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NYU jumps 3 spots in latest U.S. News rankings
After a data reporting scandal, Columbia University dipped from No. 2 to No. 18 in yesterday’s U.S. News & World Reports rankings. NYU now sits at No. 25.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• September 13, 2022

2 NYU students report sexual assault in Washington Square Park
NYU’s Department of Campus Safety published an alert in response to two separate incidents on Monday evening.
Arnav Binaykia, Editor-in-Chief
• September 13, 2022

Updated COVID booster soon available at NYU, but not yet required
While NYU is preparing to offer the new COVID-19 booster shot soon, it has not yet decided whether to require the shot for students, faculty or staff.
Allison Chow and Griffin Eckstein
• September 12, 2022

Steinhardt’s fine arts department unveils new studio space
In the department’s new studios, located in NYU’s Third Avenue North residence hall, senior studio art students have access to new individual and collaborative workspaces.
Yuna Baek, Contributing Writer
• September 12, 2022

What to do this week: Space history, a bagel festival 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. 12-18.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor
• September 11, 2022
The World Trade Center Man: 21 years after 9/11
Harry John Roland, known as the World Trade Center Man, reflects on the Sept. 11 attacks and the impact the day has had on his life.
Edward Franco, Video Director
• September 11, 2022

NYU bias hotline ensnared in war on ‘wokeness’
Former NYU student Rikki Schlott, a New York Post columnist, criticized NYU’s bias response line for hindering free speech. NYU and its students are confused as to why.
Connor Patton, Contributing Writer
• September 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II’s death may affect NYU London operations
The British monarch’s sudden passing yesterday brought life to a standstill in the United Kingdom.
Edward Franco, Video Director
• September 9, 2022

Beyond NYU: Unmasking the lobbying industry
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Neil Bhatia, a 2019 graduate, shares how he makes finances more transparent with his startup, Lobbying Data.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• September 9, 2022

Where NYU stands as New York City lifts its subway mask mandate
COVID-19 restrictions on the New York City Subway were eased on Wednesday. At NYU, where masks are still required in certain settings, students and faculty are conflicted over how they think the administration should proceed.
Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz and Tori Morales
• September 8, 2022

Russia-imprisoned teacher Marc Fogel must be released, former student says
Two Stern students interviewed a former student of Marc Fogel — the teacher who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being detained for drug possession in Russia.
Lauren Ashe, Deputy News Editor
• September 8, 2022

Controversial abortion rights group stages ‘die-in’ at Union Sq.
Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights, a reproductive rights group that has faced criticism from other grassroots organizations, held a protest to make abortion legal nationwide on Labor Day.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• September 7, 2022

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Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025