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NYU receives federal funding for cybersecurity research center
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The Soapbox: Medical crisis in the Middle East
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand apart from each other in a crowd of people. Trump looks back at Harris.
Online discourse about Harris more negative than Trump following vice presidential debate, NYU researchers find
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Tisch grad student workers criticize updated conduct policies in letter to admin
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.
How Adams’ indictment could affect NYU
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
A large group of protestors marching with flags, signs, drums and banners. The large banners in the front left reads “STOP COP CITY”, “FREE PALESTINE” and a phrase in Arabic characters. The large banner on the right reads “GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA” and “WITHIN OUR LIFETIME”
Students join hundreds to protest Netanyahu’s UN address
A woman stands on a podium and speaks into a microphone.
New York signs legislation saving some students money post-graduation
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Tandon study finds high pollution levels within the subway system
A group of protestors holding various signs outside, many of them reading “STOP THE BILL! TAX THE RICH.”
NYC students petition against NYU and Columbia tax cuts
A person in the dark is semi-illuminated by a laptop screen. On the screen, there's green code against a black background.
NYU receives federal funding for cybersecurity research center
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand apart from each other in a crowd of people. Trump looks back at Harris.
Online discourse about Harris more negative than Trump following vice presidential debate, NYU researchers find
A graphic of two square text boxes next to each other against a purple background.
Tisch grad student workers criticize updated conduct policies in letter to admin
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.
How Adams’ indictment could affect NYU
The front view of an N.Y.U. Abu Dhabi building with a bridge across the row. Numerous rows of palm trees stand in front of the building alongside two purple flags.
Professor sues NYU over ‘gender-based hostility’ at Abu Dhabi campus
A group of police officers and protesters gathered outside a white building. One protester holds a large Palestinian flag on the left, while another has an Israeli flag on the right and police officers stand in the middle.
A look into how U.S. colleges responded to waves of on-campus protests
A large group of protestors marching with flags, signs, drums and banners. The large banners in the front left reads “STOP COP CITY”, “FREE PALESTINE” and a phrase in Arabic characters. The large banner on the right reads “GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA” and “WITHIN OUR LIFETIME”
Students join hundreds to protest Netanyahu’s UN address
People in multi-colored outfits stand in a circle around candles and flags on the ground.
Students hold vigil in Washington Square Park to mourn deaths in Lebanon and Palestine
(Krish Dev and Qianshan Weng for WSN)
Student groups refuse to complete online modules reiterating updated conduct policy
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
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 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
A girl sitting at a piano looks back while playing. “BEYOND” is drawn behind her and “N.Y.U.” is illustrated over a T.V. in light purple.
Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage
A girl smiling for a photo on the sidewalk. “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in white font in the top left corner.
Beyond NYU: Maintaining memories through shared albums
The words “BEYOND NYU” next to a woman holding a book.
Beyond NYU: Writing to help women combat social media’s toxic impact
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
A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.
These naked babies are taking campus by storm
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
The exterior of a restaurant called “POTBELLY”, which is written in yellow and green with the words “SANDWICH WORKS” below.
New eats near NYU: Potbelly soothes diners nostalgic for childhood
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
An illustration of three people against a mint green background. One wears a black matching set with leggings, a top and jacket. Another wears a pink top with white parachute pants and the third wears basketball shorts with a white T-shirt and blue hat.
Athleisure: Do’s and don’ts
A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.
These naked babies are taking campus by storm
An illustration of three people against a mint green background. One wears a black matching set with leggings, a top and jacket. Another wears a pink top with white parachute pants and the third wears basketball shorts with a white T-shirt and blue hat.
Athleisure: Do’s and don’ts
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Gia Sidhu for WSN)
Ranked: Microtrends
A storefront with a green background displays suede boots, mary-jane shoes, and two mannequins. The left mannequin wears a grey turtleneck with a black midi skirt and trench coat, and the right wears brown patch-styled pants with a black turtleneck.
Revamp your fall wardrobe with these 5 items inspired by runways
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
The exterior of a restaurant called “POTBELLY”, which is written in yellow and green with the words “SANDWICH WORKS” below.
New eats near NYU: Potbelly soothes diners nostalgic for childhood
A glass jar filled with green smoothie. Pink text overlain on the image reads “Commuter Recipes.”
The commuter’s pantry: 3 recipes for students on the go
A table with various pins and stickers with the “HUMANE LEAGUE” logo. Brochures and magnets are also placed scattered on the table.
NYU’s Plant-Based Food Festival satisfies stomachs and strives for smaller carbon footprints
A look inside a Cuban restaurant. Pictured are tables and chairs against the walls and employees behind the counter.
Community gems: The restaurants that feel like home
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.
Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus
An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.
How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU
Two men walk past the exterior of a brick building.
How students at NYU find community during Passover
Three men dancing and clapping while a woman sings on a stage. Light up letters are at the front of the stage spelled “ARAB.”
NYU Arab Festival vibrantly celebrates Middle Eastern and North African cultures
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 person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.
Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast
Four people standing next to each other staring into the camera. From left to right: A person wearing a magenta suit, a blonde person wearing a violet shirt, a woman with neon pink hair and silver blouse and a person wearing a dark, polka-dot shirt.
‘Sink Your Teeth’ digests love in modern times
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
Framed photographs against a white wall in a geometric pattern.
Review: ‘Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things’ unveils historical narratives through everyday objects
A collage of five illustrations. Three of the illustrations are of a woman with long black hair posing. The other two illustrations show a glowing heart dripping on the silhouette of the woman as she throws her head back.
Review: Katy Perry’s feminist vision for ‘143’ falls short
An illustration of four women’s faces, each in front of a blue square. The words “COCO MELLORS” are above the faces and “BLUE SISTERS” are below the faces.
Review: ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors perfectly underscores the meaning of sisterhood
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A novel longlisted for the National Book Award, a book by a trailblazing activist and more
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
A collage of four illustrated book covers on solid-colored backgrounds.
Books beyond Bobst: An art history novel, an athletic autobiography and more
An aisle of bookshelves filled with multicolored books.
5 books that will help your transition from the beach to the classroom
An illustration of a film camera that says “Hispanic Heritage Films” next to a reel with the flags of several Hispanic countries on it.
10 movies to stream this Hispanic Heritage Month
Two men in leather jackets hold guns while it is snowing.
Review: ‘Wolfs’ relies on star power, but delivers little substance
An illustration of a film reel frame depicting a woman holding an umbrella surrounded by other people.
How a long-lost Filipino masterpiece came to NYFF 62
Two people stand against a cityscape, one of them looks through a scope.
NYFF 62 Review: ‘Megalopolis’ is a fever dream of conspiracy plots and over-the-top flaunts of wealth
A man in a blue shirt lies on a grassy hill covered in rocks. Behind him is a yellow tractor at the top of the hill.
NYFF 62 Review: ‘No Other Land’ harrowingly documents displacement
A person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.
Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast
Four people standing next to each other staring into the camera. From left to right: A person wearing a magenta suit, a blonde person wearing a violet shirt, a woman with neon pink hair and silver blouse and a person wearing a dark, polka-dot shirt.
‘Sink Your Teeth’ digests love in modern times
A collage of five illustrations. Three of the illustrations are of a woman with long black hair posing. The other two illustrations show a glowing heart dripping on the silhouette of the woman as she throws her head back.
Review: Katy Perry’s feminist vision for ‘143’ falls short
An illustration of a brick house in a forest at night with bright magenta lights glowing from the windows and door.
Review: ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ delivers the dark thrills and new vulnerability
Two singers on stage, one on their knee while the other puts their foot on their leg. In the background, a large jumbotron shows a close-up of the two.
Review: The Sweat Tour turns Madison Square Garden into New York City’s hottest club
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
Seven people wearing medieval outfits dancing on a stage.
Review: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ does celebrity casting right
A bearded Indian man wearing a blue suit kneels between the white words “Vir Das Mind Fool.” There are gold designs depicting clowns, microphones and mountains bordering the frame.
Award-winning comedian Vir Das brings India to Carnegie Hall in his ‘Mind Fool’ Tour
Framed photographs against a white wall in a geometric pattern.
Review: ‘Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things’ unveils historical narratives through everyday objects
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
A room with three framed prints hanging above a blue sofa, lit by chandeliers.
Review: ORLAN represents significant women in history at NYU’s La Maison Française
A canvas with a scene of people in an outdoor market wearing popular 19th century dress
Review: ‘Mexican Prints at the Vanguard’ highlights Mexico’s colorful and complicated history
Surrounded by other people, a person in a red shirt stands under letters on a white wall which reads, “HOW DO WE PLAY?” in rainbow colors.
‘How Do We Play?’ will revitalize your inner child
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 illustration of a person standing on stage and holding a microphone surrounded by red light. Dark blue message bubbles float above the crowd with neon blue expressions of happiness, sadness and anger on them.
Off Topic: It’s time to end stan culture
The website for Rate My Professor on a laptop.
Opinion: Don’t always trust Rate My Professors
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.
An illustration of the Earth with a giant red ballot box that reads “VOTE.” Many paper airplane ballots fly towards it.
Opinion: Voting abroad can seem daunting — but it’s essential
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?
Inside a New York City polling site. A red "Vote N.Y.C." sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
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 street of New York City covered in rain and fog. Two people are walking on the sidewalk holding umbrellas.
Opinion: NYU needs to update its severe weather policy
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
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
An illustration of a violet torch illuminating a student doing an N.Y.U. training module on their computer.
Opinion: NYU’s How We Engage Toolkit forces students to comply with its politics
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
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
An illustration of a line of students struggling to find their N.Y.U I.D.s. Separately, a student walks through easily using their phone.
Opinion: Can we please say goodbye to physical IDs at NYU?
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
A wrecking ball comically shatters the Washington Square Arch into pieces. An X shape of yellow-and-black striped tape is behind the image, in front of a paler yellow background.
Off-Third: NYU to demolish Washington Square Park for campus expansion
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
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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
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
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
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 girl running with a yellow ball in her hand and a softball glove on her other hand. There is a lot of dust at her feet.
NYU Athletics announces new softball interim head coach
An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Berlin T.V. Tower and the Canalejas Center.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Berlin, London and Madrid
Two images placed side by side depicting NYU soccer players about to kick a soccer ball.
Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s soccer start conference play
A soccer player in an N.Y.U. jersey is mid-air, with his leg above his head as he is about to kick a ball. He is surrounded by players of the other team.
NYU men’s soccer team heads into conference play
Two pictures side by side of women playing soccer. The photo on the left is of two players
NYU women’s soccer undefeated going into conference season
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
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
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch shown from a low angle. Around and behind the arch are cells and a DNA strand.
The Research Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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A portrait of Jason Alpert-Wisnia.

Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Editor-at-Large

Jason Alpert-Wisnia is a junior majoring in Photography and Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, primarily focused on photojournalism and documentary photography. His photography ranges from coverage of professional sports, to political protests and music festivals. When he is not pounding the pavement with a camera in his hands looking for the next story, you are likely to find Jason in a used bookstore looking for rare finds or in the park reading. You can find him on Instagram @jasonalpertwisnia and contact him at [email protected].

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Sabrina Carpenter stands in between two backup singers singing into a microphone on a stage.

Photo: Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ packs a witty punch

September 5, 2024

Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter was released on Aug. 23, 2024. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: ‘He liked it’: Trump praises Stern in video announcing son Barron’s attendance

September 5, 2024

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads "NYU is Complicit in Genocide".

Photo: Protesters gather outside NYU Langone hospital condemning termination of labor nurse

Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024

A counterprotester started shouting in front of the demonstrators at the rally. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man wearing flannel holding a microphone to his face.

Photo: 2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm

June 11, 2024

Post Malone (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man wearing flannel holding a microphone to his face.

Photo: 2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm

Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • June 11, 2024

Teezo Touchdown (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A group of graduates at the Tisch ceremony held signs and Palestinian flags on stage. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Students protest war in Gaza at graduation ceremonies

Aashna Miharia, Bruna Horvath and Dharma Niles • May 21, 2024

A group of graduates at the Tisch ceremony held signs and Palestinian flags on stage. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

President Linda Mills. (

Photo: 2024 commencement exercises begin at Yankee Stadium

Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah • May 15, 2024

President Linda Mills. (

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Human rights scholar Martha Minow on civil rights, race and gender at commencement

May 15, 2024

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(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Over 5,000 alumni demand NYU remove police from campus, meet protesters’ demands

Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah • May 5, 2024

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(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: More than 100 NYPD officers outside Paulson as hundreds protest encampment sweep

Adrianna Nehme and Dharma Niles • May 3, 2024

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(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Paulson Center on lockdown after hundreds protest outside encampment

Bruna Horvath, News Editor • May 1, 2024

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(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Protesters gather at Paulson in citywide march through university encampments

Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor • May 1, 2024

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(Krish Dev for WSN)

‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU

WSN photographers documented protest and police activity from early morning to late in the evening on Monday, the day the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was set up in Gould Plaza.
Krish Dev, Manasa Gudavalli, Emily Genova, Yezen Saadah, Matt Petres, Julia Smerling, Lianna O’Grady, Jason Alpert-Wisnia and Samson Tu • April 23, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza

Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz, Mariapaula Gonzalez, Yezen Saadah and Dharma Niles • April 22, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man holding a red and blue pro-Trump banner in front of a building with the words "CRIMINAL COURT BUILDING" on it.

Photo: Max Azzarello, man who died after self-immolating outside Trump trial, distributed pamphlets with NYU-related conspiracies

April 22, 2024

File photo: A lone protester outside the Criminal Courthouse across the street at Collect Pond Park on April 16, 2024. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Betting on burgers: A new take on the American classic from The Happiest Hour

Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer • April 12, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

March 7, 2024

“AARON Gijon” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

Dani Biondi, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

“Stephanie & Friend” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a suit cutting purple ribbon while N.Y.U. baseball players stand behind him and watch.

Photo: NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility

Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor • March 1, 2024

Donor John Branca and his son Dylan Branca standing in front of the new baseball facility with the team. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Museum display with headline “MARTA MINUJÍN: ARTE! ARTE! ARTE!” in green and red. Under the headline a glass display has a fabric sculpture of multicolored stripes.

Photo: Review: ‘Marta Minujín: Arte! Arte! Arte!’ explores the meaning of life through mattresses

Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor • March 1, 2024

“The Parthenon of Books” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The exterior of a marketplace where two neon light signs that say “ESSEX MARKET” are placed above the entrance.

Photo: Savor global flavors at these 5 vibrant food markets

Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2024

Essex Market on 88 Essex St. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A model walking down a runway with a red dress that has a blue protruding hand and cat.

Photo: Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW

February 13, 2024

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(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Manhattan

Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • February 9, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: Trump PAC, org. paid Stern professor almost $900,000 to testify at trial

December 15, 2023

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

An iPhone screen displaying an image of Lana Del Rey on a purple background. Various artist and song names are in white text. The phone is being held by a hand over a brown wooden table.

Photo: How unlimited music is changing our listening habits

November 30, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

People are sitting at tables facing one another. There are paper plates with food in front of them.

Photo: U.S. State Department official discusses media and diplomacy at roundtable discussion

Ania Keenan, Features Editor • November 9, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

There is a man sitting on a bench in a park. He is wearing a brown jacket and faded white pants.

Photo: Breeding entrepreneurship at NYU: Wesley Breed’s streetwear universe

November 6, 2023

Gallatin junior and content creator Wesley Breed. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

From left to right: A representative from Wheated in a black shirt, a representative from Olmo in a blue shirt, Sam Silverman the founder of New York BagelFest in a beige pullover hoodie, and a representative from O’Bagel in a black shirt and black baseball cap with a green apron.

Photo: New York BagelFest taught me I was doing bagels wrong

Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor • October 26, 2023

One of the appointed Bagel Experts rates the bagels at New York BagelFest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Photo: Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

October 24, 2023

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, best known together for their roles as Jesse Pinkman and Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” made an appearance at the bar for their mezcal Dos Hombres....

Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Photo: Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

Andrea Lui, Dining Editor • October 24, 2023

People toughed out the rain in jackets and with umbrellas to enjoy all the food and drinks. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A person dressed as Jason Voorhees from the movie “Friday the 13th” holds up a prop knife in one hand and reaches out to the camera with their other hand.

Photo: New York Comic Con: An ode to pop-culture enthusiasts and cosplayers alike

October 17, 2023

Thousands descended upon the Javits Center in Manhattan for the four-day long 2023 New York Comic Con – many in full costume. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A colorful portrait of Miguel Guerrero on top of text stating ‘Beyond N.Y.U.’

Beyond NYU: Building entrepreneurial success

Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero created one the world’s largest Minecraft servers when he was 14. Now, he is helping small businesses with their marketing campaigns at his own company.
Bruna Horvath and Jason Alpert-Wisnia • October 5, 2023

When Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero was just 14 years old, he created a Minecraft server that was at one point considered the world’s largest. This was only the beginning of his...

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