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Elections to the National Academy of Sciences were recently announced. Among the new elects are four NYU faculty members, Professor Carrasco, Moore, Przeworski and LeCun. (Staff Illustration by Jake Capriotti)
Four NYU faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Carlyle Court is located at 25 Union Square W. NYU’s 2021-22 housing reapplication process launched May 5, a day earlier than expected. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
After weeks of delay, NYU opens 2021-22 housing reapplications
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee’s ongoing strike has changed how many students’ academic performance will be evaluated this semester. Once the strike began, professors began telling their students that if the GSOC strike continued into final exams, the format of the exams would be changed. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
How the GSOC strike is impacting finals
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, is invited to the NYU John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress. This has led to a protest as Uribe is linked to right-wing paramilitary groups, and was recently accused of inciting violence against Colombian protesters. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Protesters decry NYU event with former Colombian president
NYU is increasing undergraduate tuition for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year by $1,620, from $54,880 to $56,500. However, the university announced plans to continue disbursing COVID-19 relief grants — accessible through Albert — throughout the next semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU increases tuition by 3%, COVID-19 grants will continue in the fall
The NYU Office of Residential Life & Housing Services has recently changed policy regarding the role of RA’s in order shift RA responsibility away from dealing with student crises towards fostering a real community for students in university housing. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
RAs will no longer be required to respond to crisis situations
NYU held its first annual State of Sustainability address last Thursday, April 22. Students are not convinced, especially considering past efforts by NYU Divest to get the university to cut ties with corporations related to fossil fuels and the prison-industrial complex. (Photo by Echo Chen and Tony Wu. Staff Illustration by Alex Tran)
NYU remains invested in fossil fuels as the university hosts its first State of Sustainability
The building at 181 Mercer is in the early stages of construction. NYU has resumed construction at the site after New York State deemed school projects essential. (Photo by Corey Rome)
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
NYU's proposed budget for the 2018-2019 academic year shows a 3.1 percent increase from the 2017-2018 budget.
NYU Endowment Eclipses $4 Billion, Cost of Attendance to Rise 2.7 Percent in 2018-2019
Several local Mercer Street residents have expressed concerns over recent NYU plans for 181 Mercer Street. They cite that the new proposals could impact air quality and amount of natural light surrounding their buildings.
Locals Oppose NYU’s Updated 181 Mercer Plan
A student from the class puts the finishing touches on the 3D model of Gallatin's 2061
Gallatin Students Create ‘School of the Earth’ 2061 Plan
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, NYU Langone Medical Center is continuing its expansion efforts by adding a site in Bay Ridge. So, the Brooklyn community will have more access to medical care.
NYU Langone Looks to Expand to Lower East Side
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, is invited to the NYU John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress. This has led to a protest as Uribe is linked to right-wing paramilitary groups, and was recently accused of inciting violence against Colombian protesters. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Protesters decry NYU event with former Colombian president
NYU students and faculty members call for the removal of NYU trustee and Blackrock CEO, Laurence Fink, in lieu of his asset management firm’s investments in index funds associated with firms that operate ICE detention centers and the Trump border walls. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
‘Larry Fink should not be on the Board of Trustees’: Long-time NYU trustee is linked to ICE and private prison operators
NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales speaks to the picketers on day one of NYU GSOC's strike. Morales is among many other politicians and public figures who have expressed support for GSOC. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Bernie Sanders, New York politicians stand with striking NYU grad student workers
Police departments across the United States have joined the 30x30 Initiative, a research coalition affiliated with the Policing Project at the NYU School of Law, that aims to address women’s inadequate representation in police forces in an effort to curb police brutality. However, with cases like the killing of Daunte Wright by former female police officer Kimberly Potter some scholars and students argue that hiring more women will not address the structural flaws in policing. (Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
NYU Law Policing Project wants to curb police brutality by hiring more women
From left to right, Andrew Yang, Eric Adams, Scott Stringer and Maya Wiley are all candidates in the competitive New York's mayoral race. According to a recent Data for Progress poll, Yang, Adams, Stringer and Wiley are the top four candidates in the Democratic mayoral primary. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo and Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
NYC Mayoral Race: Meet the Leading Candidates
A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that NYU Langone Medical Center was among hundreds of hospitals to conceal pricing data from search engines. These hospitals are undermining new federal regulations that require U.S. hospitals to provide pricing information online. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
NYU Langone concealed treatment costs
The Stern School of Business on Gould Plaza is located at the southeast corner of Washington Square. A Stern study away program will be cancelled. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Future uncertain for Stern study abroad
Signs directing students towards an NYU vaccine clinic decorate the front of Bobst Library. NYU students picked for the vaccine lottery gladly collect their doses. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Students vaccinated by NYU report positive, trouble-free experience
Students claim they were unfairly treated after suspension from NYU housing. Those facing punitive actions are alleging a pattern of the university’s insensitivity and unnecessary severity. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Students say punishments for violating COVID-19 guidelines are overly harsh
NYU announced to the university community that the Class of 2021 will have a virtual commencement on May 19. Many graduating students believe this decision was reached prematurely. (Staff Photo by Paul Kim)
Class of 2021 pushes for an in-person commencement
NYU announced that students planning to return to campus for the Fall 2021 semester are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. NYU has begun scheduling vaccine appointments for students, while also encouraging students to get vaccinated at other vaccination sites if available. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
NYU will require COVID-19 vaccines for all in-person students this fall
Another spring break weekend is heralded by University administration. NYU students share their thoughts and feelings about how break is handled this semester. (Staff Photo by George Papazov, Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Burnt-out students argue they deserve a normal spring break
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
Clout Stolen From Third North
Clout Stolen From Third North
Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
Jacket, Coat and Scarf Reported Missing From Kimmel, Gramercy and Weinstein
Jacket, Coat and Scarf Reported Missing From Kimmel, Gramercy and Weinstein
Three Reports of Sexual Assault, One Referred to Title IX
Three Reports of Sexual Assault, One Referred to Title IX
Alcohol Possession Reported at Tandon
Alcohol Possession Reported at Tandon
NYU Politics Professor says “I do not believe there is widespread anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S.,” then asks for a retraction.
NYU Politics professor denies anti-Asian sentiment then asks for retraction
Asians in the United States are wrestling with anxiety and fear following a surge in anti-Asian violence in New York City and across the United States. In light of this continuing spike, Stern alumna Gloria Li, is offering high school, undergraduate and graduate students a platform to share their stories as members or allies of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and to brainstorm solutions to combat anti-Asian violence via the #StopAsianHate Essay Contest. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
#StopAsianHate Essay Contest aims to amplify AAPI student voices
Images from a recent protest against Asian hate in the Lower East Side. At NYU, an Asian student group is offering self-defense training to Asian students through Northwestern’s Karate Club. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
NYU student groups organize against anti-Asian hate
This is an image of NYU students' Incarceration to Education Coalition protest during 2017 Weekend on the Square. Since then, the university still has not shown coordinated effort dedicated to documenting its ties to chattel slavery, including the history of enslaved and more recently wrongly incarcerated people on campus grounds. (Photo by Natasha Roy)
SCA students argue for reparations at NYU
Three weeks ago, local police detained and released nine NYU Shanghai students in two separate drug sweeps. NYU Shanghai intends to establish a safety task force (Photo by Echo Chen)
Police detain and release 9 NYU Shanghai students in drug sweeps
NYU will soon welcome the new class of 2025. Admissions rates have continued to drop each year. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
NYU acceptance rate drops to 12.8%
Elections to the National Academy of Sciences were recently announced. Among the new elects are four NYU faculty members, Professor Carrasco, Moore, Przeworski and LeCun. (Staff Illustration by Jake Capriotti)
Four NYU faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Carlyle Court is located at 25 Union Square W. NYU’s 2021-22 housing reapplication process launched May 5, a day earlier than expected. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
After weeks of delay, NYU opens 2021-22 housing reapplications
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee’s ongoing strike has changed how many students’ academic performance will be evaluated this semester. Once the strike began, professors began telling their students that if the GSOC strike continued into final exams, the format of the exams would be changed. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
How the GSOC strike is impacting finals
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, is invited to the NYU John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress. This has led to a protest as Uribe is linked to right-wing paramilitary groups, and was recently accused of inciting violence against Colombian protesters. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Protesters decry NYU event with former Colombian president
NYU is increasing undergraduate tuition for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year by $1,620, from $54,880 to $56,500. However, the university announced plans to continue disbursing COVID-19 relief grants — accessible through Albert — throughout the next semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU increases tuition by 3%, COVID-19 grants will continue in the fall
The NYU Office of Residential Life & Housing Services has recently changed policy regarding the role of RA’s in order shift RA responsibility away from dealing with student crises towards fostering a real community for students in university housing. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
RAs will no longer be required to respond to crisis situations
CAS sophomore Talia Pavlin, LS sophomore Amanda Riedl, and CAS first-year Morgan Alexander sit together and chat by the fountain. Pavlin had on a black raincoat, Riedl's outfit was mostly composed of gifted or thrifted items, and Alexander carried the highly-coveted dark blue Telfar bag. (Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Mini-Fringe 2021
Shreya Mathur and Medha Gupta's podcast
‘Saree Not Sorry’ podcast critiques South Asian media representation
Sustainability has become a marketing tool. Greenwashing tricks customers into spending money on unsustainable products under false pretenses. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Greenwashing: How companies are putting up an eco-friendly front
API students are pressing the University for any sign of results concerning its promises to the Asian community and even its past promises to the Black community. NYU has yet to respond with anything aside from performative comments. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
API students are done with NYU’s performative support
All adults in the US are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and in some states, all residents 16 and older are eligible for the vaccine. However, even as vaccination rates continue to increase, some students feel unsure about the safety of returning to pre-pandemic activities. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
Even after vaccination, some students’ concerns about COVID-19 remain
Orchard Grocer, located at 78 Orchard St, is an all-vegan deli and grocer. They offer vegan sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, and groceries for vegans and non-vegans alike. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Orchard Grocer: A vegan paradise for everyone
NYU has a global study site in Florence, Italy. GLS students traditionally spend their junior year abroad at one of NYU's global study sites but are unable to do so this semester. (Photo by Sofia Bates)
Where Are the GLS Juniors Now?
NYU London does its best to prepare for the UK leaving the EU. NYUL Assistant Director for Student Life Nigel Freeman talks about the plans for Brexit. (Via NYU)
NYU London Holds Its Breath as U.K. Approaches Brexit Deadline
NYU Florence campus. Student talks about homesickness while studying abroad. (Photo by Zixuan Gao)
A Tale of Two Cities, but One Without Dollar Pizza
The London Eye. (Courtesy of ajagendorf25 via Flickr)
Spring Break at NYU London: Seas the Day! Where My Beaches At?
Jamon from Mueso de Jamón, a ham shop in Madrid. (Photo by Ben Land)
The Prize Pig: Madrid’s Infatuation With Jamón
The Old Town Square in Prague, one of NYU's study abroad destinations. (via NYU Tisch)
Study Abroad Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
CAS sophomore Talia Pavlin, LS sophomore Amanda Riedl, and CAS first-year Morgan Alexander sit together and chat by the fountain. Pavlin had on a black raincoat, Riedl's outfit was mostly composed of gifted or thrifted items, and Alexander carried the highly-coveted dark blue Telfar bag. (Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Mini-Fringe 2021
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
Marie Claire Design Director Wanyi Jiang is a Gallatin Alumna. The creative has worked through multiple magazines and setbacks but keeps pushing forward. (Photo by Wanyi Jiang)
Wanyi Jiang Has Put in the Work but Makes It Look Easy
A model wears a piece by designer Miashan at New York Fashion Week 2020. The fashion industry has been forced to evaluate how it can remain operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Fast-Fashion in the Face of the Coronavirus
Quarantine has given us plenty of free time. With salons and beauty parlors closed across the country, there are still ways you can practice self-care from the comfort of your home. (Staff Photo by Divya Nelakonda)
Creative Self-Care in Uncertain Times
Hofstetter reflects on her bangs days after cutting them. She has decided on a positive outlook, though dislikes the negative perception of her mental health. (Staff photo by Abby Hofstetter)
Yes, I Got Quarantine Bangs
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020
(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)
Noon by Noor: F/W 2020
(Photo by Justin Park)
Just in XX F/W 2020
(Photo by Li Chun)
Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020
(Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird F/W 2019
Vivienne Hu F/W 2019
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020
(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)
Noon by Noor: F/W 2020
(Photo by Justin Park)
Just in XX F/W 2020
(Photo by Li Chun)
Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020
(Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Son Jung Wan: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ashley Hurst)
Timo Weiland F/W 2020
(Photo by Valerina Young)
Oxford Fashion Studio II S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)
Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
(Photo by Aidan Singh)
Fashion Palette Australian Designers S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Justin Park)
Swiss Touch Presents: Mode Suisse S/S 2020
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Hogan McLaughlin S/S 2020
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
Orchard Grocer, located at 78 Orchard St, is an all-vegan deli and grocer. They offer vegan sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream, and groceries for vegans and non-vegans alike. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Orchard Grocer: A vegan paradise for everyone
Damascus Bread and Pastry Shop, located on 195 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, is a Syrian bakery known for its flatbreads, pastries, dips, and spreads. This bakery has been serving its community since its opening in 1928. (Staff Photo by Gabby Lozano)
Reconnecting with my Iraqi roots at Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop
The Share Meals app was created in 2009 by NYU alumni Jonathan Chin. NYU students can donate their meal swipes to those in need. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan. Staff Illustration by Alex Tran)
NYU Share Meals helped over 4,000 students last semester. This semester, they want to do more
Thiru Kumar, also known as the Dosa Man, has a popular food cart in Washington Square Park, where he serves fresh dosas and other vegan South Asian foods. One of his signature dishes is the
Who’s the Dosa Man? Behind the scenes of the first vegan dosa cart
Chef Julian Medina recently rebranded his 10th restaurant Kuxé on Thompson Street to bring his cooking back to its roots. Kuxé serves traditional dishes connected to home cooking in Mexico. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Chef Julian Medina Serves Mexican Food Right —The Traditional Way
How an NYU Tandon alumnus is growing the sustainable superfood spirulina
How an NYU Tandon alumnus is growing the sustainable superfood spirulina
Deputy Culture Editor Addison Aloian makes her sweet potato gnocchi recipe, topping it with sage, paprika, and cheese. Spending time in quarantine has allowed her to hone in on hobbies such as cooking. (Staff Photo by Addison Aloian)
The Meal That Got Me Through Quarantine
This is a simplified version suitable for college students of my grandmother's seafood pasta. Follow a few simple steps for a grand meal in no time. (Staff Photo by Addison Aloian)
A College-Friendly Homemade Delicacy
Sugar, flour and butter - all the things that most of us have in our pantry. Following the recipes below, you can skip the dangerous grocery store and make yourself something delicious by adding only a few more ingredients. (Staff Photo by Lauren Gruber)
Easy Three-Ingredient Recipes
In this time of turbulence, one of the best ways to relax might be to cook. Using only canned food and some essentials, you can create dishes that are both convenient and nourishing like sautéed canned beans or spaghetti marinara. (Photo by Alex Christiano)
Quarantine Cooking, Done Simply
Wasting precious grocery in a time like now is no wise option, with COVID-19 causing grocery store shortages and job layoffs. Nonetheless, the recipes below may offer you a solution to the perishables at the back of your fridge. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Recipes to Reduce Food Waste
These gourmet Pop-Tarts are made from Bon Appetit's recipe featured in the YouTube series
I Tried Making Gourmet Pop-Tarts in My Dorm
Imad Khachan presents a chess piece to the camera. Khachan owns Chess Forum in Greenwich Village on Thompson. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Chess Forum is home to Greenwich Village’s chess-playing community
The Evolution Store, founded in 1993, is a museum-style shop located on 687 Broadway. This family-owned business carries science & natural history-related items. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
The weird and wonderful world of The Evolution Store
Tunestack is a social media app built around sharing music with friends. The app was developed by Sam Winslow, a junior studying at Steinhardt. (Photo courtesy of Sam Winslow)
Student Takes Passion for Music and Launches It Into an App
Gallatin senior Ingrid Amelia Apgar is a circus artist training and performing at Circus Warehouse of NYC. Apgar shapes her studies around movement and physics, and works as a technician at the Labowitz theatre, taking interest in all aspects of her performing art. (Photo by Yechiel Michael Husarsky)
Gallatin Senior Defies Gravity and Expectations
Gallatin first-year Liv Solomon pursues several art forms in her free time. In addition to photography, she has also ventured into film, modeling, and drawing tattoos. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
This First Year Multidisciplinary Artist Does It All
First-year Sami Stokes poses for the camera. Stokes has modeled for luxury department store Bergdorf, and is currently studying Applied Psychology at NYU. (Photo by Brendan Blaney, Courtesy of Sami Stokes @samistoked)
Model Behavior: From Photo Shoots to First-Year
The Palladium Athletic Facility also offers a wide array of gym equipment for fitness enthusiasts. Though the sport can be time-consuming, bodybuilders have found NYU facilities useful for weightlifting. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)
Student Bodybuilder Discusses His Fit Lifestyle
Liberal Studies sophomore Jenn Roberts poses in front of a rack of vintage clothing. Since starting her own Instagram reselling vintage pieces, she has gained nearly 4,000 followers and the attention of popular YouTubers such as Ashley (aka 'bestdressed'). (Photo by Kylie Smith)
Running A One-Woman Resale Business
When the pandemic hit, the drag culture was hit just as hard. Many queens, such as Honey Davenport, turned to the internet and social media, attempting to translate the extravagance of a live performance to a camera. (Staff Illustration by Arnav Binaykia)
New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance
“Six Moral Tales,” a series of films directed by Eric Rohmer, aim to dismantle the male ego and morality in order to reveal basic behavioral patterns. Eric Rohmer's films are currently available to stream via Kanopy and Criterion Channel. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Itch on the Edge of Respectability: Deconstructing the Ambiguity of Rohmer’s ‘Six Moral Tales’
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is located at 566 Laguardia Pl. In March 2018, the center hosted performances of Gob Squad's 'War and Peace.' (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Revisiting Gob Squad’s performance techniques in a time of remote theater
‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ is an original coming-of-age horror film that explores the experience of a young girl coming up in today's lonely internet-age. (Illustration by Lucy Geronime)
‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ offers a strange spin on the coming-of-age genre
Inspired by modern pop idols, NYU senior, Sabrina Song, explodes onto the scene with her new single “Thaw”. A stunning showcase of her vocal and production prowess. (Photo by Clara Jeanne Reed)
Let Sabrina Song put a picture in your mind
A comprehensive guide on how to alleviate those pre-show jitters and nail your Tisch Drama audition from a Tisch insider. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
An insider’s guide to Tisch Drama auditions
‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA
Short stories are quickly losing its popularity in our modern world. Despite their unpopularity, short stories have much to offer in the way of aesthetics, mental acrobatics and surprising endings. (Staff photo by Alexandra Chan)
The Understated Magic of Short Stories
Now in their 30th year, Mercer St. Books & Records carries new and used books, as well as LPs. Local bookstores like this one are small businesses that are often overlooked in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Support Your OG Bookstores
Poet Tina Chang discusses her newest book with Matt Brogan, executive director of the Poetry Society of America, at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House. Chang’s collection of poems, titled “Hybrida,” grapples with issues of identity and acceptance. (Photo by Dani Herrera)
Tina Chang Discusses Race, Motherhood and the Hybrid Nature of Poetry
Be on the lookout for rush ticket and take advantage of New York City's art scene. (Illustration by Min Ji Kim)
Three Ways to Take Advantage of NYC’s Lesser-Known Theater and Literary Scenes
Book Club Bookstore and Wine Bar is a new bookstore offering a cozy place for readers to relax and enjoy drinks. (Via Instagram @bookclubbar)
Book Club Welcomes East Village Bibliophiles, Coffee-Lovers and Wine-Enthusiasts
“Six Moral Tales,” a series of films directed by Eric Rohmer, aim to dismantle the male ego and morality in order to reveal basic behavioral patterns. Eric Rohmer's films are currently available to stream via Kanopy and Criterion Channel. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Itch on the Edge of Respectability: Deconstructing the Ambiguity of Rohmer’s ‘Six Moral Tales’
Former Bethesda lead artist Nathan Purkeypile spoke to WSN on working on “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series. With over 14 years of experience, Purkeypile has a long established a name for himself. (Image courtesy of Nathan Purkeypile)
Former Bethesda lead artist discusses working on ‘Skyrim’ and the ‘Fallout’ series
Protagonist Aida works as a translator for the UN during the tragedy of the Bosnian War. Oscar-nominated “Quo Vadis, Aida?” features the horrific story of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. (Image courtesy of NEON Productions)
‘Quo Vadis, Aida?’ review: An unforgettable look at a forgotten part of history
Wim Wenders’ directorial debut, “The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick,” is finally free to all via the Museum of Modern Art and Film at Lincoln Center’s New Directors/New Films festival. Based on a novel of the same name by Nobel laureate Peter Handke, this movie is a distinct investigation into a German generation consumed by a condition of aimlessness. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
‘The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick’ review: A languid look at aimlessness
‘Another Round’ review: An intoxicating film about drinking to find meaning
A collection of weird
‘Tom and Jerry’ review: A lifeless attempt at updating the classic tale of cat and mouse
“Six Moral Tales,” a series of films directed by Eric Rohmer, aim to dismantle the male ego and morality in order to reveal basic behavioral patterns. Eric Rohmer's films are currently available to stream via Kanopy and Criterion Channel. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Itch on the Edge of Respectability: Deconstructing the Ambiguity of Rohmer’s ‘Six Moral Tales’
‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ is an original coming-of-age horror film that explores the experience of a young girl coming up in today's lonely internet-age. (Illustration by Lucy Geronime)
‘We’re All Going to the World’s Fair’ offers a strange spin on the coming-of-age genre
“Dark Red Forest” is a documentary directed by Jin Huaqing. This documentary captures the annual retreat of thousands of red-cloaked Tibetan nuns to the Tibetan Plateau. (Photo Courtesy of Cinetic Media)
‘Dark Red Forest’ points you toward nirvana
All Lights, Everywhere provides a stunning and insightful commentary on the development of cameras, and surveillance. The film delves deep into how the images produced are shaped not only by the camera but the people behind the lenses. (Image courtesy of NEON Productions)
‘All Light, Everywhere’ offers an enlightening viewing experience
Zola is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Janicza Bravo. Janicza Bravo, an NYU alum, gave a Q&A session for NYU students. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Janicza Bravo Q&A event: A glimpse inside the director’s mind
“Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal” on Netflix tells the story about one man's impact on higher education. Actors play out reenactments of events in the dramatic documentary. (Illustration by Renee Shohet)
‘Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal’ defies documentary conventions
The annual Tribeca film festival since 2002 hosted in Manhattan shows a wide variety of independent films. The festival has now been cancelled due to COVID-19. (Illustration by Cicek Erel)
Tribeca Film Festival Postponed Due to Coronavirus
Emily Mortimer and Grace Van Patten star in Good Posture, a drama competing at this year's Tribeca Film Festival. (via facebook.com)
‘Good Posture’ Spotlights an Unlikely Female Friendship
A still from the documentary “Framing John DeLorean,” which had its world premiere last night at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film, which focuses on the automobile titan’s involvement in a cocaine scandal, uses a unique blend of narrative techniques to tell DeLorean’s story. (via Sundance Selects)
‘Framing John DeLorean’ Attempts to Capture the Man Behind the Name
Wendell Pierce as a preacher
Presenting the Youngest Director in Tribeca Film Festival History
The main subject of the documentary, Gemma, a troublemaking teenager who comes of age in a declining Scottish steel town. (via Falco Ink)
‘Scheme Birds’ Is a Scottish Story Long Overdue
“Bobby Kennedy for President
Tribeca 2018: ‘Bobby Kennedy for President:’ A Glossy Tribute
Inspired by modern pop idols, NYU senior, Sabrina Song, explodes onto the scene with her new single “Thaw”. A stunning showcase of her vocal and production prowess. (Photo by Clara Jeanne Reed)
Let Sabrina Song put a picture in your mind
Referred to as the
Honoring Selena Quintanilla on her 50th Birthday
While romantic comedies are generally known for lighthearted, humorous plotlines centered around romance, rom-com movies also have underrated soundtracks. Between rom-com’s wonderful plots, delightfully funny banter, and underrated but strong soundtracks, this movie genre deserves a little more respect. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)
Celebrating ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ and other rom-com soundtracks
Check out these new tracks from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to This: Singles from April 24-30
Since the beginning of the pandemic it’s been impossible to watch our favorite artists perform in-person. NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts have stepped in to help fill the void until things return to normal. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Must-see Tiny Desk concerts to cure your live music withdrawals
After the talent manager Scooter Braun acquired ownership of her music in 2019, artist Taylor Swift is on a mission to re-record her catalog and make it something new. Her re-recorded version of “Fearless,” titled “Fearless (Taylor’s Edition)” features 26 songs which include her tracks featured on her original platinum edition of the album, alongside six unreleased tracks from her vault. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)
Taylor Swift embraces her past in “Fearless (Taylor’s Version)”
When the pandemic hit, the drag culture was hit just as hard. Many queens, such as Honey Davenport, turned to the internet and social media, attempting to translate the extravagance of a live performance to a camera. (Staff Illustration by Arnav Binaykia)
New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is located at 566 Laguardia Pl. In March 2018, the center hosted performances of Gob Squad's 'War and Peace.' (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Revisiting Gob Squad’s performance techniques in a time of remote theater
A comprehensive guide on how to alleviate those pre-show jitters and nail your Tisch Drama audition from a Tisch insider. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
An insider’s guide to Tisch Drama auditions
Bo Burnham concluded his last comedy special, “Make Happy,” in 2016. Burnham will be returning with a brand new special that he filmed alone over the course of the past year. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)
Bo Burnham surprises fans with upcoming Netflix special
Taylor McBride '22 performing
Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Offstage’ shines a spotlight on stories often left untold
Performance artists are finding innovative ways to continue connecting with their audiences during the pandemic. Marina Abramović, a New York-based Serbian performance artist, partnered with a file sharing service, WeTransfer, to release a digital work and promote rising performance artists. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Making performance art possible online: Marina Abramović collaborates with WeTransfer
Former Bethesda lead artist Nathan Purkeypile spoke to WSN on working on “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series. With over 14 years of experience, Purkeypile has a long established a name for himself. (Image courtesy of Nathan Purkeypile)
Former Bethesda lead artist discusses working on ‘Skyrim’ and the ‘Fallout’ series
Before Your Eyes features a unique gameplay set in the afterlife guided by a ferryman. Players move through the story with blinking tracked by webcam. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
‘Before Your Eyes’ encourages its players to be more present
Playstation owners are now able to obtain free games that are playable on the PS4, PS5, and Playstation VR exclusives. Sony is continuing its
Playstation just gave away a bunch of games for free, and you should play all of them
The bittersweet joy of returning to ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
New York got its first vaccine passport app which is the first government-issued immunity pass in the country. However, the prospect of widespread use of a vaccine passport has prompted both critics and supporters. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: A premature vaccine passport can threaten public health and equity
Protestors march in Manhattan as part of a climate strike. Sustainability movements must recognize the need for intersectionality. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
Although the modern college campus is perceived to be filled with liberal and leftist students, professors, and policies, there is no shortage of young college republicans. Some young conservative activists claim that ideological diversity is under attack whenever their opinions are challenged. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: When campus conservatives invoke ‘ideological diversity,’ don’t take them seriously
Scott Stringer, Comptroller of NYC is currently running for mayor. Recent sexual misconduct allegations make him unfit for office. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
EDITORIAL: Scott Stringer is wrong for New York City
A community leader speaks out against Asian hate crimes during a protest. The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that attempts to address the rising tide of these hate crimes. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)
OPINION: The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act aids and abets a racist policing system
On April 26, the Supreme Court announced that it would review a New York law that restricted the ability to carry a gun outside the home. This is the first time the Supreme Court has taken up this issue in over a decade. (Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)
OPINION: Conservative win in Second Amendment case could spur liberal court reform
New York got its first vaccine passport app which is the first government-issued immunity pass in the country. However, the prospect of widespread use of a vaccine passport has prompted both critics and supporters. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: A premature vaccine passport can threaten public health and equity
Protestors march in Manhattan as part of a climate strike. Sustainability movements must recognize the need for intersectionality. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
Although the modern college campus is perceived to be filled with liberal and leftist students, professors, and policies, there is no shortage of young college republicans. Some young conservative activists claim that ideological diversity is under attack whenever their opinions are challenged. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: When campus conservatives invoke ‘ideological diversity,’ don’t take them seriously
On April 26, the Supreme Court announced that it would review a New York law that restricted the ability to carry a gun outside the home. This is the first time the Supreme Court has taken up this issue in over a decade. (Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)
OPINION: Conservative win in Second Amendment case could spur liberal court reform
The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the institutions accessible to NYU students through the recently suspended Museum Gateway program. This forced inaccessibility gives us a unique opportunity to re-evaluate our relationships with museums and their legacy. (Photo by Celia Tewey)
OPINION: The Museum Gateway Program suspension is an opportunity to scrutinize our relationship with museums
Police officers ride by Bobst. Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang's policies do nothing to curb the issue of police power in New York City. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Andrew Yang’s police reform plan is insufficient
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
Gun control has a racist past
Gun control has a racist past
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
De Blasio's police reform is hollow and insufficient
De Blasio’s police reform is hollow and insufficient
Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19
Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the institutions accessible to NYU students through the recently suspended Museum Gateway program. This forced inaccessibility gives us a unique opportunity to re-evaluate our relationships with museums and their legacy. (Photo by Celia Tewey)
OPINION: The Museum Gateway Program suspension is an opportunity to scrutinize our relationship with museums
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
America needs high-speed rail
America needs high-speed rail
$15 an hour is not enough, especially in New York
$15 an hour is not enough, especially in New York
HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit
HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
President Hamilton: Support Students in Need and Take a Pay Cut
President Hamilton: Support Students in Need and Take a Pay Cut
Congress Needs to Provide Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families
Congress Needs to Provide Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families
NYU’s admissions statistics show that New York University is no exception when it comes to an elite university admitting disproportionately wealthy students each year, despite boasting itself on its record-setting levels of diversity. Netflix’s documentary about the 2019 college admissions scandal, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal,” portrays the scandal as a one-off incident in an otherwise just system rather than a symptom of a national issue. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
OPINION: The story that Netflix’s ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ documentary doesn’t tell
The urgency of supporting the #StrikeOnNYU
The urgency of supporting the #StrikeOnNYU
Students with special needs must be prioritized
Students with special needs must be prioritized
Support GSOC to Protect NYU
Support GSOC to Protect NYU
Homeless Students Deserve More From NYC's Education Department
Homeless Students Deserve More From NYC’s Education Department
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Protestors march in Manhattan as part of a climate strike. Sustainability movements must recognize the need for intersectionality. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
America needs high-speed rail
America needs high-speed rail
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
The Cultured Meat Solution
The Cultured Meat Solution
The Significant Climate Impact of the USMCA
The Significant Climate Impact of the USMCA
Police officers ride by Bobst. Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang's policies do nothing to curb the issue of police power in New York City. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Andrew Yang’s police reform plan is insufficient
The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
DOXA was founded by Higher School of Economics students in 2017 as a independent, student-led magazine covering current events, politics and HSE-related issues. Last week four DOXA editors were arrested when their Moscow office and apartments were raided by police. (Photo by Finley Muratova)
Letter of Solidarity: Washington Square News stands in solidarity with Russian journal DOXA
Although the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine exceeds its availability at NYU, there is still a noticeable hesitancy among Americans. Due to a long history of medical misconduct at the hands of the federal government towards Black Americans, the percentage of the demographic that would immediately take the vaccine is lower. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: The CDC must grapple with its racist history
Homelessness is an ongoing crisis in New York City, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The New York City mayoral candidates have spotlighted the urgent need for affordable housing but diverge in terms of their solutions. (Staff Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
OPINION: New York City’s next mayor must prioritize supportive housing
A Trump supporter wears a MAGA hat at a midtown rally during the 2020 election. Trumpism has taken over the Republican Party. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
OPINION: Post-Trump, Republicans don’t stand for anything
Scott Stringer, Comptroller of NYC is currently running for mayor. Recent sexual misconduct allegations make him unfit for office. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
EDITORIAL: Scott Stringer is wrong for New York City
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang’s vow to crackdown on unlicensed food vendors in NYC was widely met with pushback across the board. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)
EDITORIAL: Protect New York’s street vendors
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
Cuomo is unfit for Governor
Cuomo is unfit for Governor
Hate crimes against Asian Americans deserve better media coverage
Hate crimes against Asian Americans deserve better media coverage
On March 12, nine NYU Shanghai students were detained in two separate drug sweeps by police officers. NYU students are just the latest victims in international tensions. (Photo by Casey Kwon)
OPINION: NYU Shanghai students’ detainment was absolutely political
NYU Senior Leadership has announced mandatory vaccinations for all students returning in-person for the Fall 2021 semester. This is expected to most negatively impact international students, who may come from countries with low vaccine availability. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: Mandatory vaccine policy for Fall 2021 overlooks international students
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
Stand Against Hindu Fascism
Stand Against Hindu Fascism
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
Since the university-wide transition to online learning, NYU administration has decided to stay on the remote course. Improving on the example of University of Phoenix, classes will remain on Zoom in the Fall 2020 term and beyond. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: NYU Announces Permanent Transition to Online University
Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus
The NYU administration is most definitely suffering with us during this trying time. Surprisingly, a student finds out that the real estate company the student paid for an education does not prioritize their students’ wellbeing. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: CAS Junior Shocked Real Estate Company Doesn’t Actually Care About Tenants
As the coronavirus surge reaches NYC, many are wondering what the SHC will do in the situation that a student contracts the disease. It appears that not much will change. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: SHC Announces Three-Week Wait Time for Coronavirus Treatment
NYU’s new streaming service Viewing Gum is ready to take over the market. Based on everyone’s favorite experience at the dentist, NYU will bring you entertainment like no other. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: NYU to Provide New Streaming Service: The TVs That Play at the Dentist
What if NYU schools were on the Bachelor, competing for the roses? (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: The Bachelor: Violet Edition
(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the Editor: Why is WSN Coming Back?
(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism
The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism
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How the Journalism Industry Obstructs Lower Income People
Preparing to Lead WSN Through Journalism’s Darkest Days
Preparing to Lead WSN Through Journalism’s Darkest Days
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letters to the Editor: “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: “Confronting the Contradiction of NYU Abu Dhabi”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘How NYU Wellness Sees Itself — and Why That Image Is Wrong’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU’s Artificial Affordability Issue’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘Why Is NYU Hiding Its Resources?’
New York got its first vaccine passport app which is the first government-issued immunity pass in the country. However, the prospect of widespread use of a vaccine passport has prompted both critics and supporters. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: A premature vaccine passport can threaten public health and equity
Protestors march in Manhattan as part of a climate strike. Sustainability movements must recognize the need for intersectionality. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
Although the modern college campus is perceived to be filled with liberal and leftist students, professors, and policies, there is no shortage of young college republicans. Some young conservative activists claim that ideological diversity is under attack whenever their opinions are challenged. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: When campus conservatives invoke ‘ideological diversity,’ don’t take them seriously
A community leader speaks out against Asian hate crimes during a protest. The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that attempts to address the rising tide of these hate crimes. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)
OPINION: The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act aids and abets a racist policing system
On April 26, the Supreme Court announced that it would review a New York law that restricted the ability to carry a gun outside the home. This is the first time the Supreme Court has taken up this issue in over a decade. (Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)
OPINION: Conservative win in Second Amendment case could spur liberal court reform
NYU YDSA to announce tuition strike Friday. The strike comes on the heels of the graduate student union strike. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan, Illustration by Graciela Blandon)
OPINION: NYU Student Tuition Strike: Stronger Together
Although the modern college campus is perceived to be filled with liberal and leftist students, professors, and policies, there is no shortage of young college republicans. Some young conservative activists claim that ideological diversity is under attack whenever their opinions are challenged. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: When campus conservatives invoke ‘ideological diversity,’ don’t take them seriously
A community leader speaks out against Asian hate crimes during a protest. The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that attempts to address the rising tide of these hate crimes. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)
OPINION: The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act aids and abets a racist policing system
The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
Although the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine exceeds its availability at NYU, there is still a noticeable hesitancy among Americans. Due to a long history of medical misconduct at the hands of the federal government towards Black Americans, the percentage of the demographic that would immediately take the vaccine is lower. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: The CDC must grapple with its racist history
This Monday dozens of protestors crowded around the historic Grand Army Plaza for Daunte Wright. People marched through the streets of Brooklyn to bring attention to the tragedy in Minnesota. (Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)
I’m tired of being tired
Stop exploiting Asians in your arguments against affirmative action
Stop exploiting Asians in your arguments against affirmative action
Stop the Rushed Reporting
Stop the Rushed Reporting
Athletes Are Human Too
Athletes Are Human Too
Unionize College Sports
Unionize College Sports
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women
Adam Rippon Is a Marketable Gay
Adam Rippon Is a Marketable Gay
Staff Rants: The Oscars
Staff Rants: The Oscars
Staff rants: spring break
Staff rants: spring break
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
Staff Rants and Raves: The Emmys
Staff Rants and Raves: The Emmys
Staff Rants: Parties
Staff Rants: Parties
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
Facebook’s Need for Reform
Facebook’s Need for Reform
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Regulation, Not Prohibition
Regulation, Not Prohibition
A student holds their phone, with dating apps displayed on the screen. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)
The Dangers of Love in the Age of Dating Apps
DOXA was founded by Higher School of Economics students in 2017 as a independent, student-led magazine covering current events, politics and HSE-related issues. Last week four DOXA editors were arrested when their Moscow office and apartments were raided by police. (Photo by Finley Muratova)
Letter of Solidarity: Washington Square News stands in solidarity with Russian journal DOXA
Objectivity Is Complicated. Let’s Start Acknowledging That.
Objectivity Is Complicated. Let’s Start Acknowledging That.
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Go Digital Or Go Home
Go Digital Or Go Home
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
NYU YDSA to announce tuition strike Friday. The strike comes on the heels of the graduate student union strike. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan, Illustration by Graciela Blandon)
OPINION: NYU Student Tuition Strike: Stronger Together
On March 12, nine NYU Shanghai students were detained in two separate drug sweeps by police officers. NYU students are just the latest victims in international tensions. (Photo by Casey Kwon)
OPINION: NYU Shanghai students’ detainment was absolutely political
NYU Senior Leadership has announced mandatory vaccinations for all students returning in-person for the Fall 2021 semester. This is expected to most negatively impact international students, who may come from countries with low vaccine availability. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: Mandatory vaccine policy for Fall 2021 overlooks international students
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the institutions accessible to NYU students through the recently suspended Museum Gateway program. This forced inaccessibility gives us a unique opportunity to re-evaluate our relationships with museums and their legacy. (Photo by Celia Tewey)
OPINION: The Museum Gateway Program suspension is an opportunity to scrutinize our relationship with museums
Although the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine exceeds its availability at NYU, there is still a noticeable hesitancy among Americans. Due to a long history of medical misconduct at the hands of the federal government towards Black Americans, the percentage of the demographic that would immediately take the vaccine is lower. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: The CDC must grapple with its racist history
We need a spring break
We need a spring break
NYU men’s and women’s golf teams have seen immense success in recent years. On April 28th, Katie Rudolph was formally introduced as the new head coach of the NYU men’s and women’s golf team. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
Katie Rudolph hired as head coach of NYU men’s and women’s golf teams
The Knicks are a staple of sports and entertainment in New York City. Recent wins for the team have created excitement for the residents of the city. (Illustration by Renee Shohet)
When the Knicks win, New York wins
The Bobcat has been NYU's mascot since the late 1980s. There are only two rules in mascoting — never speak when you are in the suit and do not take the suit off in public unless you are with your assistant. (Illustration by Alice La)
Meet the Students Behind the Mask
Heung-min Son is South Korea’s pride in the game of soccer, being the star forward of Tottenham Hotspurs. With the skills and traits of a top player, he challenges the Asian stereotype in the sport and so inspired numerous aspiring young talents. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
Why Heung-min Son Is My Favorite Player
NYU does not have a football team. NYU students discuss their predictions for the 2020 NFL season. (Staff Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
NYU Predicts: NFL Edition
NYU Athletics are cancelled for the Fall. NYU senior athletes in Fall sports discuss how they have processed the canceled season. (Staff Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
The Bitterness of Leaving Unfinished Business Unfinished
The Knicks are a staple of sports and entertainment in New York City. Recent wins for the team have created excitement for the residents of the city. (Illustration by Renee Shohet)
When the Knicks win, New York wins
Heung-min Son is South Korea’s pride in the game of soccer, being the star forward of Tottenham Hotspurs. With the skills and traits of a top player, he challenges the Asian stereotype in the sport and so inspired numerous aspiring young talents. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
Why Heung-min Son Is My Favorite Player
A sport where people have seemingly forsaken creative play for optimal play is chess, after Deep Blue chess engine first defeated the chess world champion Grandmaster Garry Kasparov in 1996. Similarly, NBA audiences have raised concerns that sports are becoming increasingly homogenized as teams across sports push for an optimal style of play. (Staff Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
Is Creativity Dying in Sports?
Lionel Messi celebrating a goal against Granada CF for Barcelona back in October of 2014. Now, Messi and the club's current relationship remains uncertain after the player's request to leave was denied. (Image via Wikimedia, from L.F.Salas)
Can Messi and Barcelona Achieve Their Perfect Goodbye?
NBA players strike to hold their organization and owners accountable for not taking a stand for social justice. The NBA’s lack of real action shows their progressive image is an empty promise. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
The Reactive and Equivocal Politics of the NBA
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
How Can Athletes Trust USA Gymnastics?
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
How Can Athletes Trust USA Gymnastics?
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
These Sports Stories Should Have Their Own Documentaries
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
The Best Soccer Celebrations, Ranked
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
A Reflection on Lost Endings
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
Let Me Tell You About Your Favorite Pro Athletes
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
The National Women’s Soccer League Still Has Work to Do
(Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
Stuart Robinson Starts His Tenure as NYU’s Athletic Director
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Women’s Tennis Remains Undefeated
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Men’s Volleyball Climbs to Division III Number One
(Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
Wrestling Team Claims UAA Championship
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Men’s Basketball Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak
Ethan Feldman, senior in CAS, scored a team-high 16 points in the Championship Game of the Hampton Inn Jim Beaudry Classic. (Via NYU Athletics)
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Undefeated Over Thanksgiving Break
GSOC member leads slogans with a megaphone.
Photo Essay: NYU graduate student union picket line — week 1
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
A protestor holds a sign with the slogan “Free Hong Kong, Democracy Now!” The poster is reflective of the five demands of Hong Kong protestors, one of which is universal suffrage for the Chief Executive and Legislative Council positions. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Pro Hong Kong Rally in Astor Place Calls for International Action and Support
A participant holds up his fist, a sign that often is meant to convey solidarity with oppressed peoples.
African American Day Parade Celebrates Black Excellence, Promotes Government Transparency
WINTER WONDERLAND? Frigid weather hit Washington Square Park in early December as temperatures dropped into the 20s and a light dusting of snow covered the ground during mid-afternoon. It might have been the last time the park became a winter wonderland for a while, as park renovations lasting two to three years were to start in the following months.
Exposure | Winter on the Square
GSOC member leads slogans with a megaphone.
Photo Essay: NYU graduate student union picket line — week 1
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
A protestor holds a sign with the slogan “Free Hong Kong, Democracy Now!” The poster is reflective of the five demands of Hong Kong protestors, one of which is universal suffrage for the Chief Executive and Legislative Council positions. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Pro Hong Kong Rally in Astor Place Calls for International Action and Support
A participant holds up his fist, a sign that often is meant to convey solidarity with oppressed peoples.
African American Day Parade Celebrates Black Excellence, Promotes Government Transparency
Photo essay: Living in Sydney
(Graphic by Priya Tharwala)
Unseen Wounds
John Harnage, an inmate at Wallkill Correctional Facility, attends NYU's Prison Education Program graduation on Oct. 29. (Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau)
Financial Independence at 25 Cents an Hour
Illustration by Deborah Alalade and Sophia Di Iorio.
Jumping the Broom: Finding Love in Prison
(Graphic by Priya Tharwala)
Let It Unfold
A design from Wallkill Correctional Facility inmate Gary Robinson, aka Giz. Giz’s line is called “Michelle Milani,” inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Two Incarcerated Men Prepare for Careers in Fashion
Graphic by Sophia Di Iorio.
Sociology of NYC Mixtape
While You Were Here 2021
While You Were Here 2021
Despite the wave of hate crimes and the history of xenophobia against their community, Asian Americans remain strong. (Illustration by Sally Chen.)
Even before they were a headline
A seemingly idyllic sidewalk in Middletown, Connecticut. (Photo by Eugene Hu)
The Foreigner
First-year Gallatin student Ian Partman. Decolonization in art as a conversation. (Image courtesy of Ian Partman)
Rewriting the narrative: Conversations on decolonization in art
Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
A representation of Wu's Shanghai. Ashley reflects on her grandparents and feelings of loss. (Photo by Ashley Wu)
Char
UCCS senior Arantxa Chavez in her apartment’s balcony in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chavez had recently moved in with her partner when the stay-at-home order began so they spent their quarantine unpacking and decorating their new place
Turning Zoom Into My Artistic Tool
Infinite Body / Finite Space
Manda’s Mobile Music & Daring Driving Diary
Manda’s Mobile Music & Daring Driving Diary
More of Hektad’s hearts painted on a brick wall on St. Mark’s Place.
An Artistic Tribute To College In New York
Dayan Gonz (left) trains for a competition in a local gym in Havana, Cuba.
Boxing in Cuba
The Oculus, which draws in many viewers per day, is now a sterile-looking ghost town. (Photo by Aleksandra Pankratova)
New York City, Asleep at Last
First-year Gallatin student Ian Partman. Decolonization in art as a conversation. (Image courtesy of Ian Partman)
Rewriting the narrative: Conversations on decolonization in art
Rising Tandon sophomore Alexis Williams posing for a photo in her backyard. Williams coded her website, pb-resources.com, as a tool to get people engaged in the Black Lives Matter movement. (Photo by Alexis Williams)
Tandon Student Speaks Out in Code Rather Than Words
A lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)
It Isn’t Over Yet: Eight Days of Mayhem and Misinformation
Illustration by Charlie Dodge.
How Students with Anxiety Disorders are Adjusting to Quarantine
Hear Her Roar: The Voices More Than Ambient Noise
Hear Her Roar: The Voices More Than Ambient Noise
Illustrated by Alejandra Arevalo.
Encountering Trauma in the Classroom
While You Were Here 2021
While You Were Here 2021
The 3 C's of Consumption: Caring, Considerate and Conscious | Fall 2020
The 3 C’s of Consumption: Caring, Considerate and Conscious | Fall 2020
While You Were Here 2020
While You Were Here 2020
Fringe Spring 2020
Fringe Spring 2020
Arts Issue Spring 2020
Arts Issue Spring 2020
Housing Guide 2020
Housing Guide 2020
Despite the wave of hate crimes and the history of xenophobia against their community, Asian Americans remain strong. (Illustration by Sally Chen.)
Even before they were a headline
A seemingly idyllic sidewalk in Middletown, Connecticut. (Photo by Eugene Hu)
The Foreigner
Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
A representation of Wu's Shanghai. Ashley reflects on her grandparents and feelings of loss. (Photo by Ashley Wu)
Char
Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela
Forgotten dreams come back as inspiration
Illustration by Charlie Dodge.
What Does It Feel Like To Lose a Best Friend?
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Alejandro Villa Vasquez, Deputy Managing Editor

Alejandro Villa Vásquez is a sophomore studying English and Creative Writing at CAS. He dreams of writing something worth publishing someday, as well as becoming a high school teacher. The things that make him happiest include works written by and about Sylvia Plath, female-fronted anime series and anything smothered in hot sauce. With a casual passion for fashion, you can find him in his natural habitat of the thrift store scouring for trousers, Mary Janes and any other dusted treasures he can get his paws on.

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A white desk is centered below a painting of two birds. Alejandro Villa Vasquez shares his zoom set up. (Photo by Alejandro Villa Vasquez)

[Photo] Finishing college from home: students reflect on a remote final semester

May 7, 2021
Homelessness Isn’t Something You Can Scrub Off the Streets

Homelessness Isn’t Something You Can Scrub Off the Streets

February 7, 2019
(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Arystan Tatishev | How ‘Memebers’ Create Community

December 6, 2018
Jaboukie Young-White performs at Kimmel on Thursday night.

Jaboukie Young-White Lights up Kimmel With Laughter

October 1, 2018
Welcome Week introduces first year students to the university and includes a number of events to get them situated in the city.

When Welcome Week Isn’t Welcoming

September 3, 2018
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau waves to the graduates as he makes his way to the stage.

NYU’s Class of 2018 Shines Through the Showers at 186th Commencement

May 16, 2018
Dean of the Silver School of Social Work Neil Guterman making his first address as the newest dean of the school.

Silver School of Social Work Commencement ’18

May 15, 2018
Your Shoes Are Classist, And So Are You

Your Shoes Are Classist, And So Are You

April 27, 2018
John Krasinksi in

Staff Recs: Intelligent Horror Films

April 27, 2018
Racial Purgatory: Between Black and White

Racial Purgatory: Between Black and White

April 16, 2018
Kali Uchis' debut album

Cool and Colombian: Kali Uchis’ ‘Isolation’

April 13, 2018
Don’t Invade My Language, Too

Don’t Invade My Language, Too

April 9, 2018
Lorde headlined the

Staff Recs: Best Lorde Songs

April 6, 2018
The Atomic Age of Anime

The Atomic Age of Anime

April 5, 2018
Clockwise from top left, album covers from The Arctic Monkeys, Slowdive, Anderson .Paak , and Kim Petras.

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Spring into Spring With

March 30, 2018
The cast of

Staff Recs: Best Shows to Binge on a Snow Day

March 23, 2018
This week’s staff recommendations is on what film should win Best Picture for the 2018 Oscars.

Staff Recs: Who Should Win Best Picture

March 2, 2018
A variety of leafy greens and other salad ingredients.

Staff Recs: Best Leafy Green

February 23, 2018
A still of the friend group of “That’s So Raven”.

Staff Recs: Best TV Friend Groups

February 16, 2018
Oxford Fashion Studio Group Show: Rachel Pollack, Shabeeg, Mirochoa B. Zarina F/W 2018

Oxford Fashion Studio Group Show: Rachel Pollack, Shabeeg, Mirochoa B. Zarina F/W 2018

February 11, 2018
Staff Recs: Best Songs to Cry To

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Cry To

February 9, 2018
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