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Longtime voice of NYU to retire after 29 years

University spokesperson John Beckman will retire at the end of 2025, four months after vice president for government relations Kyle Kimball is slated to leave NYU.
Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief August 9, 2025

NYU spokesperson John Beckman will retire at the end of 2025 after 29 years at the university, President Linda Mills announced in a Tuesday email to senior administrators. Kyle...

Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants

Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants

WSN uncovered a yearslong relationship between NYU and the Academic Engagement Network, a pro-Israel organization affiliated with the Heritage Foundation and other right-wing groups.
Hope Pisoni, Staff Writer July 14, 2025

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Federal threats slash university budget for first time in years

Administrators announced a 4.5% tuition hike and doubled-down on NYU’s hiring freeze in the wake of Washington’s rollbacks in university funding.
Amanda Chen and Dharma Niles June 25, 2025

Families will see a 4.25% increase in NYU’s sticker price next year, marking the university’s largest tuition hike in over a decade. The rise is coupled with a tightened budget...

Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries

Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries

WSN endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor — here’s what else to know.
WSN Editorial Board June 13, 2025

Amid heightened threats from Washington and a turbulent year for local politics, New York City is facing soaring rents, growing public safety concerns and one of the nation’s...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Your May horoscope: Summer sentiments

It’s time to shape your summer plans based on your star sign.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer May 7, 2025

As those last few assignments and exams hang over your head, remember that the torture will soon cease. Come May 14, the dark ages will officially end, and summer will be in full...

On the Street: Reflections

On the Street: Reflections

On the Street is WSN’s photo column, published biweekly.
May 7, 2025

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Mayoral candidates talk housing affordability at Kimmel forum

Three politicians running for New York City mayor discussed ways to effectively use public resources to combat a longstanding affordable housing crisis in the city.
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Three New York City mayoral candidates discussed their plans to increase affordability and combat the city’s housing crisis at the Kimmel Center for University Life on Thursday.  The...

SPONSORED: Protecting your business from cybersecurity attacks: Essential security measures

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May 1, 2025

                    In today's digital age, cyberattacks are no longer a matter of "if," but...

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Review: On ‘Bloodless,’ Samia teeters on the edge of rebirth

The indie singer-songwriter’s newest album delivers a musical journey of evolution and identity.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Ever since her 2020 debut album, “The Baby,” every Samia record has felt like a page ripped from her diary. While her previous releases highlighted the excitement and anxieties...

The Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government food pantry in Pless Hall. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

The fight for food security at NYU

A look into how student-led efforts to create food pantries and donate meal swipes can help students struggling to afford standard meal plans.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer April 28, 2025

For more than 1.2 million New Yorkers, food insecurity is a daily struggle. Facing a rising cost of living, heightened grocery prices and inadequate access to fresh, nutritious...

On the Street: Floral

On the Street: Floral

On the Street is WSN’s photo column, published biweekly.
The Multimedia Desk April 28, 2025

Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later

On April 22, 2024, a pro-Palestinian encampment outside the Stern School of Business led to more than 130 arrests, dozens of demonstrations and a year of ongoing calls for NYU to divest from Israel.
WSN Staff April 22, 2025