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Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
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Judge extends NYU Langone’s deadline to share records on transgender youth
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Tisch graduation. (Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYU challenges keffiyehs across graduation ceremonies
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
Lisa White, a longtime ER nurse at NYU Langone Health, battled cancer for eight months. (Courtesy of Brooke Kesselring)
NYU Langone fired a nurse battling cancer. Her story isn’t the only one.
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
NYU Grossman rescinds program acceptances after losing federal grant
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
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Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
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City Scoop: Cartel drug conspiracy, and other top stories across NYC
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NYU orgs join thousands for May Day protests
Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a March 2025 forum at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Campus groups demand Mamdani outlaw 24-hour workday
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City Scoop: Train ticket prices skyrocket for World Cup, and other top stories across NYC
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Judge extends NYU Langone’s deadline to share records on transgender youth
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Tisch graduation. (Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYU challenges keffiyehs across graduation ceremonies
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Graduates boo Haidt during commencement speech
In October 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian Jewish students and faculty built a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU investigates Instagram post advertising anti-Zionist Passover Seder
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Pro-Israel student rave disrupted by ultra-Orthodox Jews
NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine members David Ludden, Sara Pursley, Sonya Posmentier and Kathy Engel, from left to right. (Krish Dev for WSN)
‘The Palestine exception’: Faculty launch probe into NYU’s protest response
Members of NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Faculty group to investigate NYU’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech
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Students and faculty commence ‘solidarity fast’ in Bobst
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
NYU Grossman School of Medicine. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Grossman joins RFK Jr.’s nutrition education initiative
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NYU Law dropped from US military scholarship
Gays Against Guns president Jay W. Walker speaks during the protest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Hundreds protest Trump administration’s pride flag removal at Stonewall Inn
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‘Fucking disgusting’: ICE shootings spur protests, walkout on campus
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Beyond NYU: Leaving law for a career in photography
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Beyond NYU: Changing the narrative on illness in literature
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Beyond NYU: Balancing teaching with podcast production
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Beyond NYU: Rewriting life after loss
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Beyond NYU: Amplifying LGBTQ+ stories in the Midwest
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
NYU’s 2024 commencement at Yankee Stadium. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Opinion: Defend student speech at graduation before it disappears
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Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)
Opinion: NYC’s lines aren’t worth a surveillance network
Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills’ 2025 commencement address. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Editorial: Let graduates celebrate
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Editorial: The work has just begun
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Students deserve clarity from NYU leadership
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
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Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
In October 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian Jewish students and faculty built a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Guest Essay: All Jews must commit to anti-Zionism
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Guest Essay: You can’t police universities into freedom
Guest Essay: During authoritarian times, the university needs to fight back
Guest Essay: During authoritarian times, the university needs to fight back
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Guest Essay: From goals to action — Christian Howze for SGA Chair
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
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Letter from the Editor: My goodbye to WSN
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Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.
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Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
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Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News
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Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
(Lauren Ng and Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Off-Third: Aspiring architect named this year’s best applicant
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Off-Third: Mills rebrands Campus Cash as Linda Lira
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Off-Third: The Washington Square Park fountain deserves to drown
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Off-Third: NYU must establish a universitywide uniform
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Off-Third: NYU must bring back the Tisch scaffolding
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Off Topic: Violence has left America too disconnected between power and reality
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Off Topic: Skinny sells — what’s the harm?
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Off Topic: Trump’s Vietnam War doesn’t need a draft
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Off Topic: Green energy is not driving up costs — corporations are
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Off Topic: OpenAI’s latest acquisition is merely to save face
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Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
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Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
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Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
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Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
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Staff Rants: Spooky season
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Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
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In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
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The unsung efforts of student team managers
NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Women’s basketball turns a new page
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Women’s golf sweeps Liberty League, baseball and softball finish seasons and other news
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Women’s golf sweeps Liberty League, baseball and softball finish seasons and other news
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Track & field thrower wins UAA Championship, golf dominates Liberty League and other news
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Men’s volleyball falls out of NCAA tournament, baseball and women’s tennis celebrate seniors and other news
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Golf takes first place, men’s volleyball falls out of UVC tournament and other news
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Women’s golf dominates the week, volleyball closes out regular season and other news
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In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
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In the Huddle: Katie Antosiewicz on her first year pitching at NYU
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In the Huddle: Cooper Kline on his senior year and captaincy with the men’s tennis team
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In the Huddle: Tiya Chowdary on her golf career
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In the Huddle: Alexa McMillian on her first season with NYU
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Out of Bounds: A historic first for female soccer coaches in Berlin, and other major sports news from London and Shanghai
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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, Shanghai and Washington, D.C.
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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Ghana, Spain and Oklahoma
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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, Los Angeles and Sydney
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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
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This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
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‘I knew what I was signing up for’: The high price of sisterhood
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‘You have a home here’: How NYU’s Indigenous research center reminds us whose land we’re on
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This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
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How Stern is bringing luxury fashion to NYC and beyond
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Clearing your closet? Here’s where to donate near NYU
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From NYC to Gaza, Thrift4Gaza converts used clothes to mutual aid
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
A popular Nordic brand is foregrounding sustainability
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
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24 hours at Veselka
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This 30-year-old Indian deli is a haven for cab drivers
(Ivanka Sun for WSN)
Queer joy and budget-friendly service collide at this East Village fine dining spot
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How NYU handles its food waste
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Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
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‘You have a home here’: How NYU’s Indigenous research center reminds us whose land we’re on
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Your next semester belongs in Accra
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‘Support is all-inclusive’: Students and faculty honor sexual assault awareness
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‘A way out of no way’: How this NYU professor centers queer activism in New York
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WSN at NYFW
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Veejay Floresca pushes for inclusivity and advocates for immigrants at NYFW
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Raul Peñaranda writes an NYFW love letter to his Latin heritage with ‘Bolero Nights’
(Yasseen Ashri, Suditi Sircar and Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective blends culture and couture at NYFW
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At NYFW, Chuks Collins bridges African heritage with the future
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
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Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
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Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Staff recs: Goodbye
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What your most-anticipated summer release says about you
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Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
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5 books we read when we’re homesick
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Review: ‘Famesick’ is not your average celebrity memoir
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Books beyond Bobst: A novella in Sudan, a debut memoir and more
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4 books to grow your green thumb this Earth Day
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Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ lays out the blueprint for a new world
Nico Carney and Misha Osherovich star in director Siobhan McCarthy's coming-of-age trans comedy “She's the He.” (Courtesy of Obscured Releasing)
Q&A: Laughing at the absurdity of anti-trans bigotry
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Off the Radar: ‘The Time That Remains’ is a quintessential retelling of the Nakba
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Review: Bloodshed and resilience dominate ‘Invincible’ season 4
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What NYU taught me about the arts
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
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Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
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5 unconventional contenders for your summer playlist
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Review: Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ is a failed attempt at TikTok virality
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Review: American Football finds light in the dark of ‘LP4’
Zia Lawrence in “Oversized Suits.” (Courtesy of Page 8 Pictures)
Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on touring Shakespeare across NYC
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Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on bringing Shakespeare to Central Park
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Review: ‘The Lost Boys’ soars on spectacle but lacks substance
(Courtesy of Maria Baranova)
Review: A mother and son experiment with death in ‘Rheology’
(Krystal Khine for WSN)
4 theater gems that never made it to Broadway
(Ethan Li for WSN)
Review: ‘Raphael: Sublime Poetry’ reminds that simplicity is the most radical art
(Noelle Darts for WSN)
The case against the Instagrammable museum
(Sophia Graves for WSN)
Review: The Clive Davis Gallery’s latest exhibition instills hope
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Review: ‘Act Black’ unmasks the high stakes of Black stardom
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
In Brooklyn, a printmaking fair returns with a bang
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The case for ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’
Animated short film “Butterfly.” (Courtesy of Sacrebleu Productions and XBO Films)
WSN’s favorite Oscar-nominated short films of 2026
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6 historic Oscar snubs
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The case against ‘Hamnet’
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The case for Paul Thomas Anderson
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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The 2026 Housing Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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The Literacy Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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The Health Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Beverage Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Beverage Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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On the Street: Celebration
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In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
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The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
ICE and DHS in their own words
(Julianna Lindo for WSN)
What’s for lunch at NYU?
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Tandon floods force students to take a shower
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NYC during a snowstorm
Cartoon: The 'enlightened' centrist
Cartoon: The ‘enlightened’ centrist
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
(Yasseen Ashri, Kiran Komanduri, Suditi Sircar and Eva Mundo for WSN)
On the Street: Color
(Natalie Deoragh, Krish Dev, Kyra Reilley and Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
On the Street: Spring break travels
On the Street: Architecture
On the Street: Architecture
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In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Emerging artists reimagine tradition at Paris Fashion Week
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In Photos: Chinatown parade welcomes Year of the Fire Horse
In Photos: Social media post spurs chaotic snowball fight
In Photos: Social media post spurs chaotic snowball fight
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The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
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A talk with competitive rock climber Nasif Kabir
Beverage Bundling
Beverage Bundling
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Canines in costumes return to Washington Square Park
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SPONSORED: Flat out delicious: Smash burger chain Skinny Louie opens in the West Village
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Levi Langley

Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor

Levi Langley is a first-year studying creative writing and journalism at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. When she is not in the WSN office, you may find her obsessively writing about alt-country for WNYU’s music publication, Static Magazine, working on the NYU undergraduate literary journal, West 10th, or simply enjoying the awesome chai and public transport of New York City. Feel free to send her reading recommendations — anything but sci-fi and young adult — on Instagram @levirlangley or on Goodreads and Substack @levilangley.

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Langone ranks No. 1 in patient care for 4th consecutive year

The medical center outranked 118 others in a nationwide evaluation of patient experience after facing criticism for accessibility-related policies and practices earlier this year.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025

NYU Langone Health was named the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in a national quality of care ranking based on complication rates, length of stay and patient experience...

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Books beyond Bobst: A book by a great American novelist, an art-centered romance and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Levi Langley and Grace McDonald • May 5, 2025

“All Fours” by Miranda July Last summer, I was surrounded by books and bookish people for the entire season, and it felt like nobody could stop talking about Miranda July’s...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, the UK and Los Angeles

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • May 2, 2025

Australia In the State of Origin women’s rugby opener, a best-of-three rugby league series, the New South Wales Blues defeated the Queensland Maroons 32-12 at Suncorp Stadium...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

10 thought-provoking poems for National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, so here are some of our favorite lines of poetry to close out the month.
Siobhán Minerva, Oshmi Ghosh, Annie Emans, Alexa Donovan, Rory Lustberg, Leo Field, Eleanor Jacobs, Matthew Singh, Krish Dev and Levi Langley • April 21, 2025

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This National Poetry Month, if you are looking to be inspired,...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the UK, France and Spain

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • April 18, 2025

United Kingdom Manchester United is set to play in a new women’s seven-on-seven tournament next month, despite growing injuries in the league and player concerns over a congested...

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Behind the swimming & diving teams’ immense success

The Violets flourished in the pool this season with numerous national titles.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • April 17, 2025

Both the women’s and men’s swimming & diving teams recently ended their season with some of the highest finishes in the country — and in NYU’s athletic history —...

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NYU men’s and women’s track athletes trade in their indoor spikes

It’s outdoor track season in Manhattan, and the Violets are looking toward a successful home UAA championship meet at the end of April and beyond.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • April 8, 2025

Both the men’s and women’s track and field teams are sprinting into their outdoor seasons this week, reaching the pinnacle of a near yearlong track competition season. After...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, Spain and the UK

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • April 4, 2025

Australia Australian soccer lovers everywhere can take a deep breath — Sam Kerr is still your women’s team captain.  After Kerr was charged with racially aggravated...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s basketball to NCAA Final Four and beyond

The women’s team is looking to defend its national title while the men are the furthest they have been in the tournament since 1994.
Sidney Snider, Levi Langley, Matthew Singh, Isabella D’Erasmo, Kiran Komanduri, Emily Genova, Dani Biondi, Dharma Niles and Grace Tan • March 20, 2025

For the first time in university history, both the NYU men’s and women’s basketball teams have made it to the Final Four in the same season. After each team won the UAA title,...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of France, Spain and the UK

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • March 14, 2025

France France’s national rugby team swiftly defeated Ireland last week 42-27, pushing them to the forefront of favorites to take home the upcoming Six Nations Grand Slam...

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It’s LGBTQ+ — but without the coming out story

The best LGBTQ+ media that doesn’t fall into the classic stuck-in-the-closet trope.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • March 7, 2025

If you’re like me and your movie diet largely consists of bisexual women or Rachel Sennott — a straight woman playing a bisexual in what feels like every role — you may also...

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Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, France and Washington, D.C.

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites. This week’s edition highlights women’s sports developments.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • February 28, 2025

London London plans to host multiple series of major women’s sports events in 2025 — including football, rugby, tennis, cricket and netball. London Mayor Sadiq Khan deems...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Trans student-athletes face an uncertain future under Trump

NYU alumni, athletes and activists share an apprehensive outlook on the future for transgender athletes following the Trump administration’s executive order.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

Just hours after entering the White House, President Donald Trump doubled down on one of the social issues that helped him win the 2024 presidential election: keeping "men out...

In the Huddle: Janie Cooper on her yearlong racing season

The junior cross country and track and field athlete spoke with WSN about running, racing and reading.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • February 5, 2025

WSN: Janie Cooper is a member of both NYU's track and field and cross country teams, specializing in the mile, 3,000m, and 5,000m. She earned Second Team All-America honors at...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Inside the Boxd: Winter break watches

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!
Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs, Kiara Mujica, Ethan Li, Ivy Chan, Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Maggie Turner, Krish Dev, Levi Langley, Matthew Singh, Rachel Ning, Sidney Snider and Julia Diorio • January 27, 2025

The light at the end of a grueling, dark fall semester is a winter break free from academic responsibilities — and there’s no better replacement for lecture halls than a good...

A hand is folded to show off a gold and black ring with purple gems. The ring says “DEVENS” and “N.Y.U.” and has the silhouette of half of a basketball.

Women’s basketball rings in the new season with a 105-36 victory

The Ring and Banner Ceremony, which celebrated the Violets’ 2024 NCAA Division III National Championship, was a fitting prelude to the team’s near-70-point win.
Levi Langley and Jonathan Mak • November 18, 2024

On Friday night, the reigning Division III NCAA national title holders received their championship rings and banner, commemorating an undefeated season from last year — in which...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is the Capitol building, the Eiffel Tower and Big Ben.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Paris and Washington, D.C.

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • November 8, 2024

London England’s national rugby team lost 22-24 in a pivotal, heartbreakingly tight game to New Zealand this past Saturday, Nov. 2. It was a home match for England, as they...

A poster covered in stickers reads “W.N.Y.U.” in front of a wall of lockers.

Review: We need to stop sidelining women’s sports knowledge

WNYU’s sports podcast “The Girl’s Locker Room,” despite its title, really has nothing to do with women and girls at all.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • November 5, 2024

I was over-the-moon excited when I heard that WNYU’s sports department was airing a new podcast titled “The Girl’s Locker Room.” Being a female athlete myself, as well...

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Building community beyond sport

NYU Athletics affinity groups bring community to student-athletes and remind us that sports are for everyone.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor • October 30, 2024

Last spring, a number of NYU’s student-athletes sought to fulfill a long overdue demand on campus: a safe space in which athletes of similar ethnic, racial, cultural and even...

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Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.
Alisia Houghtaling, Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Levi Langley, Logan Holland and Sidney Snider • October 25, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

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NYU Athletics ascends to new heights with rock climbing team

The NYU climbing team is creating a space for student-athletes like no other: One that prioritizes accessibility, inclusivity and ultimately, finding your rock in the city.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024

Despite their occasional struggle to find an open mountain to climb in Manhattan, NYU’s rock climbing team has built a unique community of students who compete, hang out and...

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The magic and controversies of NYU’s Quidditch team

The NYU Pigeons are back this fall to assemble a team to overcome their curses — COVID-19 and J.K. Rowling.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

Quidditch was once solely played in the world of Harry Potter at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As of 2005, the game — now referred to as Quadball — has been...