Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
Safety Tips for Protesters and Student Journalists
With mass protests across the U.S., a lot of information can be confusing and scrambled. WSN has compiled guides and tips that could be of use to the NYU community for protesting safely. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
NYU’s Class of 2020 Graduates Over Livestream
This year’s graduation ceremony was held over a 25-minute pre-edited video. In his initial email postponing the in-person ceremony President Hamilton stated the university would hold one eventually, although the details still remain unclear.
The Highs and Lows of Virtual Reality Grad Alley
WSN’s top gamers went to Virtual Reality Grad Alley. Here’s what happened.
Staff Rants and Raves: The Last of the Semester
Here's our staff’s random thoughts before we finish the end of the semester.
University-Wide Email Leaves Students With More Questions Than Answers
In another community-wide email, university administrators detailed costs faced during the pandemic as well as how the university plans to proceed at this time.
I Lost Control Over My Life. ‘Animal Crossing’ Gave It Back to Me.
Nintendo’s adorable game offers me consistency at a time when consistency is hard to come by.
Yes, I Got Quarantine Bangs
No, I did not cut them myself.
Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
NYUAD Students Confident in Campus’ Response to Coronavirus
NYUAD students feel reassured by its administration following the closures of all of NYU’s global sites.
OK Bloomberg
Former New York City Mayor and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg tried to use memes to engage with young voters last week. It didn’t work.
Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Staff Rants and Raves: Oscars
Sunday’s Oscars was a historic night for film. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Staff Rants: Super Bowl
The Super Bowl — whether you care about the game or not — draws parties, commercials and more. Hear our staff’s take on the subject.
Staff Rants and Raves: Back to School
The first week of courses always fills people with mixed emotions. Here are our staff’s takes on the subject.
The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)
In honor of the semester’s final Staff Rants, we have no theme — only pent-up rage.
Off-Third: A Christmas Miracle: NYU Senior Encounters Alec Baldwin for First Time
Unlike many NYU seniors, Gallatin senior Imani Ortiz never met Alec Baldwin — until last week.
NYU Puts Its Reputation Before Student Wellness
Among other secretive measures, NYU does not track suicides. But what does the university have to gain from this?
Staff Rants and Raves: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a divisive holiday, to say the least. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Off-Third: Hamilton Canceled After Discovery of Secret Twitter Account
After a student found Hamilton’s burner account and hundreds of controversial tweets, the NYU community has deemed him canceled.
Off-Third: Hamilton Ends Affordability Initiatives, Bans ‘Broke B-tches’ From Attending
After significant efforts by the administration and student body to lower NYU’s tuition, the university has officially been deemed affordable.
Liberal Studies Deserves Better
NYU’s refusal to treat LS students and faculty as equal to their peers in FAS means that the university has failed to recognize a significant portion of its own community.
Off-Third: Meet Albert, the Man Behind the Machine
One man has been manually operating Albert since the registration site was founded, and he hasn’t seen the light of day since.
Will NYU Improve the SHC Now?
NYU’s department of Counseling and Wellness Services has officially fallen below the national standard. Will this finally be the impetus for NYU to improve its mental health facilities?
Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend From Oliver Stone
Just one of the many problematic filmmakers to pass through the halls of this university.
Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend From Bill de Blasio
The NYU alumnus and self-proclaimed king of New York may not have been invited to NYU’s Alumni Weekend, but that’s not stopping him from advocating for his alma mater’s students.
Off-Third: NYU’s 2020 Receipts: $400 Million to Lady Gaga, $2 to Student Health Center and More
NYU has released their 2020 tax returns one year in advance, and we’ve conducted a full review. Here’s what we found.
New Wellness Resource Indicates Lack of Accountability by NYU
Though While You Wait seems like a step toward NYU improving its mental health facilities, a closer look reveals multiple problems with the ways that the university resolves student issues.
Staff Rants and Raves: October
Sometimes, October is less of a month and more of a vibe. Hear what our staff has to say about it.
Off-Third: From Palladium, With Love
Palladium’s head chef may be a filth fly, but that’s not stopping him from achieving his wildest dreams.
NYU Isn’t Doing Enough for Religious Students
The religious exemptions policy places the burden on students, further alienating those who are active in their faith.
Staff Rants and Raves: Sports
See what our staff has to say about one of NYU’s least favorite things.
Off-Third: The Board’s Minutes, Reimagined
After reneging on a promise to release the minutes of their meetings, the Board of Trustees has published a summary of their annual June meeting. But since they never released the actual minutes, we’re left with no choice but to imagine what might have happened.
NYU’s Violent Relationship With Stonewall
On the anniversary of the LGBTQ rights movement’s occupation of Weinstein Residence Hall, it’s important to note how far NYU has come since 1970 — and how far it still has to go.
Staff Rants and Raves: Music
Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist on the way to work or overhearing someone else’s at 4 a.m., music can evoke many emotions. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Staff Rants and Raves: NYU Dining
Lots of things related to food at NYU have changed recently. Hear what our staff has to say about it.
Lauren Duca, Natalie Beach and Performative Activism
NYU has been in the spotlight recently, following profiles on multiple problematic individuals associated with the university — reflective of NYU’s culture at large.
Staff Rants & Raves: Textures
Some things are fun to touch, and some things aren’t — it’s not too complicated. Let our staff tell you why.
Off-Third: Dear Abby
I got 99 problems, and my academic advisor is one.
Why We Don’t Understand the Democratic Debates
When political candidates resort to jargon, it becomes more difficult to figure out the nuances in their policies.
Off-Third: Andrew Hamilton Kicks off Welcome Week with Presidential Address, Says NYU is “F-cking Lit”
The speech broke John Sexton’s record for the most profane Presidential Welcome in NYU history.
Lizzo, I’m Crying Cuz I Love You
Lizzo’s rising popularity highlights a lack of positive representation of fat women, and gives hope for the future.
NYU Isn’t Taking Care of Its Students
Analyzing the Wellness Center’s track record — and crunching some numbers — doesn’t inspire much optimism.
The Measles Outbreak Is a Failure on Multiple Fronts
Brooklyn's Jewish community has fallen victim not only to a measles outbreak, but also to the resulting media coverage.
‘Game of Thrones’ Premiere Trades Plot for Predictability
The final season starts off slow, but promises to gain traction as the series comes to a close.
Off-Third: NYU to Open Wyoming Campus
Hamilton insists “NYoming” is a good idea.
NYU Needs to Acknowledge Its Anti-Semitic Problem
Milo Yiannopoulos being invited to speak at NYU speaks to a bigger issue on campus that hasn’t been addressed enough — anti-Semitism.
NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.
