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The interior of the Student Health Center with students waiting with no masks in the lobby.
Abortions fully covered by NYU insurance starting this fall
An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”
The Soapbox: Argentina’s economy, Italy to ban lab-grown foods, UAE royalty
Ron Hall, a man in a gray suit and Andrew Hamilton, a man in a black suit, sit on a platform with a purple backdrop with the N.Y.U. logo.
‘I feel like I’m attending my own funeral,’ Hamilton says at farewell event
A woman stands with her left hand in the air. She is wearing a black blazer with grid patterns on the. She has short, brown hair.
Linda Mills on NYU’s expansion plans, on-campus unions and more
Robert Santos, the U.S. Census Bureau director, sits on a stage with two hosts on each side of him, speaking to the audience with a microphone in his hand. The backdrop behind him indicates that the event is at N.Y.U.’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
US Census director talks student representation, Trump administration
The picket line of an anti-abortion rally on Broadway. Attendees hold signs and banners that read “International Gift of Life Walk New York City” and “Pray and Act against Sin of Abortion.”
Manhattan anti-abortion marchers impeded by counterprotesters, ‘Joker’ movie set
A woman in a brown jacket bends down and lays a white flower on the pavement among other flowers. In front of her is a banner and a wreath, behind it is a fire truck.
Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A rally attendee dressed in a gray mouse costume holding signs that read Democrat Rhino Politician and Trust me demonstrates in Collective Pond Park while two media personnel record the attendee from behind.
Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance
The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.
Air quality ‘hazardous’ in North Brooklyn, says NYU study
A line of activists with megaphones and signs stand in front of a large crowd of people. They hold a black banner with green text which reads “Climate Can’t Wait.” They are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City skyline is in the background.
Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York Universitys Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
The interior of the Student Health Center with students waiting with no masks in the lobby.
Abortions fully covered by NYU insurance starting this fall
Ron Hall, a man in a gray suit and Andrew Hamilton, a man in a black suit, sit on a platform with a purple backdrop with the N.Y.U. logo.
‘I feel like I’m attending my own funeral,’ Hamilton says at farewell event
A woman stands with her left hand in the air. She is wearing a black blazer with grid patterns on the. She has short, brown hair.
Linda Mills on NYU’s expansion plans, on-campus unions and more
Robert Santos, the U.S. Census Bureau director, sits on a stage with two hosts on each side of him, speaking to the audience with a microphone in his hand. The backdrop behind him indicates that the event is at N.Y.U.’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.
US Census director talks student representation, Trump administration
An illustration of entangled black and white lines in a circular shape against a background of large blue dots.
Two NYU studies face off at STAT Madness
N.Y.U. alum Lia Winograd holding a stack of bras on hangers with many more bras hanging on a clothing rack in the background.
Beyond NYU: Redefining the bra industry with Pepper
An illustration of a woman wearing a black dress. Next to her is a musical keyboard. The illustration has a purple background with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.’
Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores
Three school-aged girls sit in a classroom in discussion with a program facilitator
Beyond NYU: Empowering young women with L.O.V.E.
An illustration of a girl wearing pink clothes with frilly sleeves. Her fingers touch one another inside of a planetary shape. Behind her is a purple expanse with white planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style
An illustration of a pink, circular planet with a pink gift box. There’s an image of a woman wearing a pink dress and handbag smiling on the box. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA
Koda Fraga and Leo Koulish sit together on the grass in Washington Square Park with the sun shining on them. They are holding each other and smiling at the camera.
Love in a time of transphobia
A collage of two photos. On the left is a book cover with the title “MAYUMU” and a photo of a slice of cake. On the right is the book’s author, Abi Balingit, wearing a colorful apron and smiling at the camera.
‘Mayumu:’ a fresh take on Filipino American desserts
A bar counter with several people sitting next to it. There is painted text reading “Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe” in all capital letters on the wall behind the counter.
Celebrate women’s history year-round at these local spots
A bowl of ramen with spinach, garlic, miso and pork on top.
Finding nostalgia through noodles
Several people stand by the window on the Staten Island Ferry with the sun shining on them. In the background is the downtown Manhattan skyline.
The most picturesque MetroCard rides in New York City
An illustration of several people wearing colorful dresses against a background with yellow, purple and blue patches. On the bottom right corner is a pink shoe with text “miu miu.”
Spring fashion forecast: Maximalism is here to stay
A group of models stand together for a photo on the runway. Behind them is a stream of purple light.
A look into the 2023 Gallatin Fashion Show
A photograph of the inside of Glossier SoHo, showing two store workers ringing up products for customers. The worker on the left wears a pastel pink jumpsuit and messy hair bun. The worker on the right wears a half unzipped pastel pink Glossier jumpsuit with a white Glossier t-shirt visible underneath.
Fans glow for Glossier’s new SoHo storefront
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.
New York Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.
New York Fashion Week
A full body flash photograph of a model standing backstage, wearing a light blue, velvet, bow-shaped top and long, pleated, black velvet dress.
Mark Badgley and James Mischka bring elegance to the table
Dancer Marcus Braggs and Artist Leone dressed in a custom outfit by designer Cilium.
IMPACT and VERS exhibit local talent
One model wears magenta, sequined pants and a collared shirt, and another wears a magenta, sequined dress. They walk opposite one another, going in opposite directions.
Flying Solo: A cultural fashion collective unites
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
A collage of two photos. On the left is a book cover with the title “MAYUMU” and a photo of a slice of cake. On the right is the book’s author, Abi Balingit, wearing a colorful apron and smiling at the camera.
‘Mayumu:’ a fresh take on Filipino American desserts
A bowl of ramen with spinach, garlic, miso and pork on top.
Finding nostalgia through noodles
An image shows a bar on the left, lit in green and yellow, and a stage lit in red light in the background.
The Red Pavilion is the future of NYC nightlife
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
A hand holding a prosciutto sandwich, wrapped in paper.
All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
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
Koda Fraga and Leo Koulish sit together on the grass in Washington Square Park with the sun shining on them. They are holding each other and smiling at the camera.
Love in a time of transphobia
A bar counter with several people sitting next to it. There is painted text reading “Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe” in all capital letters on the wall behind the counter.
Celebrate women’s history year-round at these local spots
An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.
Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
An illustration of the Syrian and Turkish flags waving on flagpoles. Behind them is a gray and red gradient.
What the NYU community is doing to help Turkey and Syria
An illustration of a group of protesters holding signs in front of the Washington Square Arch. A rainbow reaches across the background. A purple sign in the middle reads “Black Trans Lives Matter.”
How NYU students can live up to the legacy of mutual aid in NYC
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 a computer on a bed covered with a blue blanket. The computer’s screen displays a pair of binoculars with text that reads “High and Low.”
Off the Radar: Searching ‘High and Low’ for common humanity
An illustration of a man with red skin wearing a pair of goggles with the text “Ready Player One” printed on it.
‘Ready Player One’ is a cinematic masterpiece, actually
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: Thee Sacred Souls’ ‘Running Away’ is nostalgic yet feels new
An edited illustration of Michelangelos “The Creation of Adam” showing the index fingers of a pair of yellow hands with black tattoos wearing rings touching.
Review: Yves Tumor cheekily preaches for religious fluidity
An illustration of writer Annie Ernaux wearing a green shirt and holding her head with her left hand.
Review: Annie Ernaux’s ‘Happening’ illustrates the necessity of reproductive care
An illustration of writer Annie Ernaux wearing a green shirt and holding her head with her left hand.
Review: Annie Ernaux’s ‘Happening’ illustrates the necessity of reproductive care
An illustration of a female with green eyes lays down on white bedding. There is a pink frame around the image.
Review: ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ tackles love and loneliness
An illustration of two women’s faces overlaid upon one another, with two pairs of half-closed lips visible. There are also illustrated black text bubbles, which read, “Closer baby closer,” and “Poems,” along with a white text bubble which reads “Savannah Brown.”
Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’
The cover of the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is centered in frame. Pink text against a light yellow background reads “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The author’s name, “Jennette McCurdy,” is pink and outlined in black. At the center of the cover is a portrait of actor Jennette McCurdy, whose hair is tied up into a ponytail. She wears a pink dress and holds a pink urn against a pink background.
Review: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ offers a new take on memoirs
Author Suad Amiry talks with Columbia University professor Edward Said in front of a classroom full of people at the Barnard Center for Research on Women in Columbia University.
Review: Suad Amiry’s ‘Mother of Strangers’ powerfully portrays Palestinian life
An illustration of a computer on a bed covered with a blue blanket. The computer’s screen displays a pair of binoculars with text that reads “High and Low.”
Off the Radar: Searching ‘High and Low’ for common humanity
An illustration of a man with red skin wearing a pair of goggles with the text “Ready Player One” printed on it.
‘Ready Player One’ is a cinematic masterpiece, actually
A black and white photo of visual artist Beth B. leaning against a wall.
Q&A: Beth B on tackiness and transcendence
An illustration of a silver and black laptop shows a scene of a young boy holding a book, looking at a woman wearing a hijab who is hanging clothes on a clothesline. A white and blue cup full of tea sits in front of the laptop.
Off the Radar: ‘Where Is My Friend’s House?’ and the importance of empathy
Filmmaker Bertie Gilbert with long, blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt and a black tie sitting in a room with sunshine. There is a cat sitting on a table behind him.
Q&A: British filmmaker Bertie Gilbert on the delicate relationship between trauma and art
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: Thee Sacred Souls’ ‘Running Away’ is nostalgic yet feels new
An edited illustration of Michelangelos “The Creation of Adam” showing the index fingers of a pair of yellow hands with black tattoos wearing rings touching.
Review: Yves Tumor cheekily preaches for religious fluidity
An illustration of a man wearing a dark blue sweater and white pants leaning against the rear of a white convertible whose license plate number reads “4.T.H.W.A.L.L.”
Review: Ruel breaks the ‘4TH WALL’ with debut studio album
An anime-style illustration with four characters sitting on a couch. The characters from the alternative animated band Gorillaz.
Review: ‘Cracker Island’ is, underwhelmingly, Gorillaz as usual
Musician Palmyra Delran wearing a black jacket while holding a magnifying glass in her hand. She sits in front of a white backdrop.
Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll
An illustration of a person with a blank face, wearing a black turtleneck sweater against a yellow background. There is a red question mark on the person’s face and text “hanksy” next to it. Several abstract patterns are drawn around the person.
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
A woman wearing an orange dress sits in a sofa chair on stage in front of a gray backdrop with smudged square patterns on it.
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
A collage of four photos. The top right features a man wearing a mask with kiwis covering the mouth region and a cracker with kiwis covering the eye region. The top left features a man wearing a food mask with multiple slices or bread surrounding the head, leaving the eyes visible. The bottom right features a man wearing a food mask with multiple tomatoes and basil leaves near the head and mouth regions. The bottom left features a man wearing a food mask with a giant cracker topped with strawberries, a leafy green and green paste on top.
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
Two oil paintings on canvas depicting Asian American portraits are hung against a white wall.
Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
Three women stand on stage with a wooden stool in the middle of them. On the left is a woman wearing a blue tank top and black yoga pants holding up both of her fists; on the right is a woman wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans holding her right fist over her head; in the middle of them is a woman wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans trying to stop the other two women from fighting.
Review: ‘FUKT’ reminds us that it’s never too late to redefine ourselves
A still from the video game Return to Monkey Island depicts a locksmith wearing a pair of black goggles, standing behind the counter of a workshop. The workshop is decorated with various keys.
Review: ‘Return to Monkey Island’ is a nostalgic pirate adventure game
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
The marble facade of a pre-war building reflected in the floor-to-ceiling windows of a modern building.
Opinion: You don’t need an internship this summer
A paper straw with blue stripes in a plastic cup against a red wall.
Off-Third: The last straw: Dining hall paper straws turn students into climate deniers
A tall building complex with a glass exterior and traffic passing in front.
Opinion: NYU’s new buildings represent the death of college charm
A classroom filled with students, who are wearing masks, working on their laptops. An analog clock hangs on the wall behind them.
Opinion: Stop making classes longer than they need to be
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, keep more locations open over break
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
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read “N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
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.
A person wearing a black coat, red hoodie and red pants sits on a stone bench in a park with a small table in front of them. On the table is a glass jar with cannabis joints in it.
Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
The New Jersey side tower of the George Washington Bridge.
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
Two silver M.T.A. Metrocard vending machines with red, yellow, blue and green panels sit against a white-tiled wall.
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
A cart wrapped around by plastic bags and an opened pink suitcase with clothes lays on a sidewalk under scaffolding.
Guest Essay: Mayor Adams’ new policy for the unhoused is dangerous for New York
A hand holding a small, pink canister of pepper spray that shoots out liquid.
Opinion: Strike down pepper spray restrictions
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
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
A classroom filled with students, who are wearing masks, working on their laptops. An analog clock hangs on the wall behind them.
Opinion: Stop making classes longer than they need to be
A tall building complex with protruding glass windows under construction. Across the street from the construction site is a row of buildings with brown brick exteriors. The road sign indicates that the building is on Bleecker Street.
Opinion: NYU needs to talk about gentrification
An illustration of a figure with a turquoise head and purple body wearing a white bracelet with “N.Y.U.” written on it. It is hugging the Chat G.P.T. logo.
Opinion: ChatGPT has untapped potential for use in the classroom
An illustration of a roll of paper, tied with a purple ribbon in front a black graduation cap. It is pictured sitting atop a stack of four books of different academic subjects against a purple background.
Opinion: CAS needs to offer more joint majors
An illustration of a person with blond hair wearing a dark blue cap and a red backpack. IN the backpack are documents titled Script and permits. The person waves at green bills falling from the sky against a light purple background.
Opinion: NYU’s film production allotment isn’t enough
A paper straw with blue stripes in a plastic cup against a red wall.
Off-Third: The last straw: Dining hall paper straws turn students into climate deniers
An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. The bed on the left is purple and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants sits on top. The bed on the right has light blue bedding and a girl wearing a blue long-sleeved jersey and gray pants sits on top. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other, facing opposite walls.
Off-Third: NYU says farewell to randomized roommates
A student walks through the N.Y.U Bookstore entrance.
Off-Third: “Anti-NYU” merch line now available at bookstore
A student dressed in a black t-shirt and black checkered sweatpants does laundry in the Coral Tower residence hall laundry room. The laundry room consists of two rows of white washers and dryers.
Off-Third: Students wash clothing one article at a time to protest laundry conditions
A box of emergency contraceptive pills on a white tabletop. The box reads “Plan B. One-Step.”
Off-Third: NYU takes ‘the city is our campus’ literally, offers off-campus tours to visitors
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
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
The marble facade of a pre-war building reflected in the floor-to-ceiling windows of a modern building.
Opinion: You don’t need an internship this summer
A tall building complex with a glass exterior and traffic passing in front.
Opinion: NYU’s new buildings represent the death of college charm
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, keep more locations open over break
A photo of a computer screen displaying N.Y.U.’s academic calendar.
Opinion: A longer spring break is the simple solution to burnout
The entrance to N.Y.U’s Upstein dining hall with a sign that reads “Order Ready.” There is a pick-up counter in the background with many brown paper bags waiting to be collected.
Opinion: Unpredictable dining hall wait times make it impossible to plan ahead
A cargo loading dock with maintenance equipment and trash cans inside.
Acquired, stored, forgotten: NYU Dentistry’s collection of Indigenous remains
The cheap labor of academia
The cheap labor of academia
An illustration of the silhouettes of three NYU Campus Safety officers, standing with the hands clasped in front of their bodies. None of their faces have been drawn.
Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
Judith Heumann sits in a warmly lit room holding up two of her books, Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior. She is wearing a blue top with floral embroidery. In the background, two vases sit on a shelf and a lamp can be seen.
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
A softball player runs across a field while wearing a helmet and a purple jersey with the text “N.Y.U.” on it.
NYU softball catches fire in second half of season
A man in a purple uniform with the word “Violets” and the number 25 on it stands in front of a large display screen under a blue sky. He is wearing a black batting helmet which reads “N.Y.U.” in purple.
NYU baseball drops two of three games against Emory
The World Baseball Classic logo, which is a white baseball with red seams surrounded by yellow, blue, green and red quarter circles.
Who NYU cheered for at the World Baseball Classic
Photograph of an N.Y.U. basketball player with blond hair dribbling a basketball on a court. She is standing next to another player, who wears a green uniform.
To the Sweet 16: NYU women’s basketball advances in NCAA tournament
Group photograph of players from N.Y.U’s men’s basketball team. They are in a huddle with their arms in the air.
The shot that ended NYU men’s basketball’s season
Mindful Living | Under the Arch Magazine
Mindful Living | Under the Arch Magazine
Giovanni (right) sits with his mentor on Bleecker Street. (Sheridan Smith for WSN)
Love Dissolution | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
A blue and white cracked vase is illustrated against a blue background. SIlhouettes of Joy Li’s family are painted on the vase.
Family Ties | Under the Arch Magazine
A mother with her four children all wearing white outfits.
NYU alum helps daughters become mothers
N.Y.U. alum Lia Winograd holding a stack of bras on hangers with many more bras hanging on a clothing rack in the background.
Beyond NYU: Redefining the bra industry with Pepper
Several people stand by the window on the Staten Island Ferry with the sun shining on them. In the background is the downtown Manhattan skyline.
The most picturesque MetroCard rides in New York City
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
A ferry runs on the East River with the Williamsburg Bridge and many buildings in the background.
To Langone by water: The ferry commute of NYU students and faculty

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Cinéma Vérité vs. Direct Cinema: What’s The Beef?

Cinéma Vérité vs. Direct Cinema: What’s The Beef?

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer • Apr 5, 2018
WSN dives into the complex world of documentary making, exploring the merits of both Cinéma Vérité and Direct Cinema.
Absofacto performed at Brooklyn Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 16.

Photo: Absofacto Proves Star Power at Brooklyn Music Hall

Feb 23, 2018

Absofacto performed at Brooklyn Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 16.

Performers in “RIOT,” an interactive dance experience showing in Skirball Center of Performing Arts.

Photo: Cheesy Goodness at Black Seed

Feb 20, 2018

Performers in “RIOT,” an interactive dance experience showing in Skirball Center of Performing Arts.

Craig David performing at Bowery Ballroom on Jan 15.

Craig David Takes Bowery Ballroom

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer • Jan 24, 2018
British Hip-Hop artist Craig David headlined a sold-out show at Bowery Ballroom, Monday.
The Killers performed at Madison Square Garden on Friday, Jan. 19.

The Killers Kill the Garden

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer • Jan 23, 2018
The Killers headlined the famed Madison Square Garden on Friday for the concert of a lifetime.
Bombshell is a documentary about Hedy Lamarr, the most beautiful woman of her time, who is also the secret inventor of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS Communications.

The ‘Bombshell’ That Changed the World

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer • Nov 20, 2017
Alexandra Dean's new documentary focuses on Hedy Lamarr and her role in shaping pop culture.
An up and coming band from Los Angeles, LANY, performed three sold out shows at Irving Plaza on Oct. 13-15. The energetic crew members gave those present a night to remember.

LANY Takes New York by Storm for Three Nights

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer • Oct 20, 2017
Los Angeles Band, LANY, plays at Irving Plaza, near Union Square.
Elizabeth Cappuccino graduated from Tisch last winter. She has recently been promoting her film “Super Dark Times” and was in the season four premiere of “Broad City.”

Elizabeth Cappuccino Talks New Film and Life After NYU

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer • Oct 16, 2017
WSN sat down with NYU alum Elizabeth Cappuccino to discuss her career, costars, and future projects.
The Florida Project by Sean Baker, tells a story of precocious 6-year-old Moonee who courts mischief and adventures.

These Are ‘Dark Times’ Indeed

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer • Sep 27, 2017
"Super Dark Times" is a dark portrayal of teenage experiences, fraught with trauma and emotion.
ESPN Controversy Highlights Sexism and Racism

ESPN Controversy Highlights Sexism and Racism

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer • Sep 20, 2017
The question whether Jemele Hill was entitled to her opinion or whether she had crossed a line presented itself to the public. An even bigger question that arose, however, is if the White House crossed a line requesting for her removal.
Locked in the Path of Danger

Locked in the Path of Danger

Amelia Reardon, Contriuting Writer • Sep 18, 2017
With the recent increase in disasters in the past months, the question arises of what happens to those who cannot assure their safety — inmates in the U.S. prison system — in the face of these devastating forces of nature.
“Stairway to Stardom” by Amanda Szeglowski on September 14 2017

‘Stairway to Stardom’ is HERE

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer • Sep 18, 2017
"Stairway to Stardom," created by and starring NYU alumni, is a mixture of dance, theater and everything in between.
Hillsong is a trendy and modern church that is drawing celebrities and creating a new image around religion.

Jesus Christ: Modern Fashion Icon

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer • Sep 11, 2017
Modern churches geared toward the millennial and Generation Z audiences present pastors who are religious and fashion leaders for their communities.

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