Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
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Thousands take to Washington Square to protest for cease-fire in Gaza
Nearly five months after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, thousands of protesters gathered at Washington Square Park to demand a cease-fire.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• Mar 4, 2024
NYU students respond to Israel-Palestine conflict at citywide protests
Students took part in demonstrations across New York City on Sunday in response to intense fighting between the Israeli military and Palestinian militants in Gaza.
Alex Tey and Sydney Barragan
• Oct 11, 2023
Streamer Kai Cenat’s meetup stirs up mayhem in Union Square
A crowd that had gathered for a giveaway organized by the creator damaged vehicles and wreaked havoc on Friday, prompting police to clear the square and surrounding streets.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• Aug 5, 2023
For trans people, what comes after visibility?
This year’s Transgender Day of Visibility rally was a chance for trans people to affirm their existence — and to consider how we can go beyond merely being seen.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• Apr 6, 2023
Listen To This: Sidney Gish ponders what could’ve been in ‘Filming School’
Read about this week’s most notable singles from Lovejoy, Lana Del Rey and more.
Sandy Battulga, Alex Tey, and Lea Filidore
• Feb 16, 2023
A tax break is saving NYU $141 million this year. Here’s how.
Universities in New York are exempt from paying property taxes. Here’s how much NYU saves.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• Nov 23, 2022
A day of magical thinking at the Joan Didion estate sale
The Nov. 16 auction of Joan Didion’s belongings marked a final, posthumous turning point in the legacy of the perennial idol of aspiring writers.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• Nov 21, 2022
Strike upends classes at The New School
Part-time faculty at The New School commenced a strike on Wednesday after their union was unable to reach a new tentative contract with the university.
Carmo Moniz, Tori Morales, and Alex Tey
• Nov 16, 2022
Slavoj Žižek is the public intellectual for an absurd world
The oratory style of Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek is as much performance as it is lecture.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• Nov 6, 2022
Editor’s Note: The end of the semester
Top stories on NYU’s med school, the Rubin intruder and abortion rights, plus some bird-related thoughts on spring transitions.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• May 7, 2022
Q&A: Time, place and live music with The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella
The frontman of the New Jersey-born punk rock band spoke with WSN about the evolution of the band’s style and returning to perform in his home state.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• May 5, 2022
Editor’s Note: Introducing WSN’s next Editor-in-Chief
Top stories this week: NYU med school defends disgraced biologist; criticism of Campus Safety.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 30, 2022
Editor’s Note: Daily Screener, NYU Survival Guide
WSN responds to COVID cases in its staff.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 23, 2022
Students upset by NYU response to roommate’s mental health crisis
Coral Tower residents sought a dialogue with their residence hall directors to communicate their concerns. They were left in the dark instead.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 18, 2022
Editor’s Note: The ‘Re:’ special issue
“Re:,” the Identity & Equity Issue. Also: when and why we might go off the record with a source.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 9, 2022
Editor’s Note: A memorial fund to support WSN staff
Introducing the Sarah Raybin Portlock Fund for WSN. Also, top stories on masks, Taylor Swift, Ukraine.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Apr 2, 2022
Editor’s Note: What purpose do letters to the editor serve?
Top stories from accommodations to anti-abortion protesters to a K-indie band interview.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Mar 26, 2022
Editor’s Note: The semester’s top stories (so far)
From campus safety to NYU’s response to conflicts overseas, a look at the first half of Spring 2022. Also, a look at how WSN staff get paid.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Mar 19, 2022
Editor’s Note: Spring break reads
Take some time to catch up with campus journalism. Featuring our Features section and explaining why we have one.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Mar 12, 2022
Editor’s Note: This week’s top stories, and WSN vs. world news
How we cover global events. Also: Ukraine, campus safety, Maisie Peters.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Mar 5, 2022
Editor’s Note: Defining editorials; on-campus safety concerns
What makes an editorial, and what doesn’t. Also: cuts to guard overtime, students assaulted, antisemitism.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 26, 2022
Editor’s Note: Housing Guide, campus attacks; digital accessibility
Making our web content more accessible. Also: special issues about Valentine’s, dorms; news about attacks on campus and NYFW.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 19, 2022
The case for the <3 emoticon
Real love isn’t like the ❤️ emoji.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 14, 2022
Editor’s Note: SGA updates, nurse burnout, our editing process
How we edit our articles. Also: an interview with Gracie Abrams and why NYU should bulk-order masks.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 12, 2022
Editor’s Note: COVID rules eased; notes on a retraction
We retracted a story — here’s why. Also: NYU’s reopening, @nyuaffirmations, “Euphoria.”
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 5, 2022
Review: On ‘Laurel Hell,’ Mitski blooms
Mitski's first album in four years pairs her unmatched lyricism with synth-heavy ’80s-inspired production. “Laurel Hell” is out Friday on all platforms.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Feb 4, 2022
Editor’s Note: COVID news and how to make your voice heard
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Jan 29, 2022
Letter from the editor: On transition
Transitions are perpetual, uncomfortable and inevitable. Meet WSN's new editor-in-chief.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Jan 24, 2022
NYU alumni newsletter hints at in-person spring 2022 semester
An NYU webpage dated Jan. 15, 2022, states that NYU “is preparing to resume in-person instruction at the start of the spring semester” at its New York City campus and abroad sites.
Kristian Burt, Rachel Cohen, and Alex Tey
• Jan 10, 2022
NYU COVID positivity rate more than 20x pre-omicron average
The most recent data shows an 18.29% positivity rate in COVID tests at NYU.
Alex Tey and Arnav Binaykia
• Jan 10, 2022
Editor’s Note: A new newsletter from WSN’s editor-in-chief
Editor’s Note is an upcoming weekly newsletter from WSN’s Editor-in-Chief that brings you the week’s top stories — and the stories behind the stories.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• Dec 11, 2021
Sometimes, expensive gifts… are better
If you’re at NYU, there’s a decent chance that you know some rich people who helped get you here. Here are expensive gifts that are actually worth the money that you can ask them for.
Alexandra Chan, Alex Tey, and Alex Tran
• Dec 10, 2021
Listen to this: Mitski strikes again with new single ‘Heat Lightning’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Mitski, Ed Sheeran, Joshua Bassett and more.
Bryn Borzillo, Candace Patrick, and Alex Tey
• Dec 9, 2021
Photo: The best hot chocolate spots around campus
Nov 23, 2021
Opinion: Do us justice with your trans remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance, commemorated on Nov. 20 each year, is a day for mourning and honoring trans people lost to a transphobic society. If you’re a trans ally, you need to carefully consider where your remembrance is coming from.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• Nov 20, 2021
Mitski is back. God help us all.
The artist known for wreaking emotional devastation on her listeners is back with another single. What can we expect as we anticipate her “Laurel Hell” album next year?
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• Nov 11, 2021
NYU offers free new ID cards to reflect chosen names, updated photos
The university’s Card Center will now help students, faculty and staff better reflect their gender identities with updated ID cards.
Alex Tey and Vinith Yedidi
• Oct 22, 2021
Bird-safe glass design at 181 Mercer saves wildlife and energy
Window collisions kill hundreds of thousands of birds every year in New York City. 181 Mercer’s architects are using specially designed glass with the intention of saving birds and energy.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• Oct 18, 2021
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 2: ‘A New Type of Normal’
The second episode of a collaboration between WSN and WNYU 89.1 looks at the short-term effects and long-term lessons of 9/11.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• Oct 13, 2021
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 1: Ground Zero
In the first episode of a collaboration between WSN and WNYU 89.1 FM, host Alex Tey revisits Sept. 11, 2001, 20 years later.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• Oct 13, 2021
Ranked: NYC nature
If you’re tired of Washington Square, Union Square and Tompkins Square, these slices of nature offer an escape from city life without having to leave the city itself.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• Oct 4, 2021
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer • Mar 17, 2024
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • Mar 15, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024