Portraits
EDM, Beyond the Festival
Electronic Dance Music has exploded around the world into a genre that is prolific, diverse and welcoming. But confined by the physical restraints of New York City, NYU EDM enthusiasts and artists have had to rethink some of its traditions.
Ace-ing It in New York
These three NYU students identify across the spectrum of asexuality and share their stories, experiences and struggles with being their authentic selves in modern Western society.
A Class of Their Own: Defining the Stereotypes Surrounding NYU’s Programs
Students discuss how school reputations burden them with expectations to meet and cliches to disprove.
The First Year Away
I spent my first year abroad in Paris through the Liberal Studies First-Year Away program. I called it an adventure. My brother called it a glorified holding tank.
Asian Students Get Inked and Break Barriers
Despite the strong stigma around tattoos back home, Asian students are embracing the art.
Busting the Myth About NYU Recycling
Where does the garbage chute actually lead?
171 Years of Black History at NYU
WSN’s Finley Muratova went through Bobst’s archives on the history of black clubs, students and faculty at NYU to highlight moments since the university started, admitted and employed them.
Overcoming Inaccessibility
Due to the lack of appropriate infrastructure, navigating around the NYU campus while using a mobility aid can be a challenge for students.
Trans Students Can’t Be Defined, Despite the Memo
The recent government memo regarding how gender should be officially described proposes a strictly biological definition.
NYU Bought a Semester’s Worth of Sustainable Straws From This Student-Run Company
The university backs Seastraws, a student-run company seeking to reduce the amount of plastic in oceans, by providing their straws in select dining halls.
Cam Girl. Stripper. Student.
Lady Lola Lightning cams and strips to fund her entire tuition, living costs and more. No toys or tricks involved.
