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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].

The Fitness Feature

The Fitness Feature

Maddie Howard and Rachel Buigas-Lopez March 26, 2018

Fitness. It’s something we love to hate. But like it or not, being active is an incredibly important part of our health. It’s been proven that taking the time to plan physical...

The Intersectionality Feature

The Intersectionality Feature

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow March 19, 2018

As we become more aware of issues related to identity, it is increasingly evident that intersectionality is a must when addressing how to tackle these. Given that intersectionality,...

Up-and-Comers 2018

Up-and-Comers 2018

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

We’re not just university students. We’re journalists, YouTubers, coders, organizers, historians, investors and entrepreneurs. We’re all at the cusp of breaking into...

Exposure | Lookalike: Dogs and Their Owners

Exposure | Lookalike: Dogs and Their Owners

Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor March 5, 2018
The saying goes: you become the people you surround yourself with. Sometimes, you become your dog instead.
The Awards Feature

The Awards Feature

We all dream in violet.
Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan March 5, 2018

Let’s face it: the Academy Awards is not the end-all, be-all for measuring aptitude and success in the film industry. Every year there are snubs. Every year there is controversy....

The Abroad Feature

The Abroad Feature

Carine Zambrano and Anna Letson February 26, 2018

New York City is a world in itself. In Manhattan, from the Financial District to Washington Heights, every neighborhood has its own quirks and idiosyncrasies. So much so that countless...

The Housing Guide 2018

The Housing Guide 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor February 22, 2018

Before coming to NYU, I spent countless hours watching YouTube videos and reading forums about NYU residence halls before making the sacred choice. With unknown, random roommates...

Fashion Week F/W 2018 Highlights

Fashion Week F/W 2018 Highlights

Thomas Chou, Beauty & Style Editor February 20, 2018

Every time New York Fashion Week swings back around, it is impossible not to find yourself in a state of inspiration. In this artistic and cultural hub that we call home, NYFW...

The Love & Sex Feature

The Love & Sex Feature

Andrew Heying and Laura Shkouratoff February 12, 2018

As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches once again, without anyone ever really asking it to, the time has arrived for another Valentine’s Day special here at WSN. Love is hard...

The Money Feature

The Money Feature

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 5, 2018

Money rules the world around us. It determines what clothes we wear, what jobs we pursue, what food we eat, what classes we take and so much more. Covering the finances of...

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...