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Two people hugging in a crowded room, while others in the background also hug and smile.
NYU’s contract faculty union to begin bargaining this Friday
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NYU will not provide onsite medication abortions amid statewide trend
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Two N.Y.U. security officers standing outside the entrance to N.Y.U.’s Lafayette residence hall with a small police car parked on the street
How NYU’s safety report only documents a portion of on-campus crime
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
A group of people stand on the sidewalk. They hold flyers, posters and a large sign stating “FLIP YOUR BALLOT OVER VOTE YES ON PROP #1.”
Students rally to expand anti-discrimination laws in New York
A graph comparing university ranking methedologies.
Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask
A hand holds a piece of paper up with the words “LANDMARK N.Y.E.E.I.!” written on it.
The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
The exterior of 10 Astor Place.
NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
How Langone’s drug education program is reaching citywide youth
Two people hugging in a crowded room, while others in the background also hug and smile.
NYU’s contract faculty union to begin bargaining this Friday
A photograph of a building from across the street.
NYU will not provide onsite medication abortions amid statewide trend
Two N.Y.U. security officers standing outside the entrance to N.Y.U.’s Lafayette residence hall with a small police car parked on the street
How NYU’s safety report only documents a portion of on-campus crime
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
A black and purple illustration showing a person wearing a suit on a podium speaking on the right, with letters that spell “S.G.A." on the left.
Student gov’t to reintroduce suicide prevention bill
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
A police officer holds onto a metal barricade, blocking protesters holding Israeli flags from a space. A person in the foreground watches and the back of his jacket reads: “N.Y.P.D. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.”
Zionist group accused of vandalism demands expulsion of NYU SJP
Protesters on one side of a street raise Palestinian flags and signs while protestors on the other side raise Israeli flags.
FSJP, NYU condemn ‘violence and vandalism’ from right-wing Zionist group
Tel Aviv seaside. There is a beach and people swimming in the sea. There are tall buildings in the background.
NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
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 University's 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
A man posing in front of a white backdrop with the words “Beyond N.Y.U.” illustrated next to him.
Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage
A black and white image of a woman with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” illustrated next to her.
Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
A man wearing an all black outfit and a bright orange beanie watches a monitor. Behind him are crew members wearing black, one of whom is holding a camera.
Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
A brunette girl wearing a white top smiling, standing against a green wall, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U" illustrated next to her.
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
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
An illustration of a pink and purple runway with sparkles and flowers. In the middle is a girl with straight black hair wearing a black one-sleeved top with a mesh panel and a long skirt.
5 must-have going-out tops for any weekend plan
A look-a-like in a Willy Wonka costume smiling with a microphone in front of him while people behind him smile and raise their hands in the air.
Rats don’t run this city, Timothée Chalamet lookalikes do
Crates of bottled apple cider labeled “Migliorelli Farm” and “$6.00 ½ Gallon” in front of a crate of brussel sprouts.
These apple treats don’t fall far from the tree
Six brown cookies on a plate with Reese's peanut butter cups and candy corn on top mimicking a witch hat.
Trick or treat yourself with these DIY Halloween treats
On a periwinkle background is a yellow raincoat in front of smaller versions of the coat in navy and yellow.
Raincoats that have a 100% chance of matching your style
An illustration of a pink and purple runway with sparkles and flowers. In the middle is a girl with straight black hair wearing a black one-sleeved top with a mesh panel and a long skirt.
5 must-have going-out tops for any weekend plan
On a periwinkle background is a yellow raincoat in front of smaller versions of the coat in navy and yellow.
Raincoats that have a 100% chance of matching your style
On a dark blue background are three people wearing different styles of Uggs sitting, kneeling and standing.
These 5 Uggs are anything but uggly
An illustration of a baby with dark lines following its face contours and a syringe being inserted into their cheek. Next to the baby is a bottle labeled “Botulinum Toxin Formula” and the scratchy words “I want to look like a newborn again.”
Is the anti-aging trend necessary for young kids?
An illustration of four people dressed in Halloween in four different panels, featured in an orange background. From left to right: A joker holding a pumpkin candy bucket surrounded by spider webs, a nurse in a candy toss background, a person holding a candy apple with bats filling in the background and a person wearing a shirt that reads "ERROR 404: COSTUME NOT FOUND" with ghost figures.
Halloween costumes I DON’T want to see this year
Crates of bottled apple cider labeled “Migliorelli Farm” and “$6.00 ½ Gallon” in front of a crate of brussel sprouts.
These apple treats don’t fall far from the tree
Six brown cookies on a plate with Reese's peanut butter cups and candy corn on top mimicking a witch hat.
Trick or treat yourself with these DIY Halloween treats
A man smiling in a green varsity jacket while giving away a bowl of food.
Chef JJ Johnson throws the cookout to end all cookouts
Multiple pieces of cake on a table.
Confectionaries build community at Food Network’s Halloween Sweets & Treats
Café Colmado brings life and love to the Lower East Side
Café Colmado brings life and love to the Lower East Side
Women sitting in a lecture hall looking forward.
A woman in business school: Charisma, confusion and closure
An art installation of a large house sculptural structure, displayed in a gallery space with a descriptive panel on the wall that says “This will pass" by Dalila Sanabria.
Review: ‘This will pass’ promises hope through Latin American mythology and history
An exhibit featuring a bold yellow wall that says “Mexican Prints at the Vanguard” with the posters displayed on the wall in the background.
Finding Latin America in New York City’s art museums
Three side-by-side pictures of individual people
Between the binaries
Bold neon text states “Welcome to N.Y.(DRAG)U.” in front of a red curtain. A drag queen with short blonde hair poses while a spotlight shines on her face.
NY(DRAG)U rocks out on the queer holy ground that is the NYU campus
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 man wearing a white poncho stands in a hallway. People behind him hold “no guns” signs and are also dressed in white.
Review: ‘English Teacher’ is in on the joke
A framed black-and-white photograph of people standing in front of a mural.
‘Tiny Grains’ is an emotional and intimate time capsule of Manhattan’s Chinatown
The entrance to an art exhibit titled “MATERIALIZED SPACE THE ARCHITECTURE OF PAUL RUDOLPH.”
Review: ‘Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph’ rediscovers the American Brutalist’s concrete utopia
Against a blue, red and white background reminiscent of the Filipino flag, there's a yellow sun pattern in the center with the letters “F. A. H. M.” in blue type.
5 books to read as Filipino American History Month wraps up
A movie ticket booth with popcorn and 3-D glasses on the roof. Above it hangs a neon sign that reads “INSIDE THE BOXD” and a star that reads “WSN”.
Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more
Against a blue, red and white background reminiscent of the Filipino flag, there's a yellow sun pattern in the center with the letters “F. A. H. M.” in blue type.
5 books to read as Filipino American History Month wraps up
A collage of four illustrated book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An art criticism compilation, a romance set in Communist Poland and more
An illustration of a book cover with a woman in a yellow jacket holding swans in a bag. The title, “Scaffolding,” is in the middle in white and the author, “LAUREN ELKIN,” is in blue in the lower right corner.
Review: ‘Scaffolding’ tears down endless emotional barriers
Four chess pieces in front of a yellow and blue chessboard background.
Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is a poignant reflection on messy relationships
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A play about an artist, a novel spanning 300 years and more
A man wearing a white poncho stands in a hallway. People behind him hold “no guns” signs and are also dressed in white.
Review: ‘English Teacher’ is in on the joke
A movie ticket booth with popcorn and 3-D glasses on the roof. Above it hangs a neon sign that reads “INSIDE THE BOXD” and a star that reads “WSN”.
Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more
A woman with short blonde hair with vibrant blue eye makeup looks directly at the camera with a surprised and scared expression.
Review: ‘Smile 2’ gives stage fright a whole new meaning
An illustration of a purple lego figure in front of a purple and dark blue cityscape.
Review: ‘Piece by Piece’ is a playful yet shallow dive into a cultural icon
Two men in suits sit in a car. The man on the right is on the phone.
Review: ‘The Apprentice’ exposes the twisted mythology of Donald Trump
Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show
Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show
An album cover on a brown and black abstract background with purple lines flowing through it. The words "SABLE" and "Bon Iver" are next to the cover.
Review: ‘SABLE,’ is Bon Iver’s self-fulfilling prophecy in heartbreak
A singer in a white sleeveless shirt performs on stage with an electric guitar under purple and white lights.
Review: Inhaler’s ‘Dublin in Ecstasy’ becomes New York in ecstasy
A man with long ginger hair and a beard looks away from the camera
Review: FINNEAS sparks a new era of soft rock
A musician is singing and playing guitar under purple lights during a concert.
Review: Gigi Perez headlines at Baby’s All Right
A bunch of men jumping on a stage in the rain, some having bloody faces.
Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
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
A framed black-and-white photograph of people standing in front of a mural.
‘Tiny Grains’ is an emotional and intimate time capsule of Manhattan’s Chinatown
The entrance to an art exhibit titled “MATERIALIZED SPACE THE ARCHITECTURE OF PAUL RUDOLPH.”
Review: ‘Materialized Space: The Architecture of Paul Rudolph’ rediscovers the American Brutalist’s concrete utopia
A white gallery wall showcasing a series of paintings as people observe.
Review: ‘What It Becomes’ educates viewers on the process of creating
A shot of the side of a building. Various posters are hung on the wall with the word “Ageism” written on each.
Review: ‘What About Age?’ draws attention to ageism
A man wearing a shirt that says “I heart N.Y.” while sitting on a couch in a red room.
BabyJake on growing up and creating a community on tour
A person walks through a subway turnstile next to an open emergency exit door.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Hands typing at a computer with the words “FORECLOSE” on the screen. There is another computer in the background that reads “FAKE NEWS”.
Off Topic: You should be worried about the future of journalism
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
A graph titled "Changes in N.Y.U. first-year demographics."
Opinion: The case for affirmative action and what comes next
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
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?
A person walks through a subway turnstile next to an open emergency exit door.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
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 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
A graph titled "Changes in N.Y.U. first-year demographics."
Opinion: The case for affirmative action and what comes next
Two diplomas against a red background that is split in half. One half is filled with yellow smiley faces, and the other is filled with blue sad faces.
Opinion: NYU has a double major dilemma
An illustration of different colored hands raised with three signs being held in the middle with one letter on each sign spelling “D.E.I.”
Guest Essay: In defense of diversity, equity and inclusion
A woman’s hand swipes a metrocard.
Opinion: NYU needs to get its students moving — for free
People sit in a park under a tree with green and orange leaves. More groups of people sit scattered behind them.
Opinion: A single day off isn’t a ‘Fall Break’
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
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
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
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
Cross-country runners compete in a grass field. Three different shirts are featured: a light blue shirt saying “Columbia,” a purple shirt saying “N.Y.U.” and a red shirt saying “Ramapo.”
NYU cross country is putting camaraderie over competition
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Women’s volleyball split weekend, fencing begins season with medals and other news
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
New York Liberty end New York City’s basketball championship drought
Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.
Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches
People in a crowded bar wearing Mets gear cheer and clap.
The almost-miracle Mets
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
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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
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Cole Stallone

Cole Stallone, Editor-in-Chief

Cole is a CAS junior studying History. Born and raised in New York City, you can find him on just about everything @cmjstallone.

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Statement From Washington Square News

Cole Stallone, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2020

WSN has retracted an article, “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly,” which was published by our Opinion Desk on April 17, 2020 and has received a substantial response...

Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists

Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists

Much like the rest of the country and the world, WSN has been severely impacted by the outbreak of the global pandemic. As an essential service, our work still continues.
Cole Stallone, Editor-in-Chief • March 30, 2020

Dear readers, At times, it feels like words aren’t enough to describe what’s happening. On one hand, it’s almost as if life has been put on pause in the midst of the crisis,...

Statement From Washington Square News

Cole Stallone, Editor-in-Chief • February 26, 2020

WSN recently published an article, “NYU Professor Accused of Inciting City-Wide Subway Protests,” which has received criticism from Decolonize This Place and their supporters....

The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism

The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism

Student journalists will be the ones to tell the stories that need to be heard in the face of the declining industry. Meet WSN’s new Editor-in-Chief for 2020.
Cole Stallone, Editor-in-Chief • January 27, 2020

Dear readers, The journalism industry is in a troubling state. In the last 10 years, jobs in the industry have decreased by 25% and over the next 10 years, jobs are expected...

Good for Business Isn’t Good Enough

Good for Business Isn’t Good Enough

As the university continues to make strides towards sustainability, it must also do what’s right, not just what makes money.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2019

NYU’s Chief Sustainability Officer Cecil Scheib recently outlined the reality of achieving sustainability goals at NYU: in order for them to be accepted, they must be good for...

New York City Must Help Its Homeless Children

New York City Must Help Its Homeless Children

The number of New York City public school students experiencing homelessness has remained higher than the population of Albany for over a year. The failure of the city to significantly reduce this number shows the city needs to treat this issue like the crisis it is.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • November 4, 2019

Since last year, over 114,000 New York City public school students have continued to struggle with homelessness, and nearly 38,000 live in shelters. Recent reports by the Advocates...

Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability

Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability

The reception of Greta Thunberg’s UN speech highlights the urgent need for new solutions to climate change and the need to hold those who’ve neglected the crisis accountable.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • September 30, 2019

Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg’s impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Summit caught the world’s attention. Despite this, it seems the full implications...

The US Needs a General Strike

The US Needs a General Strike

The National Labor Relations Board’s plan to redefine graduate students as non-workers poses a new threat to the growing labor movement. If the plan succeeds, mass action is the only response.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • September 23, 2019

Three years ago, graduate students earned the right to unionize. A new proposal from the National Labor Relations Board seeks to take that right away. This is a part of a series...

Ending Afghanistan Starts at the University

Ending Afghanistan Starts at the University

As a forever war drags on, students must understand their historic importance in stopping conflicts and pick up their contemporary responsibility to oppose the war in Afghanistan.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • September 13, 2019

Eighteen years ago, the United States began preparing for war. Supported by 88% of Americans at the time, the Bush administration rushed into a conflict in Afghanistan that has...

Broken Windows, Broken Policy

Broken Windows, Broken Policy

In light of the growing tensions between civilians and police, the NYPD Slowdown reveals something transformative about the future of policing and security.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • September 6, 2019

In response to the firing of NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo — the man who killed Eric Garner — Police Benevolent Association President Pat Lynch declared that “the NYPD will...

The Miseducation of Business

The Miseducation of Business

NYU Stern alum Bill Tsai’s insider trading charge reveals the fundamental flaw of business school.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor • August 22, 2019

Bill Tsai, former Stern Student Council President, was charged by the SEC on Aug. 12 with insider trading. They allege he gained nearly $100,000 from the sale of stocks he purchased...

What It Means to Tell the Story

What It Means to Tell the Story

In the era of fake news, journalism has become one of the most controversial and important professions in the world. Was it always this way?
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • May 8, 2019

On Sept. 25, 1690, “Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick” was distributed in Boston, becoming the first newspaper published in the Americas. By Sept. 29, the paper...

When Climate Policy Isn’t Enough

When Climate Policy Isn’t Enough

As the climate crisis worsens, read one writer’s take on innovative technology that offers new ways to reverse climate change.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 17, 2019

Nearly 300 activists were arrested in London yesterday for taking part in the Extinction Rebellion, a movement dedicated to using nonviolent tactics to bring an end to the climate...

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Midnight Confirmations and Bad Governance

The new Chairman of the MTA was appointed in the middle of the night; read one writer’s take on what this about the future of the world’s largest mass transit system.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 7, 2019

Anyone who’s ever taken the subway in New York City probably doesn’t like the Metropolitan Transit Authority. At 2. a.m on Monday, in the midst of finalizing the state budget...

The Disrepute of Mayor de Blasio

The Disrepute of Mayor de Blasio

Why New York City’s mayor is so disliked, and what that means for the city’s politics.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 24, 2019

In January, only five percent of New Yorkers said Mayor Bill de Blasio would make the best president out of a selection of prominent New York politicians. De Blasio’s approval...

Anti-Climate Change Panel is Grounded in Money, Not Science

Anti-Climate Change Panel is Grounded in Money, Not Science

President Trump’s new Presidential Committee on Climate Security represents the corruption embedded within the administration’s opposition to climate reform.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 27, 2019

Last week, the Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump was considering assembling a panel — the Presidential Committee on Climate Security — to question the established...

Teachers’ Strikes and the Resurrection of Labor Power

Teachers’ Strikes and the Resurrection of Labor Power

One writer’s take on the current wave of teachers’ strikes and what they mean for the future of progressive politics.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 13, 2019

This Monday, more than 5,000 educators went on strike in Denver. This was yet another in a series of recent large-scale strikes by teachers’ unions across the country. These...

The Conservatism of Climate Estimates

The Conservatism of Climate Estimates

The oceans are heating 40 percent faster than previously thought — read one writer’s take on the limitations of climate reports and their implications in the changing political atmosphere.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 11, 2019

The beginning of 2019 in climate politics was defined by one phrase — “faster than previously thought.” Many have been caught off guard by data from earlier in January that...

The Case for Prison Abolition

Read one writer’s take on the recent incident at MDC Brooklyn and what it says about the criminal justice system as a whole.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 6, 2019

In the midst of New York’s frigid weather last weekend, Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn, a pre-trial federal detention center for low-level offenders, lost power and heating....

The Contradictions of a Catholic Education

The Contradictions of a Catholic Education

Read one writer’s take on the Covington Catholic incident and what that says about the Catholic education and the Catholic Church as a whole.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 4, 2019

Like many, I was disgusted by the incident that occurred during the Indigenous People’s March just a few weeks ago; a group of Trump supporting teenagers surrounded and mocked...

The Hypocrisy of Imperialist Democracy

The Hypocrisy of Imperialist Democracy

Deputy Opinion Editor Cole Stallone takes on the ongoing struggle within Venezuela and the problems with the United States’ intervention.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor • January 31, 2019

A coup is being orchestrated in Venezuela. Under the guise of constitutional authority and a supposed restoring of democracy, Juan Guaidó, the President of the National Assembly,...

‘We Will Not Settle for Crumbs’

‘We Will Not Settle for Crumbs’

The protests in Paris represent an energized new movement, but the movement itself must be careful of influence from the far-right.
Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • December 5, 2018
The protests in Paris represent an energized new movement, but the movement itself must be careful of influence from the far-right.
Space Exploration Must Be for All

Space Exploration Must Be for All

As space exploration becomes more common, we must keep in mind the importance of making it accessible for all people.
Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • November 30, 2018

On Monday, NASA landed the InSight lander on the surface of Mars. Over the next three months, the lander will use its various scientific instruments to collect data from the interior...

Brian Kemp Should Be Barred From Office

Brian Kemp Should Be Barred From Office

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • November 16, 2018
The Republican Georgia gubernatorial nominee had a blatant conflict of interest overseeing the administration of elections and should be barred from participating in any future elections for governor.
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism

The Importance of Conscious Athleticism

The conscious athlete is an important and accessible form of celebrity that can be utilized to bring attention to issues and foster social and political dialogues.
Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • November 14, 2018

This weekend is the finale of the Showtime documentary series “Shut Up and Dribble,” which focuses on the intersectionality of sports and politics through the lens of the NBA,...

The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Should Be in Prison

The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Should Be in Prison

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has a sketchy history in the banking industry that should be grounds enough to imprison him.
Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • November 12, 2018
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has a sketchy history in the banking industry that should be grounds enough to imprison him.
We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • November 6, 2018
With the 2018 midterm elections underway, staff writer Cole Stallone examines why Native American voting rights are a long-neglected problem in the United States that deserve our attention and activism.
The Tyranny of Vague Legislation

The Tyranny of Vague Legislation

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer • October 19, 2018
The 17th anniversary of the Patriot Act means it's time to reflect on how it has infringed on civil liberties.
Abolishing ICE Is Not a Radical Idea

Abolishing ICE Is Not a Radical Idea

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2018

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been in the spotlight as a result of the widespread coverage of the separation of immigrant families, a policy that is blatantly...

Elon Musk Versus Toothless Regulation

Elon Musk Versus Toothless Regulation

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer • October 9, 2018
As seen through Elon Musk's settlement with the SEC, it's clear that rich people operate above the law.
Learning from the Past: The Violent History of Central Park

Learning from the Past: The Violent History of Central Park

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2018
The end of gentrification starts with elected officials and urban planners listening to community input.
Democratize the United Nations

Democratize the United Nations

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2018
In the wake of President Donald Trump's recent speech at the U.N., read one writer's take on the issues plaguing the U.N. as an organization.
Left Behind in Hurricane Florence

Left Behind in Hurricane Florence

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2018
Read one writer's in-depth analysis on why the neglect of South Carolina prisoners at the height of Hurricane Florence is a sign of the broader prison reform that is growing increasingly necessary in the United States.