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(Courtesy of Stolen Gin, illustration by Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Beyond NYU: When 5 music majors combine forces for a ‘good time’

After forming during its time at NYU, Stolen Gin told WSN about how it leveraged TikTok to enhance its visibility.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, News Editor October 23, 2025

Stolen Gin, a five-person band born out of New York City and made up of members who studied diverse music majors at NYU, credits social media for their growing success. Self-described...

(Natalie Deoragh for WSN)

NYU not affected by ICE raid near Lafayette Hall

Nearly 40 counterfeit street vendors were detained less than five minutes away from Lafayette Hall, where students reported seeing federal agents and dozens of protesters.
Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor October 22, 2025

NYU operations were reportedly not affected by a nearby U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid, where masked agents aggressively detained dozens of Canal Street vendors...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

NYU standardizes policy for incomplete grades

The new policy will allow monthslong extensions for students who fail to submit coursework due to unavoidable reasons, with approval from a professor.
Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor October 22, 2025

Starting this semester, students across all NYU schools can request temporary extensions if they’re suddenly unable to finish their coursework before the end of the semester,...

(Kevin Wu for WSN)

Langone researchers build AI algorithm to analyze bone loss

The new technology improves routine scanning by instantly identifying signs of osteoporosis, even in patients admitted for other reasons.
Ashlie West, Contributing Writer October 22, 2025

Researchers at NYU Langone Health created an artificial intelligence algorithm for routine computed tomography scans that automatically measures calcium buildup in the aortic valve...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

1 in 5 mothers experience perinatal mood disorders, Steinhardt study finds

Researchers recommended that medical providers expand screenings for postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and suggested more flexible paid family leave programs.
Selin Kemiktarak, Contributing Writer October 21, 2025

Roughly one in five mothers experience mood and anxiety disorders in the time around childbirth, according to a Steinhardt study last month that expanded on perinatal mental health...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

NYU Langone links oral microbe species to pancreatic cancer

Researchers used records dating back over two decades to find 27 types of oral bacteria and fungi associated with risks of pancreatic cancer.
Zachary Karp, Contributing Writer October 21, 2025

NYU Langone researchers identified 27 species of oral bacteria and fungi that are closely tied  to pancreatic cancer, expanding on longstanding research that poor oral health...

NYU confirmed that a September letter to alumni included an AI-generated image. (Courtesy of Peter Slattery)

NYU confirms use of AI art in alumni donation letter

The distorted image was created by a freelance artist who used artificial intelligence, potentially violating the university’s guidelines.
Leena Ahmed, Deputy News Editor October 21, 2025

NYU administrators confirmed that a letter sent to over 35,000 alumni featured an image generated by artificial intelligence, likely violating university policy that mandates that...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

100,000 march in NYC’s ‘No Kings’ protest

At one of the largest organized protests in U.S. history, New Yorkers denounced the Trump administration’s efforts to challenge the boundaries of executive power.
Natalie Deoragh and Fiona Clifford-Fotopoulos October 20, 2025

Over 100,000 protesters took to Seventh Avenue for the nationwide “No Kings” day march Saturday afternoon in condemnation of the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts,...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

City Scoop: Heated first mayoral debate, and other top stories across NYC

City Scoop is WSN’s weekly column reviewing major New York City news across all five boroughs.
Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2025

Candidates spar in first mayoral debate Thursday marked the first debate for the upcoming mayoral election between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. The questions...

(Meera Gupta for WSN)

AI systems pass ‘toughest finance exam’ in Stern study

Researchers identified over 20 popular artificial intelligence models that pass a test used to evaluate prospective financial analysts.
Mia Shou, Deputy Culture Editor October 20, 2025

Stern researchers found 23 artificial intelligence models that successfully passed the highest level of the Chartered Financial Analyst exam, which is globally used to evaluate...

(Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Political turmoil in France, house explosion in Italy and World Cup qualifiers in England

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Eva Mundo, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2025

In France, gov’t survives two no-confidence votes  French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu barely survived two no-confidence votes on Thursday, following weeks of political...

The launch panel for the Environmental Justice Initiative. (Ivy Chan for WSN)

NYU Law launches climate justice lab

Students can provide legal counseling to communities facing systemic inequalities exacerbated by the Trump administration’s rollbacks on environmental funding.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2025

The NYU School of Law introduced a new experiential learning lab for students to conduct research and litigation focused on environmental inequities and health issues affecting...