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A photograph of a printed edition of The New York Times. The newspaper is turned to a page on which an article titled “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job” is visible. In the newspaper, the article is accompanied by a photo of a male wearing a blue suit jacket standing in a park.
Students not to blame for Maitland Jones firing, NYU faculty say
From left to right: a woman with blonde hair and a black leather jacket; a man with curly black hair, a white scarf, and a blue jacket; and a woman with gray hair, a green knit sweater, and a black shirt
Steinhardt welcomes tango couple, disability studies writer as scholars-in-residence
A line of people throw bags of trash into black garbage bins labeled “New York University.”
NYU tackles ‘swell in rat population’ with new trash bins
A moving GIF image of three people holding up chairs as weapons in a dark room with subtitle “It’s best when possible to work with others. The more people that attack at the same time, the harder it will be for the attacker to resist. Separate the attacker from their weapon when you can, but do not pick up the weapon.”
Explained: Why NYU told you to ‘fight’ with an active shooter
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Shots fired near NYU Brooklyn campus
NYU’s flagship development project, 181 Mercer, is scheduled to open by spring 2023. (Staff photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Billion-dollar NYU building at 181 Mercer Street nears completion
The all glass facade of 181 Mercer Street.
181 Mercer building opening delayed again until spring 2023
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston streets, is NYUs new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand
181 Mercer St., NYU’s new building, is being built with special glass windows to reduce energy usage and help prevent bird collisions. Up to 230,000 birds die every year in New York City from these collisions. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)
Bird-safe glass design at 181 Mercer saves wildlife and energy
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYUs new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Controversial 181 Mercer building now slated for fall 2022 opening
A line of people throw bags of trash into black garbage bins labeled “New York University.”
NYU tackles ‘swell in rat population’ with new trash bins
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Demonstrators boycott Chinatown museum to protest new mega jail
The ceiling of the 14th Street-Union Square station. To the left is a surveillance camera; to the right is a red “Exit” sign.
New plan to put cameras in every subway car won’t help, students say
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.
What to do this week: Off-Broadway Week and the New York Film Festival
A middle-aged man with gray hair faces away from the camera. He is wearing a black New York Taxi Workers Alliance shirt.
Taxi workers begin to receive hard-won debt relief
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End of NYU mask mandate planned for Sept. 28
(Joshua Becker for WSN)
Outside guests now allowed in dorms and other NYU buildings
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background. In the foreground is a half-full syringe on the left and a bottle of COVID-19 vaccine on the right.
Updated COVID booster soon available at NYU, but not yet required
A line of people stand waiting to take COVID-19 tests on a road near a gate. Workers in full personal protective equipment can be seen monitoring the line and administering the tests.
‘I need to get out’: NYU Shanghai lockdown leaves students struggling in dorms
The user interface of a change.org petition against a pink background: a description of the petition is in the upper half, and signatures of petitioners are in the lower half.
Petition against NYU’s COVID screener stalls after 3 weeks
NYU’s LGBTQ+ Center and Global Spiritual Life hosted Black trans activist and award-winning writer Raquel Willis for a panel discussing excellence in the Black trans community. During the panel, Willis spoke about her recent projects that aimed to humanize trans victims of violence and discrimination. (Image via nyu.edu)
Black trans activist Raquel Willis talks resistance and remembrance
NYU Langone Health has announced a new “Cultural Heritage Day.” The announcement comes after Langone did not include Juneteenth, a federal holiday, on their 2022 calendar. (Photo by Nina Schifano, Staff Illustration by Jake Capriotti)
Instead of Juneteenth holiday, NYU Langone offers employees a ‘Cultural Heritage Day’
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $750,000 to NYU and the University of Waikato. This grant funds a project that aims to protect the cultural knowledge and heritage of Native Americans, Māori and other First Nations communities. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez, Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Grant awarded to NYU-University of Waikato Indigenous studies project
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer was chosen as this years NYU Reads selection. Members of the Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU have said that the university has failed to include them in the conversation about the reading. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Indigenous students demand visibility after being snubbed at NYU Reads event
On Sept. 28, NYU’s Office of Global Inclusion held a community update webinar. During the event, OGI outlined its plans for each of its six initiatives: Disability Inclusive Culture, the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs, the LGBTQ+ Center, Global Faculty Engagement, Global Leadership and Strategic Innovation & Partnerships. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez)
Office of Global Inclusion announces new plans to advance diversity and inclusion
A photograph of a printed edition of The New York Times. The newspaper is turned to a page on which an article titled “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job” is visible. In the newspaper, the article is accompanied by a photo of a male wearing a blue suit jacket standing in a park.
Students not to blame for Maitland Jones firing, NYU faculty say
From left to right: a woman with blonde hair and a black leather jacket; a man with curly black hair, a white scarf, and a blue jacket; and a woman with gray hair, a green knit sweater, and a black shirt
Steinhardt welcomes tango couple, disability studies writer as scholars-in-residence
A moving GIF image of three people holding up chairs as weapons in a dark room with subtitle “It’s best when possible to work with others. The more people that attack at the same time, the harder it will be for the attacker to resist. Separate the attacker from their weapon when you can, but do not pick up the weapon.”
Explained: Why NYU told you to ‘fight’ with an active shooter
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Shots fired near NYU Brooklyn campus
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
An illustration of a hand holding a smartphone which is displaying the interface of the Pinterest app, with graphics of a pink instant camera, a green cactus, a pink vest, a pair of black jeans and a pair of flower earrings.
Pinterest: Style guide or worst enemy?
A man sits in an apartment full of house plants, smiling, wearing a blue knit sweater and holding a potted plant.
NYU plant fanatics and the roses, buds and thorns of indoor gardening
Two people sitting on a circular bench talking to each other with their backpacks on a floor of black-and-white geometrically patterned tiles at Bobst Library.
How to know if you’re going on a study date or a date-date
A collage of three runway photos. From left to right: A model dressed in a purple, green and gold patterned dress walks on the runway, a model wearing a nude top, an orange dress and a pair of silver wings walks on the runway. On the right, a model wearing a turban, veil, chains and a pair of black pants walks on the runway.
Animal print abound in Flying Solo show at Paris Fashion Week
The interior of Buffalo Exchange. Clothes line the inside of the store, both on circular racks and against the wall.
Les Miss wants to be a ‘true‘ thrift store
An illustration of a hand holding a smartphone which is displaying the interface of the Pinterest app, with graphics of a pink instant camera, a green cactus, a pink vest, a pair of black jeans and a pair of flower earrings.
Pinterest: Style guide or worst enemy?
A collage of three runway photos. From left to right: A model dressed in a purple, green and gold patterned dress walks on the runway, a model wearing a nude top, an orange dress and a pair of silver wings walks on the runway. On the right, a model wearing a turban, veil, chains and a pair of black pants walks on the runway.
Animal print abound in Flying Solo show at Paris Fashion Week
The interior of Buffalo Exchange. Clothes line the inside of the store, both on circular racks and against the wall.
Les Miss wants to be a ‘true‘ thrift store
A collage of three photos: on the left is a female wearing sunglasses and a black dress walking down a stone road; in the middle is a female wearing a black dress and boots leaning against a white wall; on the right is a female wearing a black dress turning her head back at the camera.
Gallatin student co-founds sustainable fashion brand
Triptic featuring three models walking down runway. Woman on left walks down runway in long red dress. Woman in middle walks down runway in long sleeve white top, black mini skirt, and black shoes. Woman on right walks down runway in cropped gray top, gray textured pants, and black shoes.
EENK brings the Wild West to Paris Fashion Week
A collage of three runway photos. From left to right: A model dressed in a purple, green and gold patterned dress walks on the runway, a model wearing a nude top, an orange dress and a pair of silver wings walks on the runway. On the right, a model wearing a turban, veil, chains and a pair of black pants walks on the runway.
Animal print abound in Flying Solo show at Paris Fashion Week
Triptic featuring three models walking down runway. Woman on left walks down runway in long red dress. Woman in middle walks down runway in long sleeve white top, black mini skirt, and black shoes. Woman on right walks down runway in cropped gray top, gray textured pants, and black shoes.
EENK brings the Wild West to Paris Fashion Week
CEO of Nehera Ladislav Zdut poses in front of two racks of business casual clothing and a poster of a model.
Nehera prioritizes chic utilitarian comfort at Paris Fashion Week
Maria Sharapova and Laura Brown sit under a parasol on a tennis court on a rooftop with a large audience in front of them. The downtown Manhattan skyline is behind them.
Glam Slam serves style at New York Fashion Week
Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.
First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird 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 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
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
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Deity New York’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection screams femme fatale
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Imperial Legacy brings I ❤️ NY gift shop to NYFW
(Photo by Justin Park)
Foresight into fashion’s future: emerging designers’ visions for menswear
(Photo by Justin Park)
You can sit with us: CISE brings empowering pieces to the NYFW showroom
(Photo by Camille Harvell)
Dancers stole the show at the 2022 Uplive x Hekka NYFW runway show
(Photo by Celia Tewey)
Claudia Li brings another quirky, playful collection to Fashion Week
(Image via THEO)
Diamond in the rough: THEO continues mining for brand identity
The facade of a restaurant with green accent color and light sign with text “SOUP ‘n’ BURGER” in red. “
Diners near campus that will fill your heart and your stomach
An illustration of two girls posing next to each other, smiling, near a gift shop.
Chinatown munchies that are Mott Street Girls approved
Centered in the photo are two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Ranked: What is the best NYU dining hall?
The Falafel Bowl and the Chicken Shawarma held up in front of a counter at fresh&co
8 Too Good To Go options near NYU for your next meal
Dining tables and chairs in the foreground and food court vendors in the background.
Did Upstein get an upgrade? A vegetarian’s review
A glass of clear gin-based cocktail decorated with sage leaves and a metal straw against a white background shot from above.
Grab a muddler and mix up a Wise Man
Two alcohol bottles and a champagne flute on a granite countertop. On the left, a mostly empty bottle of liqueur. On the right, a half-empty bottle of prosecco with an orange decal. In the center, a champagne flute with a homemade deep red spritz.
Spoil yourself and impress your friends with a refreshing spritz
Protein bars are a popular snack choice. But they may not be as nutritious as they claim. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Remaking the protein bar: the ugly, processed truth of a beloved snack
While gin and tonics primarily consist of a balanced mix of gin and tonic water, they can be spiced up with citrus, syrups and bitter liqueurs. (Photos by Phoebe Goldman)
Neither shaken nor stirred: A foolproof guide to mastering the gin and tonic
Pumpkin is known for being versatile with many different recipes. NYU students dish on their favorite pumpkin-based recipes. (Photos by Juliana Guarracino)
NYU students’ go-to pumpkin recipes
A hand holding a smartphone with the podcast “What is Good Sex @ NYU” playing on the screen, with the Washington Square Arch in the background.
NYU’s new sex-positive podcast tells you how to have ‘Good Sex @ NYU’
A parade participant dressed in a traditional Caribbean outfit.
Finding belonging at the West Indian Day Parade
An illustration of a cell phone on a yellow background. Text bubbles are featured on the screen.
The yasses and flops of Grindr, as told by its NYU users
A boy and two girls stand side by side smiling at the camera. Each holds different styles of food shopping bags. Behind them, the green trees of Washington Square Park.
Gallatin first-years mobilize students to donate meal swipes to mutual aid
An illustration of two baskets on a blue background. The basket on the left has five Bibles and the basket on the right has chocolate Easter eggs.
Celebrating with unity and joy on one of the most sacred Christian holidays
Collage of images and objects featured in WSN’s ranked column during the 2021-22 school year. At the center, Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung, the writers of the column, set against a background of a photograph of the Andromeda galaxy. The images and objects include a photo of the Trader Joe’s logo, a screenshot from the NYU Affirmations Instagram page, the Washington Square Park fountain, WSN Managing Editor Trace Miller, two cans of hard seltzer, Washington Square Mews, and a collage with the words “Ranked: NYU.”
Ranked: Our own Ranked articles
A yellow bag, rolling papers, an orange lighter, a dollar bill, and a small green grinder on top of a red bag.
Ranked: Quintessential NYU experiences
An illustration of five individuals. From left to right, a man with tattoos wearing a black graphic t-shirt, a man wearing an oversized white t-shirt and gray rounded sunglasses, a girl sitting at a cafe table, a man with a white button down shirt and khaki pants, and a man reclined on a white bed sheet.
Ranked: NYU students who will break your heart by senior year
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: Bad movies
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU meme pages
An illustration of the fairytale character Pinocchio, with a long nose, and and the character Jiminy Cricket, a cricket, sitting on his arm.
Review: ‘Pinocchio’ on Disney+ is a new low for live-action remakes
An illustration of Noah Cyrus standing in a field holding a knife, with a house in the background.
Review: Noah Cyrus’ debut album ‘The Hardest Part’ offers a healing journey for life’s heartaches
Two feminine-presenting robotic figures pose against a light blue background.
Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ examines humanity through the eyes of a machine
A close-up shot of author Kazuo Ishiguro.
Q&A: Kazuo Ishiguro on Joni Mitchell, ‘War and Peace’ and the future of storytelling
“Girl of My Dreams,” the debut album from pop singer FLETCHER, reflects on heartbreak and healing.
FLETCHER’s “Girl of my Dreams” takes listeners on a journey of self-love
Two feminine-presenting robotic figures pose against a light blue background.
Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ examines humanity through the eyes of a machine
A close-up shot of author Kazuo Ishiguro.
Q&A: Kazuo Ishiguro on Joni Mitchell, ‘War and Peace’ and the future of storytelling
An illustrated portrait of author Calum McCann in a black shirt and blue blazer against a light orange background.
Q&A: Colum McCann says ‘storytelling is the most democratic thing that we have’
Against a light purple background lie pink headphones, a yellow backpack, a pair of black boots, two books and a picture.
Staff Recs: Back to school
An illustration of a baby lamb against a brown background.
Review: ‘Lapvona’ encapsulates abject apoliticism
An illustration of the fairytale character Pinocchio, with a long nose, and and the character Jiminy Cricket, a cricket, sitting on his arm.
Review: ‘Pinocchio’ on Disney+ is a new low for live-action remakes
A laptop and a cup of tea lay against a dark gray blanket. On the laptop screen is a picture of a boy riding a bike in a forest.
Off the Radar: ‘The Kid With a Bike’ tackles the violent consequences of abandonment
An illustration of two Black women side by side and surrounded with a dim purple light. The woman on the left is dressed in a purple jacket. The woman on the right is dressed in a pink jacket.
Review: The deafening silence of ‘The Silent Twins’
Lau Kin Ming, played by Andy Lau, and Chan Wing Yan, played by Tony Leung, stand off in a gun duel while standing on top of a skyscraper near Victoria Bay in Hong Kong. Both are dressed in black suits.
Review: ‘Infernal Affairs’ trilogy restoration reinvigorates a Hong Kong classic
Four female characters dressed in colorful party outfits covered in blood and dirt look forward, terrified.
To critics of ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’: Let movies be stupid again, please
An illustration of Noah Cyrus standing in a field holding a knife, with a house in the background.
Review: Noah Cyrus’ debut album ‘The Hardest Part’ offers a healing journey for life’s heartaches
“Girl of My Dreams,” the debut album from pop singer FLETCHER, reflects on heartbreak and healing.
FLETCHER’s “Girl of my Dreams” takes listeners on a journey of self-love
British singer-songwriter Harry Styles dressed in a pink furry overcoat with matching trousers holds a black microphone against a radiating background.
It’s New York, baby: Harry Styles takes over Madison Square Garden
A portrait of musician and composer Pharoah Sanders dressed in a purple shirt and a black hat playing a saxophone against a purple background.
Reflecting on the avant-garde jazz legacy of Pharoah Sanders
An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”
Listen To This: Diane Keaton joins pop star Ashe in ‘Love Is Letting Go’
A large wooden puppet named Little Amal with brown skin, long brown hair and clothes with red accents stands in front of the New York Public Library with skyscrapers and street signs in the background. There is a male operating the puppet from inside and a crowd looking at and taking photos of the puppet.
Little Amal captures the heart of NYC during first US visit
Five people standing in shallow water in the East River, with midtown Manhattan skyline in the background. From the left: a person with short blonde hair wearing a red coat; a person wearing a black coat; a person with a hat, a red shirt with white dots and a black skirt; a person wearing white hat, blue jersey and beige shorts; a person with black t-shirt and beige shorts.
Performance art in New York waters raises awareness about rising sea levels
Kate Berlant dressed in all black stands on stage facing two bright stage lights with a projection of her face enlarged in the background.
Review: ‘KATE’ is an immersive theatrical experience like nothing you’ve seen before
A crowd of concert attendees stands in the foreground with a stage and a male performer singing on stage in the background.
The pop-punk revival: Not so simply planned
On a theater stage, there is a girl wearing a yellow dress looking toward and talking to a guy wearing a red shirt and blue pants. Behind them is a backdrop with tepees.
Review: ‘The Trojan Women’ is a Native American Greek tragedy
An illustration of a man holding a gun and wearing a khaki trench coat. Behind him there is a mill, and to the left there is text: “Call of Duty Vanguard Warzone Season Two.”
‘Call of Duty’ brings subtle yet impactful changes with new season
Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo Infinite” is the newest installment in the “Halo” franchise. The game has successfully blended familiar aspects of “Halo” with modern first-person shooter elements. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer: the revival of a franchise
“Call of Duty: Vanguard,” the newest installment in the “Call of Duty” series, will be released on Nov. 5. The multiplayer beta, which allowed players to try the game’s multiplayer mode before release, proves to be promising despite a few issues. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ beta revives the first-person shooter
Though historical revisionism is an issue in video games, taking liberties with the details can enhance the game play experience. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ demands historical distortion
Video games depend on delivery on many different fronts. Stars Wars: Battlefront II is close to that but not quite. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ lacks gameplay balance
A collage of three runway photos. From left to right: A model dressed in a purple, green and gold patterned dress walks on the runway, a model wearing a nude top, an orange dress and a pair of silver wings walks on the runway. On the right, a model wearing a turban, veil, chains and a pair of black pants walks on the runway.
Animal print abound in Flying Solo show at Paris Fashion Week
Triptic featuring three models walking down runway. Woman on left walks down runway in long red dress. Woman in middle walks down runway in long sleeve white top, black mini skirt, and black shoes. Woman on right walks down runway in cropped gray top, gray textured pants, and black shoes.
EENK brings the Wild West to Paris Fashion Week
CEO of Nehera Ladislav Zdut poses in front of two racks of business casual clothing and a poster of a model.
Nehera prioritizes chic utilitarian comfort at Paris Fashion Week
A door lock shaped like the Eiffel Tower on a wooden door. Behind the door lies a female student sleeping on a bed in a room.
Cleaning staff at NYU Paris enter dorms unannounced
An illustration of a long-haired dachshund dog, light gray clouds, plain “fish and chips” on a white plate and plain black leather boots with a small heel.
Debunking the myth: London isn’t the NYC of Europe
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
An illustration of the silhouettes of two people facing one another, against a blue background. A text bubble is drawn, showing the person of the left saying “Can I call you “blank” for short?” to the person on the right.
Opinion: Stop trying so hard to pronounce our names right
An image of two levels of Bobst Library, with students studying at tables on both floors.
Opinion: There are better study spots than Bobst
A crowd of protesters standing under Washington Square Arch holding the Iranian flag and signs with a person holding a wood stick with a strand of black hair hanging by the end of it.
Opinion: NYU should speak up about the violence in Iran
Photo cutouts of a sad-looking male and a female dressed in casual clothes in front of a photo of the construction site of the 181 Mercer Street building owned by New York University.
Off-Third: 181 Mercer construction is high priority, not adjuncts
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Opinion: College students should not have to pay for Metrocards
A Victorian couch sits on top of a pile of trash in the 49th Street subway station.
Off-Third: The city streets are New York’s hottest department store
A New York City street in the winter. A pile of garbage covered in snow on the side of the street.
Opinion: Get involved with community service around New York City
A panoramic view of the greenfield at Governors Island, with the Manhattan skyline visible in the background.
Opinion: You need to be around more trees
Two people hang up a protest banner on the exterior façade of a building covered with scaffolding.
Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population
An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.
Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal
An illustration of a person, seen from the knees down, walking while wearing black heeled boots and blue jeans against a gray background.
Opinion: In praise of the Hot Girl Walk
A child wearing a green dress and shoes with a purple backpack is walking next to a red brick wall on a brown floor while a hand with pink nails holds a gray cell phone camera that records the childs walk. On the cell phone is a distorted and glitchy image of the child walking. The text Like, Comment, Subscribe appears chalked on the top right corner of the wall.
Opinion: Adults must prioritize the well-being and safety of children over social media’s profitability
Six protesters stand by the Washington Square Park fountain holding up cardboard posters and a Ukrainian flag in support of ending the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Opinion: Stop publishing pieces on how to ‘cope’ with the invasion of Ukraine
An illustrated headshot of Rhode Island state senator Tiara Mack. She is wearing a royal blue shirt and circular glasses, and stands in front of a light blue background.
Opinion: Why it’s important to teach sex ed through a pleasure perspective
An image of two levels of Bobst Library, with students studying at tables on both floors.
Opinion: There are better study spots than Bobst
An illustration of the Handshake app logo as seen on a phone screen. The satirized logo includes two figures pointing their thumbs down.
Opinion: Handshake is not letting NYU students shake any hands
An illustration of a crossed-out text bubble which says, Hi! I’m in Lberal Studies,” against a purple background.
Off-Third: Liberal Studies is the best major
Protesters walk down University Place holding a large sign that reads “NYU owes adjuncts.” A police officer on a moped directs traffic in front of the marching protesters.
Opinion: Adjuncts need better pay now, but NYU is dragging its feet
A black-and-white photo of students gathering with signs that read “ethnic studies now” and “Asian American Alliance demands ethnic studies.”
Opinion: NYU should drop its facade of Pacific Island inclusion
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
A masked student sits in an NYU common area. She is surrounded by tables, chairs and a foosball table.
Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isn’t the time to be idle
A protester holding up a sign saying “NYU + Sabatini = Disgrace” in front of the NYU Langone Health Center. A black-and-white headshot of Sabatini is superimposed on the left.
Editorial: Do no harm, Grossman. Reject Sabatini.
Three NYPD officers in their dark blue uniforms congregating in the middle of the road appear to be discussing something. The officers are flanked by legal personnel dressed in suits on each side.
Editorial: Don’t throw more money at the failing NYPD
A crowd of people stand and walk around a park surrounded by city buildings and an arch monument under a clear blue sky.
Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
Photo cutouts of a sad-looking male and a female dressed in casual clothes in front of a photo of the construction site of the 181 Mercer Street building owned by New York University.
Off-Third: 181 Mercer construction is high priority, not adjuncts
A warped illustration of an iPad with a tipping screen displayed, with 25%, 35%, 45%, 55%, no tip, or custom tip available as options, against a blurred photograph of a Weinstein dining hall.
Off-Third: Weinstein should implement iPad tipping
An illustration of a female wearing a blue turtleneck sweater and brown hair who smiles while lifting a blue mask away from her face.
Off-Third: The end of NYU’s mask mandate is the best thing to happen to my nose
An illustration of a podium with the Columbia University logo sitting on the first place with a green check mark next to it. The N.Y.U. logo, with a red cross next to it, sits on the second place. “Silly purple school” is written next to the N.Y.U. logo in purple.
Off-Third: Columbia is better than NYU
A person sits in bed and cries while holding a family photo. They are sitting in their college dorm bedroom, and a New York University flag hangs on the wall. The text “FAKE NEWS” is written across the image in red.
Off-Third: Homesickness is not real
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: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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: 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
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Letter to the Editor: Antisemitism on campus
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Opinion: Stop trying so hard to pronounce our names right
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Opinion: There are better study spots than Bobst
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Off-Third: NYU removes elevator buttons in bid to boost student fitness
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Opinion: Meal Plans aren’t useless — you’re just using them wrong
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Opinion: Handshake is not letting NYU students shake any hands
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Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
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Judith Heumann on NYU commencement and disability activism
Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass
Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass
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Bobst Library’s enduring history of suicide
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Fluke or for real: The New York Giants eye a potential playoff berth
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A guide to the New York Knicks’ 2022-23 season
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The roller coaster ride of the Brooklyn Nets
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NYU women’s volleyball splits games in doubleheader
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Women’s professional hockey team moves to new rink on NYC’s doorstep
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Who Are You?
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There’s No Place Like Home
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School’s Back in Style
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The Application of Self: Accounts From Steinhardt’s Studio Art Department
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Personal Style is Trending
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How to never forget what happened on Sept. 11
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A photo recap of Electric Zoo 3.0
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The World Trade Center Man: 21 years after 9/11
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How to get away, even if you’re stuck
Rewind: Protests around NYU after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Rewind: Protests around NYU after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Public Works’ ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’ returns Aug. 10 in Central Park
Public Works’ ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’ returns Aug. 10 in Central Park
Fresh to the NYC Apartment Hunt? Here is the Need-to-Know
Fresh to the NYC Apartment Hunt? Here is the Need-to-Know
Nicholas Szuch, (NYU, 2015), co-founder of Lettey, a new app that—for the first time—leverages the power of social networks to help renters find an apartment.
New to Renting? This NYU Alumni-Founded App Can Help

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Alexandria Johnson, Editor-in-Chief

Alex is a senior double-majoring in Journalism and Public Policy. She is a New York native (representing Queens!), and she loves to talk about how songs have gotten shorter recently, trying to meet her celebrity crush (she'll never tell) and her passion for painting album covers. She's definitely NOT a professional artist, but it helps her pass the time. Follow her on IG and Twitter @a_johnson_2021.

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The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)

Photo: Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold

Sep 17, 2021

The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)

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

After various activists spoke to the crowd about systemic racial and economic injustice, defunding the police and reinvesting in communities, protesters marched down Flatbush Ave to Grand Army Plaza.
Apr 21, 2021

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)

Photo: OPINION: New York City’s next mayor must prioritize supportive housing

Apr 21, 2021

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...

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

The death of Daunte Wright happened just 10 miles away from the death of George Floyd. Sometimes, I wonder when enough is enough.
Apr 13, 2021

It always happens when I receive bad news. I become numb. This uneasy feeling develops in my chest. I panic and gasp for air. Then, I stop. I hold my breath and wait for the...

(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Letter from the Editor: Why is WSN Coming Back?

Given the number of issues we had, why have we returned to the newspaper?
Mar 8, 2021

Dear readers,  After we resigned last fall, it is no surprise that people are wondering why the newspaper has returned. As one of the three deputy managing editors who signed...

A screenshot shared over Twitter titled: clear language on slavery resources provided by nyu residential life. The information was shared during a RA training meeting. (Photo by Sean Nesmith)

NYU RAs Attend Training With Controversial Resources

One image used in the training originated in a Twitter thread that referenced slaves as hostages and slave catchers as police officers.
Sep 28, 2020

NYU Resident Assistants were called into a meeting on Sept. 23, the same day a Kentucky grand jury declined to indict officers Jonathan Mattingly, Myles Cosgrove and Brett Hankinson...

WSN is compiling resources that may be of help for protesting and reporting. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Safety Tips for Protesters and Student Journalists

With mass protests across the U.S., a lot of information can be confusing and scrambled. WSN has compiled guides and tips that could be of use to the NYU community for protesting safely. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
Sep 24, 2020

As protests picked up across the country this past June, WSN began compiling resources and information for safely protesting and reporting on protests. We wanted to support NYU...

An illustration of a megaphone with a red handle. Written in orange on the megaphone are the words “Staff Rants.”

Staff Rants: Back To School

From the big workload to Zoom complaints, our staff has a lot of feelings about the first week of classes.
Sep 10, 2020

On the Lack of Anonymity  Alexandria Johnson, Deputy Managing Editor  Maybe it's just me, but why do I need to put my camera on for every class? I'm in my senior year juggling...

An Activist Determined to Lead with Science

An Activist Determined to Lead with Science

As a three-time winner of the Green Grant program and co-chair of March for Science, Tandon Ph.D. candidate Omar Gowayed continues to fight for an equitable, sustainable world.
Dec 5, 2019

Omar Gowayed has been an activist since he was five years old. He had protested against the Iraq War with his family in Auburn, Alabama while his classmates stood on the other...

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

In honor of the semester’s final Staff Rants, we have no theme — only pent-up rage.
Dec 4, 2019

On Free Space By Ishaan Parmar, Deputy News Editor Look, I get it. We’re all on the homework grind. CAS, Liberal Studies, Stern, Tisch — we all have homework, and none...

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer held a public hearing last Monday night to discuss the best way to religious buildings to share spaces for non-profit organizations. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)

Religious Congregations, Nonprofits Voice Struggles to Afford Space in New York City

Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer hosted a city hall meeting as part of her ongoing efforts to help religious congregations that cannot afford meeting space in the extremely expensive area.
Dec 3, 2019

Last week, what started as a City Hall meeting addressing building repurposing in New York City turned into a forum for nonprofits and religious leaders on the inaccessibility...

Staff Rants and Raves: Thanksgiving

Staff Rants and Raves: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a divisive holiday, to say the least. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Nov 27, 2019

Rants On Family Bonding By Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor Don't get me wrong — I love Thanksgiving. I love waking up at 7 a.m. to cook food and eating it at the...

A student walks through the NYU Abu Dhabi Campus. NYU Abu Dhabi is planning to increase enrollment by 40%. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NYU Abu Dhabi To Increase Enrollment by 40%

Approximately 1,500 students currently study at NYUAD, but the university plans on increasing that number significantly over the next five years.
Nov 26, 2019

NYU Abu Dhabi plans to increase its enrollment by 40% over the next five years, as reported by The National, a news outlet in the United Arab Emirates. The campus will not be...

Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation

Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation

We’re all going places in some way or another. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Nov 20, 2019

Rants On the NYU Airport Shuttle By Bella Gil, Beauty and Style Editor Getting back and forth between JFK airport and campus is one skill I’ve yet to master. If traveling...

Protestors held signs and chanted in support of Hong Kong, demanding an end to police brutality. (Photo by Ishaan Parmar)

Pro-Hong Kong, Pro-China Protesters Clash Ahead of NYU Law Human Rights Panel

Pro-China protesters and pro-Hong Kong counterprotesters gathered on Monday night outside of an NYU Law panel on human rights in Hong Kong.
Nov 18, 2019

Protesters who say pro-democracy efforts by Hong Kong residents are too violent gathered outside NYU School of Law's D'Agostino Hall on Monday night, shouting and chanting for...

Staff Rants: Course Registration

Staff Rants: Course Registration

We have no Staff Raves this week. Course registration is the worst.
Nov 13, 2019

On Jumping Through Hoops By Ethan Zack, Music Editor Can someone please tell me why underclassmen have to make an appointment with their advisor before they can register...

Jacquelyn Taylor is a professor of Nursing and Medicine in the Rory Meyers College of Nursing who was recently nominated to the National Academy of Medicine. (Via NYU)

NYU Professor Who Researches Health Disparities Among Minorities Appointed to National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Jacquelyn Taylor, a professor of Health Equity at NYU Meyers, is one of two nurses to be selected and the only NYU faculty member chosen this year.
Nov 12, 2019

Rory Meyers professor Jacquelyn Taylor was selected as one of 100 new members of the National Academy of Medicine, one of the most respected achievements in the field of health,...

On Monday, the NYU LGBTQ+ Center hosted a panel discussion on the term “TERF” and how to make NYU more trans-inclusive. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Trans Awareness Week Starts by Tackling How to Make Feminism Trans-Inclusive

The first event in a week-long series discussed the historical exclusion of trans individuals from the feminist movement.
Nov 11, 2019

NYU kicked off its Trans Awareness Week with an event on Monday informing students on how to support the feminist movement while being inclusive of transgender people. The panel...

Staff Rants and Raves: NYU Facilities

Staff Rants and Raves: NYU Facilities

NYU owns a lot of property, from residence halls with no heat to libraries that block out the sun to dining halls that can’t pass inspections. Read what our staff has to say about NYU’s campus.
Nov 8, 2019

Rants On Being a Thirsty Gal By Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor Hydration is key, folks. But the architects of Bobst Library don't seem to understand this ethos, as they...

The NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life terminated Gallatin senior A’Nisa Amarus employment, claiming she was being overcompensated for her work. NYU’s Federal Work-Study program relies on students taking part-time work on campus as need-based financial aid. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Former NYU Student Worker Claims She Was Fired for Being Paid Too Much

Gallatin student A’Nisa Amaru claims she was terminated from the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life department due to mismanagement of payroll.
Oct 28, 2019

Stay Woke and Meditate was an initiative Gallatin senior A’Nisa Amaru developed during her sophomore year. The program offers a weekly meditation session for students of color...

Staff Rants and Raves: October

Staff Rants and Raves: October

Sometimes, October is less of a month and more of a vibe. Hear what our staff has to say about it.
Oct 18, 2019

Rants On Getting Older By Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor Even though October is my birth month, I don't really look forward to it. I think it's either because...

Gallatin is welcoming new winners of its human rights scholarship. (via Wikimedia)

Ten Students Received $5,000 for Human Rights Projects. Here’s What They Did.

The Ninth Annual Gallatin Global Fellowship in Human Rights Symposium showcased the work of last year’s fellows in preparation for this year’s application.
Oct 15, 2019

From working on a Queens District Attorney campaign to engaging with female survivors of war-time sexual violence in Kosovo, the 10 recipients of the Gallatin Global Fellowship...

NYU has recently made changes concerning its policy on academic probation. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Student Government, NYU Agree to Expunge Academic Probation Records

NYU will officially expunge the external records of students who faced academic probation after conversing with members of student government.
Oct 14, 2019

Student government reached an agreement with the university to change the current Academic Probation Policy last Friday, after a year of working with faculty in the University...

Staff Rants: NYU Housing

Staff Rants: NYU Housing

Palladium might have a failing dining hall, but it’s not the only residence hall that has issues.
Oct 9, 2019

On Uninvited Guests By Calais Watkins, Dining Editor I only lived in NYU Housing for one brief, inglorious year — in Weinstein Residence Hall, to be specific. I expected...

NYU class rings are displayed in the NYU Bookstore. Each one retails for around $400. (Photo by Talia Rose Barton)

Seniors Weigh Sentimentality, Price in Decision to Buy Class Ring

NYU’s class ring starts at $429. The price is comparable to other universities, but many seniors think it is still too high.
Sep 27, 2019

As their last year at NYU begins, seniors will have to decide whether or not to dish out hundreds of dollars to immortalize their time here in the form of a purple-emblazoned class...

Staff Rants and Raves: NYU Dining

Staff Rants and Raves: NYU Dining

Lots of things related to food at NYU have changed recently. Hear what our staff has to say about it.
Sep 19, 2019

Rants On Serving Sizes By Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor One thing I have noticed with Chartwells, the new dining provider, is that the serving size options have...

Staff Rants & Raves: Welcome Week Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Welcome Week Edition

Welcome Week might technically be over, but it lives on forever in the hearts of our staff. Here’s why.
Sep 5, 2019

Staff Rants On Getting Rejected from Events By Sam Brinton, Copy Chief My Welcome Week experience can be summed up by long waits and longer-lasting disappointments. For...

A group of researchers led by assistant professor of physics Javad Shavani discovered a new state of matter that could lead to breakthroughs in quantum computing. (via Adobe Stock)

NYU Physicist and Team Identify a New State of Matter

An NYU assistant professor led an almost four year project which discovered a new state of matter with implications on the computer industry.
Sep 3, 2019

Led by an assistant professor  at NYU, a team of researchers discovered a new state of matter that could bring us one step closer to optimizing quantum computing, which in...

Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Libra, is based off a model in which validators are also stakeholders. (Graphic via Pixabay)

Former Adjunct Professor Claims Facebook’s New Currency Stole His Ideas

A former NYU adjunct professor claims that Facebook copied his ideas when they introduced their cryptocurrency two months ago.
Aug 24, 2019

A former NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences professor has claimed that Facebook plagiarized a trade coin he proposed in an academic paper with their new e-currency,...

A front view of 77 Charles St, a property originally owned by NYU, and recently sold for millions. (Photo by Kenzo Kimura)

Professor Sells NYU-Owned Townhouse For Millions

The university's current tax filings reveal a payment they received after a faculty member sold their home.
Aug 24, 2019

An NYU professor made $8.3 million by selling a property originally owned by NYU — a deal which the university profited from, too — as reported by the New York Post. In 1996...

Chasten Buttigieg recalls paying off student loans at an NYU Democrats event . (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)

Husband of Presidential Hopeful Pete Buttigieg Talks Transitioning to Life on the Campaign Trail

Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of Pete Buttigieg, attended an NYU College Democrats event on Thursday.
May 3, 2019

Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of 2020 presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana Pete Buttigieg, spoke at an NYU College Democrats event on Thursday at the Kimmel...

CNN’s Van Jones: ‘The Opposite of Criminalization is Humanization’

CNN’s Van Jones: ‘The Opposite of Criminalization is Humanization’

At an event organized by NYU’s Brennan Center for Justice, CNN commentator Van Jones emphasized the importance of humanizing criminals in the context of criminal justice reform.
Apr 24, 2019

CNN commentator Van Jones spoke about his docuseries on the criminal justice system and the need for reform in an event at the NYU School of Law Tishman Auditorium on Monday. Jones...

Chef Bashir cooked saffron rice and dish made of potatoes, tomatoes and eggplant. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)

Refugee and Chef Prepares a Meal and Answers Questions

As part of the Hunger Action Series, Chef Bashir cooked a meal while discussing his own journey.
Apr 23, 2019

Szzz! The oil in the pan crackled as Chef Bashir welcomed questions while he performed a live cooking demonstration for 17 guests at the Puck Building on Friday. The event...

How does NYU spring admission work? Does the admission rate include spring admits? (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Welcome to NYU! But Wait a Semester

As members of the Class of 2023 prepare to start at NYU in the fall, some of their classmates will join them a semester later because of the university’s spring admit program.
Apr 15, 2019

When NYU released its breakdown of the accepted Class of 2023, some students were missing from the data. Spring admits — students accepted to the university who start a semester...

The Green Grant recipients Vanneeda Keowmang and Heather Vaxer will use their award to build a template for carbon-neutral student film sets. (Courtesy of NYU)

Green Grants Fund Sustainable Menstrual Products, Film Sets

This year, the Office of Sustainability awarded six Green Grants to students and faculty who plan to develop campus-wide, environmental-focused projects.
Apr 8, 2019

From building a carbon-neutral film set to a starting podcast about climate change, eight students and faculty members received Green Grants to finance their eco-friendly projects...

The logo of NYUs Student Government. (Courtesy of NYU Student Government)

Aspiring and Current Student Senators at-Large Mingle at Meet-and-Greet

Student government held their second meet-and-greet for those interested in the Senator at-Large positions, meant to represent communities that lack a voice at NYU.
Mar 27, 2019

Student Senators at-Large, whose constituencies make up underrepresented communities of students, met on Monday with those who hope to take their places in the fall. More than...

Jennifer Jones Austin (left) and Peter Edelman (right) spoke to NYU Silver School of Social Work about the criminalization of poverty.

Silver Talk Highlights Race and Poverty’s Role in the Criminal Justice System

Peter Edelman and Jennifer Jones Austin discuss the intersection between race, poverty and the criminal justice system on Friday evening in Hemmerdinger Hall.
Mar 14, 2019

The large number of people who remain incarcerated after being unable to pay bail and the police practice of fining citizens for minuscule acts were two of the issues discussed...

The NYU bookstore during the grand opening. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Bookstore includEd Program Draws Criticism for Unexpected Bursar Charges

After the includEd program unexpectedly charged students for course materials, the NYU Bookstore extended the program’s opt-out deadline to Thursday.
Mar 7, 2019

The NYU Bookstore’s includEd program drew criticism on the Class of 2022 Facebook group last week after students suddenly received emails about additional charges made to their...

Journalism Minor Provides Flexibility for Students

Journalism Minor Provides Flexibility for Students

Students and professors react to the new journalism minor that the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute announced on Friday.
Mar 1, 2019

After NYU introduced two new journalism minors on Feb. 22, students are figuring out how this development may change their plans for graduation. The five-course minors allow...

Washington Square Park aerial photo. (WSN File Photo )

NYU to Lobby State Legislature for Increased Tuition Funding

The Office of Government Affairs continues to push legislatures to provide greater funding for students’ tuition, grants and more.
Feb 20, 2019

NYU — which is often criticized for its high tuition and shortage of financial aid — will be lobbying at the state level to increase tuition programs. The Office of Government...

Tisch hosted info sessions concerning the LA study away site. (Photo by Alex Domb)

LA Program ‘Not For You If You Want to be An Actor’

Tisch hosted information sessions on the university’s newest study away site in LA, offering more details on the program.
Feb 6, 2019

Despite the fanfare over NYU’s decision to open a study away site in Los Angeles, only six students attended Tuesday’s info session on the site at the Tisch School of the Arts. Senior...

A pile of folded clothing, ready to be donated. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Sparking Joy: NYU Students Tidy Up

Master Marie Kondo’s KonMari method while making money.
Feb 4, 2019

The new year brought about not only the typically neglected annual resolutions but the premiere of the Netflix original series, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” In the show,...

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