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A person wearing a red headscarf waves a flag reading “Palestine” in front of Bobst Library.
NYU says it is not considering divestment from Israel amid protests
Three faculty members with face masks hold hands in front of protesters that are praying.
Faculty condemn NYU response to encampment in letters to admins
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
NYU sends letter to parents addressing Gaza Solidarity Encampment
A crowd of people stand and walk around a park surrounded by city buildings and an arch monument under a clear blue sky.
Student targeted in attempted robbery near Washington Square Park
Protesters hold up signs in a crowd.
‘Linda Mills, you’re a liar’: Protesters take to WSP after encampment arrests
A group of protesters holding colorful signs.
Social work students rally for paid field time and fewer hours
An email from N.Y.U.’s department of campus safety pasted on a purple background.
Campus Safety responds to wave of assaults near Washington Square Park
The emergency exit door at the entrance to a subway station. Behind the door there are security guards. The door has a sign that reads “Service Entry”.
Students wary of Hochul’s subway security plan
A mural of a woman’s face holding up a chain with the word “LOISAIDA” and a gold cityscape. The words “el bohio murals” and “#BRINGARTBACK” are next to the woman alongside the words “CURATED BY … THRIVECOLLECTIVE.ORG.”
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
A woman wearing black stands between two speakers in front of a crowd of people holding signs and banners.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Manhattan
A person wearing a red headscarf waves a flag reading “Palestine” in front of Bobst Library.
NYU says it is not considering divestment from Israel amid protests
Three faculty members with face masks hold hands in front of protesters that are praying.
Faculty condemn NYU response to encampment in letters to admins
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
NYU sends letter to parents addressing Gaza Solidarity Encampment
A crowd of people stand and walk around a park surrounded by city buildings and an arch monument under a clear blue sky.
Student targeted in attempted robbery near Washington Square Park
Protesters hold up signs in a crowd.
‘Linda Mills, you’re a liar’: Protesters take to WSP after encampment arrests
A person wearing a red headscarf waves a flag reading “Palestine” in front of Bobst Library.
NYU says it is not considering divestment from Israel amid protests
Three faculty members with face masks hold hands in front of protesters that are praying.
Faculty condemn NYU response to encampment in letters to admins
Protesters hold up signs in a crowd.
‘Linda Mills, you’re a liar’: Protesters take to WSP after encampment arrests
(Lianna OGrady for WSN)
120 arrested at ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ most released
(Lianna OGrady for WSN)
Mills breaks silence 15 hours after start of ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York Universitys Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
The words “BEYOND NYU” next to a woman holding a book.
Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact
Chloe George in red hair stands against a white background.“BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in white font in the top-left corner.
Beyond NYU: Singing solo after songwriting for stars
A woman with blue hair and a blue shirt plays a guitar and sings into a microphone. “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is in white font in the top-right corner.
Beyond NYU: From books to ballads
A man in a red velvet suit looks to the right next to a vintage music player. “BEYOND NYU” is in white font in the top left corner.
Beyond NYU: A shy guy’s transformation into Broadway success
A graphic featuring a woman in front of a red background with the hand-drawn words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” next to him.
Beyond NYU: A global jazz singer’s journey to becoming a Grammy winner
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A person’s hand holding a pastry in a white wrapper with a Chinatown street in the background.
We tried Chinatown’s most viral cheap eats — here are our honest opinions
A paper tray on grass with six bao buns and two forks on it.
Smorgasburg: The global glory of eating through America’s largest food festival
A collection of different brands of sunscreen displayed.
The best and worst sunscreens for every occasion
Front of a bar with a black facade and orange signage that says “PEBBLE BAR.”
Cocktail chronicles: A guide to Midtown bars and nightclubs for every day of the week
Three chefs prepare dishes in a kitchen.
Restaurant Yuu brings French flair to omakase in Brooklyn’s Little Tokyo
A collection of different brands of sunscreen displayed.
The best and worst sunscreens for every occasion
A photograph of jeans, a pink shirt and a black shirt with buttons, with illustrated hands, sewing needle, thread, measuring tape and paintbrush.
Repair and rewear: 5 ways to upcycle your summer wardrobe
A model in blue jeans and a detailed white bikini top with sunglasses on her head poses.
NYU Program Board fashion show spotlights student designers’ unique visions
An illustration with “BOOTS” written in the middle, and boots are below and above the words.
These boots were made for walking: A guide to the best boot styles
Five women stand in front of a crowd dressed in black, green, orange, red and white modest dresses.
NYU student uses fashion and femininity to raise money for victims in Sudan
A person’s hand holding a pastry in a white wrapper with a Chinatown street in the background.
We tried Chinatown’s most viral cheap eats — here are our honest opinions
A paper tray on grass with six bao buns and two forks on it.
Smorgasburg: The global glory of eating through America’s largest food festival
Front of a bar with a black facade and orange signage that says “PEBBLE BAR.”
Cocktail chronicles: A guide to Midtown bars and nightclubs for every day of the week
Three chefs prepare dishes in a kitchen.
Restaurant Yuu brings French flair to omakase in Brooklyn’s Little Tokyo
The exterior of Scarr’s Pizza, with a sign that says “Scarr’s Pizza,” and two people inside.
The best way to go on a pizza crawl across Manhattan
Two men walk past the exterior of a brick building.
How students at NYU find community during Passover
Three men dancing and clapping while a woman sings on a stage. Light up letters are at the front of the stage spelled “ARAB.”
NYU Arab Festival vibrantly celebrates Middle Eastern and North African cultures
A storefront with text that reads “Pop Up Grocer & CAFE.”
From baked goods to books: 4 must-visit, women-owned businesses
An illustration of a plate with yellow rice, chicken legs and red onion.
The only chicken biryani recipe you’ll ever need
Four framed photographs on a white wall.
‘The Ways of Langston Hughes’ dives into the relationship between two creative pioneers of the Harlem Renaissance
Collage of the five dating apps, with “tinder” and “match” on the left, “RAYA” in the middle, and “Hinge” and “Bumble” on the right.
Ranked: Dating apps
Line of colorful tin cans arranged next to each other. From left to right: “GHOST” on a yellow and blue can, “BANG ENERGY” on a white and blue can , “C4” on a black and orange can, “ALANI NU” on a blue and mint green can, “MONSTER” on a black and neon green can, “CELSIUS” on an orange and white can, “JAVA MONSTER” on a brown can, “PRIME” on a pink and white can, “YERBA MATE” on a yellow and red can and “RED BULL” on a blue and tin can.
Ranked: Energy drinks
Six water bottles lined up against a white background.
Ranked: Water bottles
Illustration depicting two rows of professors from the chest up.
Ranked: Five professors that’ll make or break your semester
A colorful illustration of six different handbags: a blue laptop bag, a brown designer bag, a pink Jansport backpack, a black designer tote bag, a cream fabric tote bag, and a brown vintage messenger bag.
Ranked: School bags
Two people walk down the runway. One wears a quilt patchwork dress and the other wears a striped colorblocked dress.
IMPACT’s annual show champions sustainability but lacks organization
Two models with pink eyeshadow look into the camera. One is wearing a ginger wig, the other a blonde wig.
Frederick Anderson creates a mélange of blues, grunge and rock and roll
A group of models in different red, white and black outfits pose in front of a white backdrop.
Bishme Cromartie blends streetwear and avant-garde design
A model walking down a runway with a red dress that has a blue protruding hand and cat.
Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW
A group of models walks down a runway in a line. At the front of the runway, a model opens a black and white checkered cape to reveal a blue ruched mini dress with red stars.
Cultural commentary meets couture at first day of Global Fashion Collective
An illustration of a blue book cover with a woman wearing a large dress with a sunset and people on it. It says “NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PACHINKO Min Jin Lee”.
6 page-turners to get you out of a reading slump
An abstract line drawing of a person wearing headphones playing a guitar, in front of a pink background with blue stars.
Review: The play ‘Stereophonic’ tells the bittersweet story of a ’70s band
Illustration of a blonde woman on a black and white album cover clutching her head with both hands.
Review: Taylor Swift is back, better and sooner than ever
A film still of two men in military outfits holding guns and walking people with black bags over their heads. Behind them, a girl sits against a wall with chalk markings of pink, blue and green, wearing a black vest with the word, “PRESS” written on it.
Review: ‘Civil War’ asks viewers what kind of American they are
An illustration of an albums black-and-white cover depicts a woman crossing her arms and lying down on a bed, with the words THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT above her.
Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a humanizing and chaotic chronicle of heartbreak
An illustration of a blue book cover with a woman wearing a large dress with a sunset and people on it. It says “NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER PACHINKO Min Jin Lee”.
6 page-turners to get you out of a reading slump
A woman with black hair, wearing a black shirt and black leather jacket, stands in front of a gray tiled wall.
Q&A: Miki Berenyi on ‘Fingers Crossed’ and the new chapter of her life
On a bright magenta background is a neon red-headed girl in a red and black dress, black sheer tights, and black ankle boots, sitting on the ground reaching for a white teacup filled with a dark, coffee-colored liquid.
Review: ‘Fingers Crossed’ is a stripped portrait of a shoegaze icon
Collage of four illustrated books: on the top left is an illustration of a book cover filled with oranges under a plastic film. The title “BLISS MONTAGE Stories” lies on top of the film. On the top right is an illustration of a black book cover titled “POVERTY, BY AMERICA” on a light green background. On the bottom left is an illustration of a book cover with a black, bold line across it. A bee is in the top right corner, along with the title “The Bee Sting” written between the lines. On the bottom right is an illustration of a dark green book cover with a pink box in the center, titled “THE VIRGIN SUICIDES.” There are five dark green flowers in the box and one of them has a missing petal. A pink petal is in the bottom left corner.
Books beyond Bobst: A modern classic, a short story collection and more
Collage of four illustrated books: on the top left is an illustration of a blue book with a deer jumping over shrubs drawn in black. The cover says “YOU ARE HERE” in white, “POETRY IN THE NATURAL WORLD” in orange and “EDITED AND INTRODUCED BY ADA LIMON” in black and white. On the top right there’s an illustration of a green book with several white chairs on it and the words “EMMA” and “JANE AUSTEN” written in white. On the bottom left there is an illustration of a book cover with a woman sitting in a garden of flowers overlooking the water. The cover says “THE ENCHANTED APRIL” in white and “VINTAGE VON ARNIM” in brown and white. On the bottom right there’s an illustration of a white book cover with a blue contorted body on it in a black box. On the cover, “MATISSE”, “VOLKMAR ESSERS” and “TASCHEN” are written in white.
Start your spring right with these 4 books
A film still of two men in military outfits holding guns and walking people with black bags over their heads. Behind them, a girl sits against a wall with chalk markings of pink, blue and green, wearing a black vest with the word, “PRESS” written on it.
Review: ‘Civil War’ asks viewers what kind of American they are
In the background is the Letterboxd website window, which shows three films in the “Popular Films This Week” category: “Dune: Part Two” “La La Land,” and “Spirited Away.” To the lower right, there is a phone screen showing the overview for the film “The First Omen.”
Inside the Boxd: ‘Monkey Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ and more
A girl wearing a white tank top and blue jeans sits on a store countertop, holding a wooden sign that reads, “Brandy Melville.”
Review: ‘Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion’ has been a long time coming
Two women wearing neutral colors are shocked as the woman in front of them flips her hair.
Review: ‘Wicked Little Letters’ spells out what it means to be kind
A giant gorilla wielding a spear.
Review: In ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ Godzilla is nowhere to be found
Illustration of a blonde woman on a black and white album cover clutching her head with both hands.
Review: Taylor Swift is back, better and sooner than ever
An illustration of an albums black-and-white cover depicts a woman crossing her arms and lying down on a bed, with the words THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT above her.
Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a humanizing and chaotic chronicle of heartbreak
A girl pictured wearing a green sweater, dark jeans and red socks sits on the ground holding her hands together.
Review: girl in red’s ‘I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!’ freshly approaches artistic development
A singer performing on a stage in front of red smoke and a crowd full of waving flashlights.
Review: J. Cole’s ‘Might Delete Later’ should be deleted
Illustration of a vinyl record in its sleeve, the album cover is a woman with tattoos in underwear sitting submerged in a body of water.
Review: Lizzy McAlpine’s ‘Older’ is an ode to coming-of-age stories
Seven people wearing medieval outfits dancing on a stage.
Review: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ does celebrity casting right
A bearded Indian man wearing a blue suit kneels between the white words “Vir Das Mind Fool.” There are gold designs depicting clowns, microphones and mountains bordering the frame.
Award-winning comedian Vir Das brings India to Carnegie Hall in his ‘Mind Fool’ Tour
People standing in front of a stage with theater decor. There are brown cardboard that have trees and tree branches on them surrounding the stage.
Review: Rattlestick Theater holds first annual ‘Ratcracker’ fundraiser
Fake snow falls around a group of ballet dancers dressed in light blue costumes who stand on a stage that is designed to look like a forest covered in snow.
‘The Nutcracker’ is worth your time this December
A man wearing a top hat being lit up by a spotlight. Around him are various people all looking up toward him.
Review: 2023’s ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street’ revival brings more than blood and guts
A screen displayed on the wall of wooden sticks in water with a mountain in the background, an art piece displayed dangling from the ceiling and a red art piece displayed on a platform.
Review: ‘Threads to the South’ explores Latin American identity through textile art
Six black and white portraits on a wall.
Review: ‘Chelsea Hotel Portraits’ expertly reveals humanity in the Chelsea Hotel
A framed illustration from the exhibition of two peacocks in a field.
Review: ‘The Art of the Literary Poster’ exposes the history behind the evolution of creative marketing
Three people around a museum exhibit with blue walls displaying a photo of a person sitting at a graffitied piano and a photo of a woman, a man and a dog with a bike. Two neon bikes and a piano are on a raised platform in front of the photos.
Review: ‘Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys’ is a celebration of diversity
A girl wearing a black shirt holds a camera at her side while posing in a sandy outdoor area.
Elinor Kry discusses visual artistry in a visual world
An across-the-street view of The Student Health Center.
Opinion: NYU needs better mental health services
A woman holding a sign that reads “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!”
Guest Essay: NYU chose bureaucracy over addressing pro-Palestinian student concerns
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
People are standing in front of the Washington Square Arch beneath a large Palestinian flag.
Opinion: The case for closing NYU’s Tel Aviv site
An illustration of a student government meeting. A person speaks behind a podium with an N.Y.U. flag behind them.
Guest Essay: From square one to Washington Square, your voice matters
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
A graphic with three strips of excerpts from a lawsuit document against a background of players competing on a volleyball court. The court has the logo of N.Y.U. Athletics in the middle.
Editorial: NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?
Inside a New York City polling site. A red Vote N.Y.C. sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read “N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
A street of New York City covered in rain and fog. Two people are walking on the sidewalk holding umbrellas.
Opinion: NYU needs to update its severe weather policy
A sign inside Grand Central Terminal that says “Hudson Lines Departures”, with departure times, track numbers, and destinations listed on it.
Opinion: Upstate New York is underrated
Exterior of an N.Y.U. building.
Opinion: NYU should be more transparent about its investments
A manipulated image showing a red broken-heart emoji superimposed against a warped image of the New York City skyline.
Opinion: NYC is the best place to get over heartbreak
An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.
Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal
An illustration of an older man with a mustache and glasses, wearing a light blue shirt and navy blazer. Behind him are antiques and face designs.
Opinion: Renaming the Steinhardt school is long overdue
A neon purple L.E.D. sign saying “N.Y.U. TISCH” in a hallway that has white walls with several framed pieces hung on it.
Opinion: Drama students should be able to choose their preferred studio
An illustration of a black graduation cap with a purple tassel on top of three books in a pile. The books are blue, red and green and the pile is falling over. The background is purple with dollar bills scattered all around.
Opinion: Covering course fees is a necessary step toward affordability
A screen of the “N.Y.U. Connect for Students” page placed on a purple background.
Opinion: NYU advising needs to do better
A laptop displaying the webpage of “N.Y.U. Albert” course registration system.
Opinion: NYU’s course registration is outdated
An image of a N.Y.U. flag, with the color purple edited into pink.
Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients
A laptop with the screen open to “NYU Albert” is covered with a red X on the left, and a piece of paper with the NYU logo titled “Course Registration” is covered with a green checkmark on the right. The background is blue.
Off Third: NYU takes course registration completely off the grid
A crowd of students in a large lobby.
Off-Third: NYU to use students as human fire extinguishers following policy change
A wrecking ball comically shatters the Washington Square Arch into pieces. An X shape of yellow-and-black striped tape is behind the image, in front of a paler yellow background.
Off-Third: NYU to demolish Washington Square Park for campus expansion
An illustration of a black car with N.Y.U. Safe Ride logos on the hood and side. On top of the illustration is a smartphone displaying an application called “N.Y.U. Safe Ride.”
Off-Third: NYU Safe Ride adds skateboard service
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
An across-the-street view of The Student Health Center.
Opinion: NYU needs better mental health services
People are standing in front of the Washington Square Arch beneath a large Palestinian flag.
Opinion: The case for closing NYU’s Tel Aviv site
An exterior view of the Stern School of Business. The Tisch Hall building is to the right and the Kaufman Management Center is to the left. In the foreground is the Gould Plaza public gathering area.
Opinion: Stern has a designated ‘lunch hour,’ other schools should too
A purple sketch illustration of a sad girl. In the background are the words “Meal Swipes: 0” written repeatedly.
Opinion: NYU must stop heavily relying on student generosity to provide food security
An illustration of a student government meeting. A person speaks behind a podium with an N.Y.U. flag behind them.
Opinion: NYU needs to take student government resolutions more seriously
A mural of a woman’s face holding up a chain with the word “LOISAIDA” and a gold cityscape. The words “el bohio murals” and “#BRINGARTBACK” are next to the woman alongside the words “CURATED BY … THRIVECOLLECTIVE.ORG.”
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
A front entrance with the text “Electric Lady Studios” written in a retro white font on two reflective walls.
‘An exploitative environment’: The interns behind Electric Lady Studios
The exterior of the Morton Williams Supermarket, with a prominent red lettering that reads Morton Williams at the top of the building and the phrase The Fresh Marketplace beneath it.
How a supermarket became the center of NYU’s relationship with the Village
A graphic with three strips of excerpts from a lawsuit document against a background of players competing on a volleyball court. The court has the logo of N.Y.U. Athletics in the middle.
How Stuart Robinson’s misconduct went overlooked for years
Eight people stand in a line on a grass field and are doing warmup exercises, with a few of them talking to each other.
‘Unrecognizable’: How the women’s cross country team went from 4 runners to 5th in the nation
A man in a purple uniform smashes a volleyball over a net. On the other side, two defenders in white uniforms jump up to block him.
Men’s volleyball makes Final Four for the first time in program history
A girl with brown hair sitting in a pool crosses her arm on the pool’s ledge.
In the Huddle: Issara Schmidt, a national champion for NYU Diving
An illustration of purple players participating in volleyball, basketball, soccer and track on a yellow background.
Men’s volleyball advances to Final Four for the first time, tennis sweeps on Senior Day and other news
The N.Y.U men’s volleyball team celebrates by huddling together and jumping with their hands raised.
Men’s volleyball win UVC Championship
NYU womans basketball team celebrated their historic win at the University Senate meeting on March 28. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
‘Symbolic and celebratory’: NYU places No. 1 in D-III winter standings
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
Participants smile in a team photo with a dog.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
Four people toast over dinner.
The Dinner Party, redefined
The Toronto skyline at night.
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
A crowd of people dance on a dance floor with their hands up. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the room is basked in pink-ish purple light.
From prom to Pier 60: Violet Ball brings nostalgia to the dance floor
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
Participants smile in a team photo with a dog.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
The Toronto skyline at night.
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
A crowd of people dance on a dance floor with their hands up. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the room is basked in pink-ish purple light.
From prom to Pier 60: Violet Ball brings nostalgia to the dance floor
Groups of people stand between the basketball courts in the Paulson Center, with teams wearing matching colored shirts.
Schools clash at NYU All-University Games
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
Four people toast over dinner.
The Dinner Party Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch shown from a low angle. Around and behind the arch are cells and a DNA strand.
The Research Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
A stylized illustration of a building with collaged newspaper clippings from old WSN printed issues. (illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Celebrating 50 years of the Washington Square News
An illustration of an aerial view of Washington Square Park overlaid with texts that read Welcome Home! and N.Y.U.
Welcome Home, Class of 2027
New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Aaliya Luthra

Aaliya Luthra, Art Director

Aaliya Luthra is a senior majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication and minoring in studio art and South Asian studies. As an artist, she enjoys creating illustrations and short animations for all the things she's passionate about. from music and pop culture to humanitarian crises. You can follow her art page @littleredbookillustrations to see more.

All content by Aaliya Luthra
An illustration of a map of Europe with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy and Spain painted purple with white N.Y.U. emblems. Each country has one city labeled: London, Paris, Berlin, Prague, Florence and Madrid. Illustrations of N.Y.U. global sites’ buildings are included next to each country on the map.

Photo: 5 inevitable study abroad mistakes

April 2, 2024

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Photo: Ranked: Students who study abroad

Josie Leach, Staff Writer • May 4, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Sahana Vij in an apron with a platter on a pedestal. On the pedestal is a menu which reads “BAKE AWAY” and “SAHANA VIJ” which is covered in imagery of silverware .

Photo: How an NYU student raised funds for 500,000 meals by publishing a cookbook

April 25, 2023

Sahana Vij has used her recipes and passion for cooking to help feed hundreds of thousands of people in need. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two faces in red against a black background.

Photo: Review: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ brings new life to the cult horror franchise

April 24, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a permanent license of travel that shows artist Tyler the Creator wearing a light blue headwear and jacket.

Photo: Tyler, The Creator puts his alter ego to rest with ‘The Estate Sale’

April 19, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of composer Ryuichi Sakamoto against a black background. He has long, white hair and is wearing a black suit.

Photo: Remembering sonic pioneer, cinematic legend and outspoken activist Ryuichi Sakamoto

April 12, 2023

Remembering the legacy of Ryuichi Sakamoto. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An older woman sits next to a young boy on a bench and offers him food with her arm around his shoulder. A soccer ball rests beside them on the ground. The background is dark blue.

Photo: ‘Offside’ comic divulges a personal reflection on Qatar’s dangerous labor conditions

April 12, 2023

A closer look at “Offside,” the new comic published by Insider. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a black C.D. with Lana Del Rey’s face on it is laid against a black background.

Photo: Review: The unwavering honesty of Lana Del Rey’s ‘Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd’

April 7, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a silver and black laptop shows a scene of three people with black hair dressed in loose outfits, posing for a photo.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Casablanca Beats’ explores the complex intersection of hip hop and politics 

April 7, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a man wearing heavy make-up and a black suit, holding both of his hands up. He is pictured inside a burgundy planetary illustration. Behind him is a purple expanse with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.”

Photo: Beyond NYU: Concocting creativity with cabaret

April 8, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of five figures drawn with yellow as the fill color and realistic red lips.

Photo: A love letter to ‘New Girl’ as it departs from Netflix

April 5, 2023

After finding a home on Netflix after debuting on Fox in 2011, “New Girl” will be leaving the streaming service. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a girl wearing a green t-shirt drinking from a plastic cup filled with purple liquids with a white straw.

Photo: ‘Totally unpredictable’: NYU class discovers new fluid flow laws

April 4, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a computer on a bed covered with a blue blanket. The computer’s screen displays a pair of binoculars with text that reads “High and Low.”

Photo: Off the Radar: Searching ‘High and Low’ for common humanity

March 31, 2023

Akira Kurosawa’s “High and Low” (1963). (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of entangled black and white lines in a circular shape against a background of large blue dots.

Photo: STAT Madness 2024 begins, with 3 NYU studies competing

March 13, 2024

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of writer Annie Ernaux wearing a green shirt and holding her head with her left hand.

Photo: Review: Annie Ernaux’s ‘Happening’ illustrates the necessity of reproductive care

March 29, 2023

Annie Ernaux is the winner of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a female with green eyes lays down on white bedding. There is a pink frame around the image.

Photo: Review: ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ tackles love and loneliness

March 27, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

The World Baseball Classic logo, which is a white baseball with red seams surrounded by yellow, blue, green and red quarter circles.

Photo: Who NYU cheered for at the World Baseball Classic

March 24, 2023

The 2023 World Baseball Classic ran from March 7-21. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a silver and black laptop shows a scene of a young boy holding a book, looking at a woman wearing a hijab who is hanging clothes on a clothesline. A white and blue cup full of tea sits in front of the laptop.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Where Is My Friend’s House?’ and the importance of empathy

March 24, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of several people wearing colorful dresses against a background with yellow, purple and blue patches. On the bottom right corner is a pink shoe with text “miu miu.”

Photo: Spring fashion forecast: Maximalism is here to stay

Olivia Condell, Contributing Writer • March 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a black dress. Next to her is a musical keyboard. The illustration has a purple background with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.’

Photo: Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores

March 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.

Photo: Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU

March 22, 2023

(illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a laptop placed on a bed with blue sheets. The laptop displays two people wearing white T-shirts sitting together.

Photo: Off the Radar: Lessons on how to film ‘The Act of Killing’

March 10, 2023

Joshua Oppenheimer’s “The Act of Killing” is available on Kanopy and NYU Stream. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a yellow dress and a man wearing a black shirt and brown pants. They are dancing in front of a building with a red exterior.

Photo: The case against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’

March 10, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

One hand holds a green bowl filled with hashtags, and another feeds the hashtags into the mouth of an anthropomorphized phone.

Photo: From table to phone: NYU’s food influencers on standing out online

March 8, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. The bed on the left is purple and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants sits on top. The bed on the right has light blue bedding and a girl wearing a blue long-sleeved jersey and gray pants sits on top. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other, facing opposite walls.

Photo: Off-Third: NYU says farewell to randomized roommates

March 3, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the silhouettes of six animals, including a bat, a pig, a human, a rat, a cow and a chicken, all surrounding an illustration of a virus. The silhouettes are burgundy and are against a dark brown background.

Photo: The US may be vulnerable to zoonotic diseases, NYU, Harvard researchers say

March 2, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of four people walking into the distance in a village. The image is tinted with a teal color.

Photo: Review: New doc on Sarah Lawrence cult tells the harrowing truth of survivors

February 28, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a soccer player wearing blue, kicking a soccer ball toward a net. A soccer player wearing an orange shirt and bright yellow gloves is guarding the net. In front of them is a man wearing a bright yellow shirt and black shorts, holding his hand to his mouth and, in his other outstretched arm, holding a document that reads “New Penalty Rules” with score charts on it.

Photo: First penalty kick wins soccer match, NYU prof finds

February 28, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of four faceless males sitting on a red sofa. A spiderweb crack runs through the image.

Photo: And then there was one: A look into Panic! At The Disco’s ‘breakup’

February 27, 2023

After 19 years, Panic! at the Disco is officially breaking up. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration with a dark gray background shows a couple drawn onto the pages of a book. They are back to back against different landscapes — a woman wearing a purple sweater and jeans is shown against a New York City landscape at night, and a man wearing an orange shirt and jeans with red shoes is shown against a college town. The book is torn down the middle.

Photo: Does Distance Make the Heart Grow Fonder?

February 26, 2023

Breakups may keep people apart, but love knows no bounds. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A dark blue bedsheet with a laptop on it showing a man’s face hidden between leaves on the screen. A white teacup with blue details and a tea bag draped over its side sits in front of the computer.

Photo: Off the Radar: Jungles, love and phantoms in ‘Tropical Malady’

February 24, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a roll of paper, tied with a purple ribbon in front a black graduation cap. It is pictured sitting atop a stack of four books of different academic subjects against a purple background.

Photo: Opinion: CAS needs to offer more joint majors

February 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the emblem of the Fulbright Program in blue, with the text “hashtag seven placement.” The emblem is placed against a purple background.

Photo: NYU ranks No. 7 in US for Fulbright scholars

February 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a girl wearing pink clothes with frilly sleeves. Her fingers touch one another inside of a planetary shape. Behind her is a purple expanse with white planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style

February 23, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a C.D. against a dark green background. On the C.D. is an illustration of three people whose faces are pressed against a window.

Photo: Review: With ‘This Is Why,’ Paramore continues to exceed expectations  

February 22, 2023

Paramore’s newest album features ten tracks including “Thick Skull” and “C’est Comme Ça”. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A man with black hair winces in the dark.

Photo: The case against ‘Whiplash’

February 20, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the album cover of Yo La Tengos This Stupid World and a light blue C.D. laid against a light brown background.

Photo: Review: Yo La Tengo takes matters into their own hands with ‘This Stupid World’

February 20, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a pink, circular planet with a pink gift box. There’s an image of a woman wearing a pink dress and handbag smiling on the box. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA

February 16, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of four people against a pink background. Three people stand in a circle on the right while pointing and talking about the person walking past wearing a green coat and carrying a New Yorker magazine tote bag.

Photo: Off-Third: What to get your catcallers for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2023

Listen up, ladies. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman reaching forward to tap a man on the shoulder. Both sit at a classroom desk. The man is wearing a striped gray shirt and the woman is wearing a pink sweater.

Photo: Opinion: You should make a move on your class crush

February 14, 2023

Shoot your shot. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of books, albums, and a single D.V.D. case, placed on an all-red backdrop with a pattern of small, white, hand-drawn hearts.

Photo: Staff Recs: Schmaltzy art that’s worth it

February 14, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a green, circular planet with two men’s faces in it. They are wearing white shirts with the text “M.C.W.” on them. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Working toward worldwide access to health and education

February 9, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a blue album cover on a blue background with the face of a woman on it. A yellow vinyl record emerges from the right side of the album cover.

Photo: Review: Samia confesses all in ‘Honey’

February 9, 2023

Singer-songwriter Samia’s sophomore album “Honey” is explicitly honest. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A cup of coffee and a laptop screening a monochrome image of building compounds on fire in a desert on top of a gray blanket.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Lessons of Darkness’ in the chaos of the Gulf War

February 3, 2023

“Lesson of Darkness” by Werner Herzog is a visually striking documentary on the pillage of the Gulf War. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a vinyl record in front of a maroon background. The record features images of seven people, all smiling.

Photo: ‘Let’s Start Here’ is a reset for Lil Yachty’s sound

February 2, 2023

Lil Yachty’s newest psychedelic-rock album features 14 tracks including “the BLACK seminole.” and “The Alchemist.”(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of an orange circle with a woman’s face inside. Over the woman’s face, the words “bare feet” are written with a pair of orange footprints. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Dancing around the world won her an Emmy

February 2, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a group of protesters holding signs in front of the Washington Square Arch. A rainbow reaches across the background. A purple sign in the middle reads “Black Trans Lives Matter.”

Photo: How NYU students can live up to the legacy of mutual aid in NYC

February 1, 2023

Washington Square Park has a rich history of hosting radical and inclusive mutual aid organizations. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An outline of the SoHo and NoHo neighborhoods drawn in light purple on top of a turquoise background, with various buildings outlined in black and some colored purple.

Photo: Village advocates side with city, challenge NYU rezoning lawsuit

January 27, 2023

A map illustration of the NoHo and SoHo neighborhoods in New York City. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Malcom X wearing a black suit, a gray hat and a pair of glasses with black frames against a red background.

Photo: Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30

December 9, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”

Photo: Sex on the Square: Sex-positive media to consume over break

Rachel Fadem and Shreya Tomar • December 9, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two sheets of exam paper stacked on top of each other against a blue background with text “final exam” written on it. There is a red circle with a diagonal line through it drawn on top of the two papers.

Photo: Opinion: Traditional final exams are impractical

December 7, 2022

Finals exams do not allow students to accurately demonstrate their knowledge from the semester. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two people. On the left is a man wearing a dark suit looking to the left. On the right is a woman with dark hair facing sideways while looking to the front.

Photo: Review: ‘Closed Circuit’ fails to examine human condition through its provocative filmmaking

December 7, 2022

Tal Inbar’s “Closed Circuit” documents the 2016 Sarona Market shooting in Tel Aviv. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a vinyl record with artist Weyes Blood illustrated on it, against a dark blue background. Blood wears a white flowy dress.

Photo: Review: Weyes Blood’s new album proves she’s an expert on life’s shades of gray

December 6, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of an absentee ballot against a purple background. On the ballot it reads “OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT. BALLOT MUST BE ENCLOSED.”

Photo: Study away students frustrated with NYU Votes miscommunication

December 6, 2022

Eligible U.S. voters at NYU study away sites can vote through the absentee voting system. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two books against a dark red background. On the left is a book with text “the Holiday” and a drawing of four people inside a gift box/ On the right is a book with text “It’s A Wonderful Life” and a drawing of a man holding a woman midair.

Photo: Staff Recs: Winter bliss, not blues

December 5, 2022

Here are some recommendations to listen to or watch this holiday season. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a group of white figures dancing on stage with red curtains against a black backdrop.

Photo: LA-based ‘Dances with Films’ festival hits the East Coast

December 5, 2022

The film festival “Dances with Films” was held in New York City for the first time on its 25th anniversary. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a silver laptop and a cup of tea placed on top of a dark blue cushion. The laptop is displaying two people walking alongside each other. On the left is a man wearing a blue shirt and pants while carrying fish nets. On the right is a woman wearing a green dress while carrying a basket.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Manila in the Claws of Light’ dissects a city under the pressure of tyranny

December 2, 2022

“Manila in the Claws of Light” is a classic in Filipino cinema. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”

Photo: Sex on the Square: Negotiating non-monogamy

Shreya Tomar, Contributing Writer • December 2, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a roasted turkey served on a lemon platter. It is covered in leafy greens and is in the foreground a red background.

Photo: Off-Third: What to do when you’re stuck in the US for Thanksgiving

November 23, 2022

What to do if you can’t go home for Thanksgiving. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”

Photo: Sex on the Square: NYU-themed sex positions

Rachel Fadem and Shreya Tomar • November 18, 2022

An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.

Photo: Opinion: Students can save Twitter

November 16, 2022

Twitter needs help from students to save the platform. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two people’s silhouette talking in front of a blackboard with the text “COLLEGE OF blank line?” “C.A.S. vs C period A period S period,” and “SOLUTION two question marks” against a purple background.

Photo: Off-Third: CAS needs a name

November 16, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

A streetscape in Jamaica, Queens. Vendors selling fruits are in the foreground. To the left, a bus stop sign in front of a Bangladeshi flag and a subway entrance. To the right, a street sign indicating the intersection of 169th Street and Broadway.

Photo: A local’s recommendations for Queens Bengali staples

Pritheva Zakaria, Contributing Writer • November 14, 2022

169th Street and below in Jamaica, Queens, is home to many Bengali stores. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of the album cover of “Her Loss”. The cover portrays a young Black woman with black curly hair and exaggerated eyelashes which are blue, orange and black. She wears an earring.

Photo: Review: Drake & 21 Savage's 'Her Loss' brings world-renowned rappers together

November 14, 2022

“Her Loss” is an album by Drake and 21 Savage, released on Nov. 4. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”

Photo: Sex on the Square: Debunking myths about casual sex

March 10, 2023

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a cup of coffee in a white cup and white plate next to a gray laptop. On the screen of the laptop is an image of an elderly Black woman dressed in a light blue dress sitting on a chair on a sidewalk at night.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘News from Home’ captures urban solitude and fleeting memories  

November 11, 2022

“News from Home,” a 1977 documentary by Chantal Akerman, explores her life in New York City. The film is available on Kanopy. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman with black hair wearing a green shirt with multiple arms holding a computer, a red analog clock, a green book and a beige paper that reads “to-do list.”

Photo: How I moved past my first-gen imposter syndrome

November 9, 2022

Perfectionism can be a harmful way to chase success. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two figures displayed on a laptop placed on top of dark blue bedding with a cup of tea nearby. The first figure looks to be screaming, the other has a stern look.

Photo: Off the Radar: Black vampire myths and addiction in ‘Ganja & Hess'

November 4, 2022

“Ganja & Hess” is available to stream on Paramount+ and SHOWTIME.

An illustration of a female-presenting figure sits, with legs crossed, listening to music with black over-ear headphones. In the background, a urban landscape approximating Times Square in New York City. The signs in the background read “Cinema,” “Bank,” “Fitness Center,” “Tattoo,” “Art,” “Great Recipe,” “Green Tea,” “Restaurant,” “Jazz” and “Cupcake.”

Photo: How moving to New York helped me rethink my relationship with anxiety

October 28, 2022

Manhattan has eased my anxiety more than anything else. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a house with a gray exterior and blood soaking through its walls, displayed on a laptop.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘The House That Jack Built’ attacks the cultural cult of the serial killer

October 28, 2022

“The House That Jack Built” is available to stream on Kanopy. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a woman wearing a red dress with five microphones pointing at her. Around the woman is a silhouette of a large planet and text “Beyond N.Y.U.” There are many smaller planets around the larger planet against a purple background.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Reporting the midterm elections for an ABC docuseries

October 21, 2022

Libby Cathey and her fellow reporters have been working on a documentary series months before the midterm elections. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two hands holding phones using “Beatmatch,” a new dating app.

Photo: Beatmatch: The new dating app that will make your heart skip a beat

October 21, 2022

In a sea of meaningless scrolling and unsuccessful matchmaking, the new dating app “Beatmatch,” aims to connect people on a deeper level. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a cup of tea and a laptop on a bed in a dark bedroom with the film “Lucky Grandma” playing.

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘Lucky Grandma’ and the spirit of Chinatown

October 21, 2022

Why the film “Lucky Grandma” deserves more attention. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a map of the world with six purple N.Y.U. logo pins placed in each inhabited continent.

Photo: Staff Rants: Our time abroad

December 9, 2022

(Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of two pieces of paper stacked on top of each other against a purple background, and the top one reads “MIDTERM EXAM.”

Photo: Opinion: It’s time to embrace midterm exams

October 18, 2022

NYU’s dreaded midterm season actually provides many benefits to students. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Two silhouettes of people in front of a green background are depicted, with speech bubbles directed toward them.

Photo: Opinion: Stop stopping people from trying hard to pronounce our names right.

October 15, 2022

Intimidation or fear should not stop you from trying to pronounce our names right. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

The text “My Skin of Color” is written in front of a woman holding her hand to her skin. The image is enclosed in a dark beige circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.

Photo: Beyond NYU: Addressing historical injustices in dermatology

October 14, 2022

Dermatology company My Skin of Color seeks to address historical inequalities in healthcare. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a spooky looking brown, two-story house at night during a lightning storm.

Photo: Review: ‘Barbarian’ is a gleeful homage to things that go bump in the night

October 14, 2022

“Barbarian” is a horror thriller that follows two strangers who booked the same Airbnb. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. On the left side bed there are purple beddings and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants. On the right side bed there are light blue beddings with a girl wearing a blue long-sleeve jersey and gray pants. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other facing the wall.

Photo: Off-Third: You should dorm with your best friend

October 13, 2022

Dorming with your best friend is 100% a financially and emotionally rewarding experience. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

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