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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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All content by Dylan Henschen
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Where did all the gays go?

Over the past 50 years, the gay bar — facing rising rent prices and evolving expectations of queer nightlife — has dramatically changed.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Strobe lights flashing on the dance floor, heavy pours of liquor gushing from glass to glass and the aroma of poppers wafting through a sea of men. It’s far from a typical night...

A prayer room in Bobst Library was vandalized on Thursday, prompting outrage from Muslim organizations on campus. (Courtesy of Widad Saab)

Opinion: Mills’ response to prayer room vandalism highlights failure to address Islamophobia

NYU has consistently failed to take Islamophobia on campus seriously, leading to an environment where hate has festered.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer April 9, 2025

On the night of Thursday, April 3, photos of the desecration of a prayer room in Bobst Library used by members of NYU’s Muslim community began to circulate. The perpetrators...

Eli Lane performs his monologue as the character Zak in the play “The Ball.” (Ivy Chan for WSN)

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage

Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Broadway has its fair share of LGBTQ+ representation — think musicals like “& Juliet” and plays like “Oh, Mary!” — but at the Fresh Fruit Festival, there is an...

(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)

How to celebrate Pi Day the right way

The best pie in the city to celebrate the best unofficial holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 14, 2025

Thanksgiving may be the most famous holiday for celebrating with pie, but as March 14 quickly approaches, it’s time to highlight the dessert’s more unofficial holiday. Pi Day...

(Courtesy of the Brooklyn Academy of Music)

Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ brings new life to the drama genre

Rebecca Frecknall’s revival of Tennessee Williams’ drama brings a fresh and fiery air to the timeless play.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

Paul Mescal taking his shirt off four times may be enough to justify the steep ticket prices. Though his abs alone are enticing, the show also takes the audience through a series...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

I asked ChatGPT for a cookie recipe, here’s what happened

Is there an intersection, or eventual union, between artificial intelligence and baking?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

I’m tired of recipe research. As a longtime baker, I am often looking out for new recipes to add to my Rolodex, but I have become increasingly aggravated by the pages and pages...

(Iris Bell for WSN)

Ranked: NYU merch

Are these NYU Bookstore purchases tasteful or tacky?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

On most college campuses, you’ll find a strong sense of school pride — from students repping spirited hats and hoodies to drinking from water bottles donning university logos....

An illustration of several people in various outfits in an airport terminal.

People you’ll find at the airport over Thanksgiving

These kinds of people can make or break the start of your holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving break approaches, many NYU students will be traveling home. Airports will be packed, security lines will be hours long and an already overwhelming travel day will...