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The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
The Soapbox: Bannon and Jan. 6, Haiti, global COVID spikes
NYU students, faculty and staff can now have their university ID cards reprinted to reflect chosen names and gender-affirming photos. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU offers free new ID cards to reflect chosen names, updated photos
Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance are on strike, protesting exploitative licensing regulations and calling for debt relief. The union began an indefinite hunger strike on Oct. 20 outside of City Hall. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
‘Loss is not an option’: New York’s taxi drivers begin hunger strike
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $750,000 to NYU and the University of Waikato. This grant funds a project that aims to protect the cultural knowledge and heritage of Native Americans, Māori and other First Nations communities. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez, Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Grant awarded to NYU-University of Waikato Indigenous studies project
Prominent NYU activists publicize sexual assault allegations against one another
Prominent NYU activists publicize sexual assault allegations against one another
New York state RNC director Katie Bloodgood spoke about Republican students’ experience at NYU, a university with a generally liberal community. During the Oct. 13 event, she addressed controversial questions and said that Republicans are frequently misunderstood. (Photo by Anna Letson, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
College Republicans talk being conservative at NYU with state GOP director
An art installation commemorating NYUADs 10th anniversary sits on the Abu Dhabi campus. The celebrations surrounding the anniversary were delayed a year due to COVID-19. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
NYU Abu Dhabi celebrates its 10th anniversary
Banin Amini, a Junior at NYU Abu Dhabi who was born and raised in Kabul, fears the effects that the Taliban regime could have on her livelihood as a student. NYU as well as NYU’s Islamic Center say they have been working to support students and faculty affected by the turmoil. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
‘I’m scared for my life’: An Afghan student on the collapse of Afghanistan
Most study away programs at NYU will resume this fall. But students in the NYU Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi programs face difficulties due to new immigration policies and COVID-19 restrictions. (Photos by Julia McNeill and Sam Klein, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
New immigration policies and COVID-19 safety measures complicate study away at NYU Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi
The Tandon School of Engineering is located in Brooklyn. Facebook disabled several accounts and pages associated with a Tandon political advertising research project. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)
Facebook disables accounts used by NYU political advertising researchers
The Vanderbilt Hall on Washington Square S hosts the NYU Law School. An NYU Law student has tested positive for COVID-19 in an email sent by the Dean to students who were in class with the student.
NYU Law Student Tests Positive for Coronavirus
For a few months, many have struggled with the steps that should be taken to face the coronavirus, including increased hand sanitizer use. The NYU community received an email on Monday evening detailing the rules the university will set in place for a campus-wide shut down. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Washington Square Campus to Cease In-Person Classes Amid Coronavirus
The Government of the Community of Madrid has ordered a 15 day shut down of all schools in response to the coronavirus. NYU Madrid students were notified Monday half an hour after midnight local time, and were asked to contact Madrid Student Life on their plans. (Photo by Laurie Germain)
After WSP Campus Closure, NYU Madrid to Offer Classes Remotely
Palladium Food Court failed a health inspection last week. (Photo by Polina Buchak)
Palladium Fails Health Inspection
The shots were fired on the same street as the NYU Bookstore.
Shots Fired Near Broadway and West 3rd, No Injuries Reported
181 Mercer St., NYU’s new building, is being built with special glass windows to reduce energy usage and help prevent bird collisions. Up to 230,000 birds die every year in New York City from these collisions. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)
Bird-safe glass design at 181 Mercer saves wildlife and energy
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYUs new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Controversial 181 Mercer building now slated for fall 2022 opening
NYU held its first annual State of Sustainability address last Thursday, April 22. Students are not convinced, especially considering past efforts by NYU Divest to get the university to cut ties with corporations related to fossil fuels and the prison-industrial complex. (Photo by Echo Chen and Tony Wu. Staff Illustration by Alex Tran)
NYU remains invested in fossil fuels as the university hosts its first State of Sustainability
The building at 181 Mercer is in the early stages of construction. NYU has resumed construction at the site after New York State deemed school projects essential. (Photo by Corey Rome)
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
NYUs proposed budget for the 2018-2019 academic year shows a 3.1 percent increase from the 2017-2018 budget.
NYU Endowment Eclipses $4 Billion, Cost of Attendance to Rise 2.7 Percent in 2018-2019
Several local Mercer Street residents have expressed concerns over recent NYU plans for 181 Mercer Street. They cite that the new proposals could impact air quality and amount of natural light surrounding their buildings.
Locals Oppose NYU’s Updated 181 Mercer Plan
Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance are on strike, protesting exploitative licensing regulations and calling for debt relief. The union began an indefinite hunger strike on Oct. 20 outside of City Hall. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
‘Loss is not an option’: New York’s taxi drivers begin hunger strike
Arts activism group Confront Art repainted their statue of George Floyd after it was vandalized on Oct. 3. The statue is part of the SEEINJUSTICE installation, which memorializes key figures from the 2020 racial injustice protests. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)
Union Square statue of George Floyd vandalized two days after unveiling
On Thursday, Oct. 7, law students rallied outside the Park Avenue headquarters of LexisNexis. NYU School of Law students joined students from more than 20 law schools across the country to demand that universities end their contracts with legal databases Westlaw and LexisNexis to pressure their owners to cut ties with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Law students push for NYU to cut ties with legal databases over ICE links
NYU employees have launched a farmstand free of charge near campus at Judson Memorial Church. Research shows that 50% of college students are affected by food insecurity. (Photo by ​​Camille Harvell)
NYU employees launch free farmstand to combat food insecurity on campus
NYU’s Hong Kong Student Advocacy Group displays artwork to spread awareness of the Chinese government’s treatment of Hong Kong. The group organized a protest at Washington Square Park in solidarity with protesters in Hong Kong. (Photo by Thirdblade Photography)
Students protest in solidarity with pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong
A sign outside a restaurant near campus tells patrons that they must be vaccinated to be served. However, many NYU students have reported that local businesses are not complying with Mayor DeBlasio’s mandate. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
NYC vaccine mandate goes unenforced at local businesses
NYU has implemented randomized COVID-19 testing for students. Some students who evaded required tests, though, faced no repercussions. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
NYU’s randomized COVID-19 testing program goes unenforced
On Oct. 4, the CDC recommended a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech for those who received their second dose at least six months ago. This left members of the NYU community wondering who is eligible to get their third shot. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Explained: COVID-19 booster shots, and who can get one
NYU’s Quidditch team was looking forward to returning to playing games for the first time since COVID-19 began. However, a new policy from NYU’s Center for Student Life has suspended all in-person activities for performing arts and sports clubs. (Image courtesy of NYU Quidditch)
Performing arts and sports clubs prohibited from holding in-person activities
Students in class at the 6 Washington Place academic building. NYU faculty have voiced concerns about the university’s COVID-19’s safety guidelines. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Faculty research challenges NYU’s claims of little to no risk of classroom COVID-19 transmission
NYU Eats has switched to disposable dishes and silverware due to manufacturing constraints caused by COVID-19. The change has led to questions about sustainability on campus. (Photo by Naomi Mirny)
Dishwasher disrepair disrupts dining, demands disposable dishware
The first Student Government Assembly meeting of this semester took place last Thursday. Students’ concerns regarding COVID-19 guidelines and the recent shooting that happened outside the Tandon School of Engineering were addressed. (Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
Health and safety take center stage at first fall 2021 student government meeting
Police and guards surround the Tandon campus in Brooklyn. An individual was shot near 6 Metrotech on Tuesday afternoon. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)
NYU student shot on Brooklyn campus
On Tuesday, August 31, at the northeast corner of East Eighth Street and University Pl, a person driving a scooter groped a female NYU student. Since then, two other female NYU students have been sexually assaulted by a passing driver on a scooter. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Students concerned as NYU reports three gropings in two days
The Broome Street residence hall at 400 Broome in SoHo. A Public Safety officer stabbed another Public Safety officer in the hall early Saturday morning. (Staff Photos by Roshni Raj)
NYU safety officer in custody after stabbing supervisor at Broome Street dorm
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
Clout Stolen From Third North
Clout Stolen From Third North
Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $750,000 to NYU and the University of Waikato. This grant funds a project that aims to protect the cultural knowledge and heritage of Native Americans, Māori and other First Nations communities. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez, Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Grant awarded to NYU-University of Waikato Indigenous studies project
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer was chosen as this years NYU Reads selection. Members of the Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU have said that the university has failed to include them in the conversation about the reading. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Indigenous students demand visibility after being snubbed at NYU Reads event
On Sept. 28, NYU’s Office of Global Inclusion held a community update webinar. During the event, OGI outlined its plans for each of its six initiatives: Disability Inclusive Culture, the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs, the LGBTQ+ Center, Global Faculty Engagement, Global Leadership and Strategic Innovation & Partnerships. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez)
Office of Global Inclusion announces new plans to advance diversity and inclusion
As the idea of critical race theory enters the political mainstream, state legislatures are clashing over what should be taught in K-12 classrooms. While some states have banned such curriculum, NYU students and faculty have encouraged similar discussions in university classrooms. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘A political football’: NYU faculty grapple with nationwide vilification of critical race theory
NYU Politics Professor says “I do not believe there is widespread anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S.,” then asks for a retraction.
NYU Politics professor denies anti-Asian sentiment then asks for retraction
Asians in the United States are wrestling with anxiety and fear following a surge in anti-Asian violence in New York City and across the United States. In light of this continuing spike, Stern alumna Gloria Li, is offering high school, undergraduate and graduate students a platform to share their stories as members or allies of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and to brainstorm solutions to combat anti-Asian violence via the #StopAsianHate Essay Contest. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
#StopAsianHate Essay Contest aims to amplify AAPI student voices
NYU students, faculty and staff can now have their university ID cards reprinted to reflect chosen names and gender-affirming photos. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU offers free new ID cards to reflect chosen names, updated photos
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $750,000 to NYU and the University of Waikato. This grant funds a project that aims to protect the cultural knowledge and heritage of Native Americans, Māori and other First Nations communities. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez, Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Grant awarded to NYU-University of Waikato Indigenous studies project
New York state RNC director Katie Bloodgood spoke about Republican students’ experience at NYU, a university with a generally liberal community. During the Oct. 13 event, she addressed controversial questions and said that Republicans are frequently misunderstood. (Photo by Anna Letson, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
College Republicans talk being conservative at NYU with state GOP director
Sunrise NYU held a rally in Washington Square Park on Oct. 15. The climate justice group relaunched its initiative pushing NYU to divest from fossil fuels and private prisons. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Sunrise NYU revives university divestment campaign
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor recently spoke at an event for NYU Law’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Sotomayor offered insights on diversity and gender bias in the Supreme Court. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Supreme Court justice Sotomayor addresses judicial mansplaining at NYU event
NYU has implemented randomized COVID-19 testing for students. Some students who evaded required tests, though, faced no repercussions. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
NYU’s randomized COVID-19 testing program goes unenforced
Daunt Books is an independent bookstore in London known for its architecture and book selection. London has a wide range of independent bookstores for locals and visitors to explore. (Photo by Saige Gipson)
The joy of being a bookworm at NYU London
Champion Pizza is a renowned New York restaurant with locations in Soho and on 5th Avenue. Hazzi Akdeniz, its founder, wants to give back to the homeless community by donating money and pizza. (Photo by Kevin Wu)
Champion Pizza gives back to the community one slice at a time
Fourplay is a new dating app designed to match duos on double dates. The app’s group focus changes the dynamic of dates. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
I tried Fourplay… and liked it
Gallatin sophomore Tara Shear enjoys some quality time outside with her emotional support dog Dakota. NYU students who meet certain criteria are permitted to keep pets in dorms for emotional support. (Image courtesy of Tara Shear)
Emotional support animals offer students comfort
Crying just makes you all the more cinematic when you sit on one of these. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Ranked: Places to cry in NYC
The hustle and bustle of New York City is considered part of the NYU experience. NYU Berlin offers a welcome change of pace. (Photo by Hunter Alexis Martin)
Laid-back in Berlin: valuing the present
Daunt Books is an independent bookstore in London known for its architecture and book selection. London has a wide range of independent bookstores for locals and visitors to explore. (Photo by Saige Gipson)
The joy of being a bookworm at NYU London
The hustle and bustle of New York City is considered part of the NYU experience. NYU Berlin offers a welcome change of pace. (Photo by Hunter Alexis Martin)
Laid-back in Berlin: valuing the present
The Villa La Pietra estate houses NYU Florence. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, NYU Florence has paused homestays for the fall 2021 semester. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
Homestay closures disconnect students from Florence locals
NYU has a global study site in Florence, Italy. GLS students traditionally spend their junior year abroad at one of NYUs global study sites but are unable to do so this semester. (Photo by Sofia Bates)
Where Are the GLS Juniors Now?
NYU London does its best to prepare for the UK leaving the EU. NYUL Assistant Director for Student Life Nigel Freeman talks about the plans for Brexit. (Via NYU)
NYU London Holds Its Breath as U.K. Approaches Brexit Deadline
NYU Florence campus. Student talks about homesickness while studying abroad. (Photo by Zixuan Gao)
A Tale of Two Cities, but One Without Dollar Pizza
The Brooklyn Museum’s newest exhibit “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams,” opened on Sept. 10. The current collections preserve the essence of Dior by balancing history with modernity. (Photo by Vivian Stockley)
Dior’s legacy is alive and well at the Brooklyn Museum
Chuck’s Vintage, a brand founded by Madeleine Cammarata and located in the basement of 173 E. 91st St., had its launch party this past Thursday at the Classic Car Club. With its high-end and carefully curated collection, Chuck’s Vintage has become the new go-to store for New York fashion lovers. (Photo by Camille Harvell)
Chuck’s Vintage curates high-quality Americana
Shopping at thrift stores, such as Beacon’s Closet, is a good way to practice sustainability. It is important to make conscious shopping choices in order to contribute to collective change in the fashion industry. (Photo by Camila Ceballos)
Seven steps to dressing more sustainably
Skincare is grossly underrated. This six-step routine is affordable and simple to integrate into your routine. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Joey’s skincare routine for sensitive bitches
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(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
(Photos by Justin Park)
TASOU is the rising star of avant-garde athleisure
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird F/W 2019
Vivienne Hu 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 Ishaan Parmar)
Son Jung Wan: 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
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Hogan McLaughlin 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
(Photos by Justin Park)
TASOU is the rising star of avant-garde athleisure
Champion Pizza is a renowned New York restaurant with locations in Soho and on 5th Avenue. Hazzi Akdeniz, its founder, wants to give back to the homeless community by donating money and pizza. (Photo by Kevin Wu)
Champion Pizza gives back to the community one slice at a time
Bowllin’ restaurant is located on Waverly Place. With new management, a familiar favorite has become unrecognizable. (Photo by ​​Camille Harvell)
An obituary for Bowllin’
Zaragoza Mexican Deli and Grocery is located at 215 Avenue A in the East Village. This small Mexican deli offers a taste of Mexican cuisine and culture on the island of Manhattan. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month at Zaragoza
Mooncakes are a dessert that are eaten in some countries to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival. The festival, which begins tomorrow, is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors unity and family. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
More than a mooncake: Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with beloved dessert
The Smith continues to be a popular dinner spot for NYU students. New mandates and recommendations have changed the way you can expect to dine in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Dining indoors during COVID-19, safely-ish
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, started yesterday evening. Many students are finding it hard to break fast while also complying with NYU’s restrictions. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Observing Yom Kippur during COVID-19
Deputy Culture Editor Addison Aloian makes her sweet potato gnocchi recipe, topping it with sage, paprika, and cheese. Spending time in quarantine has allowed her to hone in on hobbies such as cooking. (Staff Photo by Addison Aloian)
The Meal That Got Me Through Quarantine
This is a simplified version suitable for college students of my grandmothers seafood pasta. Follow a few simple steps for a grand meal in no time. (Staff Photo by Addison Aloian)
A College-Friendly Homemade Delicacy
Sugar, flour and butter - all the things that most of us have in our pantry. Following the recipes below, you can skip the dangerous grocery store and make yourself something delicious by adding only a few more ingredients. (Staff Photo by Lauren Gruber)
Easy Three-Ingredient Recipes
In this time of turbulence, one of the best ways to relax might be to cook. Using only canned food and some essentials, you can create dishes that are both convenient and nourishing like sautéed canned beans or spaghetti marinara. (Photo by Alex Christiano)
Quarantine Cooking, Done Simply
Wasting precious grocery in a time like now is no wise option, with COVID-19 causing grocery store shortages and job layoffs. Nonetheless, the recipes below may offer you a solution to the perishables at the back of your fridge. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Recipes to Reduce Food Waste
These gourmet Pop-Tarts are made from Bon Appetits recipe featured in the YouTube series Gourmet Makes. If you have six hours to spare, they will be a delicious treat for your efforts. (Photo by Mia Karle)
I Tried Making Gourmet Pop-Tarts in My Dorm
NYU has begun to acknowledge the Indigenous land that the campus occupies. However, only acknowledging these facts without taking action is counterproductive. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
What are NYU’s land acknowledgments worth?
Visitors crowd the Annual Feast of San Gennaro, held in Little Italy. Despite the name of the neighborhood, the Italian population in Little Italy has been decreasing and replaced by white collar workers. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy
Protestors gather outside the Met Gala. While many of the biggest names in pop culture gathered inside the gallery, police and protestors clashed outside the event. (Photo by Sarah Gil)
In America: A Lexicon of Irony
Crying just makes you all the more cinematic when you sit on one of these. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Ranked: Places to cry in NYC
While NYCs reputation as a busy city is well-earned, theres still bits of wilderness to be found. Parks throughout the citys boroughs offer chances to explore nature. (Staff Photo by Alex Tey)
Ranked: NYC nature
Theres a giant box filled with condoms at every NYU residence hall. This article will help you find the perfect one in this mountain of options. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Alex Tran)
Ranked: NYU dorm condoms
The Washington Mews Language Houses are located between Fifth Avenue and University Place. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU classroom buildings
The Union Square Trader Joe’s is one of eight locations in Manhattan. In this Ranked series, we reveal how this Trader Joe’s stacks up against the others and which reigns supreme. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)
We ranked every Manhattan Trader Joe’s so you don’t have to
Arts Issue 2021
Arts Issue 2021
As a musician with a growing TikTok fanbase, Stella Smyth has been gaining attention for her unique songwriting and production style. (Photo courtesy of Stella Smyth)
Stella Smyth is the electro-pop artist you need to watch
Singer-songwriter Angela Daudu performing at Talent Nation in 2019. (Photo by Owen Mertens Photography)
Angela Daudu on her songwriting process: My music as refuge
Yoos interest in aesthetic philosophy was a significant source of her inspiration in her crafts. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Somin Yoo)
Sophia Somin Yoo: A curator’s voice
(Photo by Carlos Hernandez)
LGBTQ+ photographers in NYC decolonize the lens
The promotional poster for Scharlins upcoming interactive theatrical experience “Boohbah: The Rise and Fall of an Empire.” (Image courtesy of Molly Scharlin)
Molly Scharlin Ben-Hamoo embraces her inner weird
The Moscow Rules is a 2019 novel about the Cold War written by Antonio and Jonna Mendez, two of the most decorated CIA officers. Through their command of language and compelling narratives, Jonna and Tony Mendez capture the innovation of CIA operations that occurred at the core of America’s adversary. (Staff Photo by Nicole Chiarella)
‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA
Short stories are quickly losing its popularity in our modern world. Despite their unpopularity, short stories have much to offer in the way of aesthetics, mental acrobatics and surprising endings. (Staff photo by Alexandra Chan)
The Understated Magic of Short Stories
Now in their 30th year, Mercer St. Books & Records carries new and used books, as well as LPs. Local bookstores like this one are small businesses that are often overlooked in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Support Your OG Bookstores
Poet Tina Chang discusses her newest book with Matt Brogan, executive director of the Poetry Society of America, at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House. Chang’s collection of poems, titled “Hybrida,” grapples with issues of identity and acceptance. (Photo by Dani Herrera)
Tina Chang Discusses Race, Motherhood and the Hybrid Nature of Poetry
Be on the lookout for rush ticket and take advantage of New York Citys art scene. (Illustration by Min Ji Kim)
Three Ways to Take Advantage of NYC’s Lesser-Known Theater and Literary Scenes
Book Club Bookstore and Wine Bar is a new bookstore offering a cozy place for readers to relax and enjoy drinks. (Via Instagram @bookclubbar)
Book Club Welcomes East Village Bibliophiles, Coffee-Lovers and Wine-Enthusiasts
“Titane,” Julia Ducournau’s second feature film is an unconventional and thrilling success. With the film, Ducournau has become the second woman ever to win the Palme D’Or. (Image courtesy of Neon)
Review: ‘Titane’ is a gnarly body horror journey
Paul Schrader’s newest film, “The Card Counter,” follows blackjack player and former Abu Ghraib torturer William Tell (Oscar Isaac). Tell struggles to come to terms with his troubled past, even as he finds success in the present. (Image courtesy of Focus Features)
Review: The sterile cynicism of ‘The Card Counter’
The movie adaptation of the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” was released on Sept. 24. The film, which stars Ben Platt as Evan, has disappointed fans of the stage musical. (Photo by Alexandra Mettler)
Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie is an embarrassment
Netflix has released the third season of the critically-acclaimed show Sex Education. Despite audience anxieties, the show continues to defy expectations. (Image courtesy of Netflix)
Review: ‘Sex Education’: S3 is emotional and revolutionary
“The Nowhere Inn” is a mockumentary starring St. Vincent and Carrie Brownstein that was released on Sept. 17. The film is an experimental look at the role of the modern performer. (Image courtesy of IFC Films)
Review: ‘The Nowhere Inn’ is a trippy exploration of persona
Struggling to find something to watch this spooky season? The arts desk has compiled a binge list of 31 Halloween movies, one for each day of October. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Thirty-one Halloween movies to watch this October
Singer-songwriter Angela Daudu performing at Talent Nation in 2019. (Photo by Owen Mertens Photography)
Angela Daudu on her songwriting process: My music as refuge
Adele, an English singer and songwriter, released her new single Easy on Me on Oct. 15, 2021. Easy on Me is the lead single for her upcoming fourth studio album “30.” (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Review: Adele’s ‘Easy on Me’ tackles a different form of devastation
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to this: 8 years since his last album, Stromae returns with new music
NYU London is a popular site for students interested in study away. These albums by British artists will help set the stage for your semester abroad. (Photo by Ellie Zwolensky)
A typical NYU student’s ideal London playlist
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to this: FLETCHER reimagines Katy Perry’s ‘I Kissed A Girl’
Coming from a family of creators, Saleka is an artist to look out for. The rising R&B artist recently sat down with WSN for an interview. (Photo by Shervin Lainez)
An interview with Saleka, a rising R&B icon
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
On Sept. 22, University officials made the decision to ban NYU’s performing arts clubs from meeting in person for the time being. This decision creates confusion when considering that most of NYU’s activities take place in person. (Photo by Nika Woodfill)
NYU, reverse the ban on in-person performing arts clubs
The world is full of critics and people wanting to shut you out. That’s all the more reason to make your art. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Dear Artist: Risks have rewards
Despite not looking or behaving similarly, Asian actress students are constantly mixed up by their NYU professors. U.S. media perpetuates racial microaggressions by either having stereotypical Asian characters or having white-washed characters played by white women. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
We are both Asian, but we look nothing alike
When the pandemic hit, the drag culture was hit just as hard. Many queens, such as Honey Davenport, turned to the internet and social media, attempting to translate the extravagance of a live performance to a camera. (Staff Illustration by Arnav Binaykia)
New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is located at 566 Laguardia Pl. In March 2018, the center hosted performances of Gob Squads War and Peace. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Revisiting Gob Squad’s performance techniques in a time of remote theater
“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
Video games depend on delivery on many different fronts. Stars Wars: Battlefront II is close to that but not quite. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ lacks gameplay balance
Former Bethesda lead artist Nathan Purkeypile spoke to WSN on working on “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series. With over 14 years of experience, Purkeypile has a long established a name for himself. (Image courtesy of Nathan Purkeypile)
Former Bethesda lead artist discusses working on ‘Skyrim’ and the ‘Fallout’ series
Before Your Eyes features a unique gameplay set in the afterlife guided by a ferryman. Players move through the story with blinking tracked by webcam. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
‘Before Your Eyes’ encourages its players to be more present
Playstation owners are now able to obtain free games that are playable on the PS4, PS5, and Playstation VR exclusives. Sony is continuing its Play at Home initiative to help people combat the second year of the pandemic. (Photo by Shy Mitchell)
Playstation just gave away a bunch of games for free, and you should play all of them
“Amelie” the musical adapted from the 2001 film recently reopened at the Criterion Theater in the West End after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, the musical falls short of capturing the essence of the beloved film. (Photo by Saige Gipson)
Review: Latest ‘Amélie’ musical fails to live up to the film
Artist Alice Neel chose unconventional subjects for her paintings. A collection of her works is currently on display at the Guggenheim in Bilbao. (Photo by Elizabeth Crawford)
Alice Neel’s sublime portraiture
Moments are witnessed through people-watching at the Parc-de-Montsouris in Paris. (Photo by Andi Aguilar)
The art of people-watching: A dispatch from Paris
Tourists flock to Florence every year to explore its renowned art galleries. While on the street, they should take note of the street art that dominates the city in Italy. (Photo by Annie Hosch)
Painting and politics: A look at Florentine streets
The inside of the Colosseum, which was the largest amphitheater in the Ancient Roman world. NYU’s course syllabi, and Western academia in general, neglect the study of non-white cultures in favor of Roman and Greek art and history. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)
Opinion: NYU should stop idolizing the Greeks and Romans
The Arno river cuts through the city of Florence, the site of NYU’s campus in Italy. NYU’s limits on off-campus student housing options diminish financial accessibility at abroad locations — and impede students from fully experiencing their global study experience. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)
Opinion: NYU should expand off-campus housing options abroad
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, will be NYUs new multi-use building. NYU brands the building as sustainable, but the university’s board still includes members who have ties to oil and gas companies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU is using 181 Mercer for corporate greenwashing
The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance at ending the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen lifted the veil on the company’s harmful practices. The social media powerhouse must adopt new practices to regulate harmful content immediately. (Photo by Jorene He)
Opinion: Social media companies should hire more moderators
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
NYU is partnering with the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times to bring free subscriptions to students. They should work to extend free subscriptions to local news outlets as well. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Opinion: NYU should offer free local news subscriptions
A woman holds a sign demanding the closure of the Rikers Island jail. Activists are criticizing the rising death toll and inhumane living conditions, and New York City has pledged to close Rikers Island in 2027. (Photo by Sam Clegg)
Opinion: Close Rikers now
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress was seen as tone-deaf by many. The controversy raises the question of whether or not NYU students are ignorant of their own class privilege. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)
Opinion: AOC’s Met Gala stunt and the frivolous performance of class solidarity
The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold
On Sept. 1, Hurricane Ida brought unprecedented amounts of rain to New York City and caused alarming floods. The damage has prompted more scrutiny on the citys future environmental agenda. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Opinion: Hurricane Ida highlights need for a more comprehensive climate strategy
A woman holds a sign demanding the closure of the Rikers Island jail. Activists are criticizing the rising death toll and inhumane living conditions, and New York City has pledged to close Rikers Island in 2027. (Photo by Sam Clegg)
Opinion: Close Rikers now
The death of #vanlife influencer Gabby Petito and the disappearance of her boyfriend Brian Laundrie has captured national attention. The tragedy of the story is underscored by its underlying issues of mental health and domestic dispute. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: The true crime of Gabby Petito’s story was domestic violence
Police officers ride by Bobst. Mayoral candidate Andrew Yangs policies do nothing to curb the issue of police power in New York City. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Andrew Yang’s police reform plan is insufficient
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
Gun control has a racist past
Gun control has a racist past
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the institutions accessible to NYU students through the recently suspended Museum Gateway program. This forced inaccessibility gives us a unique opportunity to re-evaluate our relationships with museums and their legacy. (Photo by Celia Tewey)
OPINION: The Museum Gateway Program suspension is an opportunity to scrutinize our relationship with museums
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance have been protesting against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s debt relief plan for taxi workers outside City Hall for the past eight days. The plan is weak and does not do enough to financially protect taxi drivers. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Editorial: NYC taxi drivers deserve better than de Blasio’s deal
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress was seen as tone-deaf by many. The controversy raises the question of whether or not NYU students are ignorant of their own class privilege. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)
Opinion: AOC’s Met Gala stunt and the frivolous performance of class solidarity
America needs high-speed rail
America needs high-speed rail
$15 an hour is not enough, especially in New York
$15 an hour is not enough, especially in New York
HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit
HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
The inside of the Colosseum, which was the largest amphitheater in the Ancient Roman world. NYU’s course syllabi, and Western academia in general, neglect the study of non-white cultures in favor of Roman and Greek art and history. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)
Opinion: NYU should stop idolizing the Greeks and Romans
The Arno river cuts through the city of Florence, the site of NYU’s campus in Italy. NYU’s limits on off-campus student housing options diminish financial accessibility at abroad locations — and impede students from fully experiencing their global study experience. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)
Opinion: NYU should expand off-campus housing options abroad
NYU transitioned from NYU Classes to their new platform Brightspace for students to view their syllabi and assignments. While Brightspace is designed to be a schoolwide system, many professors still choose to use other independent websites. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU should make professors use Brightspace
NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
Students in a classroom attend in-person classes with limited safety precautions. NYU needs to provide virtual class options for students who cannot attend campus due to COVID restrictions. (Photo by Manaal Shareh)
Editorial: NYU must expand virtual attendance options
383 Lafayette St. houses the Office of the Bursar which deals with student financial aid. When it comes to financial aid allocation, transfer students are at a great disadvantage. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)
Opinion: NYU should expand institutional financial aid for transfer students
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, will be NYUs new multi-use building. NYU brands the building as sustainable, but the university’s board still includes members who have ties to oil and gas companies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU is using 181 Mercer for corporate greenwashing
On Sept. 1, Hurricane Ida brought unprecedented amounts of rain to New York City and caused alarming floods. The damage has prompted more scrutiny on the citys future environmental agenda. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Opinion: Hurricane Ida highlights need for a more comprehensive climate strategy
Protestors march in Manhattan as part of a climate strike. Sustainability movements must recognize the need for intersectionality. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
America needs high-speed rail
America needs high-speed rail
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote on the development of the Iron Dome missile defense system in Israel from “no” to “present.” Ocasio-Cortez is not the only progressive politician who abandoned their campaign ideologies. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Don’t take progressive politicians at their word
A woman holds a sign demanding the closure of the Rikers Island jail. Activists are criticizing the rising death toll and inhumane living conditions, and New York City has pledged to close Rikers Island in 2027. (Photo by Sam Clegg)
Opinion: Close Rikers now
Ex-councilman Andy King made an appearance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Bronx YMCA gym on Sept. 9. Considering his long history of abusive workplace practices, his appearance sends mixed signals regarding accountability for politicians. (Official NYC Council Photo by William Alatriste)
Opinion: Andy King’s ribbon-cutting appearance underscores weak NYC governmental accountability
Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance have been protesting against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s debt relief plan for taxi workers outside City Hall for the past eight days. The plan is weak and does not do enough to financially protect taxi drivers. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Editorial: NYC taxi drivers deserve better than de Blasio’s deal
Food delivery services have become more essential in recent years. Mayor de Blasio must sign legislation to give them greater protections. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
De Blasio must deliver for delivery workers
NYU trustee and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has called on wealthy nations to reduce carbon emissions. As an investor in the fossil fuel industry himself, his actions contradict his rhetoric. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Editorial: Larry Fink is a climate hypocrite
The wait time to mental health support at NYU Student Health Center may be up to a month, an issue for student victims of sexual assault. Sexual assaults of NYU students on and off campus have been the center of discussion and prevention. (Photo by George Papazov)
Opinion: Recent gropings highlight NYU’s weak approach to sexual misconduct
Scott Stringer, Comptroller of NYC is currently running for mayor. Recent sexual misconduct allegations make him unfit for office. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
EDITORIAL: Scott Stringer is wrong for New York City
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang’s vow to crackdown on unlicensed food vendors in NYC was widely met with pushback across the board. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)
EDITORIAL: Protect New York’s street vendors
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
On March 12, nine NYU Shanghai students were detained in two separate drug sweeps by police officers. NYU students are just the latest victims in international tensions. (Photo by Casey Kwon)
OPINION: NYU Shanghai students’ detainment was absolutely political
NYU Senior Leadership has announced mandatory vaccinations for all students returning in-person for the Fall 2021 semester. This is expected to most negatively impact international students, who may come from countries with low vaccine availability. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: Mandatory vaccine policy for Fall 2021 overlooks international students
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
Stand Against Hindu Fascism
Stand Against Hindu Fascism
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
Since the university-wide transition to online learning, NYU administration has decided to stay on the remote course. Improving on the example of University of Phoenix, classes will remain on Zoom in the Fall 2020 term and beyond. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: NYU Announces Permanent Transition to Online University
Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus
The NYU administration is most definitely suffering with us during this trying time. Surprisingly, a student finds out that the real estate company the student paid for an education does not prioritize their students’ wellbeing. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: CAS Junior Shocked Real Estate Company Doesn’t Actually Care About Tenants
As the coronavirus surge reaches NYC, many are wondering what the SHC will do in the situation that a student contracts the disease. It appears that not much will change. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: SHC Announces Three-Week Wait Time for Coronavirus Treatment
NYU’s new streaming service Viewing Gum is ready to take over the market. Based on everyone’s favorite experience at the dentist, NYU will bring you entertainment like no other. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: NYU to Provide New Streaming Service: The TVs That Play at the Dentist
What if NYU schools were on the Bachelor, competing for the roses? (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: The Bachelor: Violet Edition
WSN is undergoing a regeneration. We are more committed than ever to providing the truth to the students of New York University. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the editor: on regeneration
(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the Editor: Why is WSN Coming Back?
(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism
The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism
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How the Journalism Industry Obstructs Lower Income People
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letters to the Editor: “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: “Confronting the Contradiction of NYU Abu Dhabi”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘How NYU Wellness Sees Itself — and Why That Image Is Wrong’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU’s Artificial Affordability Issue’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘Why Is NYU Hiding Its Resources?’
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has recently come under fire for her actions. Progressives targeting her are only hurting their own cause. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)
Opinion: Taking cheap shots at AOC hurts the progressive movement
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote on the development of the Iron Dome missile defense system in Israel from “no” to “present.” Ocasio-Cortez is not the only progressive politician who abandoned their campaign ideologies. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Don’t take progressive politicians at their word
Ex-councilman Andy King made an appearance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a Bronx YMCA gym on Sept. 9. Considering his long history of abusive workplace practices, his appearance sends mixed signals regarding accountability for politicians. (Official NYC Council Photo by William Alatriste)
Opinion: Andy King’s ribbon-cutting appearance underscores weak NYC governmental accountability
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress was seen as tone-deaf by many. The controversy raises the question of whether or not NYU students are ignorant of their own class privilege. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)
Opinion: AOC’s Met Gala stunt and the frivolous performance of class solidarity
The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
NYU’s board of trustees includes an election conspiracist and a CEO who profits from immigrant detention. These people, among others on the board, contradict NYU’s self-proclaimed diversity and progressivism. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU’s board of trustees contradicts the university’s mission of inclusivity
Recently, bills that restrict teaching critical race theory have been introduced in 27 states. In a city as diverse as New York, education about racism is extremely important. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Opponents of critical race theory fail to understand its design
In light of Texas passing a law banning abortions after six weeks, many memes comparing the law to the novel The Handmaid’s Tale have been posted on social media. These memes ignore the people most historically impacted by reproductive rights — people of color. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: White women, Texas is not your personal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
The 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 is approaching this year. NYU has not done much to protect its Muslim, Arab, and South Asian students from racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia, many of whom are international students who may now know how to protect themselves. (Staff Photo by Trace Miller)
Opinion: NYU needs to protect Arab and Muslim students on the anniversary of 9/11
The upcoming Fall season brings with it a new Fantasy Football season as well. The classic football fan hobby is full of strategy and jargon. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Intro to fantasy football
Stop the Rushed Reporting
Stop the Rushed Reporting
Athletes Are Human Too
Athletes Are Human Too
Unionize College Sports
Unionize College Sports
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women
Staff Rants: The Mario movie
Staff Rants: The Mario movie
Staff Rants: Met Gala 2021
Staff Rants: Met Gala 2021
Staff Rants: The Oscars
Staff Rants: The Oscars
Staff rants: spring break
Staff rants: spring break
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance at ending the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen lifted the veil on the company’s harmful practices. The social media powerhouse must adopt new practices to regulate harmful content immediately. (Photo by Jorene He)
Opinion: Social media companies should hire more moderators
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
Facebook’s Need for Reform
Facebook’s Need for Reform
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
DOXA was founded by Higher School of Economics students in 2017 as a independent, student-led magazine covering current events, politics and HSE-related issues. Last week four DOXA editors were arrested when their Moscow office and apartments were raided by police. (Photo by Finley Muratova)
Letter of Solidarity: Washington Square News stands in solidarity with Russian journal DOXA
Objectivity Is Complicated. Let’s Start Acknowledging That.
Objectivity Is Complicated. Let’s Start Acknowledging That.
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Go Digital Or Go Home
Go Digital Or Go Home
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, will be NYUs new multi-use building. NYU brands the building as sustainable, but the university’s board still includes members who have ties to oil and gas companies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU is using 181 Mercer for corporate greenwashing
NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
Students in a classroom attend in-person classes with limited safety precautions. NYU needs to provide virtual class options for students who cannot attend campus due to COVID restrictions. (Photo by Manaal Shareh)
Editorial: NYU must expand virtual attendance options
383 Lafayette St. houses the Office of the Bursar which deals with student financial aid. When it comes to financial aid allocation, transfer students are at a great disadvantage. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)
Opinion: NYU should expand institutional financial aid for transfer students
Hispanic Heritage Month spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. NYU must commemorate the holiday for Latinx students and faculty. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Opinion: NYU must do more for Hispanic Heritage Month
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress was seen as tone-deaf by many. The controversy raises the question of whether or not NYU students are ignorant of their own class privilege. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)
Opinion: AOC’s Met Gala stunt and the frivolous performance of class solidarity
On Oct. 6, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is the first specialized high school in the nation that dedicates itself to preparing its students for different career paths in basketball. (Staff Photo by Mitesh Shrestha)
Knicks legend Earl Monroe headlines high school opening ceremony
Tony Rocha is a midfielder with the New York City Football Club and Sean Davis is a midfielder with the New York Red Bulls. While seemingly different, there are many common parallels between the rivaling teams. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)
New York’s soccer scene: a clash of corporate ownership
Expectations are high for the New York Giants, who have not made an appearance in the playoffs in four years. Managing players and strategy will be crucial for the team to find success this season. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Five priorities for the Giants this season
As sports resume following the pandemic suspension, NYU’s athletics programs have brought on new coaches and leadership. Teams with new coaches include women’s soccer, men’s basketball, cross country, and track and field. (Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
New faces in NYU athletics
The Knicks proved their doubters wrong in the 2020-21 season, finishing 41-31 and making the playoffs. This offseason is key to continuing their success. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
What’s next for the Knicks?
NYU men’s and women’s golf teams have seen immense success in recent years. On April 28th, Katie Rudolph was formally introduced as the new head coach of the NYU men’s and women’s golf team. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
Katie Rudolph hired as head coach of NYU men’s and women’s golf teams
Expectations are high for the New York Giants, who have not made an appearance in the playoffs in four years. Managing players and strategy will be crucial for the team to find success this season. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Five priorities for the Giants this season
The Knicks are a staple of sports and entertainment in New York City. Recent wins for the team have created excitement for the residents of the city. (Illustration by Renee Shohet)
When the Knicks win, New York wins
Heung-min Son is South Korea’s pride in the game of soccer, being the star forward of Tottenham Hotspurs. With the skills and traits of a top player, he challenges the Asian stereotype in the sport and so inspired numerous aspiring young talents. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
Why Heung-min Son Is My Favorite Player
A sport where people have seemingly forsaken creative play for optimal play is chess, after Deep Blue chess engine first defeated the chess world champion Grandmaster Garry Kasparov in 1996. Similarly, NBA audiences have raised concerns that sports are becoming increasingly homogenized as teams across sports push for an optimal style of play. (Staff Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
Is Creativity Dying in Sports?
Lionel Messi celebrating a goal against Granada CF for Barcelona back in October of 2014. Now, Messi and the clubs current relationship remains uncertain after the players request to leave was denied. (Image via Wikimedia, from L.F.Salas)
Can Messi and Barcelona Achieve Their Perfect Goodbye?
NBA players strike to hold their organization and owners accountable for not taking a stand for social justice. The NBA’s lack of real action shows their progressive image is an empty promise. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
The Reactive and Equivocal Politics of the NBA
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
How Can Athletes Trust USA Gymnastics?
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
These Sports Stories Should Have Their Own Documentaries
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
The Best Soccer Celebrations, Ranked
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
A Reflection on Lost Endings
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
Let Me Tell You About Your Favorite Pro Athletes
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
The National Women’s Soccer League Still Has Work to Do
(Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
Stuart Robinson Starts His Tenure as NYU’s Athletic Director
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Women’s Tennis Remains Undefeated
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Men’s Volleyball Climbs to Division III Number One
(Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
Wrestling Team Claims UAA Championship
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Men’s Basketball Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak
Ethan Feldman, senior in CAS, scored a team-high 16 points in the Championship Game of the Hampton Inn Jim Beaudry Classic. (Via NYU Athletics)
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Undefeated Over Thanksgiving Break
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 2: ‘A New Type of Normal’
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 2: ‘A New Type of Normal’
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 1: Ground Zero
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 1: Ground Zero
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
Here’s a look at Times Square through the lenses of two photographers during the pandemic and the thought process behind the shots. (Staff Photos by Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti)
Exposures: Jake and Alex capture Times Square in 2020
GSOC member leads slogans with a megaphone.
Photo Essay: NYU graduate student union picket line — week 1
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
Here’s a look at Times Square through the lenses of two photographers during the pandemic and the thought process behind the shots. (Staff Photos by Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti)
Exposures: Jake and Alex capture Times Square in 2020
GSOC member leads slogans with a megaphone.
Photo Essay: NYU graduate student union picket line — week 1
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
Protestors shut down the College Republicans guest speaker Gavin McInnes.
College Republicans in a Liberal Oasis
(Graphic by Priya Tharwala)
Unseen Wounds
John Harnage, an inmate at Wallkill Correctional Facility, attends NYUs Prison Education Program graduation on Oct. 29. (Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau)
Financial Independence at 25 Cents an Hour
Illustration by Deborah Alalade and Sophia Di Iorio.
Jumping the Broom: Finding Love in Prison
(Graphic by Priya Tharwala)
Let It Unfold
A design from Wallkill Correctional Facility inmate Gary Robinson, aka Giz. Giz’s line is called “Michelle Milani,” inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Two Incarcerated Men Prepare for Careers in Fashion
Graphic by Sophia Di Iorio.
Sociology of NYC Mixtape
Arts Issue 2021
Arts Issue 2021
As a musician with a growing TikTok fanbase, Stella Smyth has been gaining attention for her unique songwriting and production style. (Photo courtesy of Stella Smyth)
Stella Smyth is the electro-pop artist you need to watch
Yoos interest in aesthetic philosophy was a significant source of her inspiration in her crafts. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Somin Yoo)
Sophia Somin Yoo: A curator’s voice
(Photo by Carlos Hernandez)
LGBTQ+ photographers in NYC decolonize the lens
The promotional poster for Scharlins upcoming interactive theatrical experience “Boohbah: The Rise and Fall of an Empire.” (Image courtesy of Molly Scharlin)
Molly Scharlin Ben-Hamoo embraces her inner weird
(Photo by Sara Arabzadeh)
Q&A: Tattoo artists on the human canvas
(Photo by Sara Arabzadeh)
Q&A: Tattoo artists on the human canvas
(Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)
How can NYC(U) be your personality if you’ve only been to Manhattan?
(Photo by Jason Turner)
Beneath the stars, stripes
(Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
Conflict in the search for permanency
Here’s a look at Times Square through the lenses of two photographers during the pandemic and the thought process behind the shots. (Staff Photos by Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti)
Exposures: Jake and Alex capture Times Square in 2020
UCCS senior Arantxa Chavez in her apartment’s balcony in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chavez had recently moved in with her partner when the stay-at-home order began so they spent their quarantine unpacking and decorating their new place
Turning Zoom Into My Artistic Tool
A portrait of Dr. John Michael Halpin. (Photo courtesy of John Michael Halpin)
From Walter Reed to Ph.D.: How a motorcycle crash catalyzed an NYU professor’s chemistry career
First-year Gallatin student Ian Partman. Decolonization in art as a conversation. (Image courtesy of Ian Partman)
Rewriting the narrative: Conversations on decolonization in art
Rising Tandon sophomore Alexis Williams posing for a photo in her backyard. Williams coded her website, pb-resources.com, as a tool to get people engaged in the Black Lives Matter movement. (Photo by Alexis Williams)
Tandon Student Speaks Out in Code Rather Than Words
A lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)
It Isn’t Over Yet: Eight Days of Mayhem and Misinformation
Illustration by Charlie Dodge.
How Students with Anxiety Disorders are Adjusting to Quarantine
Hear Her Roar: The Voices More Than Ambient Noise
Hear Her Roar: The Voices More Than Ambient Noise
Arts Issue 2021
Arts Issue 2021
As a musician with a growing TikTok fanbase, Stella Smyth has been gaining attention for her unique songwriting and production style. (Photo courtesy of Stella Smyth)
Stella Smyth is the electro-pop artist you need to watch
Yoos interest in aesthetic philosophy was a significant source of her inspiration in her crafts. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Somin Yoo)
Sophia Somin Yoo: A curator’s voice
(Photo by Carlos Hernandez)
LGBTQ+ photographers in NYC decolonize the lens
The promotional poster for Scharlins upcoming interactive theatrical experience “Boohbah: The Rise and Fall of an Empire.” (Image courtesy of Molly Scharlin)
Molly Scharlin Ben-Hamoo embraces her inner weird
(Photo by Sara Arabzadeh)
Q&A: Tattoo artists on the human canvas
(Staff Photo by Brooke Nguyen)
Dear New York City
(Illustration by Adelaide Miller)
Voicemail Message #2: Echoes
(Illustration by Adelaide Magdalene Miller)
Voicemail Message #1: Burnout
An exploration of the impact a global pandemic can have on ones body and self-image. (Illustration by Natalie Olaya/natalieolaya.com)
Flaca o gorda: My struggle with pandemic weight gain
Despite the wave of hate crimes and the history of xenophobia against their community, Asian Americans remain strong. (Illustration by Sally Chen.)
Even before they were a headline
A seemingly idyllic sidewalk in Middletown, Connecticut. (Photo by Eugene Hu)
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JP Pak, Film & TV Editor

JP Pak is a CAS sophomore studying English and History with a minor in the business of entertainment. Originally from Denver, Co., he loves writing about film, television and developments in the entertainment business. JP is pretty sure that he walked past Noah Baumbach on the street in November 2020 and has yet to stop talking about it. Though he hopes to confirm this one day, he’s accepted the fact that it will likely remain an unverified claim for the foreseeable future. For updates on this matter and more, follow JP at @jpppak (instagram) and @jppak (twitter).

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Yoos interest in aesthetic philosophy was a significant source of her inspiration in her crafts. (Photo courtesy of Sophia Somin Yoo)

Sophia Somin Yoo: A curator’s voice

October 22, 2021
“Zola,” directed by NYU alumna Janicza Bravo, is a 2020 comedy-drama film based on a twitter thread. “Zola” is now in theaters and available to rent on demand. (Image courtesy of A24)

“Zola” Review: A modern Floridian fairytale

August 25, 2021
Minari is an Oscar-nominated semi-autobiographical American drama film written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung. It follows a family of South Korean immigrants as they try to navigate their way in the 1980s rural United States. (Courtesy of A24)

‘Minari’ and the roots of the Asian American experience

April 26, 2021
GODZILLA and KONG in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure “GODZILLA VS. KONG,” a Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures release. (Image Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures)

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Review: The joys of absurdity

April 2, 2021
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