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A woman in a brown jacket stands in between two lines of people filing along a sidewalk, holding various cardboard signs in the shape of the U.A.W. logo.
‘We’ll be back’: Contract faculty continue fight for unionization 
An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”
The Soapbox: No-confidence motion in Spain, judicial changes in Israel, potential ban in EU
The exterior view of a building with three N.Y.U. banners that read “N.Y.U. Meyers”, “N.Y.U. Dentistry” and “N.Y.U. Engineering.”
Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee
An illustration of a woman wearing a black dress. Next to her is a musical keyboard. The illustration has a purple background with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.’
Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores
Sanna Marin, wearing a black dress, stands behind a glass podium which has a microphone attached to it. The podium has the emblem of the Finnish government on it. There is a blue wall behind her, with the logo of the Fnnish government printed on it.
World’s ‘coolest prime minister’ to speak at NYU commencement
A rally attendee dressed in a gray mouse costume holding signs that read Democrat Rhino Politician and Trust me demonstrates in Collective Pond Park while two media personnel record the attendee from behind.
Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance
The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.
Air quality ‘hazardous’ in North Brooklyn, says NYU study
A line of activists with megaphones and signs stand in front of a large crowd of people. They hold a black banner with green text which reads “Climate Can’t Wait.” They are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City skyline is in the background.
Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation
Four vigil attendees appear in the photo. The three on the left stand, each holding a candle. The one on the right sits in a powered wheelchair.
Vigil at City Hall mourns disabled people killed by caretakers
A police car sits in the middle of the intersection between east thirteenth street and university place with its driver’s side airbags blown, and yellow police tape reads “Do Not Cross,” draped on its left side. The front of the vehicle is severely damaged, with shattered glass and parts of the car in pieces on the pavement. Behind it are civilians and their vehicles along with other police cars and a firetruck.
Police car crashes into civilian vehicle on University Place
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A 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 woman in a brown jacket stands in between two lines of people filing along a sidewalk, holding various cardboard signs in the shape of the U.A.W. logo.
‘We’ll be back’: Contract faculty continue fight for unionization 
The exterior view of a building with three N.Y.U. banners that read “N.Y.U. Meyers”, “N.Y.U. Dentistry” and “N.Y.U. Engineering.”
Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee
Sanna Marin, wearing a black dress, stands behind a glass podium which has a microphone attached to it. The podium has the emblem of the Finnish government on it. There is a blue wall behind her, with the logo of the Fnnish government printed on it.
World’s ‘coolest prime minister’ to speak at NYU commencement
Three pages of legal document stacked on top of each other against a purple background. The text indicates that the lawsuit is initiated by Mark Crispin Miller.
Court dismisses Steinhardt prof’s defamation lawsuit against colleagues, again
A wide gallery space, with a white wall on the left side of the room that has blue-colored text and pieces of art in brown frames. Behind it are black curtains and a large multicolored sculpture made of thin layers. On the right side of the image there is a green wall with black text.
NYU Latinx Project to create research center with $1.3 million donation
An illustration of a woman wearing a black dress. Next to her is a musical keyboard. The illustration has a purple background with white planets, stars and the text “Beyond N.Y.U.’
Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores
Three school-aged girls sit in a classroom in discussion with a program facilitator
Beyond NYU: Empowering young women with L.O.V.E.
An illustration of a girl wearing pink clothes with frilly sleeves. Her fingers touch one another inside of a planetary shape. Behind her is a purple expanse with white planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style
An illustration of a pink, circular planet with a pink gift box. There’s an image of a woman wearing a pink dress and handbag smiling on the box. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA
An illustration of a green, circular planet with two men’s faces in it. They are wearing white shirts with the text “M.C.W.” on them. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Working toward worldwide access to health and education
An image shows a bar on the left, lit in green and yellow, and a stage lit in red light in the background.
The Red Pavilion is the future of NYC nightlife
An illustration of several people wearing colorful dresses against a background with yellow, purple and blue patches. On the bottom right corner is a pink shoe with text “miu miu.”
Spring fashion forecast: Maximalism is here to stay
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.
Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”
Sex on the Square: Debunking myths about casual sex
An illustration of several people wearing colorful dresses against a background with yellow, purple and blue patches. On the bottom right corner is a pink shoe with text “miu miu.”
Spring fashion forecast: Maximalism is here to stay
A group of models stand together for a photo on the runway. Behind them is a stream of purple light.
A look into the 2023 Gallatin Fashion Show
A photograph of the inside of Glossier SoHo, showing two store workers ringing up products for customers. The worker on the left wears a pastel pink jumpsuit and messy hair bun. The worker on the right wears a half unzipped pastel pink Glossier jumpsuit with a white Glossier t-shirt visible underneath.
Fans glow for Glossier’s new SoHo storefront
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.
New York Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.
New York Fashion Week
A full body flash photograph of a model standing backstage, wearing a light blue, velvet, bow-shaped top and long, pleated, black velvet dress.
Mark Badgley and James Mischka bring elegance to the table
Dancer Marcus Braggs and Artist Leone dressed in a custom outfit by designer Cilium.
IMPACT and VERS exhibit local talent
One model wears magenta, sequined pants and a collared shirt, and another wears a magenta, sequined dress. They walk opposite one another, going in opposite directions.
Flying Solo: A cultural fashion collective unites
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
An image shows a bar on the left, lit in green and yellow, and a stage lit in red light in the background.
The Red Pavilion is the future of NYC nightlife
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
A hand holding a prosciutto sandwich, wrapped in paper.
All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
A charcuterie board is assembled on a wooden chopping board, consisting of crackers, cheese, blackberries, grapes, apple slices, various cured meats and madeleines. Next to it is a receipt from Trader Joe’s, listing the prices of each ingredient.
Boarding on a budget: How to craft a charcuterie board at any price range
One hand holds a green bowl filled with hashtags, and another feeds the hashtags into the mouth of an anthropomorphized phone.
From table to phone: NYU’s food influencers on standing out online
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
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
An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.
Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
An illustration of the Syrian and Turkish flags waving on flagpoles. Behind them is a gray and red gradient.
What the NYU community is doing to help Turkey and Syria
An illustration of a group of protesters holding signs in front of the Washington Square Arch. A rainbow reaches across the background. A purple sign in the middle reads “Black Trans Lives Matter.”
How NYU students can live up to the legacy of mutual aid in NYC
A female wearing a black down coat and carrying a tablet in her left hand speaks to a group of people in Chinatown. She is wearing a microphone on her ear.
Small-business renewal program rekindles Chinatown spirit
In front of multiple wooden doors there are four low-rise beds with four males laying down on them.
New York City’s only refugee shelter is out of space
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 silver and black laptop shows a scene of a young boy holding a book, looking at a woman wearing a hijab who is hanging clothes on a clothesline. A white and blue cup full of tea sits in front of the laptop.
Off the Radar: ‘Where Is My Friend’s House?’ and the importance of empathy
Filmmaker Bertie Gilbert with long, blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt and a black tie sitting in a room with sunshine. There is a cat sitting on a table behind him.
Q&A: British filmmaker Bertie Gilbert on the delicate relationship between trauma and art
An exhibit with several miniature mushrooms with ladders carrying miniature human beings. This is in a display case with a green base.
Review: ‘Small is Beautiful’ exhibit shows the intricacy of miniature art
Musician Palmyra Delran wearing a black jacket while holding a magnifying glass in her hand. She sits in front of a white backdrop.
Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll
A photograph of the four members of the band “Inhaler,” standing together against a white screen.
A conversation with Irish indie-rock sensation Inhaler
An illustration of two women’s faces overlaid upon one another, with two pairs of half-closed lips visible. There are also illustrated black text bubbles, which read, “Closer baby closer,” and “Poems,” along with a white text bubble which reads “Savannah Brown.”
Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’
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
An illustration of a silver and black laptop shows a scene of a young boy holding a book, looking at a woman wearing a hijab who is hanging clothes on a clothesline. A white and blue cup full of tea sits in front of the laptop.
Off the Radar: ‘Where Is My Friend’s House?’ and the importance of empathy
Filmmaker Bertie Gilbert with long, blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt and a black tie sitting in a room with sunshine. There is a cat sitting on a table behind him.
Q&A: British filmmaker Bertie Gilbert on the delicate relationship between trauma and art
An illustration of a laptop placed on a bed with blue sheets. The laptop displays two people wearing white T-shirts sitting together.
Off the Radar: Lessons on how to film ‘The Act of Killing’
An illustration of a woman wearing a yellow dress and a man wearing a black shirt and brown pants. They are dancing in front of a building with a red exterior.
The case against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
An illustration of actor Tom Cruise operating a fighter jet. He wears a green suit and a blue helmet.
The case for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Musician Palmyra Delran wearing a black jacket while holding a magnifying glass in her hand. She sits in front of a white backdrop.
Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll
A photograph of the four members of the band “Inhaler,” standing together against a white screen.
A conversation with Irish indie-rock sensation Inhaler
An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”
Listen to This: boygenius’ ‘Not Strong Enough’ is their strongest single to date
Noelia Carrasco plays the cello wearing a dark blue sweater.
Grammy-winning NYU student on uplifting Black female composers
A photo of the four members of the band Quarters of Change standing in a line showing the sides of their bodies. They are wearing black clothes and are standing against a blurred blue background.
Rock band Quarters of Change on its ever-evolving sound
An illustration of a person with a blank face, wearing a black turtleneck sweater against a yellow background. There is a red question mark on the person’s face and text “hanksy” next to it. Several abstract patterns are drawn around the person.
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
A woman wearing an orange dress sits in a sofa chair on stage in front of a gray backdrop with smudged square patterns on it.
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
A collage of four photos. The top right features a man wearing a mask with kiwis covering the mouth region and a cracker with kiwis covering the eye region. The top left features a man wearing a food mask with multiple slices or bread surrounding the head, leaving the eyes visible. The bottom right features a man wearing a food mask with multiple tomatoes and basil leaves near the head and mouth regions. The bottom left features a man wearing a food mask with a giant cracker topped with strawberries, a leafy green and green paste on top.
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
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
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 classroom filled with students, who are wearing masks, working on their laptops. An analog clock hangs on the wall behind them.
Opinion: Stop making classes longer than they need to be
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, keep more locations open over break
Two people walk past an entrance of an building used by N.Y.U’s Tandon School of Engineering.
Guest Essay: The demise of NYU’s sustainability major
A photo of a computer screen displaying N.Y.U.’s academic calendar.
Opinion: A longer spring break is the simple solution to burnout
The entrance to N.Y.U’s Upstein dining hall with a sign that reads “Order Ready.” There is a pick-up counter in the background with many brown paper bags waiting to be collected.
Opinion: Unpredictable dining hall wait times make it impossible to plan ahead
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.
A person wearing a black coat, red hoodie and red pants sits on a stone bench in a park with a small table in front of them. On the table is a glass jar with cannabis joints in it.
Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
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 illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
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
A classroom filled with students, who are wearing masks, working on their laptops. An analog clock hangs on the wall behind them.
Opinion: Stop making classes longer than they need to be
A tall building complex with protruding glass windows under construction. Across the street from the construction site is a row of buildings with brown brick exteriors. The road sign indicates that the building is on Bleecker Street.
Opinion: NYU needs to talk about gentrification
An illustration of a figure with a turquoise head and purple body wearing a white bracelet with “N.Y.U.” written on it. It is hugging the Chat G.P.T. logo.
Opinion: ChatGPT has untapped potential for use in the classroom
An illustration of a roll of paper, tied with a purple ribbon in front a black graduation cap. It is pictured sitting atop a stack of four books of different academic subjects against a purple background.
Opinion: CAS needs to offer more joint majors
An illustration of a person with blond hair wearing a dark blue cap and a red backpack. IN the backpack are documents titled Script and permits. The person waves at green bills falling from the sky against a light purple background.
Opinion: NYU’s film production allotment isn’t enough
An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. The bed on the left is purple and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants sits on top. The bed on the right has light blue bedding and a girl wearing a blue long-sleeved jersey and gray pants sits on top. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other, facing opposite walls.
Off-Third: NYU says farewell to randomized roommates
A student walks through the N.Y.U Bookstore entrance.
Off-Third: “Anti-NYU” merch line now available at bookstore
A student dressed in a black t-shirt and black checkered sweatpants does laundry in the Coral Tower residence hall laundry room. The laundry room consists of two rows of white washers and dryers.
Off-Third: Students wash clothing one article at a time to protest laundry conditions
A box of emergency contraceptive pills on a white tabletop. The box reads “Plan B. One-Step.”
Off-Third: NYU takes ‘the city is our campus’ literally, offers off-campus tours to visitors
A smartphone displaying a pass inside of its digital wallet. The pass has a purple background with N.Y.U.’s logo and the text “Violet Go” on the top. The image indicates the pass belongs to a person named Andrew Hamilton.
Off-Third: NYU security asks for magic beans in lieu of Violet Go
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
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: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, keep more locations open over break
A photo of a computer screen displaying N.Y.U.’s academic calendar.
Opinion: A longer spring break is the simple solution to burnout
The entrance to N.Y.U’s Upstein dining hall with a sign that reads “Order Ready.” There is a pick-up counter in the background with many brown paper bags waiting to be collected.
Opinion: Unpredictable dining hall wait times make it impossible to plan ahead
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Crave NYU is better because it has a different food provider
An image of two levels of Bobst Library, with students studying at tables on both floors. The seats are almost full.
Opinion: For a building so big, Bobst has little seating room
A cargo loading dock with maintenance equipment and trash cans inside.
Acquired, stored, forgotten: NYU Dentistry’s collection of Indigenous remains
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
The World Baseball Classic logo, which is a white baseball with red seams surrounded by yellow, blue, green and red quarter circles.
Who NYU cheered for at the World Baseball Classic
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To the Sweet 16: NYU women’s basketball advances in NCAA tournament
Group photograph of players from N.Y.U’s men’s basketball team. They are in a huddle with their arms in the air.
The shot that ended NYU men’s basketball’s season
Five members of the N.Y.U. men’s basketball team huddle together on the courtside. All of them are wearing purple jerseys and shorts.
NYU men’s basketball earns first NCAA bid since 2016
An illustration of a soccer player wearing blue, kicking a soccer ball toward a net. A soccer player wearing an orange shirt and bright yellow gloves is guarding the net. In front of them is a man wearing a bright yellow shirt and black shorts, holding his hand to his mouth and, in his other outstretched arm, holding a document that reads “New Penalty Rules” with score charts on it.
First penalty kick wins soccer match, NYU prof finds
Giovanni (right) sits with his mentor on Bleecker Street. (Sheridan Smith for WSN)
Love Dissolution | Under the Arch Magazine
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The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
A blue and white cracked vase is illustrated against a blue background. SIlhouettes of Joy Li’s family are painted on the vase.
Family Ties | Under the Arch Magazine
A collage of three images. On the left, three students chat outside Tisch. In the middle, a CAS student stands wearing a floral maxi dress. On the left, a nursing student in scrubs exits a building.
Who Are You?
A ferry runs on the East River with the Williamsburg Bridge and many buildings in the background.
To Langone by water: the ferry commute of Langone’s students and faculty
Three school-aged girls sit in a classroom in discussion with a program facilitator
Beyond NYU: Empowering young women with L.O.V.E.
Alan Grossman is pictured, wearing jeans, a navy blue quarter-zip sweater, a blue-and-white button-up shirt and clear glasses. He is sitting on a brown leather couch and holding a map. Behind him is a window with a white curtain facing the street.
‘Where is Greenwich Village?’ A mapmaker’s mission to document a storied neighborhood
A person wearing a big-headed Buddha mask guides a lion to its offerings, a bowl of grapefruit and pastries.
A dance of lions
Chameleons, guinea pigs and ferrets, oh my! What it’s like to be a pet parent at NYU
Chameleons, guinea pigs and ferrets, oh my! What it’s like to be a pet parent at NYU

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Junior Travis Schmidt is the Chief Campus Manager at The Black Sheep NYU – which recently cut its writing staff. (Photo by Natalie Chinn)

The Black Sheep Is in Limbo After Pivot to Video and Memes

Even without a writing staff, this NYU satire publication still has a voice.
Natalie Chinn and Kaitlyn Wang • Nov 5, 2018
Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, here’s what you need to know about local and statewide elections pertinent to the NYU community.
Some of Gallatin junior Mercer Malakoff’s succulents line her window at Broome Residence Hall. The googly eyes in the background come from Popup Florist, a flower and plant shop where Malakoff works.

Plant Parenthood: Starting a Green Family

You don't need a green thumb to be a plant parent.
Kaitlyn Wang, Editor-at-Large • Sep 17, 2018
No pets allowed? No problem. More and more NYU students are becoming parents of plants.
Students in the Liberal Studies class in which Milo Yiannopolous was slated to speak said they were upset to hear about his visit. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Spring Admission Program Expands

Kaitlyn Wang, Editor-at-Large • Sep 4, 2018
NYU's first batch of spring admits just finished their first full academic year. Here's what they had to say about their experience.
The skyline of Prague.

A Quiet Lunar New Year in Prague

Kaitlyn Wang, Editor-at-Large • Feb 16, 2018
Lunar New Year in Prague: a fun, new adventure or a recipe for homesickness?

Juan Calero

The Students’ Warrior
Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Dec 7, 2017

Juan Manuel Calero Canaval will not take your bullshit. “If I feel like something is unjust or that someone is being unethical or that something is just not right in any capacity,...

Petsick at NYU

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Dec 4, 2017

I have lived without my dog, Tucker, by my side more than I have lived with seeing him every day. I know just how much to miss him without overwhelming myself with fondness and...

Sagar Shah

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Oct 10, 2017
An interview with LS sophomore Sagar Shah for The Immigration Issue.
The Parks Issue

The Parks Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Sep 25, 2017
A guide to finding some fresh air in New York City that's not just Washington Square Park.
No need for a fake ID to enjoy your time watching various productions at the Public Theatre, located on Lafayette Street.

How to Survive in New York City Without a Fake

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Sep 15, 2017
Think you need a fake ID? Think again. Here are six things to do after class that don't require lying about your age.
Gallatin alum Alex Schatzeberg brings New Vibes to St. Marks with his yoga studio.

Gallatin Alum’s St. Marks Yoga Studio Brings Him Full Circle

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Sep 8, 2017
NYU alum Alex Schatzberg opened New Vibes Yoga in 2014, four years after he graduated in 2010. Now relocated at St. Marks Place, he's come full circle.
More than 300 Welcome Week Leaders helped welcome the incoming class of 2021, new transfer students and Liberal Studies First-Year Abroad students.

Welcome Week Leaders Bring Together Students New and Old

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Sep 5, 2017
Welcome Week is a great way to get acquainted with your new school and campus, but it also requires a lot of behind the scenes work.
Past NYU FACE Isabel Neves said the program provided a community for her.

Welcoming FACES During Welcome Week Build Community

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor • Aug 28, 2017
Past Welcome Week FACES reflect on their experience in the program and how it affected their university career.
The softball team had a successful week, clinching the University Athletic Association series.

Weekly Sports Update: April 10-16

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor • Apr 17, 2017
Here's your weekly update from the wonderful world of NYU Athletics.
The U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team boycotted the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships on March 15 due to inequality in pay.

Long Road Ahead for Equitable Support in USA Hockey

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor • Apr 3, 2017
The U.S. Women's National Hickey Team decision to boycott the 2017 International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Championships demonstrated that the fight for equitable opportunities between male and female athletes is not over yet.
The Search for Research

The Search for Research

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor • Apr 3, 2017

NYU’s status as a research university means that the school is dedicated to both education and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. The vast amount of research conducted at NYU...

Arya Diwase

Bridging Inequality with Drama
Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor • Mar 23, 2017

For Arya Diwase, all the world’s a stage — and in her opinion, commanding the stage might be the best way to learn English. While a freshman, Diwase fused her eloquent verbal...

The Culture Shock Issue

The Culture Shock Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor • Mar 6, 2017

The Culture Shock Issue

The Culture Shock Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor • Mar 6, 2017

Moving to the big, scary city is a huge jump — New York City boasts a culture of its own that no one is really prepared for. But NYU students have to make more than the jump...

Weinstein Hall

Weinstein Hall

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-managing Editor • Feb 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,476 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Second Street

Second Street

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor • Feb 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $10,454 – $20,902 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 10-15 minute walk to WSP, 20 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Carlos Campos F/W 2017

Carlos Campos F/W 2017

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor • Jan 31, 2017

From walking to New York City from his homeland of Honduras at the age of 13 to his collections walking the runway at NYFW, Latino designer Carlos Campos has come a long way....

New Year, New Traditions

New Year, New Traditions

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor • Jan 30, 2017

It’s not Chinese New Year without dumplings and family, but for students who live far from home, the latter is not always possible. But that doesn’t stop students from seeking...

Evan Lindley scoring a kill, in the NYU volleyball team’s 3-1 loss against Vassar College.

NYU’s Weekly Sports Update

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor • Jan 30, 2017
The week in NYU sports action.
Monochrome outfits dont have to be monotonous.

Monochrome Doesn’t Have To Be One-Toned

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor • Jan 26, 2017
A popular trend, monochrome outfits can be vamped up in multiple ways.
Although gluten-intolerance is becoming a more widely compensated in food products, NYU dining halls do not offer very many options.

Are Dining Halls Safe for Celiacs?

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Dec 5, 2016
Signs advertising gluten-free options are ubiquitous in NYU's dining halls, but students who lead a gluten-free diet often have a hard time finding uncontaminated items.
Donald Trumps Twitter feed provides a look into his bubble of conservatism.

I Tried… Following Only People Donald Trump Follows on Twitter

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Nov 30, 2016
How would you feel if you only followed people Donald Trump follows on Twitter? Read about what happened when our writer tried it for a week!
Miller in Washington Square, the scene of her protest.

Sydney Miller: Rallying for Love

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Nov 21, 2016
We interviewed the Gallatin sophomore who organized a rally that garnered the interest of more than 20,000 people.
A collage of holidays celebrated around the world.

Stuck in the City For the Holidays? Celebrate with These Classics

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Nov 18, 2016
Staying in the city for the holidays? Here are some iconic NYC events for you to enjoy!
Although her teaching is not limited to Tisch students, Joanne Edelmann primarily acts as a professor in the Stella Adler Studio.

Tisch Professor Teaches Female Inmates

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Nov 14, 2016
Tisch professor Joanne Edelmann isn't just a teacher to NYU drama students — she teaches a movement technique class to female inmates at Rikers Island.
Argentinian Femicides Hit Close to Home

Argentinian Femicides Hit Close to Home

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Oct 31, 2016
Protests against femicides across Latin America have spread to Washington Square Park, and NYU students are getting involved.

CAS Senior Adds Twist to Noodle Bar

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer • Oct 24, 2016
The Tang, a contemporary noodle bar in the East Village, draws on the traditional roots of its owners, two of whom are current CAS senior Yu Li and SPS alum Eric Sze.
ROTC students face a tough schedule on the daily, balancing a college life and military career simultaneously.

ROTC Program Trains Students for Future

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer • Oct 12, 2016
A group of extraordinary NYU students part of the ROTC program train for the army while still being enrolled as full-time students.
Dunkin Donuts is among the restaurants raising concern for heavy antibiotic use in their meat.

Fast Food Can Make You Sick(er)

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer • Oct 3, 2016
Last week the Chain Reaction II report gave many popular restaurants around NYU including Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, and IHOP “F” grades for their high use of antibiotics in their food.
NYU Professor of Nutrition and Food Studies, Marion Nestle recently released an editorial providing detailed information about the issues surrounding sugar and its potential health problems.

NYU Professor Exposes Fraud in Heart Disease Research

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer • Sep 26, 2016
NYU Food Studies Professor Marion Nestle made headlines this week by contributing to an editorial reporting that sugar industry paid researchers to show that sugar was not a major player in heart disease.
Anniesa Hasibuan S/S 2017

Anniesa Hasibuan S/S 2017

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer • Sep 12, 2016

In Anniesa Hasibuan’s spring/summer 2017 collection, flowing capes, elaborate laces, and pastel silks reigned supreme. The Muslima wear collection was flowing and lovely,...

Capsule founders Eric Kinariwala and Sonia Patel created the new pharmacy to make getting prescriptions more seamless.

Medication At Your Dorm Step

Kaitlyn Wang, Contributing Writer • Sep 12, 2016
Those trips to the NYU Medical Center to pick up a prescription may be no more, thanks to Capsule Pharmacy.

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