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A plaque that reads “New York University School of Law” next to the front gate of N.Y.U.’s law school.
NYU Law withdraws from US News rankings, following other top schools
An illustration of a woman with her eyes closed laying down against a red background. Numerous connectors and cords are attached to her face via white patches.
Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds
Professor Rami Salameh stands in front of a podium, speaking to an audience in the Kimmel Center for University Life, while a projector screen behind him displays a Zoom virtual meeting.
Palestinian professor discusses colonialism, higher education at SJP event
A photograph of the scene of the car collision. Crime scene tape runs across the street. A group of four first responders are seen standing next blood on the road.
Woman killed in Chinatown car crash outside NYU’s Lafayette Hall
A group of protesters stand inside the fountain at Washington Square Park holding signs that read “Free China” and “COVID is not an excuse to kill more Uyghur lives.” Some are holding Kökbayraq flags and a Tibetan flag.
紐約華僑們團結抗議，國內抗議議題增廣
A photograph of the scene of the car collision. Crime scene tape runs across the street. A group of four first responders are seen standing next blood on the road.
Woman killed in Chinatown car crash outside NYU’s Lafayette Hall
A group of protesters stand inside the fountain at Washington Square Park holding signs that read “Free China” and “COVID is not an excuse to kill more Uyghur lives.” Some are holding Kökbayraq flags and a Tibetan flag.
Chinese students, diaspora rally in solidarity as protests in China broaden in scope
A group of part-time faculty members on strike in a picket line. They carry signs that read “U.A.W. on strike” and “Their working conditions are our learning conditions.” Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.
Two weeks into strike, New School claims it can’t afford faculty demands
A group of protesters, mostly masked — raise their phones with the flashlights on — surrounding an arrangement of candles and flowers.
Hundreds protest China’s zero-COVID policy, gov’t at consulate
A group of protesters, mostly masked — raise their phones with the flashlights on — surrounding an arrangement of candles and flowers.
数百人在中华人民共和国驻纽约领事馆前抗议清零政策
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
(Charlie Dodge for WSN)
End of NYU mask mandate planned for Sept. 28
(Joshua Becker for WSN)
Outside guests now allowed in dorms and other NYU buildings
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background. In the foreground is a half-full syringe on the left and a bottle of COVID-19 vaccine on the right.
Updated COVID booster soon available at NYU, but not yet required
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 Universitys 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 plaque that reads “New York University School of Law” next to the front gate of N.Y.U.’s law school.
NYU Law withdraws from US News rankings, following other top schools
An illustration of a woman with her eyes closed laying down against a red background. Numerous connectors and cords are attached to her face via white patches.
Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds
Professor Rami Salameh stands in front of a podium, speaking to an audience in the Kimmel Center for University Life, while a projector screen behind him displays a Zoom virtual meeting.
Palestinian professor discusses colonialism, higher education at SJP event
An illustration of a scale against a purple background with white text next to it. The text reads “Number one Yale; number two Stanford; number three University of Chicago; number four Columbia, Harvard; number six University of Pennsylvania.” Under the list is a larger line of text that reads “number seven N.Y.U.”
As other top law schools boycott US News rankings, NYU stays put
An illustration of pages of a legal document in the foreground and a blurred image of an N.Y.U Campus Safety badge in the background.
Man convicted of murder sues NYU after being denied Campus Safety job
The text “My Skin of Color” is written in front of a woman holding her hand to her skin. The image is enclosed in a dark beige circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.
Beyond NYU: Addressing historical injustices in dermatology
An illustration of a green planet with text “BATON” written in the middle and text “Beyond NYU” above it. There are multiple smaller planets around the green planet against a purple background.
Beyond NYU: Empowering creators to safely share their work
An illustration of three males with dark skin: on the left is a person with beard, a tattoo on his left arm, and wearing black T-shirt and pants sitting; in the middle is a person wearing black suit and tie; on the right is a person wearing a burgundy tie and a black suit sitting.
Beyond NYU: Decoding inner-city stereotypes
A hand holds a blue, smoking vape labeled “blueberry” on it. The image is enclosed in a foam green circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.
Beyond NYU: Quitting vaping with judgment-free Jones
Three voice bubbles with a banana and an apple, a book and a clock emerge from a phone. The image is enclosed in a purple circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.
Beyond NYU: Betting on building healthy habits
The Mauna Loa erupts against a dark sky. The lava in bright red and orange lights up the volcano and tints the color of smoke shooting out from the crater.
What Mauna Loa’s eruption means as a Native Hawaiian
Hū ʻo Mauna Loa i ka pō uliuli. ʻO ka pele i ka ʻulaʻula a me ka ʻalani e hoʻomālamalama i ka lua pele a e hoʻolulu i ka uahi e hū mai ka lua.
He aha ka manaʻo nui o Pele ma Mauna Loa ma ke ʻano he Kanaka Maoli
A female with black curly hair wears a long red coat and is looking toward the left.
Encounters: NYU professors
An illustration of three people. On the left is a dark-haired female wearing blue sunglasses, a red shirt with patterns, blue pants and a red tote bag. In the center is a red-haired female wearing a light brown suit, a black top and a burgundy bag. On the right is a dark-haired female wearing a black sweater, a white dress with a cherry pattern, fishnet stockings and a pink tote bag.
Bella Hadid, Matilda Djerf, Devon Lee Carlson and basic fashion cults
A road sign that reads “the letter E 22 Street” and “Third Avenue” is hung on a wall filled with Christmas decorations.
Rolf’s NYC: Christmas sleigh or neigh?
An illustration of three people. On the left is a dark-haired female wearing blue sunglasses, a red shirt with patterns, blue pants and a red tote bag. In the center is a red-haired female wearing a light brown suit, a black top and a burgundy bag. On the right is a dark-haired female wearing a black sweater, a white dress with a cherry pattern, fishnet stockings and a pink tote bag.
Bella Hadid, Matilda Djerf, Devon Lee Carlson and basic fashion cults
An illustration of black Adidas shoes with three white stripes against a white background.
Why is everyone dressing like a soccer fan?
An illustration of an Indian woman with long black hair. A pair of hands wash the hair. In the foreground is a blue bottle of hair care product and a bowl of white liquid. In the background are red flowers.
How to save your hair
Are platform shoes still in style? The answer is definitely yes, and so are cargo pants and see-through knitwear. Pairing a couple of cant-go-wrong gold accessories, the cream-colored sweater achieves a vintage silhouette.
Subway stations: New Yorkers’ everyday runway
Andrew Kwon poses next to a mannequin in a black dress.
Q&A: Designer Andrew Kwon on fashion and the internet
A collage of three runway photos. From left to right: A model dressed in a purple, green and gold patterned dress walks on the runway, a model wearing a nude top, an orange dress and a pair of silver wings walks on the runway. On the right, a model wearing a turban, veil, chains and a pair of black pants walks on the runway.
Animal print abound in Flying Solo show at Paris Fashion Week
Triptic featuring three models walking down runway. Woman on left walks down runway in long red dress. Woman in middle walks down runway in long sleeve white top, black mini skirt, and black shoes. Woman on right walks down runway in cropped gray top, gray textured pants, and black shoes.
EENK brings the Wild West to Paris Fashion Week
CEO of Nehera Ladislav Zdut poses in front of two racks of business casual clothing and a poster of a model.
Nehera prioritizes chic utilitarian comfort at Paris Fashion Week
Maria Sharapova and Laura Brown sit under a parasol on a tennis court on a rooftop with a large audience in front of them. The downtown Manhattan skyline is behind them.
Glam Slam serves style at New York Fashion Week
Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.
First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird F/W 2019
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020
(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)
Noon by Noor: F/W 2020
(Photo by Justin Park)
Just in XX F/W 2020
(Photo by Li Chun)
Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020
(Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ashley Hurst)
Timo Weiland F/W 2020
(Photo by Valerina Young)
Oxford Fashion Studio II S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)
Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
(Photo by Aidan Singh)
Fashion Palette Australian Designers S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Justin Park)
Swiss Touch Presents: Mode Suisse S/S 2020
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Deity New York’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection screams femme fatale
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Imperial Legacy brings I ❤️ NY gift shop to NYFW
(Photo by Justin Park)
Foresight into fashion’s future: emerging designers’ visions for menswear
(Photo by Justin Park)
You can sit with us: CISE brings empowering pieces to the NYFW showroom
(Photo by Camille Harvell)
Dancers stole the show at the 2022 Uplive x Hekka NYFW runway show
(Photo by Celia Tewey)
Claudia Li brings another quirky, playful collection to Fashion Week
(Image via THEO)
Diamond in the rough: THEO continues mining for brand identity
A road sign that reads “the letter E 22 Street” and “Third Avenue” is hung on a wall filled with Christmas decorations.
Rolf’s NYC: Christmas sleigh or neigh?
An illustration of a brown-haired woman in a long-sleeve blue shirt holding a bagel with her left hand. Behind her there are floating bagels in vertical lines, against a dark blue background.
How to order an NYC bagel the right way
The facade of a restaurant with brown-tinted windows and a retracted, blue sun shade with white text “208” and “JA MOY” in all caps.
Keep calm and eat at Ja Moy Kitchen & Bar
Against a white white are plates of various desserts and a wooden peel with croissants and pieces of bread on it.
Pavé revitalizes the craft of European breadmaking
Dozens of cookies laid out on a white table. In the background is a white and brown bottle of low fat milk, a black-and-white can of ice cream, and a pink piece of merchandise. (Jennifer Ren for WSN)
Insomnia Cookies college monopoly may Crumbl
A glass of clear gin-based cocktail decorated with sage leaves and a metal straw against a white background shot from above.
Grab a muddler and mix up a Wise Man
Two alcohol bottles and a champagne flute on a granite countertop. On the left, a mostly empty bottle of liqueur. On the right, a half-empty bottle of prosecco with an orange decal. In the center, a champagne flute with a homemade deep red spritz.
Spoil yourself and impress your friends with a refreshing spritz
Protein bars are a popular snack choice. But they may not be as nutritious as they claim. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Remaking the protein bar: the ugly, processed truth of a beloved snack
While gin and tonics primarily consist of a balanced mix of gin and tonic water, they can be spiced up with citrus, syrups and bitter liqueurs. (Photos by Phoebe Goldman)
Neither shaken nor stirred: A foolproof guide to mastering the gin and tonic
Pumpkin is known for being versatile with many different recipes. NYU students dish on their favorite pumpkin-based recipes. (Photos by Juliana Guarracino)
NYU students’ go-to pumpkin recipes
The Mauna Loa erupts against a dark sky. The lava in bright red and orange lights up the volcano and tints the color of smoke shooting out from the crater.
What Mauna Loa’s eruption means as a Native Hawaiian
Hū ʻo Mauna Loa i ka pō uliuli. ʻO ka pele i ka ʻulaʻula a me ka ʻalani e hoʻomālamalama i ka lua pele a e hoʻolulu i ka uahi e hū mai ka lua.
He aha ka manaʻo nui o Pele ma Mauna Loa ma ke ʻano he Kanaka Maoli
Three people sit on a red-and-white plaid picnic blanket in the middle of a meadow with trees on both sides. On the ground are a bouquet of pink, yellow and blue flowers, a pair of brown boots, a bowl of strawberries, a plate of sushi and a black tote bag. From left to right, a person with golden hair wears a pair of white glasses and a dress with blue and pink gradients. The person in the middle with long black curly hair wears a black dress. The person on the left with long black curly hair wears a pair of orange tinted glasses, an orange shirt and a blue bottom.
How to be gay during the day: Building lesbian community in the city
A performer in short golden hair wraps a red blindfold around the eyes of another female performer sitting down and wearing a red gown. The audience surrounds them on chairs in a room dimly lit by red lights.
‘Say Please’ to an entertaining evening of burlesque and sexuality
Text “FREE HONG KONG. REVOLUTION NOW” in both English and traditional Chinese projected onto the ground. In the background is a group of people standing under the Washington Square Arch and the Empire State Building. The photo is black and white.
Unity for Hong Kong ignites in the darkness
Collage of images and objects featured in WSN’s ranked column during the 2021-22 school year. At the center, Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung, the writers of the column, set against a background of a photograph of the Andromeda galaxy. The images and objects include a photo of the Trader Joe’s logo, a screenshot from the NYU Affirmations Instagram page, the Washington Square Park fountain, WSN Managing Editor Trace Miller, two cans of hard seltzer, Washington Square Mews, and a collage with the words “Ranked: NYU.”
Ranked: Our own Ranked articles
A yellow bag, rolling papers, an orange lighter, a dollar bill, and a small green grinder on top of a red bag.
Ranked: Quintessential NYU experiences
An illustration of five individuals. From left to right, a man with tattoos wearing a black graphic t-shirt, a man wearing an oversized white t-shirt and gray rounded sunglasses, a girl sitting at a cafe table, a man with a white button down shirt and khaki pants, and a man reclined on a white bed sheet.
Ranked: NYU students who will break your heart by senior year
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: Bad movies
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU meme pages
An illustration of a vinyl record with artist Weyes Blood illustrated on it, against a dark blue background. Blood wears a white flowy dress.
Review: Weyes Blood’s new album proves she’s an expert on life’s shades of gray
Two oil paintings on canvas depicting Asian American portraits are hung against a white wall.
Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
A collage of two photos. On the left is a photo of two people sitting against a white background looking up to the camera. On the right is a photo of two people standing against a white background looking into the camera with red text “mistakes” written on the image in all caps.
Q&A: Dance-pop duo LaLonde reminisce on sibling bond and music influences
A faceless person with gray hair holds a microphone stand. The background is blue with white stripes expanding outward from the center.
LCD Soundsystem re-returns to Brooklyn Steel for month-long residency
An illustration of a group of white figures dancing on stage with red curtains against a black backdrop.
LA-based ‘Dances with Films’ festival hits the East Coast
The cover of the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is centered in frame. Pink text against a light yellow background reads “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The author’s name, “Jennette McCurdy,” is pink and outlined in black. At the center of the cover is a portrait of actor Jennette McCurdy, whose hair is tied up into a ponytail. She wears a pink dress and holds a pink urn against a pink background.
Review: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ offers a new take on memoirs
Author Suad Amiry talks with Columbia University professor Edward Said in front of a classroom full of people at the Barnard Center for Research on Women in Columbia University.
Review: Suad Amiry’s ‘Mother of Strangers’ powerfully portrays Palestinian life
An illustration of the covers of three books by Deborah Levy against a light blue background. From left to right: “The Man Who Saw Everything,” “Hot Milk,” “An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell.”
Reading Guide: Fall in love with Deborah Levy
Two feminine-presenting robotic figures pose against a light blue background.
Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ examines humanity through the eyes of a machine
A close-up shot of author Kazuo Ishiguro.
Q&A: Kazuo Ishiguro on Joni Mitchell, ‘War and Peace’ and the future of storytelling
An illustration of a group of white figures dancing on stage with red curtains against a black backdrop.
LA-based ‘Dances with Films’ festival hits the East Coast
An illustration of a silver laptop and a cup of tea placed on top of a dark blue cushion. The laptop is displaying two people walking alongside each other. On the left is a man wearing a blue shirt and pants while carrying fish nets. On the right is a woman wearing a green dress while carrying a basket.
Off the Radar: ‘Manila in the Claws of Light’ dissects a city under the pressure of tyranny
A movie still featuring a close-up profile of a woman looking to her left, with a sliver of sunlight hitting her face. She stands outdoors with a fence in the background.
Review: ‘Nanny’ offers a refreshing take on the worker-immigrant experience
Five men stand in front of a background of city lights. They are wearing dark-colored shirts and are looking straight into the camera.
‘Meet Me in the Bathroom’ is a love letter to rock, New York City and the early 2000s
An illustration of two figures, one dark purple and one dark crimson, sitting on the rear bumper of a vehicle. Bumper stickers read “Reagan Bush ’84” and “My wife yes, my gun no.”
Review: ‘Bones and All’: Unequivocally romantic, unconventionally cannibalistic
An illustration of a vinyl record with artist Weyes Blood illustrated on it, against a dark blue background. Blood wears a white flowy dress.
Review: Weyes Blood’s new album proves she’s an expert on life’s shades of gray
A collage of two photos. On the left is a photo of two people sitting against a white background looking up to the camera. On the right is a photo of two people standing against a white background looking into the camera with red text “mistakes” written on the image in all caps.
Q&A: Dance-pop duo LaLonde reminisce on sibling bond and music influences
A faceless person with gray hair holds a microphone stand. The background is blue with white stripes expanding outward from the center.
LCD Soundsystem re-returns to Brooklyn Steel for month-long residency
Greyson Chance wearing a black turtleneck sweater stands at a corner of a room. There are two shadows of him on the two walls behind him. The photo is in black and white.
Q&A: Greyson Chance on his music comeback and prioritizing mental health
Review: Drowse’s ‘Wane into It’ is a beautifully textured meditation on loss
Review: Drowse’s ‘Wane into It’ is a beautifully textured meditation on loss
Two oil paintings on canvas depicting Asian American portraits are hung against a white wall.
Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
Three women stand on stage with a wooden stool in the middle of them. On the left is a woman wearing a blue tank top and black yoga pants holding up both of her fists; on the right is a woman wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans holding her right fist over her head; in the middle of them is a woman wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans trying to stop the other two women from fighting.
Review: ‘FUKT’ reminds us that it’s never too late to redefine ourselves
Actress Sophie Zucker wearing a black vest looking into a mirror inside a dressing room with red walls and a clothing rack with many hangers on it.
Review: ‘Sophie Sucks Face’ is the celebration of Jewish culture we need right now
An illustration of a theater with red curtains drawn and a pair of two white actors on stage. Silhouettes of figures seated in the audience are in the foreground.
Flipping the script: Diversifying American show business
Two twins wear dresses, one black dress and the other white, while standing on stage basking in a purplish spotlight against a dark background. Each holds a microphone and sings.
Q&A: Twin comedians Annabel and Sabina Meschke on NYU and the future of alt-comedy
A still from the video game Return to Monkey Island depicts a locksmith wearing a pair of black goggles, standing behind the counter of a workshop. The workshop is decorated with various keys.
Review: ‘Return to Monkey Island’ is a nostalgic pirate adventure game
An illustration of a man holding a gun and wearing a khaki trench coat. Behind him there is a mill, and to the left there is text: “Call of Duty Vanguard Warzone Season Two.”
‘Call of Duty’ brings subtle yet impactful changes with new season
Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo Infinite” is the newest installment in the “Halo” franchise. The game has successfully blended familiar aspects of “Halo” with modern first-person shooter elements. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer: the revival of a franchise
“Call of Duty: Vanguard,” the newest installment in the “Call of Duty” series, will be released on Nov. 5. The multiplayer beta, which allowed players to try the game’s multiplayer mode before release, proves to be promising despite a few issues. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ beta revives the first-person shooter
Though historical revisionism is an issue in video games, taking liberties with the details can enhance the game play experience. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ demands historical distortion
A red double-decker bus, with the text “London Transport” painted on its side, drives around a bend.
What NYU doesn’t tell you: London
An illustration of an absentee ballot against a purple background. On the ballot it reads “OFFICIAL ABSENTEE BALLOT. BALLOT MUST BE ENCLOSED.”
Study away students frustrated with NYU Votes miscommunication
A collage of three photos: on the left is Obelisco de Buenos Aires, a tall white monument; in the middle is the facade of a building with a beige exterior, on the right is Torre Monumental, a bell tower with a red exterior. All three buildings stand against blue sky backgrounds.
What NYU doesn’t tell you: Buenos Aires
An exterior shot of the main NYU London building, located at 6 Bedford Square in London.
NYU London students grapple with an increasingly chaotic UK
Photograph of a busy London street with cars and a red double-decker bus. Big Ben is seen in the background. It has silver scaffolding around it.
Bursting out of the NYU London bubble
The New Jersey side tower of the George Washington Bridge.
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
Two silver M.T.A. Metrocard vending machines with red, yellow, blue and green panels sit against a white-tiled wall.
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
A cart wrapped around by plastic bags and an opened pink suitcase with clothes lays on a sidewalk under scaffolding.
Guest Essay: Mayor Adams’ new policy for the unhoused is dangerous for New York
An illustration of a teal crocheted grocery shopping bag on a light orange background. Inside the bag is a bundle of three bananas, a head of broccoli, a triangular block of cheese, a small carton of milk, a baguette, a plastic bag with pasta inside and a jar of red pasta sauce.
Opinion: NYU’s food security initiatives are inadequate
The exterior of N.Y.U. Lafayette Hall during the day from the diagonal corner of the street.
Readers Respond: NYU residence hall intrusions
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
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read “N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
A masked student sits in an NYU common area. She is surrounded by tables, chairs and a foosball table.
Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isn’t the time to be idle
A protester holding up a sign saying “NYU + Sabatini = Disgrace” in front of the NYU Langone Health Center. A black-and-white headshot of Sabatini is superimposed on the left.
Editorial: Do no harm, Grossman. Reject Sabatini.
The New Jersey side tower of the George Washington Bridge.
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
Two silver M.T.A. Metrocard vending machines with red, yellow, blue and green panels sit against a white-tiled wall.
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
A cart wrapped around by plastic bags and an opened pink suitcase with clothes lays on a sidewalk under scaffolding.
Guest Essay: Mayor Adams’ new policy for the unhoused is dangerous for New York
A hand holding a small, pink canister of pepper spray that shoots out liquid.
Opinion: Strike down pepper spray restrictions
An M.T.A. bus with white and blue stripes driving down Broadway.
Opinion: I love the bus, and so should you
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
An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.
Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal
An illustration of a person, seen from the knees down, walking while wearing black heeled boots and blue jeans against a gray background.
Opinion: In praise of the Hot Girl Walk
An white weekly calendar with colored chunks blocked that read “8 a.m.” and a title that reads “Ideal Schedule.”
Opinion: You should love 8 a.m. classes
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
The headshot of a female blond. Behind her there is a gray background.
Opinion: The University of Kentucky incident indicates a much bigger racism problem.
An illustration of Google Classroom’s logo with a crown on top against a light blue background. The logo has three people in white against a green board framed in yellow.
Opinion: Brightspace is poorly designed
The facade of a brick building. A small plaque reads: “New York University Silver School of Social Work.” To the right, a gray-haired man wearing a jean jacket walks by.
Opinion: NYU’s Silver School of Social Work should be tuition-free
An illustration of a roasted turkey served on a lemon platter. It is covered in leafy greens and is in the foreground a red background.
Off-Third: What to do when you’re stuck in the US for Thanksgiving
An illustration of two people’s silhouette talking in front of a blackboard with the text “COLLEGE OF blank line?” “C.A.S. vs C period A period S period,” and “SOLUTION two question marks” against a purple background.
Off-Third: CAS needs a name
A figure dressed in a pink beret stands next to an illustration of a croissant. A text bubble is in between the two that reads “it’s ‘croissant.’”
Off-Third: How to prepare for your returning study abroad friends
The red facade and sidewalk entrance of Bobst Library is decorated with ornaments and garland. N.Y.U. president Andrew Hamilton puts ornaments on two Christmas, which are side by side.
Off-Third: NYU should celebrate Christmas even earlier
Bill de Blasio speaks on a podium with a purple banner that reads “New York University.” He is wearing a navy suit with white-and-red stripe tie.
Off-Third: De Blasio’s NYU course to investigate the art of falling short
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
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
The exterior of N.Y.U. Lafayette Hall during the day from the diagonal corner of the street.
Readers Respond: NYU residence hall intrusions
An illustration, from left to right, of a baseball, a soccer ball, a basketball, a football and a tennis ball against a purple background with the text N.Y.U. on each of them.
Opinion: NYU needs more club sports
Students studying inside N.Y.U.’s Bobst Library in a large room on the ground floor. Several rows of desks with computers are visible.
Opinion: NYU needs more quiet spaces for students
Illustration of a classroom with students sitting at the chairs. Students sit in costume at school desks. In order from the front of the classroom back and from left to right, there is a student dressed as an angel, an alien, a devil, a cat, a cowboy, and a banana.
Opinion: Wear your Halloween costume to class today
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Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
The cheap labor of academia
The cheap labor of academia
An illustration of the silhouettes of three NYU Campus Safety officers, standing with the hands clasped in front of their bodies. None of their faces have been drawn.
Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
Judith Heumann sits in a warmly lit room holding up two of her books, Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior. She is wearing a blue top with floral embroidery. In the background, two vases sit on a shelf and a lamp can be seen.
Judith Heumann on NYU commencement and disability activism
Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass
Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass
An image of Bobst Library looking down on the ground-floor atrium. On each level, metal screens run from the floor to the ceiling.
Bobst Library’s enduring history of suicide
A fencer holding a silver foil dressed in white suit and a mask with a purple N.Y.U. logo printed on it.
Men’s and women’s fencing combines for 6 wins at Sacred Heart Invitational
Player Nikola Lipovic, number 11, dribbles the ball into enemy defense. Lipovic wears a purple jersey and shorts with his number on it.
Men’s basketball continues undefeated season after seventh-straight win
A male in a white shirt and shorts is running while dribbling a basketball ball.
Savarino records career high in men’s basketball’s 6th straight win
A photo of a basketball court with rows of seats in the background, athletes in blue and white uniforms playing, and a jumbotron screen hanging above.
Long Island Nets’ five-game winning streak comes to a close
The N.Y.U. women’s volleyball team fist-bump on the court. Most players wear a white jersey and black shorts.
Women’s volleyball loses in Final Four of NCAA tournament
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
Sugar babies, secondhand saviors and window cleaners
Sugar babies, secondhand saviors and window cleaners
Study and socialize without breaking the bank
Study and socialize without breaking the bank
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How the pandemic affected NYU’s bottom line
The facade of 90 Franklin Street is pictured.
A tax break is saving NYU $141 million this year. Here’s how.
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Protesters demand freedom in China
A large, gold, star-shaped balloon floats above the street with skyscrapers in the background. On the balloon there is red text that reads “Macys.”
Waking up to big branded balloons on Thanksgiving Day
Are platform shoes still in style? The answer is definitely yes, and so are cargo pants and see-through knitwear. Pairing a couple of cant-go-wrong gold accessories, the cream-colored sweater achieves a vintage silhouette.
Subway stations: New Yorkers’ everyday runway
Becca Panes wears a neon green knitted sweater. Becca holds a metallic crochet hook and pink yarns.
A focus on the process: Behind the scenes with studio art students
Text “FREE HONG KONG. REVOLUTION NOW” in both English and traditional Chinese projected onto the ground. In the background is a group of people standing under the Washington Square Arch and the Empire State Building. The photo is black and white.
Unity for Hong Kong ignites in the darkness

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Lorde: Melodrama World Tour 2018 at Barclays Center on Wednesday, April 4.

Photo: Lorde Embraces the Intimate on ‘Melodrama’ Tour

Apr 9, 2018

Lorde: Melodrama World Tour 2018 at Barclays Center on Wednesday, April 4.

Lorde headlined the Melodrama tour Wednesday night in Barclays Center.

Staff Recs: Best Lorde Songs

Apr 5, 2018
In honor of the Melodrama Tour's stop in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, WSN has compiled a list of the best Lorde songs.
This week’s staff recommendations is on what film should win Best Picture for the 2018 Oscars.

Staff Recs: Who Should Win Best Picture

Mar 2, 2018
The WSN Staff makes a case for which "Best Picture" nominees should take home the top prize at the 90th Academy Awards this Sunday.
University Hall

University Hall

Feb 22, 2018

Address: 110 E. 14th St., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $8,061 Low cost: Not available Rooms available: Doubles Nearby subways: N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6 NYU...

Staff Recs: Movies You Might Have Missed in 2017

Staff Recs: Movies You Might Have Missed in 2017

Feb 2, 2018
From Sean Baker’s indie darling “The Florida Project” to Margaret Betts’ widely unseen “Novitiate,” here are WSN's picks for movies you might have missed in 2017.

Rose Asaf

The Activist Next Door
Dec 7, 2017

Rose Asaf shows up. Whether it’s NYU Against Fascism’s protest against an alt-right speaker hosted by the NYU College Republicans, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s surprise visit...

“Last Christmas” by Wham!, featuring the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Is one of the staff recommendations for best original holiday song.

Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs

Dec 1, 2017
For the last staff rec of the semester, WSN staff members reveal their favorite original holiday hits.
“I, Tonya” stars Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding, an American figure skater who rose to fame in the early 90s. She then found herself in trouble when her ex-husband intervenes with her competitions. The film is released in theatre on Dec. 8.

The Rise and Fall of Tonya Harding

Dec 1, 2017
Margot Robbie transforms into the infamous figure skater in "I, Tonya," which hits theaters next week.
This week WSN staff discuss their favorite seasonal beverages like drinking hot chocolate for Christmas season.

Staff Recs: Seasonal Beverages

Nov 17, 2017
WSN staff members give their takes of the best seasonal beverages.
WSN staff chooses their favorite place to get Mac and Cheese ranging from places like S’MAC to Panera Bread to even Annie’s microwaveable plate.

Staff Recs: Best Mac and Cheese

Nov 10, 2017
The WSN staff gives their takes on the best mac and cheese.
This week the WSN staff discuss their favorite Halloween candies ranging from candy corn to British sweets.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween Candy

Oct 26, 2017
WSN staff give their opinions of the best Halloween candy on the market.

Students Have Faith in Their Lack of Faith

Oct 23, 2017

When religion is discussed in public discourse, one group of people is often left out — atheists. Atheists make up roughly a quarter of America’s population by some estimations,...

WSN staff share their favorite Halloween TV Episodes from when they were growing up.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween TV Episodes

Oct 20, 2017
The WSN Staff reminisces about their favorite Halloween TV episodes.

Where Do You Meme?

Oct 16, 2017
How do NYU students get their memes? Why do some opt for Facebook and others for Twitter? Read more to find out.
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Oct 5, 2017
WSN staff members choose their picks of the scariest horror movies of all time.
The Arts Issue: Political Art

The Arts Issue: Political Art

Oct 5, 2017
Politics and art are connected in inextricable ways — the nuances of each are explored in this issue.
A Lazy Solution to Inequality in Hollywood

A Lazy Solution to Inequality in Hollywood

Oct 4, 2017
All-women reboots such as "Ghostbusters" and "Ocean's Eleven" are short-term solutions to the long-term problem of diversity in Hollywood.
Now that it’s officially October, WSN staff members talk about the best Halloween songs you should listen to

Staff Recs: Best Halloween Songs

Sep 28, 2017
The WSN staff recommends their favorite halloween songs to get them in the mood for the best season.
Sautéed potatoes is one of the many ways to cook a side dish for your meal.

Staff Recs: Best Way to Eat a Potato

Sep 21, 2017
The WSN staff tells you their favorite ways to eat the versatile potato.
WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over

Sep 14, 2017
The WSN staff picks the music that will let you pretend summer isn't over.
Hillary Clintons book signing at the Union Square Barnes & Noble drew a huge crowd for the chance to meet the former candidate.

Photo: Hillary Clinton Book Signing at Union Square Barnes and Noble

Sep 12, 2017

Hillary Clinton's book signing at the Union Square Barnes & Noble drew a huge crowd for the chance to meet the former candidate.

“In the Blood” is inspired by “The Scarlet Letter” and is now showing at the Signature Theatre.

Photo: ‘In the Blood:’ Hauntingly Modern

Oct 2, 2017

“In the Blood” is inspired by “The Scarlet Letter” and is now showing at the Signature Theatre.

WSN weighs in on what music to listen to while studying.

Staff Recs: Best Music to Study To

Apr 27, 2017
Just in time for finals season to hit, WSN staff offer their best bets for music to study to.

Daily Changes to Save the Environment

Apr 17, 2017
A listicle of small actions that NYU students can do in their day-to-day lives to help save the environment.
Pop Your Bubbles

Pop Your Bubbles

Feb 6, 2017
It's not a matter of "liberal" or "conservative" bubbles, urban or conservative — it's a matter of empathy.
Identity Is a Risky Business for Kevin Allison

Identity Is a Risky Business for Kevin Allison

Dec 7, 2016
NYU alum Kevin Allison talks about his journey from being too "other" to having his own comedy podcast that gives voices to exactly the sort of people he used to be afraid of being - the others.
Zayn Malik, formerly of pop group One Direction, is slated to create a television series based off of his time in the band.

Zayn Malik to Collab with Dick Wolfe on 1D Series

Sep 7, 2016
Solo artist and former One Direction member Zayn Malik is officially collaborating with "Law and Order" producer Dick Wolf to create a television series based off of Malik's time in 1D.
Billy Domineau is a NYU comedy writer alumnus who created a spec script titled The Twin Towers.

Tisch Alum Tackles 9/11 in Comedy

Sep 6, 2016
Tisch alumnus Billy Domineau speaks about his spec-script that imagines what "Seinfeld" would have done if it covered 9/11.
Netflix Shows For Your Next Study Break

Netflix Shows For Your Next Study Break

Aug 28, 2016

Every college student knows that the only way to properly take a break from studying is to kick back and relax with some Netflix. While its movie selection may be lacking, there’s...

Diane Kruger and Norman Reedus embrace in Sky, an upcoming French-German drama film.

‘Sky’ Puts a New Spin on the Road Trip Film

Apr 12, 2016
"Sky" stars Diane Kruger as a woman who kills her husband after an altercation and goes on a road trip to begin a new life.

Binge-watching More Than a Fad

Apr 6, 2016
Streaming multiple episodes in a row and giving up the traditional wait period of weekly TV makes binge watching worthy of more than just a fad.
NYU Dream Team protester holds a sign at 30 Rockefeller Center in retaliation to Donald Trump’s appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Trump SNL gets more protesters than laughs

Nov 9, 2015
Donald Trump was an awkward, misogynistic and racist host on "Saturday Night Live."
Leah Meyerhoff (middle) answers audience questions on her experience as the director of her new movie, “I Believe in Unicorns”.

Tisch alum believes in ‘Unicorns,’ fighting gender bias in film

Nov 2, 2015
Leah Meyerhoff, Tisch alumna and founder of the Film Fatales, premiered her film, "I Believe in Unicorns" at NYU's Film Fusion Festival in support of female presence in film.

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