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NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
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What to do this week: Piano karaoke, a mental health talk with the governor and more
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NYU receives federal funding for cybersecurity research center
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The Soapbox: Medical crisis in the Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand apart from each other in a crowd of people. Trump looks back at Harris.
Online discourse about Harris more negative than Trump following vice presidential debate, NYU researchers find
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NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
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How Langone’s drug education program is reaching citywide youth
A large group of protestors marching with flags, signs, drums and banners. The large banners in the front left reads “STOP COP CITY”, “FREE PALESTINE” and a phrase in Arabic characters. The large banner on the right reads “GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA” and “WITHIN OUR LIFETIME”
Students join hundreds to protest Netanyahu’s UN address
A woman stands on a podium and speaks into a microphone.
New York signs legislation saving some students money post-graduation
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Tandon study finds high pollution levels within the subway system
The exterior of 10 Astor Place.
NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
A person in the dark is semi-illuminated by a laptop screen. On the screen, there's green code against a black background.
NYU receives federal funding for cybersecurity research center
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand apart from each other in a crowd of people. Trump looks back at Harris.
Online discourse about Harris more negative than Trump following vice presidential debate, NYU researchers find
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Tisch grad student workers criticize updated conduct policies in letter to admin
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How Adams’ indictment could affect NYU
A group of police officers and protesters gathered outside a white building. One protester holds a large Palestinian flag on the left, while another has an Israeli flag on the right and police officers stand in the middle.
A look into how U.S. colleges responded to waves of on-campus protests
A large group of protestors marching with flags, signs, drums and banners. The large banners in the front left reads “STOP COP CITY”, “FREE PALESTINE” and a phrase in Arabic characters. The large banner on the right reads “GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA” and “WITHIN OUR LIFETIME”
Students join hundreds to protest Netanyahu’s UN address
People in multi-colored outfits stand in a circle around candles and flags on the ground.
Students hold vigil in Washington Square Park to mourn deaths in Lebanon and Palestine
(Krish Dev and Qianshan Weng for WSN)
Student groups refuse to complete online modules reiterating updated conduct policy
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
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
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Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
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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
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Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
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Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows
A man with his arms crossed smiles at the camera. To his left, “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in bold white text.
Beyond NYU: Taking mind control past ‘science fiction’ and into the world
A girl sitting at a piano looks back while playing. “BEYOND” is drawn behind her and “N.Y.U.” is illustrated over a T.V. in light purple.
Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage
A girl smiling for a photo on the sidewalk. “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in white font in the top left corner.
Beyond NYU: Maintaining memories through shared albums
The words “BEYOND NYU” next to a woman holding a book.
Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact
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
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Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
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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
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Oktoberfest NYC serves up mediocre food at a high price
Five girls in a locker room, all wearing jerseys. From left to right, they wear: a cropped, black jersey with jeans, a white jersey with a white maxi skirt, a white jersey with jean shorts, a green jersey with a mini skirt, and a white jersey vest with purple parachute pants and kitten heels.
From field to fashion: Styling the jersey for everyday
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How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world
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These naked babies are taking campus by storm
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Ranked: Fast food near campus
Five girls in a locker room, all wearing jerseys. From left to right, they wear: a cropped, black jersey with jeans, a white jersey with a white maxi skirt, a white jersey with jean shorts, a green jersey with a mini skirt, and a white jersey vest with purple parachute pants and kitten heels.
From field to fashion: Styling the jersey for everyday
A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.
These naked babies are taking campus by storm
An illustration of three people against a mint green background. One wears a black matching set with leggings, a top and jacket. Another wears a pink top with white parachute pants and the third wears basketball shorts with a white T-shirt and blue hat.
Athleisure: Do’s and don’ts
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Gia Sidhu for WSN)
Ranked: Microtrends
A close-up shot of a bratwurst with white sauce on top in a cardboard tray, in front of some beer.
Oktoberfest NYC serves up mediocre food at a high price
A woman and a person in a bagel costume posing for a photo
How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
The exterior of a restaurant called “POTBELLY”, which is written in yellow and green with the words “SANDWICH WORKS” below.
New eats near NYU: Potbelly soothes diners nostalgic for childhood
A glass jar filled with green smoothie. Pink text overlain on the image reads “Commuter Recipes.”
The commuter’s pantry: 3 recipes for students on the go
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.
Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus
An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.
How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU
Two men walk past the exterior of a brick building.
How students at NYU find community during Passover
Three men dancing and clapping while a woman sings on a stage. Light up letters are at the front of the stage spelled “ARAB.”
NYU Arab Festival vibrantly celebrates Middle Eastern and North African cultures
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
Collage of the five dating apps, with “tinder” and “match” on the left, “RAYA” in the middle, and “Hinge” and “Bumble” on the right.
Ranked: Dating 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 group of four robots in metallic purple, yellow, and red colors, surrounded with sci-fi settings. They are gathered together, looking upwards with surprise.
Review: Transform your expectations with ‘Transformers One’
Group of dancers performing on a stage with purple lighting.
Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance
A woman wearing a red headscarf with a long brown dress, while balancing a tray of bowls and cups in her head, standing around an old brick gate.
NYFF 62 Review: Patriarchy, repression and routine in ‘The Sealed Soil’
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A play about an artist, a novel spanning 300 years and more
A person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.
Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A play about an artist, a novel spanning 300 years and more
An illustration of four women’s faces, each in front of a blue square. The words “COCO MELLORS” are above the faces and “BLUE SISTERS” are below the faces.
Review: ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors perfectly underscores the meaning of sisterhood
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A novel longlisted for the National Book Award, a book by a trailblazing activist and more
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
A collage of four illustrated book covers on solid-colored backgrounds.
Books beyond Bobst: An art history novel, an athletic autobiography and more
A group of four robots in metallic purple, yellow, and red colors, surrounded with sci-fi settings. They are gathered together, looking upwards with surprise.
Review: Transform your expectations with ‘Transformers One’
A woman wearing a red headscarf with a long brown dress, while balancing a tray of bowls and cups in her head, standing around an old brick gate.
NYFF 62 Review: Patriarchy, repression and routine in ‘The Sealed Soil’
An illustration of a film camera that says “Hispanic Heritage Films” next to a reel with the flags of several Hispanic countries on it.
10 movies to stream this Hispanic Heritage Month
Two men in leather jackets hold guns while it is snowing.
Review: ‘Wolfs’ relies on star power, but delivers little substance
An illustration of a film reel frame depicting a woman holding an umbrella surrounded by other people.
How a long-lost Filipino masterpiece came to NYFF 62
A person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.
Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast
Four people standing next to each other staring into the camera. From left to right: A person wearing a magenta suit, a blonde person wearing a violet shirt, a woman with neon pink hair and silver blouse and a person wearing a dark, polka-dot shirt.
‘Sink Your Teeth’ digests love in modern times
A collage of five illustrations. Three of the illustrations are of a woman with long black hair posing. The other two illustrations show a glowing heart dripping on the silhouette of the woman as she throws her head back.
Review: Katy Perry’s feminist vision for ‘143’ falls short
An illustration of a brick house in a forest at night with bright magenta lights glowing from the windows and door.
Review: ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ delivers the dark thrills and new vulnerability
Two singers on stage, one on their knee while the other puts their foot on their leg. In the background, a large jumbotron shows a close-up of the two.
Review: The Sweat Tour turns Madison Square Garden into New York City’s hottest club
Group of dancers performing on a stage with purple lighting.
Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance
Multiple people on stage dance in a circle with their limbs extended. In the middle, a performer is midair with his arms up.
Review: ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway is full of ignorance and beauty
Two people stand back-to-back in the middle of a dark stage. On the left is a woman in scrubs, while a man on the right is wearing a brown military suit.
Medicine meets music: How health care workers communicate loss through song
A woman leans on a cardboard box marked with the word "ACCEPTANCE" in bold black text.
Tisch students debut ‘If Words Could Talk’ at Theater For the New City
Seven people wearing medieval outfits dancing on a stage.
Review: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ does celebrity casting right
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Review: ‘Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things’ unveils historical narratives through everyday objects
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
A room with three framed prints hanging above a blue sofa, lit by chandeliers.
Review: ORLAN represents significant women in history at NYU’s La Maison Française
A canvas with a scene of people in an outdoor market wearing popular 19th century dress
Review: ‘Mexican Prints at the Vanguard’ highlights Mexico’s colorful and complicated history
Surrounded by other people, a person in a red shirt stands under letters on a white wall which reads, “HOW DO WE PLAY?” in rainbow colors.
‘How Do We Play?’ will revitalize your inner child
A group of protesters gathered around Stern School of Business, holding Israeli and Palestinian flags.
Guest Essay: The Oct. 7 rally supporting ‘resistance’ is designed to terrorize the Jewish community
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
An illustration of a person's hands typing on a laptop against a yellow background. Behind the laptop is a monitor.
Opinion: Student-run journals deserve your attention
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 illustration of a person standing on stage and holding a microphone surrounded by red light. Dark blue message bubbles float above the crowd with neon blue expressions of happiness, sadness and anger on them.
Off Topic: It’s time to end stan culture
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
A graphic with three strips of excerpts from a lawsuit document against a background of players competing on a volleyball court. The court has the logo of N.Y.U. Athletics in the middle.
Editorial: NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?
Inside a New York City polling site. A red "Vote N.Y.C." sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
An illustration of two purple islands in a starry night sky. The further one is a white arch with “W.S.P.” and an N.Y.U. flag and on the closer one is a person sitting in a bedroom on their laptop.
Opinion: Some distance from campus may be what you need
A crowd of people holding up signs while marching through Washington Square Park.
A guide to navigating protests on campus
(Mikaylah Du for WSN)
A love letter to New York City
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
A street of New York City covered in rain and fog. Two people are walking on the sidewalk holding umbrellas.
Opinion: NYU needs to update its severe weather policy
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 white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
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
An illustration of a violet torch illuminating a student doing an N.Y.U. training module on their computer.
Opinion: NYU’s How We Engage Toolkit forces students to comply with its politics
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
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
An illustration of a line of students struggling to find their N.Y.U I.D.s. Separately, a student walks through easily using their phone.
Opinion: Can we please say goodbye to physical IDs at NYU?
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
A wrecking ball comically shatters the Washington Square Arch into pieces. An X shape of yellow-and-black striped tape is behind the image, in front of a paler yellow background.
Off-Third: NYU to demolish Washington Square Park for campus expansion
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
An illustration of a person in a purple hoodie with the N.Y.U. sports logo and the word “E-SPORTS” stands in between buildings aiming a gun. Several other figures holding and shooting guns are scattered around the scene.
More than a video game: NYU’s esports players on community, representation and the challenges of competing in an emerging sport
A girl running with a yellow ball in her hand and a softball glove on her other hand. There is a lot of dust at her feet.
NYU Athletics announces new softball interim head coach
An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Berlin T.V. Tower and the Canalejas Center.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Berlin, London and Madrid
Two images placed side by side depicting NYU soccer players about to kick a soccer ball.
Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s soccer start conference play
A soccer player in an N.Y.U. jersey is mid-air, with his leg above his head as he is about to kick a ball. He is surrounded by players of the other team.
NYU men’s soccer team heads into conference play
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
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
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch shown from a low angle. Around and behind the arch are cells and a DNA strand.
The Research Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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Alisia Houghtaling

Alisia Houghtaling, Multimedia Editor

Alisia Houghtaling is a sophomore originally from Moscow but lives in New Orleans and is studying applied psychology. You can find her flipping through The New Yorker to look for cool illustrations and inspirations for the cover she'll make one day. She has an addiction to tea and the Breaking Bad franchise. You can find her at @_alisiart_ on Instagram.

All content by Alisia Houghtaling
An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Berlin T.V. Tower and the Canalejas Center.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Berlin, London and Madrid

October 4, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Quadball players on a field, with one player passing a volleyball to their teammate.

Photo: The magic and controversies of NYU’s Quidditch team

Levi Langley, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

A girl jumps up, swings and hits a volleyball.

Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball play first conference games

The volleyball team is set to play three matches this weekend in the Paulson Center, the first round of matches in the UAA.
Alisia Houghtaling, Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider • September 27, 2024

An illustration of a purple hand with its index finger up. In the background are repeated drawings of blue trench coats.

Photo: Review: ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ has viewers praying for more

September 27, 2024

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouts “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a cathedral, a tower and a statue of someone holding a torch.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Carlos Alcaraz wins the Laver Cup for Europe, professional English cricketers announce equal pay, Prague hosts penultimate round of Climbing World Cup

September 27, 2024

An illustration of the Earth with a giant red ballot box that reads “VOTE.” Many paper airplane ballots fly towards it.

Photo: Opinion: Voting abroad can seem daunting — but it’s essential

September 27, 2024

Blue, pink and purple hands hold pastel-colored bottles of perfume.

Photo: Perfumes that perfectly match your personality

September 26, 2024

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Photo: Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked

September 20, 2024

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An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouts “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a mosque, a tower and a statue of someone holding a torch.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Jordan Chiles appeals bronze medal decision, Abu Dhabi invests in esports development, Yankees beat Red Sox

September 20, 2024

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One volleyball player jumps up to spike the ball while her opponents on the other side of the net jump to block her.

Photo: ‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players

Levi Langley, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2024

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In a dark attic, a woman stands in shock with her eyes wide open while a man next to her in a black and white striped suit and face paint smiles.

Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a classic Tim Burton horror, with modern muses and snappy humor

“Turn on the juice and see what shakes loose” with your favorite demon in Tim Burton’s new film.
Alisia Houghtaling, Multimedia Editor • September 16, 2024

There are few directors who have such a distinct style that you can guess their work with one frame. Tim Burton is one of them. His works are completely recognizable —...

A black and purple illustration of a person speaking at a podium with the letters “S”, “G” and “A” inside abstract shapes on the left.

Photo: Student gov’t to create new committee for student participation in academic conferences

September 13, 2024

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Photo: The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine

September 30, 2024

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Photo: Welcome home, class of 2028

August 7, 2024

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Photo: Letter from the editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • August 7, 2024

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A blue woman in pink sunglasses with one ear phone in, and coming from it is a speech bubble of an ocean and sunset.

Photo: Staff Recs: HOT HOT HOT!

May 3, 2024

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Two stuffed animals, one yellow moose and a beige star, sitting on a ledge in front of a garden of purple flowers.

Adults need stuffed animals too

A stuffed animal may seem like a childish possession. Be it as it may, I never outgrew mine, and I’m all the better for it.
Alisia Houghtaling, Illustration Editor • May 2, 2024

I have had the same teddy bear, Meme  — pronounced Mimi, but I was unaware of the correct spelling because I grew up in Moscow — since I was five. When I was packing to move...

A collage with a Zodiac wheel on the left and six outfits on the right.

Photo: Make the stars align with these zodiac-inspired outfits

Ranina Simon and Sar Perez • May 1, 2024

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Three small figurines sit and stand near an edge, overlooking the a hallway with photos on the wall.

Photo: Review: Tisch photography highlights individuality at senior thesis exhibition

April 30, 2024

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Three small figurines sit and stand near an edge, overlooking the a hallway with photos on the wall.

Photo: Review: Tisch photography highlights individuality at senior thesis exhibition

Eleanor Jacobs, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

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Photo: Books beyond Bobst: A summertime romance novel, an analysis of the art world and more

Alexa Donovan, Ariana Wahab, Aarna Dixit and Ethan Beck • April 29, 2024

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A record player cover and a record coming out of it, against a blue background. On the record cover is a man’s face looking down.

Photo: Review: ‘boy’ is an ethereal recollection of nostalgia

Julia Diorio, Music Editor • April 29, 2024

Australian singer Luke Hemmings released his second solo project, “Boy,” on April 26, 2024. (Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

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Photo: What to expect with your off-campus apartment search

The WSN Management Team • April 25, 2024

A photograph of jeans, a pink shirt and a black shirt with buttons, with illustrated hands, sewing needle, thread, measuring tape and paintbrush.

Photo: Repair and rewear: 5 ways to upcycle your summer wardrobe

Isabela Fitzgerald, Contributing Writer • April 22, 2024

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An illustration with “BOOTS” written in the middle, and boots are below and above the words.

Photo: These boots were made for walking: A guide to the best boot styles

Noor Maahin and Isabella Jambrina • April 11, 2024

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An illustration of a man with brown hair and a blue shirt wearing movie theater 3D glasses that say "VERSUS" across the lenses.

Photo: ‘Free Time’ subverts any semblance of competent adulthood

April 5, 2024

“Free Time” is a movie directed by Ryan Martin Brown, released on March 22, 2024. (Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

An illustration of a mouth smiling with a flower in it emerging from dirt.

Photo: Review: Hozier’s ‘Unheard’ draws fans deeper into his conceptual art

April 1, 2024

Hozier’s “Unheard” released on March 22, 2024. (Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

An email from N.Y.U.’s department of campus safety pasted on a purple background.

Photo: Campus Safety responds to wave of assaults near Washington Square Park

Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor • March 29, 2024

The email was sent out on March 27, 2024 from the Department of Campus Safety. (Graphic by Alisia Houghtaling)

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Photo: 6 books to read this Women’s History Month

Camryn Loor, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2024

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An illustration of a person setting a volleyball.

The NCAA to change the rules of a controversial volleyball call

Volleyball players can now touch the ball twice in a row. What does this change mean for the game?
Alisia Houghtaling, Illustration Editor • March 8, 2024

If you’ve ever been to a volleyball game, you understand the confusion and frustration when a match gets interrupted over a small fault. As the referee holds up two fingers,...

A pink illustration of a girl in a blue top hugging her mother, who is in a green top. In the background are pink flexed arms and flowers.

Photo: Staff Recs: Who runs the world?

Clara Scholl, Stephanie Wong, Mick Gaw, Alexa Donovan and Julia Diorio • March 8, 2024

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An illustration of purple players participating in volleyball, basketball, soccer and track on a yellow background.

Photo: Men’s soccer and women’s volleyball sweep all and other news

September 3, 2024

Sports Weekly recaps all the highlights from NYU athletics. (Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

An illustration of Ozzy Osbourne with long hair and glasses forming a fist in different shades of purple.

Photo: The futility of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations

February 29, 2024

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An illustration of three dishes on a pink background: a purple plate with kebabs, a yellow plate with a cinnamon sweet potato, and a dark blue plate with shrimp.

Photo: 18 Below curates special tasting menu to celebrate Black History Month

February 28, 2024

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Illustration of three athletes playing basketball, volleyball and soccer. “Weekly Sports Update” is written in between them.

Photo: Baseball opening day, wrestling wins three championships and other news

February 26, 2024

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Collage of four books titled: “RED, WHITE AND ROYAL BLUE,” “ONE TRUE LOVES,” “BEACH READ” and “TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS.”

Photo: Lovely books to read or gift this Valentine’s Day

Diana C. Sánchez González, Staff Writer • February 13, 2024

(Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

Illustration of three athletes playing basketball, volleyball and soccer on a purple background. “WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE” is written in between them.

Photo: First fencing meet at Paulson, swimming and diving, wrestling UAA championships and other news

February 20, 2024

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A collage of four books. The top left is “Happy Hour” by Marlowe Granados. The top right is “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. The bottom left is “Okay, Cupid” by Mason Deaver. The bottom right is “Prep” by Curtis Sittenfeld.

Photo: Books beyond Bobst: A summer-set novel, an unconventional love story and more

February 12, 2024

(Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

A collage of four books. The top left is “Happy Hour” by Marlowe Granados. The top right is “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. The bottom left is “Okay, Cupid” by Mason Deaver. The bottom right is “Prep” by Curtis Sittenfeld.

Photo: Books beyond Bobst: A summer-set novel, an unconventional love story and more

Alexa Donovan, Diana C. Sánchez González, Molly Koch and Josie Leach • February 12, 2024

“Prep” by Curtis Sittenfeld (Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

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