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Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
Adi Roy scored his first professional role as an NYU sophomore. Now, he’s playing the iconic Disney prince that we all know and love.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 21, 2024

Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
The group read aloud Palestinian poetry and wrote names of victims of Israel’s ground invasion outside Washington Mews in support of students in mourning.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• November 20, 2024

NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients
A letter on behalf of the medical center’s staff said the impending $9 fare to enter central and lower Manhattan will deter patients from accessing medical services.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 20, 2024

Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
Hundreds who attended admin-led listening sessions requested more spaces to address mass arrests on campus and the war in Gaza.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 19, 2024

How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
The president-elect has previously proposed billions in budget reductions to health and science-related research.
Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2024

‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
At the debate, student representatives from both clubs spoke on foreign affairs, gun control policy and voter ID laws.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2024

New York Senate’s fight to ban legacy-based admissions
The bill comes after a decline in diversity at top universities following a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2024

Political polarization harms public health in US, NYU researchers find
The analysis revealed a correlation between opposing political attitudes and rising risks to public health.
Sera Simon, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2024

An interview with Tandon’s new dean
Juan de Pablo, who was appointed as Tandon’s head earlier this year, spoke with WSN about his plans for the future of the school.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2024

Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
Just like many of us, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire used to wind down by watching TikTok videos before bed. Now, millions of people are tuning in to watch hers.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 14, 2024

What Trump’s reelection could mean for NYU
A look into how the president-elect’s second term will potentially stifle student loans, reduce financial aid and limit federal research funding.
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• November 13, 2024

Researchers create 3D tumor model to study metastatic cancer
The model, called 3MIC, allows scientists to examine crevasses of tumor tissues that were previously inaccessible.
Jade Springer, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2024

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