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Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
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Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients
A document with a green pen, two one dollar bills and six coins on top of it.
The precarity of student loans under a second Trump term
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
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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
Three people sitting and reading newspapers. One paper reads “GLORY TO THE MARTYRS, VICTORY TO THE RESISTANCE.”
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
An illustration of a three-person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight, and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
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NYU, UC Berkeley activists criticize crackdown on free speech at college campuses
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
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
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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
A close-up shot of a man wearing a blue-striped shirt and brown pants sitting in a floral-decorated staircase with big white words that say “BEYOND N.Y.U.”
Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
A girl standing next to a lifesized cardboard cutout of herself, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” written to her left.
Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
A man standing in a suit holding a trophy, with “STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS” written on the wall behind him and “BEYOND NYU” written to the right.
Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera
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
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
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NYC Black Friday boot camp
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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
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Where to dine halal beyond the cart
(Brianna Ly for WSN)
Crafting for the soul: 4 DIYs to unplug and unwind
An illustration of the words “STAFF RECS” written in white on a blue background with white stars. In the bottom right corner, a white cloud says “MEN’S EDITION.” Surrounding the text are illustrations of a razor, a cotton swab, cologne and lotion.
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
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NYC Black Friday boot camp
An illustration of the words “STAFF RECS” written in white on a blue background with white stars. In the bottom right corner, a white cloud says “MEN’S EDITION.” Surrounding the text are illustrations of a razor, a cotton swab, cologne and lotion.
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
An illustration of a girl in a t-shirt and sweatpants shrugging on an iPhone screen on a background of an array of different video stills adorned with the icons of TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. Some video titles include “DRESSES I TRIED BUT…,” “HOW TO DRESS LIKE A…,” “NEW SHOES!” and “ICONIC...”
Fashion influencers you need to follow
An illustration of various cowgirl boots on a blue background, with white text reading “Cowgirl Boots” in the upper-right corner.
Hold your horses: These are the cowboy boots you should actually buy
Illustrations of the back of people’s heads with various hairstyles and accessories in pink, blue and peach colors. Scattered around them are small hair pins and clips.
From bows to caps, here are 6 chic hair accessories to level up your look
An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.
Where to dine halal beyond the cart
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New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine
A hot pot layout of food, containing several uncooked pieces of beef, butter, vegetables, spices and a heated pan for cooking.
This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent
A woman with wavy brown hair holds a tray of pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes.
For this NYU student, pastry is power
The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.
5 identity-based bookstores to explore
A barista makes a drink in a cafe kitchen filled with machines, ingredients and a pride flag. On the wall is a hanging poster with the word “Aiyo.”
4 tea-rrific spots for chai near campus
An illustration of a pumpkin carved with the sacred syllable aum and lit from inside on top of a purple, orange and white flower shape. Around it are lit purple oil lamps and glowing lotus and elephant shapes.
Crossover of the year: Celebrating Halloween and Diwali in 2024
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 illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
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
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Ranked: Book tracking 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 and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.
Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
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Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
A purple sign with the phrase “MAKING HOME” and “SMITHSONIAN DESIGN TRIENNIAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 10, 2025,” on a black fence.
Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
A collage of four illustrations of book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An activist’s self-help book, a new Percy Jackson novel and more
An illustration of four book covers. “The Art Thief,” “A Certain Hunger,” “Knife,” and “The Nightingale” are depicted.
Books beyond Bobst: An artsy true crime book, a novel about a woman eating her lovers 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
A close-up shot of two women, with one wearing a headscarf and holding an orange container, while the other is standing next to her staring at it.
Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood
A staged wedding scene in a vintage living room featuring floral designs and curtains with guests sitting in a white folding chair applauding while the cameraman films the events. On the right is the bride smiling while wearing a short white dress and veil standing next to the groom in a powder blue suit.
Review: ‘Here’ is a disjointed, time-hopping mess
A person in a black shirt and white collar standing in front of a pink background.
Beyond awareness: Jane Schoenbrun’s radical trans future
A person wearing headphones holding a microphone in the middle of a forest path.
Review: ‘Allen Sunshine’ hooks the heart with friendship, music and the gentle art of healing
A blonde woman with bedazzled hoop earrings and a rose-patterned top stands in a room lit with neon red and blue lights.
Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’ takes big risks with little payoff
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
An album cover of a stone floating in an ether. The text surrounding the stone reads “the CURE”.
Review: The Cure takes on death in gothic rock fashion with ‘Songs of a Lost World’
An album cover of faces of girls with purple skin, white glowing eyes and various expressions with a vinyl peeking out. The girl in the center has blonde hair and a shirt with “LIL UZI” written on it as a key floats above her head.
Review: ‘Eternal Atake 2’ is Lil Uzi’s eternal mistake
A blonde person wearing a blue dress sitting on the floor near a white-blue Christmas tree with a white fireplace in the background.
Review: Megan Moroney’s Christmas EP pulls from heartbreak and Elvis
A man and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.
Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
A man and woman stand facing the audience in adjacent rooms on a stage. The woman’s has a purple hue while the man’s is blue.
Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ melts even the most robotic hearts
A woman hanging from a bed that is in the air, looking down at a man. Underneath them is a bed of flowers.
Review: Shakespeare takes on vaping, crop tops and energy drinks
A man stands on a stage holding a lantern while an ensemble of people stand and sit on a series of steps behind him.
‘Our Town’ returns to Broadway and proves that sometimes less is more
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
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
A purple sign with the phrase “MAKING HOME” and “SMITHSONIAN DESIGN TRIENNIAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 10, 2025,” on a black fence.
Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
A hallway that leads into an exhibit is painted black and dimly lit. The wall to the left says “SIENA” and the wall to the right says “THE RISE OF PAINTING, 1300-1350.”
Review: The Met’s newest exhibition breathes life into Italy’s colossal history
A blonde Barbie doll wearing a red jacket and gold necktie.
Review: ‘Barbie®: A Cultural Icon’ offers hope for women in uncertain times
(Courtesy of Tony Irons)
Review: ‘Heartwood’ connects the deterioration of our bodies and the earth
An illustration of Donald Trump on the left of the drawing pointing his finger, and on the right are a crowd of different colored hands raised and three signs in the middle with the letters “D.E.I.”
Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?
A caricature illustration of a large man wearing a white nationalist pin while sitting behind a microphone and in front of an upside down American flag.
Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote
The exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talking at a podium with a screen of the American flag behind him.
Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about health care should concern you
A three person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
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
The exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
Red text reading “EXEMPTION” overlays a stack of tax forms.
Opinion: NYU’s tax-exempt status puts other New York schools at a disadvantage
A red sign on top of a cardboard box reading “VOTE N.Y.C.” inside of a building.
Opinion: Understanding NYC’s 2024 ballot proposals
A birds-eye-view of the Lower East Side and Financial District in New York City.
Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves
A person walks through a subway turnstile next to an open emergency exit door.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
A caricature illustration of a large man wearing a white nationalist pin while sitting behind a microphone and in front of an upside down American flag.
Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote
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 Donald Trump on the left of the drawing pointing his finger, and on the right are a crowd of different colored hands raised and three signs in the middle with the letters “D.E.I.”
Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?
A three person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump
Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements
Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements
An illustration of Donald Trump pointing his finger at a group of figures wearing graduation caps. Behind them are flags of the world.
Guest Essay: Studying as an international student under a second Trump administration
A photograph of a building from across the street.
Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions
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
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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
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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
A medic applies a black bandage to an N.Y.U. wrestler crouched on the ground in a purple leotard that reads “VIOLETS.”
In the Huddle: Trent Furman on his 100th career win and experience as a Violet
A white bracket with school names on against a black background. There are small, yellow volleyballs behind the bracket.
Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball return to NCAA tournament
A hand is folded to show off a gold and black ring with purple gems. The ring says “DEVENS” and “N.Y.U.” and has the silhouette of half of a basketball.
Women’s basketball rings in the new season with a 105-36 victory
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Cross country regional champions, women’s soccer advance to Sweet 16 and more
A purple illustration of a person shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is Big Ben, the Berlin TV Tower and Puerto Madero's Puente de la Mujer footbridge.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, London and Berlin
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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Diamond Naga Siu

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor

Diamond Naga Siu is the News Editor for the Washington Square News and is a sophomore studying Journalism and Educational Human Rights in Gallatin. When she isn’t telling bad puns or eating everything in sight, you can find her volunteering with children, meandering the streets or talking too much. Diamond Naga jumped coasts from Los Angeles to New York City, so she stubbornly still flips and flops through the coldest winter days. But no matter where she goes, she always follows her life motto to just keep cheesin’: you either keep smiling or keep eating cheese. Follow her on Twitter.

All content by Diamond Naga Siu

The Social Issues of Our NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • May 2, 2016
The top five issues that NYU students engaged in, heavily over social media, during the 2015-2016 school year.

Crime Log: April 22-29

Greta Chevance and Diamond Naga Siu • May 2, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between April 22 and April 29.

Crime Log: April 13-21

Greta Chevance and Diamond Naga Siu • April 25, 2016

The NYU Department of Public Safety received six reports of larceny, two reports of controlled substance, one report of driving while intoxicated and one report of criminal mischief...

NYU Divest members occupied part of the first floor of Bobst Library, blocking the elevator that leads to executive offices on Monday, April 18, demanding to meet with the Board of Trustees who would vote on divestment at their next meeting.

Divest Meets Hamilton with Faculty Support

Diamond Naga Siu and Lexi Faunce • April 22, 2016
NYU Divest met with President Hamilton to discuss possible fossil fuel divestment at NYU.
NYU Alumna and Broad City actress, Ilana Glazer, participated in a Q&A open to the public on April 21.

‘Broad City’ Star Ilana Glazer Talks About Her Success With Enthusiastic NYU Students

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 21, 2016
NYU's CAMS program hosted a panel with NYU alumna and Broad City star Ilana Glazer.

Crime Log: April 9-12

Greta Chevance and Diamond Naga Siu • April 18, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between April 9 and April 12.

Exploring Clive Davis: The School With the Next Big Hit

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 11, 2016
WSN spoke with the faculty of the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music including Nicholas Sansano, Bob Powers, Jason King and Jeff Rabhan to learn more about what goes into this arts program.

Crime Log: April 4-7

Diamond Naga Siu and Greta Chevance • April 11, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between April 4 and April 7.
BREAKING: Taxi Hits Woman in Front of Weinstein

BREAKING: Taxi Hits Woman in Front of Weinstein

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 7, 2016
A taxi ran over a middle-aged woman in front of Weinstein Residence Hall on Thursday morning.
Paper towels are one of the many essential dorm items you can purchase using dining dollars.

Get the Most Out of Your Dining Dollars

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 5, 2016
Here are all the things you didn't know you could buy with dining dollars.
After a win in Wisconsin on Tuesday, Bernie Sanders trails Hillary Clinton by about 200 pledged delegates.

Bernie Sanders Is Coming to Washington Square Park Next Week

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 5, 2016
Bernie Sanders will host a rally in Washington Square Park on Wednesday, April 13.
Students find that there is a wide spectrum of quality in different NYU restrooms.

Gotta Go? Here Are the Best and Worst NYU Bathrooms

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 5, 2016
Diamond Naga Siu ranks the best and worst bathrooms on campus.
Unique Electives to Take in Fall 2016

Unique Electives to Take in Fall 2016

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 4, 2016
Fill up the gaps in your schedule with these exciting and unusual electives.

Crime Log: March 25-April 4

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • April 4, 2016

The NYU Department of Public Safety received two reports of burglary, three reports of controlled substances, one report of harassment and five reports of larceny between March...

NYU IDs will see an increase in use now that students are now paid by campus cash.

Fine Print in Fight For $15 Agreement: ‘You’ll Get it in Campus Cash’

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 31, 2016
The minimum wage increase to $15 per hour is announced to only work with Campus Cash.
For 36 hours, students from the IEC occupied the Kimmel lobby to #banthebox from the Common Application.

Photo: Here’s What You Missed in March

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor • March 28, 2016

For 36 hours, students from the IEC occupied the Kimmel lobby to #banthebox from the Common Application.

Actor Danny DeVito signs autographs and poses with NYU students in NYU's Stern's plaza.

Danny DeVito Comes to NYU, Has Students Feeling the Bern

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 24, 2016
Danny DeVito and Susan Sarandon came to NYU sporting Bernie buttons, getting the word out about registering to vote.
A petition to get menstrual hygiene products in all bathrooms on campus, regardless of gender, has already received more than 1,500 signatures.

Free Tampons Could Be on Their Way to NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 22, 2016
Twenty-five New York City public schools will soon begin offering free tampons in bathrooms in a movement to increase access to essential care. Now some are urging NYU to do the same.
Lucky Charms and Saltines are both great long-lasting snacks you can purchase so you can stay in your dorm when hungry.

8 Essential Dorm Room Foods That Will Last

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 22, 2016
Diamond Naga Siu explains the best nonperishable dorm food options.
Your drug prescriptions are now only available electronically.

New York Drugs Are Now Prescribed via Web

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 21, 2016
New York passed a new law that requires all prescriptions to be done electronically.

Crime Log: March 5-20

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 21, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between March 5 and March 20.
The Alternative Endowment Coalition is a student-run NYU group formed to discuss and form plans to alter NYU’s endowment budget.

Student Coalition Seeks Alternative Funds

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 7, 2016
NYU student activists formed the Alternate Endowment Coalition to combat the university's present endowment distribution.
I Tried...Going Vegan at NYU

I Tried…Going Vegan at NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 1, 2016
WSN's Deputy News Editor shares her experience eating vegan on a meal plan in the first installment of our "I Tried..." series.
NYU students rallied in the Bobst Lobby to show their support for banning the box on the Common Application.

IEC Hosts Teach-In to Educate and Bring Awareness

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 1, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition held a discussion in Bobst library on Monday to answer students' questions on banning the box from the Common App.
Fill up your plate with some delicious food that won't make a sound.

Quiet Sweet Treats Around the City

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 29, 2016
Quiet, non-crunchy foods to eat because sometimes even chewing is noise pollution.

Alumni Hall

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 25, 2016

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $21,112 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 10 minutes Nearby subways: N, R, 6 Shuttle: Yes Alumni Hall is...

Crime Log: Feb. 13-21

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 22, 2016
These are the crime incidents reported for the week of Feb. 13.
Senator Chuck Schumer wants to help students graduate university debt-free using the #InTheRed debate rather than trying to pass a bill through Congress.

Senator Schumer: ‘Debt Free College for Every Student in the Country’

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2016
U.S. Senator invited college journalists to participate in a conference call about the issue of college affordability.
JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

JSong International Fall/Winter 2016

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 10, 2016

JSong International’s colorful, bold and playful runway show mimicked the rising phoenix, going above and beyond expectations.  Chinese designer Way Zen found this show...

College Democrats

College Democrats

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 8, 2016
Meet the NYU College Democrats.
404 Lafayette Street will be the new home of NYU's College of Global Public Health after its renovations.

College of Global Public Health Finds a Home

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • February 2, 2016
The College of Global Public Heath has obtained its own building and will be holding classes starting fall of 2017.
Creator of the NYU Reality Show, Elizabeth Swados, passed away on January 5th.

Creator of Popular NYU Reality Show Dies at 64

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • January 25, 2016
Students and faculty members mourn the passing of NYU's first Reality Show creator, Elizabeth Swados.
NYU Mobile launches locators of all-gender bathrooms

NYU Mobile launches locators of all-gender bathrooms

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • December 8, 2015
The latest feature of the NYU Mobile App allows you to find gender neutral bathrooms on campus.
Cookie swaps are a fun holiday tradition that requires little work.

Cookie swaps — the new Secret Santa

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • December 3, 2015
Learn how to host a cookie swap, your new favorite holiday tradition.
Zachary Fine, class of 2015, was chosen to receive the Rhodes Scholarship.

Q&A: NYU alum Zachary Fine talks his Rhodes Scholarship, art history

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • December 2, 2015
A Q&A with Zachary Fine, a 2016 Rhodes Scholarship recipient and NYU alumnus.
A look at the interior of Wednesday's findings.

NYU Reacts: Tomb under Washington Square Park

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their reactions to the bodies that were discovered during construction near Washington Square Park.
In her presentation entitled “White Heteromasculinity, Anal Resilience, and the Erotic Spectacle of Repulsion”, Jane Ward, author and explorer of gender at the University of California Riverside, shows a captive NYU audience provocative images of the white American heterosexual male’s obsession with homoerotic acts.

Homosexual hazing rituals in a heteromasculine context

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • November 11, 2015
The Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality and Department of Social & Cultural Analysis hosted Jane Wards talk on the homosexual nature of hazing rituals.

[VIDEO] Consent law wording confuses

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • November 9, 2015
NYC has a new confirmative assent law, but do NYU students know what that means?

Guide to November Awareness Months

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • November 2, 2015
November is a month packed with celebrations of various issues.
Graduate students are raising concerns over taxation for being a member of GSOC. (WSN File Photo)

Graduate student workers feel GSOC taxes unfair

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer • October 29, 2015
Graduate Student Organizing Committee will charge union dues to graduate student workers on both wages and stipends without giving notice to the student workers.

Five food-inspired Halloween outfits

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2015
There's still time to whip up these food-related Halloween costumes.
The Mexican restaurant chain Tacombi opened their newest location on Bleeker and Cornelia.

Check out Tacombi for your taco fix

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 26, 2015
A new outpost of popular taco chain brings Mexican eats to the West Village.

Steinhardt hosts first NYC National Education Week

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2015
Steinhardt will be hosting Education Week in December.
Artist Peregrine Hogin worked with designers to develop a new line of gender neutral undergarments.

Artist reveals undergarments for transitioning bodies

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 20, 2015
Peregrine Honig designs a new line of 'middlewear' for bodies undergoing gender transition.
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee, or GSOC, voted this past Friday regarding Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions' measures against the Israeli state.

GSOC holds work-in, says university not holding up their end of the contract

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 15, 2015
GSOC expressed their frustration over what they claim is NYU's resistance to implement last year's contract.
Final Sexton town hall sees tensions run high

Final Sexton town hall sees tensions run high

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2015
John Sexton hosted his final town hall meeting before leaving NYU in 2016.

How to use what’s in your fridge

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 14, 2015
Try a new spin on foods you already have in your refrigerator.

Five fall foods that are better than a PSL

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 13, 2015
Starbuck's isn't the only place to enjoy seasonal treats this fall.
NYU Dining has begun offering reusable to-go boxes to become more environmentally friendly.

Eco-friendly to-go option off to a slow start in dining halls

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2015
NYU Dining is now offering reusable containers for $5 at Hayden, Weinstein and Third North.
Mallika Dutt is founder of, Breakthrough, a human rights organization striving to end violence against women and girls.

NYU alumna advocates for women’s rights

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2015
NYU Law alumna Mallika Dutt reflects on her work as a human rights activist.
The university announced plans to keep Coles Athletic Facility open through the end of the semester.

Coles closure and renovated Brooklyn Athletic Facility

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • September 28, 2015
An update on the Coles Sports Center and a look at the new athletic facility the Brooklyn campus just unveiled.

The Human Rights Symposium

Grace Halio and Diamond Naga Siu • September 27, 2015
The Gallatin Global Fellowship in Human Rights hosted a symposium on Thursday, September 24.

Journalism students to cover papal visit with social media app

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2015
NYU's journalism school is teaming up with social multimedia app Evrybit to broadcast the Pope's visit to New York City.

Kitchen essentials to get your dorm gourmet-ready

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • September 22, 2015
See what gear you need to make the most of your dorm kitchen.
Preparing a typical RoshHashanah dish of Black-Eyed Peas.

Rosh Hashanah marks another new year

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer • September 10, 2015
Rosh Hashanah, one of the most important Jewish holidays, will be celebrated by many this Sunday. The traditional food eaten throughout this celebration plays a huge role in the festivities.
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