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Starbucks leaves Astor Place after almost 30 years in business
The location served as a hub for union advocacy among Starbucks baristas and members of the NYU community.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 10, 2024

NYU earns ‘abysmal’ score in annual free speech ranking
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression threatened to submit an accreditation complaint against NYU if it does not respond to a letter criticizing recent policies by Sept. 20.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• September 9, 2024

The Soapbox: Elections in Europe
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.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy
• September 9, 2024

What to do this week: A club fest at Tandon, Hispanic Heritage Month and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 9 – Sept. 15.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• September 8, 2024

Tisch prof. accused of sexual misconduct by former students ‘no longer employed’
The professor, Robert Benevides, had been scheduled to teach two courses this semester after a university investigation found he sexually harassed a former student.
Carmo Moniz, Editor-at-Large
• September 6, 2024

Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
A WSN investigation found a persistent pattern of sanctions against members of the NYU community for their involvement in protests against the war in Gaza.
Hope Pisoni, Investigative Reporter
• September 5, 2024

‘He liked it’: Trump praises Stern in video announcing son Barron’s attendance
In an interview with the Daily Mail, the former president said he has known the university “for a long time.”
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• September 5, 2024

Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage
Steinhardt alum Grace Yurchuk uses her virality on social media to propel her music career forward. Now, she aspires to write for the Broadway stage.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• September 5, 2024

Silver allegedly revokes student’s acceptance for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests
A member of Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine told WSN that the rescission was due to “conduct violations.”
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• September 4, 2024

Pakistani Supreme Court judge talks environmental justice at NYU Law
The event focused on integrating human rights, environmental policy and the legal field.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• September 4, 2024

Students and faculty join hundreds in citywide pro-Palestinian march on Labor Day
As the academic year begins, students and faculty continue to demand that NYU divest from companies with ties to Israel and shut down its study away site in Tel Aviv.
Liyana Illyas and Mariapaula Gonzalez
• September 3, 2024

Summer recap: What you missed on campus since May
A student sues roommate for stealing over $50,000 in luxury items, a $6 million donation for artificial intelligence research and more news around campus you missed over the last few months.
Aashna Miharia, Dharma Niles, Liyana Illyas, Mariapaula Gonzalez and Rory Lustberg
• September 3, 2024

Yezen Saadah, Editor-at-Large • August 4, 2025



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Leena Ahmed, Contributing Writer • May 22, 2025