

Finley Muratova, Under the Arch Managing Editor
All content by Finley Muratova
Two NYU Students on Running Depop Shops
In these Q&As, two Liberal Studies sophomores discuss their fashion journeys, how they run their independent businesses via Depop and the way they use their shops to fight for the causes they hold dear.
Sep 28, 2020


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 23, 2020


Staff Rants: Parties
From tailgates to sobriety, our staff has a lot of opinions on parties.
Sep 16, 2020


Coming to University and Into Their Own
A lot can happen in four years of college. These three students have been on the journey of coming out as transgender, and socially or medically transitioning in order to become their most authentic selves.
May 7, 2020


Staff Rants and Raves: The Last of the Semester
Here's our staff’s random thoughts before we finish the end of the semester.
May 6, 2020


NYU Student Belongings Returned and Damaged
This Tisch senior thought his belongings were safely stored in his former Carlyle Court dorm room, until he was surprised with the severely damaged boxes on his doorstep.
Apr 28, 2020


Clive Davis Junior Returns With Music During Quarantine
Against the backdrop of mass social isolation, Cam Franklin has released a fresh batch of vulnerable music to tell their story of young love and lessons learned through heartbreak.
Apr 26, 2020


When Sharing Becomes Healing
Dedicated to April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, this personal essay details one person’s path from unlocking memories of their sexual trauma to pursuing and finding healing through compassion and understanding.
Apr 26, 2020


COVID-19 Coalition Begins ‘Virtual Week of Action’
The NYU COVID-19 Coalition advocated for graduate student support, tuition refunds and protection for the essential workers during the inaugural event of its Virtual Week of Action.
Apr 20, 2020


Staff Rants and Raves: Movies
From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.
Apr 15, 2020


Staff Rants and Raves: Fruit
From durians to watermelon — here’s what our staff thinks about fruit.
Apr 8, 2020


Staff Rants and Raves: Self-Quarantine
Here’s our staff’s struggles and joys while in isolation.
Mar 25, 2020


Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
Mar 23, 2020


Believing Survivors Still Matters
If predators believe in each other’s innocence in the public’s eye, why can’t we believe survivors who accuse those predators?
Mar 8, 2020


Staff Rants and Raves: Language
From the unnecessary and stupid rules to the struggles of learning and speaking, here’s what our staff has to say on languages.
Feb 27, 2020


Staff Rants: Super Bowl
The Super Bowl — whether you care about the game or not — draws parties, commercials and more. Hear our staff’s take on the subject.
Feb 6, 2020


Photo: Sofreh Is Sofreh-king Good
Feb 5, 2020


This Should Have Never Happened To You
In these video-diaries, three survivors of sexual violence share their stories of experiencing assault and the way it affected their lives.
Jan 27, 2020


Eni Owoeye Makes Environmental Education Approachable
College of Arts and Science sophomore Eni Owoeye fosters change and environmental stewardship by making environmental education accessible for all.
Dec 5, 2019


Plastic-watching
Dec 5, 2019


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


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


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


Staff Rants and Raves: Apple
Whether you associate “apple” with the fruit or the corporation, our staff has some strong opinions.
Oct 30, 2019


Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Twitter: Where memes come to life, where movements come to fruition, and where presidents come to rant. Hear what our staff has to say on what might be both the most multifaceted and divisive form of social media.
Oct 23, 2019


Louise Lessél Brings Metaphors Into Reality Through Programming
Artist Louise Lessél creates interactive experiences and turns the audience into participants in her latest projects, including Cosmic Harp, The Wave and The Black Queen.
Oct 16, 2019


Staff Rants: NYU Housing
Palladium might have a failing dining hall, but it’s not the only residence hall that has issues.
Oct 8, 2019


Ace-ing It in New York
These three NYU students identify across the spectrum of asexuality and share their stories, experiences and struggles with being their authentic selves in modern Western society.
Sep 29, 2019


Postcard Poems
Six writers wrote personal letters in the form of postcard poems to their special place in the city from Battery Park to The Strand.
Sep 25, 2019


To: Battery Park
Sep 25, 2019


Staff Rants and Raves: Music
Whether you’re listening to your favorite playlist on the way to work or overhearing someone else’s at 4 a.m., music can evoke many emotions. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Sep 24, 2019








V is for Vacation
[from being trans while being very, very, superbly, immensely, truly trans]
Sep 19, 2019






















G is for Gone (!)
[he or she, or they can be gone; anyone can be gone; when you die, you’re classified as “gone”]
Sep 18, 2019




E is for Elena (Yelena) Klimova
[one woman, who saved tens of thousands of lives by creating an online community]
Sep 18, 2019






B is for Binary (not)
[binary is very binary, and I sometimes like to think it’s only a societal concept]
Sep 18, 2019


A is for Anna
An alphabetical exploration of the non-binary experience. This is the beginning.
Sep 18, 2019


Ronell’s Return Is a Slap to Survivors
Professor Avital Ronell’s presence at NYU shows the survivors here that their experiences aren’t trusted or respected, and keeping them safe isn’t a priority of the university.
Sep 15, 2019


Staff Rants & Raves: Textures
Some things are fun to touch, and some things aren’t — it’s not too complicated. Let our staff tell you why.
Sep 10, 2019


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 4, 2019


New Yorkers Protest After Transgender Woman Dies While in Jail
Layleen Polanco died in the city’s custody last Friday — on Monday, protestors gathered at Foley Square to call on the city to launch an investigation into her death.
Jun 12, 2019


SPS Commencement ’19
Speakers at the 30th SPS undergraduate commencement encouraged graduates to pursue their careers with the underlying goal of changing the lives of people they work with for the better.
May 27, 2019


Out, Proud and Graduating: Lavender Graduation 2019
The Lavender Graduation honored graduating LGBTQ students from across the university on Wednesday.
Apr 25, 2019




Outside the Checkbox: Invisible in NYU Housing
In theory, NYU’s gender neutral housing is there to ensure the safety and comfort of transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students. But does it work in practice?
Feb 21, 2019


Overcoming Inaccessibility
Due to the lack of appropriate infrastructure, navigating around the NYU campus while using a mobility aid can be a challenge for students.
Jan 28, 2019


Trans Students Can’t Be Defined, Despite the Memo
The recent government memo regarding how gender should be officially described proposes a strictly biological definition.
Nov 12, 2018


Sunflowers
Sep 24, 2018


Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor • Feb 1, 2023


Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor • Feb 1, 2023


Neya Kidambi, Contributing Writer • Feb 1, 2023


Roshni Raj, Culture Editor • Feb 1, 2023


Sasha DuBose, Dining Editor • Feb 1, 2023


Ania Keenan, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2022

