Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor
Review: Shakespeare takes on vaping, crop tops and energy drinks
With Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor, the new adaptation of Romeo + Juliet makes Shakespeare relatable to a new generation.
Law students threatened with disciplinary action by admin at pro-Palestinian sit-in
The students participated in the sit-in at the NYU Law Library, where administrators and Campus Safety officers told them to leave and photographed their IDs.
Chef JJ Johnson throws the cookout to end all cookouts
The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration, an event at Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival, was a star-studded celebration of Black culture, cuisine and music in America.
Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show
On Oct. 19, Maggie Rogers performed at Madison Square Garden, her first arena performance in New York City.
How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world
More than 30 vendors displayed their doughy delicacies at the fifth annual BagelFest.
New eats near NYU: Potbelly soothes diners nostalgic for childhood
Potbelly opened its doors to Greenwich Village on Sept. 24, providing a convenient spot for quick meals under $20.
Professor sues NYU over ‘gender-based hostility’ at Abu Dhabi campus
The lawsuit details the conduct and communications that allegedly led to the termination of Kanchan Chandra’s tenure at the site.
A journey through my first year at NYU
A story of leaving home, coming “home” and returning home.
Review: Capturing memory and everyday moments at ‘Can Thought Go On Without A Body?’
From May 5-12, the art group Stilllife showcased an exhibition with paintings, sculptures and installations by 20 artists.
More than 100 NYPD officers outside Paulson as hundreds protest encampment sweep
The protest comes hours after a police sweep of the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on the Greene Street Walk Friday morning.
Mills cites safety concerns, rule violations for Paulson Center arrests
President Linda Mills wrote in a universitywide memo that police were called to the encampment this morning to “reduce the likelihood of injury or the spread of disruption.”
NYU AAUP declares ‘no confidence’ in Mills following Paulson Center arrests
The letter from the faculty group disputed that the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside the Paulson Center posed a risk to the university community, and criticized Mills’ approach to on-campus protests.
‘Fewer than half’ of protesters arrested at Gould Plaza were students or faculty, Mills says
In a universitywide email sent earlier today, President Linda Mills also said that the “only path forward” at NYU will be to organize “a variety of listening sessions.”
Postdoc terminated after taking down hostage posters
Dozens of faculty have signed open letters criticizing the university’s decision to fire Darren King, a postdoctoral instructor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
Roaring success: What it’s like to stroll and devour through Dragon Fest
The outdoor Chinese food and culture festival is back and better than ever. Here’s my experience with the fiery and festive eats.
Protesters set up Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center
The encampment is the second to be organized on campus, after the first was swept by police Monday evening.
NYU says it is not considering divestment from Israel amid protests
Students and faculty held demonstrations calling for the university to divest from companies with ties to Israel and shut down its Tel Aviv program in multiple locations on campus two days after police swept the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Gould Plaza.
Student targeted in attempted robbery near Washington Square Park
The student was unharmed after the suspect tried and failed to take their backpack Wednesday evening.
‘Linda Mills, you’re a liar’: Protesters take to WSP after encampment arrests
After police arrested 120 protesters at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in Gould Plaza Monday evening, hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park to criticize the administration’s response.
AAUP, SGA and GSOC release statements condemning NYU’s response to encampment
The groups criticized the university for its response to the pro-Palestinian encampment protest at Gould Plaza on Monday, with some offering opposing accounts of events to those shared by NYU.
Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza
The demonstration follows similar encampments at Columbia University and Yale University, where student protesters have been arrested.
Administrator punched near Washington Square Park
An unidentified individual punched an NYU administrator on the right side of her face Wednesday morning, following previous attacks on women in lower Manhattan.
3 professors seek defendant status in antisemitism lawsuit against NYU
The professors are arguing they should be included as defendants in a November lawsuit against the university, which they say poses a direct threat to their First Amendment rights and academic freedom.
NYU Langone proposes $22M project to centralize transplant services on main campus
The project will consolidate liver, lung and heart transplant services, aiming to benefit patients by centralizing care and improving accessibility.
SGA pushing for statewide suicide prevention policies in universities
The student government is working with other student leaders in New York state to introduce a bill that would require universities to implement certain suicide prevention measures if passed.
SBA announces elections to replace members after resignation
The elections come after all members of the law school’s Student Bar Association stepped down last semester following comments on the Israel-Hamas war made by the group’s former president in a newsletter.
New School student workers reach agreement, end strike
The union representing student workers at The New School reached a three-year contract with the university following months of demands for improved health care benefits and higher wages.
Tisch program to relocate to permanent space after prof. complaints
The university announced it will permanently relocate practice rooms for the New Studio on Broadway, a drama program in the Tisch School of the Arts, to 196 Mercer St. following complaints from adjuncts.
Grossman receives $1.6 million research grant
The NYU Grossman School of Medicine was awarded over $1.6 million by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to put toward “a variety of research projects.”
2 profs awarded for neuroscience and mathematics research
CAS professors SueYeon Chung and Jinyoung Park are among 126 researchers recognized by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Langone receives $75M donation for Florida ambulatory care center
The donation will be put toward a center at NYU Langone’s recently-purchased property in West Palm Beach.
Student fondled near Paulson Center
The student was walking on West 3rd Street between LaGuardia Place and Mercer Street before the suspect “grabbed their buttocks.”
Students now able to take free test prep courses with new NYU partnership
The university is partnering with Kaplan, Inc., an educational services company, to offer free courses to students for graduate school admissions tests.
NYU ranks No. 8 for Fulbright U.S. Student Program
For the 2023-24 academic year, NYU had 27 Fulbright scholars, earning its status as a “Top Producing Institution” for the eighth consecutive year.
Watchdog org. claims NYU violated policy in faculty suspension
The free speech group Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent a letter to President Linda Mills accusing the university of violating its faculty handbook in its suspension of Gallatin professor Amin Husain.
Langone Long Island Hospital invests $6 million to upgrade postpartum units
The upgraded units will feature single-occupancy rooms with private showers and bathrooms, along with a renovated staff lounge.
MáLà Project’s menu is a delight for spice lovers
In a city full of hotpot restaurants, MáLà Project brings a different take on Sichuanese cuisine with its bold and brash use of spices.
NYU chief of staff to step down later this month
The university confirmed that President Linda Mills’ chief of staff will resign after just seven months in the position.
Another professor suspended after posts related to Israel-Hamas war
The professor allegedly received an email from the university confirming his suspension on Jan. 29, citing violations of NYU’s non-discrimination policies.
Administrators stop pro-Palestinian demonstration at Bobst
Around 20 NYU students and faculty gathered in the lobby of Bobst Library to read pro-Palestinian poetry before two university administrators and a group of Campus Safety officers confronted them.
Students receive ‘false’ emails mimicking NYU administration
The university said it is “actively investigating” two messages sent to students, which resemble official NYU emails, that criticize the administration’s response to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
Student robbed outside 1 University Place
The suspects claimed they were in possession of firearms and that they had recently been released from jail.
Center for the Study of Antisemitism announces first director, receives second donation
NYU appointed Avinoam Patt as director of its Center for the Study of Antisemitism, which recently received its second million-dollar donation since it was announced in November.
Winter recap: The news you missed at NYU over break
A recent donation to president Linda Mills’ new financial aid initiative, the end of an anti-racism workshop and all the other news on campus since you’ve been gone.
Indulge in bold Lebanese flavors on a budget at Hen House
Located in the East Village, Hen House serves up aromatic and authentic Lebanese cuisine.
New bill could cost NYU over $100 million in annual tax cuts
NYU and Columbia University stand to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of annual tax cuts if a bill recently proposed by New York state legislators is passed.
Hochul says universities could face legal consequences for handling of antisemitism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told universities in the state, including NYU, that they could lose government funding if they fail to address antisemitism on their campuses.
Pro-Palestinian alumni demand NYU cut ties with Israel, condemn Palestinian deaths
A group of pro-Palestinian alumni called for NYU to shut down its Tel Aviv campus and protect the rights of pro-Palestinian students, faculty and organizations in a recent letter to administrators.
Donna: A perfectly minimalistic blend of brunch dishes and Latin flavors
Located a couple blocks west of Washington Square Park, Donna is a charming spot for refreshing drinks and light Latin-inspired dishes made to share.
GSOC accuses NYU of canceling pro-Palestinian events, criticizes disciplinary action
NYU’s graduate student union claimed the university has targeted students and workers for promoting pro-Palestinian speech in a statement in response to the university’s recent student conduct report.
Law students vote to oust SBA president from position
Students at NYU Law voted to remove the president of the school’s Student Bar Association after they sent a statement in support of Palestinian resistance in a newsletter.
Israeli alumni suspend ‘any cooperation’ with NYU over handling of antisemitism on campus
In a letter sent to President Linda Mills and Board of Trustees chair Evan Chesler on Tuesday, the NYU Alumni Club of Israel announced it will suspend “any cooperation or affiliation” with the university until it takes specific action against antisemitism on campus.
Student detained by police after physical altercation during pro-Israeli sit-in
An NYU student and a visitor to the university were caught in a physical altercation at Bobst Library Tuesday afternoon, during a pro-Israeli sit-in. The perpetrator, another student, was detained by police after the incident.
Nursing school ends $150 absence fee for students
Students at NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing are no longer required to pay a fee for missing clinical practice sessions following student objections last semester.
Intruder arrested after entering Rubin Hall, Bronfman Center
Just one day after an intrusion at Third Avenue North residence hall, a different individual broke into Rubin Hall and the Bronfman Center.
NYU announces Center for Indigenous Studies, will establish new major
The university’s new center, which is slated to open in spring 2024, will provide a dedicated space for Indigenous students on campus and launch an Indigenous Studies major.
Faculty form group in support of Palestinian students at protest
A group of professors at NYU said they are forming a group to support Palestinian students at a Tuesday pro-Palestine protest in Washington Square Park.
Grossman receives $2 million grant to support addiction prevention services
The funding, which is from the New York state Office of Addiction Services and Supports, will go toward addiction and prevention services at the Grossman School of Medicine.
Bobst Library undergoing first floor remodel
Improvements on the building’s first floor — including new furniture, updated lighting and a redesigned study space layout — will be open next month.
Flying Solo embraces the unconventional at NYFW
Fashion collective Flying Solo showcased daring designs from across the world at its Sept. 9 shows.
NYU leading initiative for migrants seeking asylum
Students, faculty and staff at the university will be able to help migrants file for asylum in the U.S. immigration system amid the city’s crisis.
Summer recap: What you missed at NYU over the last few months
Linda Mills’ appointment as university president, the U.S. Supreme Court’s strike down of race-sensitive college admissions and more news you missed from over summer break.
‘They’re filthy’: Tisch adjuncts raise concerns over tiny teaching spaces
Adjunct professors at Tisch delivered a petition to the school’s dean on Tuesday, after months of calling on NYU to provide them with new practice rooms due to health and safety concerns.
Historic East Village theater faces foreclosure
Lorcan and Genie Otway pursue a final battle to save 80 St. Marks Place before an auction on May 9.
What to do this week: A rare book fair and a sex workshop
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 24-30.
Tandon relents, students to walk at graduation
Administrators at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering reversed changes to the school’s graduation ceremony that would have eliminated the traditional walk across the stage due to time constraints.
Beyond NYU: Reaching new heights with structural engineering
Richard Tomasetti is involved in the design and engineering of some of the world’s most notable buildings, and helped with reconstruction following the 9/11 attacks. He now teaches engineering at Columbia University.
Beyond NYU: Concocting creativity with cabaret
Salty Brine discovered his passion for storytelling while studying at NYU. Now, he creates and performs his own cabaret shows in New York City.
What to do this week: Iranian poetry and the return of Smorgasburg
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 3-9.
Paulson Center opens first batch of athletic facilities
A fencing room, wrestling studio, squash courts and locker rooms have all opened, but students will have to wait for access to the pool, jogging track and basketball courts.
Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee
Students in NYU’s nursing program are petitioning to end a policy that charges students a $150 fee when they miss clinical practice sessions, regardless of whether their absence is due to health issues.
Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores
NYU alum Ching-Shan Chang began her career writing contemporary music. Now, she writes film scores that have appeared in movies and film festivals across the world.
Protesters criticize anti-trans legislation at Washington Square Park
The crowd gathered in protest of legislation preventing trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care across various U.S. states.
Tandon students demand to walk at graduation
More than 1,300 students signed a petition asking for the university to change the graduation format for Tandon students, who won’t have the chance to walk on stage due to time constraints.
NYU drops rule preventing dorm RAs from speaking to media
Residential life administrators announced that a rule restricting RAs from speaking to the media without university guidance will be lifted, and that the student workers will be more included in conversations about residence hall security.
What to do this week: Women’s History Month, Italian fashion and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 27-March 5.
‘Open construction site’: The short-lived opening of NYU Shanghai’s new campus
After students, parents and faculty raised safety concerns about the opening of NYU Shanghai’s yet-to-be-completed New Bund campus, administrators moved students online.
Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style
Olivia Cheng created her clothing brand, Dauphinette, after a trip to France. Despite having little prior design experience, her clothes have now appeared at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and at New York Fashion Week.
Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA
Tanya Gupta worked for NASA and IBM after graduating from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, and now she has built herself a career in digital art.
NYU appoints Linda Mills, a longtime administrator, as next president
Linda Mills, a university administrator overseeing student life and global programs, will succeed Andrew Hamilton as NYU’s next president.
Beyond NYU: Working toward worldwide access to health and education
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. This week, alums Eddie Bergman and Khalid Elachi share how they created MCW Global to fight against educational, economic and health related issues.
Beyond NYU: Dancing around the world won her an Emmy
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Steinhardt alum Mickela Mallozzi shares how she created a travel television show that explores cultural dances from across the world.
NYU Tisch film student caught writing racial slurs in class
An NYU undergraduate was caught writing racial slurs in a notebook during a seminar. When asked why they did it, they pointed to a Black student sitting a few rows ahead.
What to do this week: Free ice skating, NYU Club Fest, student film festival
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Jan. 30-Feb. 5.
Demonstrators march across Manhattan to protest Tyre Nichols killing
New Yorkers marched through the streets after Memphis authorities released footage of Nichols being fatally beaten by police.
Winter break recap: What happened at NYU while you were gone
The fibs of a Congressman, a former NYU administrator commits fraud, the new billion-dollar building, and all the other news you missed.
Safe Ride launches new app, adds Brooklyn service
The free late-night shuttle service will now operate in both Manhattan and Brooklyn through a new, NYU-specific app.
Mayor Adams wages war against rats
Mayor Eric Adams passed the Rat Action Plan last month to combat the skyrocketing number of rodents scurrying across the city. This week, he contested a fine for his failure to fend them off in his own home.
Demolition of historic Gay Street building prompts public outcry
Greenwich Village residents gathered at a 200-year-old building slated for demolition after unapproved work left it unstable.
What to do this week: Cheese tasting and a holiday train show
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 14-20.
Nearly half of eligible NYU students won’t vote in midterms, WSN poll finds
Despite the efforts of the NYU Votes campaign to increase student voter turnout, many students who are eligible to vote have chosen not to cast their ballots in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
What to do this week: Chinese lantern festival and Edgar Allen Poe’s cottage
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 17 - Oct. 23.
Respite for NYU student parents as COVID restrictions ease
A student parent who was previously told she could not bring her unvaccinated 3-month-old inside university buildings can now do so due to the recent COVID-19 policy change.
Outside guests now allowed in dorms and other NYU buildings
As COVID-19 restrictions on campus continue to ease, students are looking forward to welcoming non-NYU guests into university buildings under a new policy announced on Tuesday.
What to do this week: Space history, a bagel festival and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 12-18.
Where NYU stands as New York City lifts its subway mask mandate
COVID-19 restrictions on the New York City Subway were eased on Wednesday. At NYU, where masks are still required in certain settings, students and faculty are conflicted over how they think the administration should proceed.
