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Why do intruders keep getting into NYU dorms? Tell us what you think.

WSN wants to hear from you about what you think NYU can do to up its security.
November 21, 2022

Four intruders have evaded security at NYU residence halls in the last two weeks, most recently at Lafayette Hall on Sunday evening. Last week, a man walked in on a student sleeping...

Photograph of a boy holding a bright green shovel standing in a garden overlooking the ocean with a floating hose wrapped around him. The boy is watering a bed of flowers. A white fence, palm trees and a blue sky are in the background.

Peeking into the surreal

Enter the fantasy worlds of several Photography and Imaging students at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Ryan Rogers, Photo Editor October 30, 2022

Models wearing clothes in shades of yellow, green, and red walk down anOnlyChild’s New York Fashion Week runway.

Maxwell Osborne is anOnlyChild

On Maxwell Osborne’s first public runway of anOnlyChild SS23, an understanding of what it means to be an only child.
Kaja Andrić, Contributing Writer September 13, 2022

Named by The New York Times as one of the “It” Boys of New York Fashion Week in 2014, designer Maxwell Osborne debuted the very first public runway of his fashion brand,...

Two windows surrounded by brick. Through the windows, a college class is being taught.

Editor’s Note: What purpose do letters to the editor serve?

Top stories from accommodations to anti-abortion protesters to a K-indie band interview.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief March 26, 2022

A map in gray and pale green with red squares and text indicating where and when NYU students were assaulted at five locations to the east of NYU's Washington Square campus.

Editor’s Note: The semester’s top stories (so far)

From campus safety to NYU’s response to conflicts overseas, a look at the first half of Spring 2022. Also, a look at how WSN staff get paid.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2022

An image of Bobst Library looking down on the ground-floor atrium. On each level, metal screens run from the floor to the ceiling.

Editor’s Note: Spring break reads

Take some time to catch up with campus journalism. Featuring our Features section and explaining why we have one.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2022

The Arts Issue

March 11, 2022

Students are seated on the lobby steps of the Kimmel Center for University Life, with one student waving a Ukrainian flag above the crowd.

Editor’s Note: This week’s top stories, and WSN vs. world news

How we cover global events. Also: Ukraine, campus safety, Maisie Peters.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2022

Editor’s Note: Defining editorials; on-campus safety concerns

Editor’s Note: Defining editorials; on-campus safety concerns

What makes an editorial, and what doesn’t. Also: cuts to guard overtime, students assaulted, antisemitism.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2022

Adviser, Washington Square News

Adviser, Washington Square News

February 26, 2022

The Washington Square News, New York University's student newspaper, seeks an experienced journalist to advise and support the students who work on the publication's editorial...

Editor’s Note: Housing Guide, campus attacks; digital accessibility

Editor’s Note: Housing Guide, campus attacks; digital accessibility

Making our web content more accessible. Also: special issues about Valentine’s, dorms; news about attacks on campus and NYFW.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2022

Letter from the editors

Letter from the editors

Caitlin Hsu and Sydney Barragan February 14, 2022

Revamping Under the Arch has been on our minds since the beginning of this academic year. We wanted to take on new projects, like putting out a mini special issue we’ve never...