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Three people sitting and reading newspapers. One paper reads “GLORY TO THE MARTYRS, VICTORY TO THE RESISTANCE.”
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
A close-up shot of a man wearing a blue-striped shirt and brown pants sitting in a floral-decorated staircase with big white words that say “BEYOND N.Y.U.”
Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients
A document with a green pen, two one dollar bills and six coins on top of it.
The precarity of student loans under a second Trump term
A group of people stand on the sidewalk. They hold flyers, posters and a large sign stating “FLIP YOUR BALLOT OVER VOTE YES ON PROP #1.”
Students rally to expand anti-discrimination laws in New York
A graph comparing university ranking methedologies.
Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask
A hand holds a piece of paper up with the words “LANDMARK N.Y.E.E.I.!” written on it.
The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Three people sitting and reading newspapers. One paper reads “GLORY TO THE MARTYRS, VICTORY TO THE RESISTANCE.”
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
An illustration of a three-person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight, and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
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NYU, UC Berkeley activists criticize crackdown on free speech at college campuses
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
A police officer holds onto a metal barricade, blocking protesters holding Israeli flags from a space. A person in the foreground watches and the back of his jacket reads: “N.Y.P.D. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.”
Zionist group accused of vandalism demands expulsion of NYU SJP
Protesters on one side of a street raise Palestinian flags and signs while protestors on the other side raise Israeli flags.
FSJP, NYU condemn ‘violence and vandalism’ from right-wing Zionist group
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York University's Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
A close-up shot of a man wearing a blue-striped shirt and brown pants sitting in a floral-decorated staircase with big white words that say “BEYOND N.Y.U.”
Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
A girl standing next to a lifesized cardboard cutout of herself, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” written to her left.
Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
A man standing in a suit holding a trophy, with “STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS” written on the wall behind him and “BEYOND NYU” written to the right.
Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera
A man posing in front of a white backdrop with the words “Beyond N.Y.U.” illustrated next to him.
Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage
A black and white image of a woman with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” illustrated next to her.
Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
An illustration of a woman standing in front of a large line of people, checking her watch. Large and flashy signs advertising a sale are randomly placed.
NYC Black Friday boot camp
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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.
Where to dine halal beyond the cart
(Brianna Ly for WSN)
Crafting for the soul: 4 DIYs to unplug and unwind
An illustration of the words “STAFF RECS” written in white on a blue background with white stars. In the bottom right corner, a white cloud says “MEN’S EDITION.” Surrounding the text are illustrations of a razor, a cotton swab, cologne and lotion.
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
An illustration of a woman standing in front of a large line of people, checking her watch. Large and flashy signs advertising a sale are randomly placed.
NYC Black Friday boot camp
An illustration of the words “STAFF RECS” written in white on a blue background with white stars. In the bottom right corner, a white cloud says “MEN’S EDITION.” Surrounding the text are illustrations of a razor, a cotton swab, cologne and lotion.
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
An illustration of a girl in a t-shirt and sweatpants shrugging on an iPhone screen on a background of an array of different video stills adorned with the icons of TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. Some video titles include “DRESSES I TRIED BUT…,” “HOW TO DRESS LIKE A…,” “NEW SHOES!” and “ICONIC...”
Fashion influencers you need to follow
An illustration of various cowgirl boots on a blue background, with white text reading “Cowgirl Boots” in the upper-right corner.
Hold your horses: These are the cowboy boots you should actually buy
Illustrations of the back of people’s heads with various hairstyles and accessories in pink, blue and peach colors. Scattered around them are small hair pins and clips.
From bows to caps, here are 6 chic hair accessories to level up your look
An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.
Where to dine halal beyond the cart
A golden teapot pouring a clear liquid over a dish of orange soup.
New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine
A hot pot layout of food, containing several uncooked pieces of beef, butter, vegetables, spices and a heated pan for cooking.
This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent
A woman with wavy brown hair holds a tray of pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes.
For this NYU student, pastry is power
The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.
5 identity-based bookstores to explore
A barista makes a drink in a cafe kitchen filled with machines, ingredients and a pride flag. On the wall is a hanging poster with the word “Aiyo.”
4 tea-rrific spots for chai near campus
An illustration of a pumpkin carved with the sacred syllable aum and lit from inside on top of a purple, orange and white flower shape. Around it are lit purple oil lamps and glowing lotus and elephant shapes.
Crossover of the year: Celebrating Halloween and Diwali in 2024
Women sitting in a lecture hall looking forward.
A woman in business school: Charisma, confusion and closure
An art installation of a large house sculptural structure, displayed in a gallery space with a descriptive panel on the wall that says “This will pass" by Dalila Sanabria.
Review: ‘This will pass’ promises hope through Latin American mythology and history
An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
(Gia Sidhu for WSN)
Ranked: Microtrends
A collage of three photos. On the left, a model walks in a black, lace bodysuit with knee–length tassels hanging from the neckline. In the middle, a model stands in front of a flashlight, wearing a high khaki-beige collar with layered circular cut-out on two sides, with a side slit skirt and knee high boots. On the right, a model wears an oversized blue pinstripe suit and a beige hat. There is a red bandana tied around their neck and collection of small red knotted ropes attached to one breast of their jacket.
Ranked: The top 5 looks from WSN’s NYFW coverage
A hand holds a phone with images of four books on the screen.
Ranked: Book tracking apps
A model wearing a long light-blue spaghetti-strap dress walks in the middle of 10 other models standing in a circle.
WSN at New York Fashion Week
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
Frederick Anderson delivers African glam and elegance in his Spring 2025 collection
A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.
Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW
Two images of models side-by-side
Andrew Kwon’s ‘ephemeral’ embraces fantastical floral fashion
A model wearing a black hat and hoodie with orange accents, a white undershirt and black pants and shoes walks down a white tiled runway while carrying a beige bag with green leaves.
Flying Solo returns to NYFW, attempting to push the fashion envelope
A man and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.
Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
A close-up shot of two women, with one wearing a headscarf and holding an orange container, while the other is standing next to her staring at it.
Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
A purple sign with the phrase “MAKING HOME” and “SMITHSONIAN DESIGN TRIENNIAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 10, 2025,” on a black fence.
Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
A collage of four illustrations of book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An activist’s self-help book, a new Percy Jackson novel and more
An illustration of four book covers. “The Art Thief,” “A Certain Hunger,” “Knife,” and “The Nightingale” are depicted.
Books beyond Bobst: An artsy true crime book, a novel about a woman eating her lovers and more
Against a blue, red and white background reminiscent of the Filipino flag, there's a yellow sun pattern in the center with the letters “F. A. H. M.” in blue type.
5 books to read as Filipino American History Month wraps up
A collage of four illustrated book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An art criticism compilation, a romance set in Communist Poland and more
An illustration of a book cover with a woman in a yellow jacket holding swans in a bag. The title, “Scaffolding,” is in the middle in white and the author, “LAUREN ELKIN,” is in blue in the lower right corner.
Review: ‘Scaffolding’ tears down endless emotional barriers
A close-up shot of two women, with one wearing a headscarf and holding an orange container, while the other is standing next to her staring at it.
Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood
A staged wedding scene in a vintage living room featuring floral designs and curtains with guests sitting in a white folding chair applauding while the cameraman films the events. On the right is the bride smiling while wearing a short white dress and veil standing next to the groom in a powder blue suit.
Review: ‘Here’ is a disjointed, time-hopping mess
A person in a black shirt and white collar standing in front of a pink background.
Beyond awareness: Jane Schoenbrun’s radical trans future
A person wearing headphones holding a microphone in the middle of a forest path.
Review: ‘Allen Sunshine’ hooks the heart with friendship, music and the gentle art of healing
A blonde woman with bedazzled hoop earrings and a rose-patterned top stands in a room lit with neon red and blue lights.
Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’ takes big risks with little payoff
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
An album cover of a stone floating in an ether. The text surrounding the stone reads “the CURE”.
Review: The Cure takes on death in gothic rock fashion with ‘Songs of a Lost World’
An album cover of faces of girls with purple skin, white glowing eyes and various expressions with a vinyl peeking out. The girl in the center has blonde hair and a shirt with “LIL UZI” written on it as a key floats above her head.
Review: ‘Eternal Atake 2’ is Lil Uzi’s eternal mistake
A blonde person wearing a blue dress sitting on the floor near a white-blue Christmas tree with a white fireplace in the background.
Review: Megan Moroney’s Christmas EP pulls from heartbreak and Elvis
A man and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.
Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
A man and woman stand facing the audience in adjacent rooms on a stage. The woman’s has a purple hue while the man’s is blue.
Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ melts even the most robotic hearts
A woman hanging from a bed that is in the air, looking down at a man. Underneath them is a bed of flowers.
Review: Shakespeare takes on vaping, crop tops and energy drinks
A man stands on a stage holding a lantern while an ensemble of people stand and sit on a series of steps behind him.
‘Our Town’ returns to Broadway and proves that sometimes less is more
A bunch of men jumping on a stage in the rain, some having bloody faces.
Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
A purple sign with the phrase “MAKING HOME” and “SMITHSONIAN DESIGN TRIENNIAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 10, 2025,” on a black fence.
Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
A hallway that leads into an exhibit is painted black and dimly lit. The wall to the left says “SIENA” and the wall to the right says “THE RISE OF PAINTING, 1300-1350.”
Review: The Met’s newest exhibition breathes life into Italy’s colossal history
A blonde Barbie doll wearing a red jacket and gold necktie.
Review: ‘Barbie®: A Cultural Icon’ offers hope for women in uncertain times
(Courtesy of Tony Irons)
Review: ‘Heartwood’ connects the deterioration of our bodies and the earth
An illustration of Donald Trump on the left of the drawing pointing his finger, and on the right are a crowd of different colored hands raised and three signs in the middle with the letters “D.E.I.”
Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?
A caricature illustration of a large man wearing a white nationalist pin while sitting behind a microphone and in front of an upside down American flag.
Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote
The exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talking at a podium with a screen of the American flag behind him.
Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about health care should concern you
A three person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
NYU students gather for a vigil in Washington Square Park mourning the loss of life in Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in New York.
Editorial: NYU needs to talk about Lebanon. Publicly.
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
The exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
Red text reading “EXEMPTION” overlays a stack of tax forms.
Opinion: NYU’s tax-exempt status puts other New York schools at a disadvantage
A red sign on top of a cardboard box reading “VOTE N.Y.C.” inside of a building.
Opinion: Understanding NYC’s 2024 ballot proposals
A birds-eye-view of the Lower East Side and Financial District in New York City.
Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves
A person walks through a subway turnstile next to an open emergency exit door.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
A caricature illustration of a large man wearing a white nationalist pin while sitting behind a microphone and in front of an upside down American flag.
Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote
A cobblestone street with brick buildings on the left side and white buildings on the right.
Opinion: Language & Cultural Houses are more than just quaint cottages splattered across campus
An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of Donald Trump on the left of the drawing pointing his finger, and on the right are a crowd of different colored hands raised and three signs in the middle with the letters “D.E.I.”
Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?
A three person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump
Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements
Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements
An illustration of Donald Trump pointing his finger at a group of figures wearing graduation caps. Behind them are flags of the world.
Guest Essay: Studying as an international student under a second Trump administration
A photograph of a building from across the street.
Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
An illustration of a person with binoculars staring in awe at a woman wearing dark sunglasses and red lipstick.
Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
An image of a N.Y.U. flag, with the color purple edited into pink.
Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients
A laptop with the screen open to “NYU Albert” is covered with a red X on the left, and a piece of paper with the NYU logo titled “Course Registration” is covered with a green checkmark on the right. The background is blue.
Off Third: NYU takes course registration completely off the grid
A crowd of students in a large lobby.
Off-Third: NYU to use students as human fire extinguishers following policy change
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"
Guest Essay: Why we protest
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”
Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.
Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
File Photo: NYU Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway. (Katie Peurrung for WSN)
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
A mural of a woman’s face holding up a chain with the word “LOISAIDA” and a gold cityscape. The words “el bohio murals” and “#BRINGARTBACK” are next to the woman alongside the words “CURATED BY … THRIVECOLLECTIVE.ORG.”
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
A medic applies a black bandage to an N.Y.U. wrestler crouched on the ground in a purple leotard that reads “VIOLETS.”
In the Huddle: Trent Furman on his 100th career win and experience as a Violet
A white bracket with school names on against a black background. There are small, yellow volleyballs behind the bracket.
Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball return to NCAA tournament
A hand is folded to show off a gold and black ring with purple gems. The ring says “DEVENS” and “N.Y.U.” and has the silhouette of half of a basketball.
Women’s basketball rings in the new season with a 105-36 victory
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Cross country regional champions, women’s soccer advance to Sweet 16 and more
A purple illustration of a person shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is Big Ben, the Berlin TV Tower and Puerto Madero's Puente de la Mujer footbridge.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, London and Berlin
A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.
Style on the Square
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Finding school spirit at NYU
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Finding school spirit at NYU
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
The Toronto skyline at night.
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.'s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Welcome home, class of 2028
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
Four people toast over dinner.
The Dinner Party Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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Alex Bazeley

Alex Bazeley, Editor-In-Chief

Alex Bazeley is the Editor-in-Chief for the Washington Square News. Hailing from Oakland, he is a junior studying journalism and metropolitan studies. He is a major league coffee drinker and a minor league writer. Hit him with a follow on Twitter for consistently mediocre content across the board.

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Using Vices to Make Money: Taylor Deals Drugs from her Dorm Room

Using Vices to Make Money: Taylor Deals Drugs from her Dorm Room

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 26, 2015
Taylor started dealing drugs out of her dorm room to pay for housing.
People gathered in Union Square in 2015 for one of the many rallies for Black Lives Matter that occurred regularly throughout the year. Tisch Professors Andromache Chalfant and Donyale Werle recently resigned in protest tied to the Black Lives Matter movement, citing a lack of diversity within their department. (Photo by Christian Forte)

Black Lives Matter still going strong with October call to action

Alex Bazeley , News Editor • October 20, 2015
Three Black Lives Matter events just got announced for this week in NYC for #RiseUpOctober, which will culminate in a big rally in WSP on Saturday.
Pharrell, shown performing at the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, will be an artist-in-residence at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts this year.

Pharrell to spend year as artist-in-residence at Tisch

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 19, 2015
Williams is going to be teaching a class at NYU, with details to be announced at a later date.
Classical favorites such as Debussy’s “Clair de la Lune” are very popular study songs.

Staff Recommendations: Music to study by

Grace Halio, Alex Bazeley, Tommy Collison and Audrey Deng • October 15, 2015
Hunker down for midterm studying with these staff-recommended Spotify playlists.
10 best moments from last night's democratic debate

10 best moments from last night’s democratic debate

Valentina Duque Bojanini and Alex Bazeley • October 14, 2015
Didn't watch the democratic debate last night? Here's what you missed.

NYU begins search for new provost

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 13, 2015
David McLaughlin, provost since 2002, is stepping down at the end of the academic year.
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Photo: [PHOTOS] Students work to raise awareness of black culture

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 8, 2015

Andrew Hamilton made his final keynote address at Oxford on Tuesday.

Hamilton: UK conservatives threaten universities

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 7, 2015
NYU's president-to-be Andrew Hamilton gave a speech on Monday discussion proposed budget cuts to U.K. universities.
An NYU bus hit a pedestrian at the intersection of 3rd avenue and 10th street.

NYU bus strikes pedestrian

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 6, 2015
An NYU bus struck a woman on Third Avenue.
After a $100 million dollar donation, NYU Tandon continues to receive more funding.

Engineering school name change brings mixed feedback

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 5, 2015
The NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering was renamed the NYU Tandon School of Engineering on Monday after receiving a $100 million donation.
East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • October 1, 2015
The NYU community and the East Coast are preparing for Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 4 storm.

Gallatin Global Human Rights Fellows

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 28, 2015

Campus-wide WiFi outage wreaks havoc among students

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 22, 2015
NYU internet went dark on Monday night with outages lasting through Tuesday morning.
Barry Zito pitched for the Oakland Athletics from 2000 to 2006.

On Barry Zito and growing up

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 22, 2015
A personal reflection on growing up with baseball and watching your heroes age.
New report shows 96.6% of NYU class of 2018 are employed or attending graduate school.

NYU endowment fails to meet financial needs of poorest students

Alex Bazeley and Lexi Faunce • September 14, 2015
New data shows students from low-income families graduate from NYU saddled with huge federal loans while the university spends its billion-dollar endowment on expansion.
Project 49 initiative is designed to create more transparency and communication.

SSC works on campaign to improve transparency

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 14, 2015
NYU's student government announced it's Project 49 campaign, designed to promote transparency between student government and the student body

Staff Recommendations: Back to School Songs

Maddie Pazzani, E.R. Pulgar, Allison Stubblebine, Bobby Wagner, Alex Bazeley, Joseph Myers, Audrey Deng and Richard Shu • September 9, 2015
As we approach the end of summer and the start of autumn, listen to these WSN staff-recommended songs to start the semester on the right foot.
A robbery took place this weekend on 10th and Broadway.

NYU students robbed by so-called CD bullies

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 8, 2015
NYU Public Safety released a statement regarding the robbery of two NYU students..
This years women's soccer captain is Senior Melissa Menta.

Women’s soccer captain Menta always on the move

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 8, 2015
Women's soccer captain Melissa Menta discusses her battle through adversities both on the field and off.
Dr. Sacks was professor of Neurology at NYU School of Medicine.

In Memoriam: Oliver Sacks

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • September 7, 2015
Oliver Sacks, famed neurologist and acclaimed author, passed away at 82 last week.
Community members rally against the expansion of NYU and the destruction of the Coles Sports Center.

Activist groups rally against NYU expansion

Alex Bazeley and Lexi Faunce • September 2, 2015
Students and faculty protested NYU's impending expansion plan on Tuesday.

Get your ‘gram on with these NYC views

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • August 29, 2015
Some of the best views this city has to offer.

Summer 2015 News Recap

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • August 28, 2015
Recap of summer news.
NYU Shanghai opens Jinqiao Residence Hall

NYU Shanghai opens Jinqiao Residence Hall

Alex Bazeley, News Editor • August 28, 2015
A new residence hall has opened in NYU Shanghai.

University senate votes to divest

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 30, 2015
The University Senate voted in favor of a resolution that proposes divestment from fossil fuel companies.
Students speak out against Harold Koh

Students speak out against Harold Koh

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 30, 2015
Students held a protest against Harold Koh's appointment at NYU.
The NYU Team: Constantine Caloudas, Michelle Guber, Peter Lovanella, Kathy O’Regan (HUD), Matthew Jupin and Christopher Hayner.

NYU team wins design contest

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 28, 2015
A team of NYU graduate students won a redesign competition for their affordable housing plan for a housing complex in Louisiana.

NYU Reacts: Speaker speculation

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 22, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on who they want to commencement speaker to be.
Pitcher Chase Denison during a game against the Bard Raptors at MCU Park in Brooklyn, NY on April 18, 2015.

Baseball shows progress on season

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 22, 2015
NYU baseball has seen a turnaround to the disappointing beginning of their inaugural campaign.

NYU Reacts: No commencement speaker yet

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 16, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on the fact that the university has yet to announce this year's commencement speaker.
Scheiwiller notched the program's first-ever no-hitter on Sunday.

Softball hits stride with no-hitter

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 13, 2015
The NYU softball team has been improving game by game recently. They come into this week riding the wave of a Sage Scheiwiller no hitter.

Students disappointed by housing selection

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 5, 2015
After housing selection week some students still do not have a housing assignment.
The softball team has had a rough first season as a varsity program.

Softball optimistic during first season

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • April 2, 2015
The softball team, after a very difficult start to their inaugural season as a varsity program, reflects on what it has been like and what they will need to do moving forward if they want to improve their record.
The work of Paul Rand in “Everything is design.”

Photo: Exhibit shows art of design legend

April 2, 2015

The work of Paul Rand in “Everything is design.”

Members of NYU Divest demonstrate during the University Senate meeting last Thursday.

NYU Reacts: Senate subcommittee opposes divestment

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 30, 2015
NYU students share their thoughts on the prospect of NYU's divestment from fossil fuels.
Firefighters after an explosion by St. Marks Place. Soon firefighter may be trained for similar situations with ALIVE (Alex Bazeley)

Green House, Tisch Dance Company evacuated during East Village fire

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 26, 2015

NYU students were evacuated Thursday afternoon from Green House at Seventh Street Residence Hall and the Tisch Dance Company on Second Avenue following a massive explosion and...

Baseball suffers loss to SUNY Maritime

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 26, 2015
The NYU baseball team competed in their last away game before coming home for the first time in MCU Park this weekend.

Professor discusses poverty research

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 25, 2015
Dr. Michal Shimai gave a lecture on her research project to determine if poverty is a collective trauma.

NYU Reacts: Hamilton named NYU president

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 22, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on the new university president Andrew Hamilton.

Florida proves to be challenge for baseball, softball

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 12, 2015
The NYU baseball and softball teams' opening week of UAA play comes to a close. Players reflect on the week and what it was like to be part of history.
Samir Goel was most recently awarded the Dalai Lama Fellowship in addition to becoming a Resolution Fellow for his work on his social venture, Transfernation.

Samir Goel

Alex Bazeley • March 11, 2015

After spending an hour in the Leslie Entrepreneurs Lab with Samir Goel, I was getting ready to leave when he turned his attention to me and asked me the same question I had asked...

NYU Reacts: GSOC agreement

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 11, 2015
Members of the NYU community react to the university and GSOC agreeing on a contract.
Entrepreneurs Festival draws NYU innovators

Entrepreneurs Festival draws NYU innovators

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 9, 2015
The 4th annual NYU Entrepreneurs Festival took place this weekend.
NYU has announced that school not be closed due to weather.

NYU Reacts: Snow prediction email

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 5, 2015
Members of the NYU community react to the university's notification that school would continue as planned despite forecasts of snow.
Nikhil Singh, left, will head the prison education program. Bryonn Bain, right, will teach classes and is the Director for Public Affairs for the Prison Initiative.

NYU faculty provides education for inmates

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • March 4, 2015
NYU has launched their Prison Education Program to provide higher education to incarcerated individuals.
Studies show that adults are more likely to use crack over powder cocaine, leading to higher chances of arrest.

Study finds disparity in cocaine arrests

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • February 25, 2015
A study conducted by NYU researches determined that socioeconomically disadvantaged adults are more likely to use crack cocaine.
Laura Gottesdiener, Michelle Crentsil, Diego Ibanez, Michael Gould-Wartofsky, Bhaskar Sunkara, from left, discuss Gould-Wartofsky's new book.

Occupiers consider legacy of movement

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • February 18, 2015
A celebration of Michael Gould-Watofsky's new book, The Occupiers: The Making of the 99 Percent Movement.

Victims of UNC attack honored at vigil

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2015
Students gathered for a vigil in remembrance of the three people killed near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced housing plans.

De Blasio confronts city housing shortage

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • February 3, 2015
Mayor de Blasio makes an effort to provide affordable housing to residents.

NYU Reacts: NYPD starts counterterror group

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • February 2, 2015

The New York City Police Department announced its plans for a new 350-officer anti-terrorism squad on Jan. 29. The officers — who will be equipped with extra heavy protective...

Rikers Island bans solitary for youths

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • January 29, 2015
Rikers Island inmates 21 years old and younger can no longer be placed in solitary confinement, New York City officials announced.

NYU applications at all-time high

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • January 26, 2015
Record number of applicants applying to NYU Class of 2019.
SJP hosts discussion on Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions

SJP hosts discussion on Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • December 2, 2014
The NYU Social and Cultural Analysis department hosted an event to discuss the Palestinian led boycott divestment and sanctions movement in the US.
NYU Reacts: University leads in international student acceptance

NYU Reacts: University leads in international student acceptance

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • November 19, 2014
A new report announced that NYU is the top destination for international students.
Hacking event capitalizes on Bitcoin

Hacking event capitalizes on Bitcoin

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • November 17, 2014
Students worked for 24 hours to create innovative platforms incorporating Bitcoin.
Graduate students, NYU still at standstill

Graduate students, NYU still at standstill

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • November 12, 2014
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee met with representatives from NYU as a part of a bargaining session.
Students gather at Poly to develop hacks for Ebola aid.

Hackers build tools to combat Ebola

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor • November 3, 2014
NYU hosts 24-hour Ebola themed hackathon.
Sandy Alderson gave advice on sports management to students at an event on Oct. 27 at Furman Hall.

Mets manager details career path

Alex Bazeley, staff writer • October 28, 2014
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spoke at NYU Law on Oct. 27.

Students, politicians speak on assault

Alex Bazeley, Staff Writer • October 16, 2014
A discussion took place in Times Square on Wednesday, Oct. 15 to address the issue of sexual assault on college campuses.
Tax-free zones created for startups

Tax-free zones created for startups

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer • September 30, 2014
NY State designated NYU Poly as a tax-free zone as part of the START-UP NY initiative.
Cyclists file lawsuit against DMV

Cyclists file lawsuit against DMV

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer • September 24, 2014
Investigation of alleged wrongful penalization of NYC cyclists ticketed for traffic violations and fined with a motor vehicle surcharge
People’s Climate March draws 400,000 people before UN Climate Summit

People’s Climate March draws 400,000 people before UN Climate Summit

Alex Bazeley, Andrew Mei and Romie Williams • September 22, 2014
The largest Climate Change March in history took place this Sunday in Central Park.
Author discusses history of rock ’n’ roll, explores song covers

Author discusses history of rock ’n’ roll, explores song covers

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer • September 16, 2014
The journalism department hosted Greil Marcus, author of "The History of Rock 'N' Roll in Ten Songs".
Hackathon gears up for first round

Hackathon gears up for first round

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer • September 8, 2014
Registration for NYU-Poly's upcoming Hackathon opened this month.
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