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What to do this week: Video game tournament, trivia night and more
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 
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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
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
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Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
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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
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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
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The shot that ended NYU men’s basketball’s season
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NYU men’s basketball earns first NCAA bid since 2016
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First penalty kick wins soccer match, NYU prof finds
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Mindful Living | Under the Arch Magazine
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The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
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Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
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Family Ties | Under the Arch Magazine
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Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
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To Langone by water: The ferry commute of NYU students and faculty
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Beyond NYU: Empowering young women with L.O.V.E.
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A dance of lions

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Kavish Harjai, Editor-At-Large

Kavish Harjai is a junior studying psychology and French in CAS. After long nights as a news desk editor and web managing editor, he escaped to Paris for a semester. He somehow got roped back into the paper as an Editor-at-Large but couldn’t be happier. In his spare time, he likes to prowl around the city in search of Abbi and Ilana from "Broad City.” He hasn’t been lucky thus far but that isn’t going to stop him. Kavish is the type of person to describe his favorite music as dream pop and sometimes randomly speaks French, but if you can get over that, he’s a pretty cool person.

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Classes With Notable Professors

Classes With Notable Professors

Kavish Harjai, Editor-at-Large • Apr 4, 2016
NYU students have the unique opportunity to take classes with award-winning professors, so we've compiled a list of some notable ones to watch out for.

How do you tell a boy you like him?

Kavish Harjai, Editor-at-Large • Nov 30, 2015

One time in elementary school, at the ripe age of 7 or 8, my girlfriend said she liked someone else. I didn’t really care about her, though, because I had a crush on the boy...

The Vices Issue

The “Vices” Issue

Kavish Harjai, Editor-at-Large • Oct 26, 2015

Our generation does drugs. We make money in unorthodox ways. We are in unconventional relationships. We know this, but we hardly talk about our varied behaviors without sneering...

Using Vices to Make Money: Lexi Goes on Dates

Using Vices to Make Money: Lexi Goes on Dates

Kavish Harjai, Editor-at-Large • Oct 26, 2015
Lexi*, a Gallatin senior, became a sugar baby to keep up with the NYU lifestyle.

Hidden gems in city of lights

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Feb 26, 2015

Paris, the city of love, can fulfill all of your romantic dreams. You can hold your significant other’s hand and walk along the Champ de Mars, looking at the glittering Eiffel...

Video: [VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Presidential Search

Nov 20, 2014
Emily Bell and Kavish Harjai discuss NYU's Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees. The discussion is moderated by Omar Etman. Video produced by Christian Forte, Sam Bearzi and Shawn Paik.
This Weekend Title nov 14

Photo: This weekend: Nov. 14 to 16

Nov 13, 2014

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Photo: Fashion, lawsuits unexpected pair

Nov 5, 2014

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Photo: This Weekend: Oct. 24 to 25

Oct 23, 2014

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Photo: Weekend Wrap-up: Oct. 18-19

Oct 20, 2014

This Weekend 10-10

Photo: This Weekend: Oct. 10 to 14

Oct 9, 2014

Crime Log Logo

Photo: Crime Log: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2

Oct 6, 2014

NYU President John Sexton addresses a student at the town hall on Oct. 1.

Town hall heats up over NYU Abu Dhabi

Kavish Harjai and Nicole Brown • Oct 2, 2014
NYU President John Sexton held the first town hall of the semester on Wednesday.
This Weekend Title

Photo: This Weekend: Oct. 3 to 5

Oct 2, 2014

Lets Talk: Mental Health, Sex & Drugs

Let’s Talk: Mental Health, Sex & Drugs

Kavish Harjai, Web Managing Editor • Sep 25, 2014

Dear Readers, Sometimes as I walk down the street, I’m thankful to be surrounded by the city’s energy. Other times, attending a demanding university in New York’s...

Video: Weekly Recap Sept. 15-19

Sep 22, 2014
Here's a quick look at last week's top stories.
Crime Log Logo

Photo: Crime Log: Sept. 12 to 19

Sep 22, 2014

Firefighters stand behind caution tape outside of Strand Bookstore.

[UPDATE] Strand Bookstore evacuated

Kavish Harjai, Web Managing Editor • Sep 16, 2014

UPDATE: Around 7 p.m., a spokesperson from the New York Fire Department confirmed the evacuation occurred because something was sprayed into the air, possibly pepper spray. — Original story...

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Photo: [UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

Sep 16, 2014

Video: Weekly Recap Sept. 8-14

Sep 15, 2014

FINALLLL news-search graphic

Photo: Presidential search committee, listening times announced

Sep 11, 2014

Video: Weekly Recap Sept. 1-7

Matthew Tessler, Host • Sep 8, 2014
A wrap-up of the most popular stories from the past week. 
via facebook.com

[UPDATE] SLAM, other groups bring JanSport protest to Welcome Center

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • May 2, 2014
SLAM anticipates victory in its fight to have NYU cut ties with JanSport.
Spring semester news recap

Spring semester news recap

Kavish Harjai and Valentina Duque Bojanini • May 1, 2014
A timeline of some of the semester's biggest stories.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Petitions circulate after flyer scandal

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Apr 28, 2014
Both the Students for Justice in Palestine and TorchPAC have created petitions to support their positions regarding the eviction flyer controversy.
via nyu.edu

President before Sexton leaves legacy

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Apr 21, 2014
L. Jay Oliva, 14th president of NYU, played an integral role in developing the NYU community.
via facebook.com

Non-tenured faculty make case for greater representation at Senate meeting

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Apr 18, 2014
Effective Sept. 1, 27 full time contract/non-tenure track faculty will be added to the University Senate.
Erotic gay art, once hidden, on display in SoHo

Erotic gay art, once hidden, on display in SoHo

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Apr 7, 2014
A new SoHo museum exhibit features erotic gay art never before seen on display in public.
New York State public schools suffer from segregation

New York State public schools suffer from segregation

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Apr 2, 2014
A recent report found the New York state has the highest number of segregated public schools in the country.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Up-and-Comer | Jesse Wheaton

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 27, 2014
Gallatin sophomore Jesse Wheaton's art can be found in his book, "Open Me."
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Memorial honors Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire victims

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 26, 2014
Workers United and the Service Employees International Union sponsored an event to remember the 103rd anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory.
Shawn Paik/WSN

Dropbox to open office in NYC

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 24, 2014
Dropbox is opening a new office in New York City near NYU's campus, which will bring career and internship opportunities to students.
Water Week to make first splash at NYU

Water Week to make first splash at NYU

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 13, 2014
[email protected] and the Gallatin Resource Fund are teaming up for the events.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen to address class of 2014 at Yankee Stadium

Fed Chair Janet Yellen to address class of 2014 at Yankee Stadium

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 12, 2014
Janet Yellen became the first female chair of the Federal Reserve earlier this year.
Dept. of Ed. releases guidelines for protecting transgender students

Dept. of Ed. releases guidelines for protecting transgender students

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 12, 2014
Marge Feinberg, deputy press secretary of the DOE, said they will provide guidance to schools to support transgender youth.
[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 5, 2014
The University Space Priorities Working Group has issued their final report regarding their opinion on how the university should designate space.
[VIDEO] WSN interviews Jeff Dachis at NYUEF

[VIDEO] WSN interviews Jeff Dachis at NYUEF

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 4, 2014
Dachis discusses his time at NYU and the success of his company.
Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Ann Schmidt and Kavish Harjai • Mar 4, 2014
James Skoufis, a member of the New York State Assembly, has proposed a bill that would eliminate tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools.
via Facebook.com

ASA conference draws criticism from pro-Israel groups

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Mar 3, 2014
The American Studies Association’s annual conference generated controversy following its boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Kavish Harjai, Kavish Harjai • Mar 3, 2014
The festival featured a number of speakers, panels and workshops geared towards celebrating entrepreneurship.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Mary Jane reeks havoc in residence halls

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 27, 2014
NYU Housing is addressing complaints regarding marijuana use in dorms.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Think tank analyzes Instagram future

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 26, 2014
L2 ThinkTank and Olapic released their 2014 Instagram intelligence report which analyzed brand advertising on Instagram.
via wikipedia

NYU Reacts: Protests persist in Venezuela

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 24, 2014
NYU students react to the increase in demonstrations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s socialist government.
NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 10, 2014
SLAM and FASP protest at the Coles Sports Center against the construction of the Zipper building.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

On coping: Floormates reflect on Titan Lee-Hai

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 7, 2014
News Editor Kavish Harjai's personal account of the week after the tragedy at Third North.
David Yu for WSN

ØDD Fall/Winter 2014

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 6, 2014
Judson Harmon harnessed space-like sounds and water-textured visuals in order to perpetuate his theme of “Water on the Moon” for his ØDD line.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

University grapples with student safety, wellness

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 5, 2014
NYU offers many services to students to maintain their well-being.
via Abhinay Ashutosh

Classes made portable with app redesign

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Feb 3, 2014
NYU SCPS may conduct a trial of the app.
Courtesy of American Studies Association

American Studies Association boycotts Israeli academic institutions

Kavish Harjai, News Editors • Jan 27, 2014
NYU President John Sexton sent a letter to the ASA opposing their boycott.
Friends, students reflect on professor Samuel Maratecks passing

Friends, students reflect on professor Samuel Marateck’s passing

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Jan 15, 2014
Marateck taught at NYU for decades, receiving plaudits for his teaching.
UCSL meeting includes announcements on Hayden

UCSL meeting includes announcements on Hayden

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Dec 6, 2013
At the last UCSL meeting of the year, announcements regarding student housing were made, as well as reflections on the past semester.
via nyu.edu

Naftali to begin LGBTQ, activist archives at Tamiment

Kavish Harjai, News Editor • Nov 25, 2013
Tim Naftali will serve as the co-director of the Tamiment Library.
Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2013
Alumni from multiple universities gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the expensive cost of liberal arts education.
Daniel Cole/WSN

Public Safety reassesses safety measures in wake of assault incidents

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Nov 14, 2013
Following recent incidents on campus, Public Safety has increased patrols and is undergoing a review.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Insomnia Cookies expands delivery route, includes Carlyle Court

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Nov 12, 2013
Students dissatisfaction spurs initiative.
Courtesy of Pier Kids: The Life

Queer Union hosts ‘Pier Kids’ documentary, raises funds for Kickstarter campaign

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Nov 11, 2013
On Friday, Queer Union hosted a screening of a documentary about LGBT youth's homelessness.
via facebook.com

Red and blue clashed in NYU political party debate

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Nov 8, 2013
NYU Democrats and Republicans sparred on fracking and affordable care act
Panelists discuss crisis pregnancy centers, Planned Parenthood

Panelists discuss crisis pregnancy centers, Planned Parenthood

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Nov 6, 2013
Crisis pregnancy centers came under fire at an event at the law school last night.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Annual Pumpkin Fest attracts crowds to Central Park

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Oct 28, 2013
Central Park saw the annual Pumpkin Fest draw throngs of people on Saturday.
via csgsnyu.org

Discussion questions meaning of queer across borders

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Oct 23, 2013
Queer Japan was one of a series of discussions about the different meanings of the world queer in different countries.
Courtesy of the NYU LGBTQ Center via facebook.com

NYU Reacts: Marriage equality in New Jersey

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Oct 22, 2013
The NYU community reacts to the ruling to allow gay marriage in New Jersey.
Olivia Ellis for WSN

Select dorms prepare for future storms

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Oct 17, 2013
After its renovations, Brittany residence hall was storm-ready, and Hayden residence hall will be prepared for future storms following its scheduled renovations in the coming year.
via twitter.com

#NYUthemoreyouknow aims to educate students on safe drinking

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Oct 3, 2013
Multiple residential hall Twitters have been tweeting alcohol facts as part of an initiative to inform students of the dangers of drinking.
Jacob Gianaris for WSN

Author Reza Aslan visits NYU to discuss religion, history

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer • Sep 24, 2013
The New York Times bestselling author Reza Aslan spoke at NYU about the spread of religion.

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