washington Square Park on Friday to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.
The email was framed as a general threat towards U.S. universities and colleges and did not mention NYU directly.

NYU Received a Message Threatening U.S. Universities

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • June 16, 2016
NYU received an email on Wednesday threatening an Orlando-style attack on U.S. universities and colleges.
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