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Under the Arch

Welcome to Under the Arch, WSN’s magazine. Under the Arch publishes editions with a unique theme each month. For more information or to contribute, please contact [email protected].

Home is Where the Stomach Is

Home is Where the Stomach Is

How culturally authentic food has become many students’ primary token of home and a way for them to reconnect with their native cultures.
Sammy Tavassoli, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

As Thanksgiving break nears, many NYU students will soon flock from their dorms to home, eagerly awaiting a weekend free of academic stress and filled with their parents’ cooking....

In the distance Isay, Bianca and I sit at one end of a bridge, listening to the comforting sound of crashing waves.

Adventure Through the Andes

Seven days, two countries, the Andes mountains, three waterfalls, 13 lakes, eight rivers, three volcanoes, one beach, four national parks and the Pacific Ocean.
Ana Marazzi, Exposures Staff Photographer November 22, 2019

Tandon Transfers Discuss the Struggles of Leaving

Tandon Transfers Discuss the Struggles of Leaving

Former Tandon students discuss their reasons for transferring out of Tandon and the struggles that came with the process.
Kiara Royce, Contributing Writer November 18, 2019

The Tandon School of Engineering was founded in 1854, making it the second oldest private engineering school in the country. Previously named the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic...

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

The Wedding, Chapter 1: Shutters and Mirrors

The first chapter in Voices’ sophomore serial, following a bride on the day of her wedding.
Jessica Fiorella, UTA Voices Staff Writer November 15, 2019

A wedding is a time for family, levity and love. But what craziness ensues when an unwanted guest, the groom’s ex to be exact, shows up out of the blue? Find out over the course...

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

Anxiety Is My Carry-On

Four moments where I’ve struggled with not knowing how to deal with my anxiety and a little note on how I overcame my struggle.
Mandie Montes, Deputy Copy Chief November 15, 2019

Jessie and returning students Keyiona Roulhac (left) and Michelle Colon (center) doing their final performance of the choreography they learned in this class for the song "China" by Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA.

Curves With Moves

Latina dancer celebrates heritage and body positivity through dance.
Alejandra Arevalo, Contributing Photographer November 15, 2019

After years of feeling underrepresented in auditions and dance teams as a plus-size Latina dancer, Jessie Diaz-Herrera turned to Instagram to share her talent. After the warm online...

A reflective watchtower situated behind a field of tall grass.

Fall in Storm King

A landscape series of Storm King Art Center in Mountainville, New York.
Emma Li, Exposures Staff Photographer November 15, 2019

A Perspective on Creating in College: Bailey Gore

A Perspective on Creating in College: Bailey Gore

A portrait interview series about life and work with NYU music business student Bailey Gore.
Andrew Fullerton, Exposures Staff Photographer November 8, 2019

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

A 15-minute Break: Chapter 4

This is the fourth and final chapter of Under the Arch Voices’ new monthly serial.
Annabelle Tocco, UTA Voices Staff Writer November 8, 2019

What does a 15-minute delay mean in a city that runs at 1,000 miles an hour? When a subway grinds to a halt in the middle of a tunnel, four strangers with different backgrounds,...

Fringe Fall 2019

Fringe Fall 2019

November 7, 2019

Unravel

Unravel

Based on a written poem, Eric Hart displays his piece “Unravel” in a Love Hart photo series.
Eric Hart, Contributing Photographer November 1, 2019

Alex Calkins is reflected, unwavering into the mirror, symbolizing the discrepancy between reality and perception of self.

Alex

A stylized portrait series featuring of one of New York’s up-and-coming artists.
Celia Tewey, Exposures Editor November 1, 2019