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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Manasa Gudavalli

Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief

Manasa Gudavalli is a super senior studying a super strange combination of psychology, mathematics, journalism, and chemistry. When they are not editing the Washington Square News, they are probably reading Freud, watching college football, or developing film photos. You can find them on Instagram @manasa.gudavalli and @gudavalli.photography.

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Michael Steinhardt, after whom NYU Steinhardt is named, was recently ordered to surrender $70 million worth of stolen antiquities. This, coupled with sexual assault allegations, have driven the Department of Media, Culture and Communication to demand that their school be renamed. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli, Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Photo: Steinhardt MCC faculty also demand the school be renamed

December 10, 2021

Michael Steinhardt, after whom NYU Steinhardt is named, was recently ordered to surrender $70 million worth of stolen antiquities. This, coupled with sexual assault allegations,...

NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is located on 295 Lafayette St. NYU Wagner recently launched its NYC 2025 initiative to address New York City’s COVID-19 economic recovery and racial justice. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Wagner develops plan for NYC economic recovery and racial justice

December 12, 2021

NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is located on 295 Lafayette St. NYU Wagner recently launched its NYC 2025 initiative to address New York City’s COVID-19...

The holidays can be expensive. Here are some items that are worth the hefty price tag. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Sometimes, expensive gifts… are better

December 10, 2021

The holidays can be expensive. Here are some items that are worth the hefty price tag. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Zodiac Black's is an all-women tattoo studio located on 68 Thompson Street in SoHo. Co-owners Britta Christiansen and Alex Sokolov opened Zodiac Black’s in 2020. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Zodiac Black’s: The all-women tattoo studio creating a safe space for art and ink

December 10, 2021

Zodiac Black's is an all-women tattoo studio located on 68 Thompson Street in SoHo. Co-owners Britta Christiansen and Alex Sokolov opened Zodiac Black’s in 2020. (Staff Photo...

Zodiac Black's is an all-women tattoo studio located on 68 Thompson Street in SoHo. Co-owners Britta Christiansen and Alex Sokolov opened Zodiac Black’s in 2020. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Zodiac Black’s: The all-women tattoo studio creating a safe space for art and ink

Juliana Guarracino, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Britta Christiansen is the shop owner and tattoo artist at Zodiac Black's. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Tom Thibodeau is the head coach for the New York Knicks. While Thibodeau has earned the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award, he has failed to maximize the talent on the roster. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Bing bong, Thibs is wrong for the Knicks

December 9, 2021

Tom Thibodeau is the head coach for the New York Knicks. While Thibodeau has earned the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award, he has failed to maximize the talent on the roster....

Tisch School of the Arts is located on 721 Broadway. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Make Black voices heard in NYU’s dramatic writing classes

Ava Pauline Emilione, Staff Writer December 9, 2021

Tisch School of the Arts is located on 721 Broadway. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo Infinite” is the newest installment in the “Halo” franchise. The game has successfully blended familiar aspects of “Halo” with modern first-person shooter elements. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: ‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer: the revival of a franchise

December 8, 2021

Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo Infinite” is the newest installment in the “Halo” franchise. The game has successfully blended familiar aspects of “Halo” with modern...

On Nov. 29, members of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative for Long COVID wrote an open letter on the NIH’s RECOVER initiative to study long COVID-19. The letter expressed worries about the initiative and made suggestions on how to ensure its success. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Patient group says Langone long COVID research forgets patients

December 8, 2021

On Nov. 29, members of the Patient-Led Research Collaborative for Long COVID wrote an open letter on the NIH’s RECOVER initiative to study long COVID-19. The letter expressed...

The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development student governments are campaigning for removal of the Steinhardt name. This comes after Michael Steinhardt was ordered to surrender $70 million of stolen antiquities. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Steinhardt student governments call for school to be renamed

December 8, 2021

The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development student governments are campaigning for removal of the Steinhardt name. This comes after Michael Steinhardt was...

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, a school shooter shot 11 people at Oxford High School in Michigan. In light of this, it is important to reject attempts to blame bullying for mass murders. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: Stop blaming school shootings on bullying

December 8, 2021

On Tuesday, Nov. 30, a school shooter shot 11 people at Oxford High School in Michigan. In light of this, it is important to reject attempts to blame bullying for mass murders....

NYU’s new Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative aims to improve faculty diversity. However, it remains unclear how the university actually plans to revamp the hiring process. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU’s cluster hiring initiative sure is a cluster

December 8, 2021

NYU’s new Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative aims to improve faculty diversity. However, it remains unclear how the university actually plans to revamp the hiring process. (Staff...

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: NYU meme pages

December 6, 2021

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

There are other adjectives we can use to celebrate holidays — not just “merry” Christmas. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: Christmas is a lexical glutton

December 3, 2021

There are other adjectives we can use to celebrate holidays — not just “merry” Christmas. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Launched in New York City, Bloc Collective is a new brand of canned cocktails Their packaging has QR codes that link consumers to local events. However, the cost of the cocktails may make them inaccessible for college students. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Bloc Collective is cool, but it’s not the next White Claw

Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung December 3, 2021

Bloc Collective’s Vodka + Soda is 5.5% alcohol by volume, selling at $29.99 per 8-pack. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Decker Building at 33 Union Square West served as the Factory's location from 1968 to 1973. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The parties, drugs and porn of 33 Union Square West

November 24, 2021

The Decker Building at 33 Union Square West served as the Factory's location from 1968 to 1973. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Decker Building at 33 Union Square West served as the Factory's location from 1968 to 1973. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The parties, drugs and porn of 33 Union Square West

Sabrina Choudhary, Culture Editor November 24, 2021

Although the Factory moved from 33 Union Square West to the north side of the park in 1974, the Decker Building was designated a New York City landmark in 1988. (Staff Photo by...

Heavenly Market and Deli is located at 77 Third Ave. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The best hot chocolate spots around campus

Jules Roscoe, Contributing Writer November 23, 2021

Heavenly Market and Deli is located at 77 Third Ave. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A new greenery wall is installed in the lobby of 708 Broadway, home to the NYU School of Global Public Health. Recently, NYU has improved from 43rd place to 29th place on The Princeton Review’s “Top 50 Green Colleges.” (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU jumps 14 places in college sustainability ranking

November 23, 2021

A new greenery wall is installed in the lobby of 708 Broadway, home to the NYU School of Global Public Health. Recently, NYU has improved from 43rd place to 29th place on The Princeton...

The CVS on Astor Place is one of many pharmacies offering COVID-19 booster shots to increase the efficacy of the vaccine. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU sees slight rise in COVID cases as winter approaches

Gabriel Hawthorne, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

The CVS on Astor Place is one of many pharmacies offering COVID-19 booster shots to increase the efficacy of the vaccine. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Student Government Assembly held its third meeting of the semester. One of the issues discussed was sustainability in dining halls. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Student gov’t seeks changes to NYU academic calendar

Maria Freyre, Staff Writer November 22, 2021

The Student Government Assembly held its third meeting of the semester. One of the issues discussed was sustainability in dining halls. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Alexander 23 performs for a sold-out crowd at Terminal 5 in Manhattan in early March 2020. The former New Yorker is performing songs he wrote during the pandemic on tour. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: An interview with sad-pop artist Alexander 23

November 22, 2021

Alexander 23 performs for a sold-out crowd at Terminal 5 in Manhattan in early March 2020. The former New Yorker is performing songs he wrote during the pandemic on tour. (Staff...

The annual Trans Day of 
Remembrance is a chance to memorialize those lost and to stand up for those still living. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: Do us justice with your trans remembrance

November 20, 2021

The annual Trans Day of Remembrance is a chance to memorialize those lost and to stand up for those still living. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

This semester, students find that NYU’s attendance policies contradict with the university’s messaging about student health and wellbeing. The various approaches to attendance policies of different schools and professors are more visible due to continuing effects of the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU’s contradictory attendance policies raise health concerns

November 16, 2021

This semester, students find that NYU’s attendance policies contradict with the university’s messaging about student health and wellbeing. The various approaches to attendance...

The Academic Resource Center is located at 18 Washington Pl. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: Student lounges

Lorraine Olaya and Ryan Kawahara November 15, 2021

The Academic Resource Center is located at 18 Washington Pl. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Student workers at Columbia University marched on a picket line. They advocated for a better contract with improved working conditions and benefits. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Columbia student workers strike again for a fair contract

Gabriel Hawthorne, Staff Writer November 15, 2021

One of the changes to their contract that the workers on strike were protesting was a change in the payment schedule. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

On Nov. 12, a Tandon union came to a tentative agreement with NYU. The new contract provides employees with benefits like childcare subsidies and a percentage increase in wage and portable tuition. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Victory for Tandon workers as tentative agreement reached with NYU

November 15, 2021

On Nov. 12, a Tandon union came to a tentative agreement with NYU. The new contract provides employees with benefits like childcare subsidies and a percentage increase in wage...

BREAKING NEWS: ​​NYU received bomb threats targeting the Stern School of Business and the Center for Neural Science. Students have been instructed to evacuate to Bobst Library and the Kimmel Center. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Bomb threats at NYU force evacuations

BREAKING NEWS: ​​NYU received bomb threats targeting the Stern School of Business and the Center for Neural Science. Students have been instructed to evacuate to Bobst Library...

ABBA’s album “Voyage” was released on Nov. 5. This is ABBA’s first release after nearly 40 years. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Review: ABBA’s 'Voyage' revives the band’s iconic sound

November 12, 2021

ABBA’s album “Voyage” was released on Nov. 5. This is ABBA’s first release after nearly 40 years. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

A joint NYU-Columbia study reported that ketamine use has steadily increased across all demographics. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The club is bumping: Recreational ketamine use on the rise, Langone study finds

November 8, 2021

A joint NYU-Columbia study reported that ketamine use has steadily increased across all demographics. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

NYU Langone Health should include Juneteenth on its holiday calendar. Recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday would be an act of recognition that shows Langone acknowledges the historical wrong of slavery. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYU Langone failed by not designating Juneteenth as a holiday

November 8, 2021

NYU Langone Health should include Juneteenth on its holiday calendar. Recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday would be an act of recognition that shows Langone acknowledges the historical...

A study at NYU Langone found that vaccinated pregnant women can pass COVID-19 antibodies to their babies. Researchers hope the study will reduce vaccine hesitancy in pregnant people. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Vaccinated pregnant people pass COVID antibodies to their babies, Langone study finds

Lauren Ashe, Staff Writer November 5, 2021

A study at NYU Langone found that vaccinated pregnant women can pass COVID-19 antibodies to their babies. Researchers hope the study will reduce vaccine hesitancy in pregnant people....

Greenwich Village is home to many historic queer bars and restaurants, such as The Stonewall Inn in the West Village. Although the neighborhood’s history draws LGBTQ+ applicants to NYU every year, the university still needs to make improvements for its LGBTQ+ students. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The complexities of being LGBTQ+ at NYU

November 4, 2021

Greenwich Village is home to many historic queer bars and restaurants, such as The Stonewall Inn in the West Village. Although the neighborhood’s history draws LGBTQ+ applicants...

Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor-elect in New York City, has a history of supporting inhumane tactics against incarcerated people. This background has cast doubt on the prospect of current mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: Eric Adams’ pro-prison record is dangerous for NYC

November 3, 2021

Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor-elect in New York City, has a history of supporting inhumane tactics against incarcerated people. This background has cast doubt on the prospect...

The NYU Bookstore updated NYU’s Student Government Assembly on its affordability initiative, which was created to counter the high costs of textbooks and course materials. This was one of the topics discussed at the second SGA meeting of the Fall 2021 semester, which was held on Oct. 28. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Student government welcomes NYU’s first dean of students

November 4, 2021

The NYU Bookstore updated NYU’s Student Government Assembly on its affordability initiative, which was created to counter the high costs of textbooks and course materials. This...

2021 New York City election begins at 6 a.m., Nov. 1. The two candidates are Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: New York City elects a new mayor today

November 2, 2021

2021 New York City election begins at 6 a.m., Nov. 1. The two candidates are Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo and Illustration...

On Oct. 18, New York’s police watchdog agency recommended 65 officers be charged with misconduct. In order to hold police officers accountable, the NYPD commissioner should not have the final say in the disciplinary hearings. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYPD officers must be held legally accountable

October 28, 2021

On Oct. 18, New York’s police watchdog agency recommended 65 officers be charged with misconduct. In order to hold police officers accountable, the NYPD commissioner should not...

(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Two NYU profs, one alum receive 2021 MacArthur Fellowships

Carmo Moniz, Contributing Writer October 26, 2021

(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: NYU Returns’ COVID emails

October 25, 2021

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: NYU Returns’ COVID emails

Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung October 25, 2021

The email from Oct. 6 listed out the few permitted locations where students can dine. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Many New York Giants fans have been disappointed in the team’s performance during the first six weeks of the NFL season. But fans should not lose hope — there is still a chance for a comeback. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Searching for silver linings in the Giants’ bleak season start

October 25, 2021

Many New York Giants fans have been disappointed in the team’s performance during the first six weeks of the NFL season. But fans should not lose hope — there is still a chance...

The New York Knicks surprised fans last season with their early success. Still, there are a number of steps that they could take in order to improve further this season. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: How the Knicks can follow up on last season’s unexpected success

October 25, 2021

The New York Knicks surprised fans last season with their early success. Still, there are a number of steps that they could take in order to improve further this season. (Staff...

NYU students, faculty and staff can now have their university ID cards reprinted to reflect chosen names and gender-affirming photos. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU offers free new ID cards to reflect chosen names, updated photos

October 22, 2021

NYU students, faculty and staff can now have their university ID cards reprinted to reflect chosen names and gender-affirming photos. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, will be NYU's new multi-use building. NYU brands the building as sustainable, but the university’s board still includes members who have ties to oil and gas companies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYU is using 181 Mercer for corporate greenwashing

October 20, 2021

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, will be NYU's new multi-use building. NYU brands the building as sustainable, but the university’s board still...

The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance at ending the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic

October 19, 2021

The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance...

LaGuardia Airport might be one of the worst airports in the United States, but it's a great place to cry. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: Places to cry in NYC

Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung October 18, 2021

LaGuardia Airport might be one of the worst airports in the United States, but it's a great place to cry. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYU's new multi-use building. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Bird-safe glass design at 181 Mercer saves wildlife and energy

Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor October 18, 2021

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYU's new multi-use building. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

“Call of Duty: Vanguard,” the newest installment in the “Call of Duty” series, will be released on Nov. 5. The multiplayer beta, which allowed players to try the game’s multiplayer mode before release, proves to be promising despite a few issues. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Review: 'Call of Duty: Vanguard' beta revives the first-person shooter

October 18, 2021

“Call of Duty: Vanguard,” the newest installment in the “Call of Duty” series, will be released on Nov. 5. The multiplayer beta, which allowed players to try the game’s...

NYU transitioned from NYU Classes to their new platform Brightspace for students to view their syllabi and assignments. While Brightspace is designed to be a schoolwide system, many professors still choose to use other independent websites. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYU should make professors use Brightspace

October 14, 2021

NYU transitioned from NYU Classes to their new platform Brightspace for students to view their syllabi and assignments. While Brightspace is designed to be a schoolwide system,...

On Thursday, Oct. 7, law students rallied outside the Park Avenue headquarters of LexisNexis. NYU School of Law students joined students from more than 20 law schools across the country to demand that universities end their contracts with legal databases Westlaw and LexisNexis to pressure their owners to cut ties with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Law students push for NYU to cut ties with legal databases over ICE links

Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor October 8, 2021

The End the Contract Coalition demands that universities end their contracts with LexisNexis to pressure their owners to cut ties with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....

NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?

October 7, 2021

NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient...

Students in class at the 6 Washington Place academic building. NYU faculty have voiced concerns about the university’s COVID-19’s safety guidelines. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Faculty research challenges NYU's claims of little to no risk of classroom COVID-19 transmission

October 7, 2021

Students in class at the 6 Washington Place academic building. NYU faculty have voiced concerns about the university’s COVID-19’s safety guidelines. (Staff Photo by Manasa...

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Photo: 8 NYC burritos worthy of the West Coast 

Clara Spray, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

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Photo: Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Zaragoza

Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor October 1, 2021

The shelves of Zaragoza are stacked with traditional Mexican foods and brands. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

30 Cooper Sq. is an office building located near NYU’s campus. Recent graduates are having difficulties finding jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Recent NYU graduates search for jobs, but find bleak prospects instead

September 30, 2021

30 Cooper Sq. is an office building located near NYU’s campus. Recent graduates are having difficulties finding jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center is located at 36 E 8th St. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Packed classrooms provoke COVID concerns

Abby Wilson and Alisha Meghani September 29, 2021

The Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Film Center is located at 36 E 8th St. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Central Park during the fall offers a pleasant pocket of nature. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ten ways to enjoy fall in the city

The Culture Desk September 30, 2021

Central Park during the fall offers a pleasant pocket of nature. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Tandon’s senior leadership and members of the Department of Campus Safety hosted a town hall at Tandon’s Dibner Library on Sept. 23. They addressed the shooting of an NYU student outside a Tandon building, and students voiced concerns and asked questions about the shooting and the university's communication and response. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: At Tandon town hall, NYU confronts the aftermath of Sept. 21 shooting

September 27, 2021

Tandon’s senior leadership and members of the Department of Campus Safety hosted a town hall at Tandon’s Dibner Library on Sept. 23. They addressed the shooting of an NYU student...

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYU's new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Controversial 181 Mercer building now slated for fall 2022 opening

September 24, 2021

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYU's new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

An email sent by the NYU Department of Campus Safety contained the subject line “Simple Assault - Hate Crime,” but did not define the legal term “simple assault” in the alert. Many members of the university community are now confused about what the term "simple assault" means. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Explained: ‘Simple assault’ and the confusion surrounding NYU’s alert emails

September 20, 2021

An email sent by the NYU Department of Campus Safety contained the subject line “Simple Assault - Hate Crime,” but did not define the legal term “simple assault” in the...

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 12. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The most notable performances from the 2021 VMAs

September 17, 2021

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September...

Classes at SPS and Liberal Studies cannot be accommodated on campus due to overflow. Nearby St. John’s University will house classes for the fall semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Some courses to be held at St. John’s campus due to classroom shortage

September 17, 2021

Classes at SPS and Liberal Studies cannot be accommodated on campus due to overflow. Nearby St. John’s University will house classes for the fall semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa...

Many current sophomores spent their freshman year of college online. Because of this, the return to in-person classes is a big adjustment for them to make. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: For sophomores, a brief glimpse into the first-year experience

September 16, 2021

Many current sophomores spent their freshman year of college online. Because of this, the return to in-person classes is a big adjustment for them to make. (Staff Photo by Manasa...

Every year, many students transfer to NYU from other colleges. NYU should take the steps to ensure that they feel welcome. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYU must create a more welcoming community for transfer students

September 16, 2021

Every year, many students transfer to NYU from other colleges. NYU should take the steps to ensure that they feel welcome. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)