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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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The Hidden Feature

The Hidden Feature

Natasha Roy, Editor at Large January 29, 2018
In this city, it can feel nearly impossible to find something that’s your own — something that’s hidden away from everyone else.
School Superlatives 2018

School Superlatives 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor January 22, 2018

Ah, the superlatives section of the yearbook brings back the greatest memories of high school heirarchy. The final days of senior year I flipped through the massive brick that...

Influential 2017

Influential 2017

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017
NYU is chock-full of talented, passionate students. We chose to profile 11 who make an impactful difference on campus.
RJ Khalaf, president of the NYU Muslim Student Association, spoke at the Emergency Rally Against the Muslim Ban today in Kimmel Center.

Muslim Students and Allies Rally After Trump Travel Ban Upheld

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor December 5, 2017
Sixteen NYU groups jointly held an emergency rally against the Supreme Court's upholding of Donald Trump's "Muslim Ban."
The Pets Issue

The Pets Issue

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 4, 2017
Many college students feel petsick when they leave home. This issue is an ode to all the animal pals we leave behind to go to school in this city — and the ones we bring into our lives when we get here.
Department of Health Finds Rat Droppings in Lipton Dining Hall

Department of Health Finds Rat Droppings in Lipton Dining Hall

Miranda Levingston, News Editor December 1, 2017
The New York City Department of Health found rats in Lipton Dining Hall, among other health violations.
The Professors Issue

The Professors Issue

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
NYU is well-known for it's wide range of talented professors. In the Professor Issue, WSN interviewed some of these individuals with the intent of learning how and why they do what they do.
The Coffee Issue

The Coffee Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor November 20, 2017
Grab a hot cup of coffee, let the familiar smell that carries centuries of history surround you and slowly sip away while you enjoy the Coffee Issue.
On Nov. 16 NYU fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon held a bone marrow drive to get NYU students to sign up as potential donors for those in need.

Not Your Average Bake Sale: NYU Frat Hosts Bone Marrow Drive

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer November 17, 2017
NYU fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon hosted a registration event on Thursday at which students could sign up to become bone marrow donors.
NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Free Menstrual Product Initiative Puts the Uterus in NYU

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 16, 2017
New York University is one of several universities now offering free tampons at no cost to students. The development comes after a 2016 bill signed by Mayor Bill De Blasio requiring free menstrual hygiene products in public schools and efforts by student activists.
UCATs members continue to rally and protest NYU’s lack of responsiveness to new contract negotiations.

Administrative Union Holds Another Rally Amid Negotiations

Lorenzo Gazzola, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
NYU workers, represented by the Union of Clerical, Administrative, and Technical Staff (UCATS), are in the midst of bargaining with NYU for a new contract.
In the fall of 2015, NYU held a three-hour listening session — facilitated by then-CAS Dean Gabi Starr and Provost Katherine Fleming — that mostly featured students of color discussing the lack of belonging many of them felt within the NYU community.

NYU’s Newest Diversity Effort, Explained

Sayer Devlin, News Editor November 14, 2017
NYU to launch climate survey to evaluate attitudes, behaviors and standards of NYU professors, students and employees.