Alexandria Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
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.
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.
Letter from the Editor: Why is WSN Coming Back?
Given the number of issues we had, why have we returned to the newspaper?
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)
In honor of the semester’s final Staff Rants, we have no theme — only pent-up rage.
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.
Staff Rants and Raves: Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a divisive holiday, to say the least. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
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.
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.
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.
Staff Rants: Course Registration
We have no Staff Raves this week. Course registration is the worst.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff Rants: NYU Housing
Palladium might have a failing dining hall, but it’s not the only residence hall that has issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sparking Joy: NYU Students Tidy Up
Master Marie Kondo’s KonMari method while making money.
