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The Halal Guys (Photo by Jake Quan)

Photo: The best late-night and 24-hour eats around campus

Carina Christo, Contributing Writer March 29, 2022

The Halal Guys (Photo by Jake Quan)

Building of Stern School of Business. A Stern institute is revamping to analyze types of risks such as ones associated with climate change. (Staff Photo by Jake Quan)

Photo: Stern Institute Expands Risk Analysis to Include Climate Change, Cyber Security Attacks and More

October 30, 2019

Building of Stern School of Business. A Stern institute is revamping to analyze types of risks such as ones associated with climate change. (Staff Photo by Jake Quan)

Tisch graduating seniors showcase their photography in "Show Two." The exhibit will run until April 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Photo: Photography Challenged in Tisch Senior Thesis Show

Natalie Whalen, Entertainment Editor March 27, 2017

Tisch graduating seniors showcase their photography in "Show Two." The exhibit will run until April 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, which introduced the Performance Studies major last year. WSN sat down with  junior Jeremy Swanton to discuss the ins and outs of the program.

Photo: Theoretical Theater: New Major Debuts in Tisch

February 23, 2017

NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, which introduced the Performance Studies major last year. WSN sat down with junior Jeremy Swanton to discuss the ins and outs of the program.

The NYU Stern School of Business. The Advancing Women in Business scholarship offered at Stern holds $1 million for full-time MBA  Class of 2019 females.

Photo: New Stern Scholarship for Advancing Women in Business

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017

The NYU Stern School of Business. The Advancing Women in Business scholarship offered at Stern holds $1 million for full-time MBA Class of 2019 females.

Close to the centre of campus and part of a freshman dorm, Lipton Dining Hall is a go-to place for many students. How are they reacting to the news that it could become exclusively plant-based?

Photo: Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Lexi Faunce, News Writer May 2, 2016

Close to the centre of campus and part of a freshman dorm, Lipton Dining Hall is a go-to place for many students. How are they reacting to the news that it could become exclusively...

Some NYU students have already found that special someone to put a ring on.

Photo: Would You Get Married In College? These NYU Students Did

April 26, 2016

Some NYU students have already found that special someone to put a ring on.

Colonel Richard Kemp speaks passionately to NYU students about the morality of Israel's army.

Photo: Students Host Former Colonel in Discussion on War Crimes and Terrorism

April 11, 2016

Colonel Richard Kemp speaks passionately to NYU students about the morality of Israel's army.

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

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

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 31, 2016

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

UberEATS is a new food delivery service to help you get your favorite burger delivered to your door.

Photo: Every Move Your Food Makes, UberEATS Is Biking It

March 29, 2016

UberEATS is a new food delivery service to help you get your favorite burger delivered to your door.

Stern has been dropping in rankings, causing worry amongst students who attend the business school.

Photo: Stern Ranking Takes a Nosedive Due to Misinformation

March 24, 2016

Stern has been dropping in rankings, causing worry amongst students who attend the business school.

A petition to get menstrual hygiene products in all bathrooms on campus, regardless of gender, has already received more than 1,500 signatures.

Photo: Free Tampons Could Be on Their Way to NYU

March 22, 2016

A petition to get menstrual hygiene products in all bathrooms on campus, regardless of gender, has already received more than 1,500 signatures.

The Halal Guys are one of the many places to offer diverse cuisines in New York City.

Photo: Iconic NYC Foods Everyone Should Try

March 21, 2016

The Halal Guys are one of the many places to offer diverse cuisines in New York City.

Hayden Hall is a popular dorm which NYU students find hard to successfully apply to.

Photo: A Guide to Housing Gripes at NYU

March 21, 2016

Hayden Hall is a popular dorm which NYU students find hard to successfully apply to.

Your drug prescriptions are now only available electronically.

Photo: New York Drugs Are Now Prescribed via Web

March 21, 2016

Your drug prescriptions are now only available electronically.

Will and Jada Smith gave NYU Tisch a grant to support writers and female film makers.

Photo: Will and Jada Smith Foundation Writes Tisch $30k Check to Fund Film

March 9, 2016

Will and Jada Smith gave NYU Tisch a grant to support writers and female film makers.

Some New Yorkers think that NYC's convenience stores are sub-par in comparison to others across the nation.

Photo: Sick of Hearing New York Is Perfect? Here Are All the Things It's Not the Best At

March 9, 2016

Some New Yorkers think that NYC's convenience stores are sub-par in comparison to others across the nation.

The “See Now, Buy Now” approach that designers at the Fall 2016 Fasion Weeks have adopted has been met with criticism.

Photo: Runway to Wardrobe Faces Scrutiny

March 7, 2016

The “See Now, Buy Now” approach that designers at the Fall 2016 Fasion Weeks have adopted has been met with criticism.

Following the success of their "Luxury Launch" course last year, Luxury Marketing is NYU Stern's new MBA program.

Photo: Stern Adds New Luxury Marketing MBA Program

March 2, 2016

Following the success of their "Luxury Launch" course last year, Luxury Marketing is NYU Stern's new MBA program.

Williamsburg is one of the many areas of Brooklyn that are facing rapid development.

Photo: Students Flock to Brooklyn, Gentrification and Rising Prices Follow

March 2, 2016

Williamsburg is one of the many areas of Brooklyn that are facing rapid development.

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Photo: Hayden Hall

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 25, 2016

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Photo: Weinstein Hall

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 25, 2016

The Vans sneaker is a classic, stylish and affordable shoe that can pair up with any outfit.

Photo: MensWEAR what? Week Two: Sneakers

February 25, 2016

The Vans sneaker is a classic, stylish and affordable shoe that can pair up with any outfit.

NYU Stern has just received a $1 million donation from Citi Foundation.

Photo: Stern Receives $1 Million to Launch Center for Sustainable Business

February 25, 2016

NYU Stern has just received a $1 million donation from Citi Foundation.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams played against University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis over the past weekend.

Photo: Basketball Has Mixed Results in Last Games at Coles

February 22, 2016

The men’s and women’s basketball teams played against University of Chicago and Washington University in St. Louis over the past weekend.

NYU TIsch have partnered with HarperAudio for a full-length radio drama script writing contest for both current NYU students and alumni.

Photo: Radio Contest Puts Dramatic Writing Students on the Airwaves

February 16, 2016

NYU TIsch have partnered with HarperAudio for a full-length radio drama script writing contest for both current NYU students and alumni.

Studies reveal that people who speak two languages are able to better focus with distractions.

Photo: Abu Dhabi Language Lab: Bilingual People Are Smarter

February 16, 2016

Studies reveal that people who speak two languages are able to better focus with distractions.

PepsiCo are planning to open a new restaurant/bar called Kola House featuring drinks and foods made from the Kola nut.

Photo: Pepsi Is Opening a New Restaurant, and They're Not Even Serving Pepsi

February 10, 2016

PepsiCo are planning to open a new restaurant/bar called Kola House featuring drinks and foods made from the Kola nut.

Current Tandon Senior, Darren Yee, is leading the NYU team in SpaceX’s Hyperloop design competition.

Photo: Tandon Team Makes Hyperloop Possible

February 8, 2016

Current Tandon Senior, Darren Yee, is leading the NYU team in SpaceX’s Hyperloop design competition.