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The interior of the N.Y.U. Tisch School of the Arts building. “N.Y.U. TISCH” is displayed on the wall in purple L.E.D. lights. People are walking by.
NYU Tisch film student caught writing racial slurs in class
A man in a dark blue striped suit with a checkered tie facing forward with his arms crossed. Behind him is a wall with multiple tall windows.
Top lawyer named next chair of NYU board of trustees
A tall hospital building complex with three towers that display purple N.Y.U Langone Health logos.
AI makes MRIs 4 times faster, NYU and Meta researchers find
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.
What to do this week: Free ice skating, NYU Club Fest, student film festival
A woman stands in the middle of a crowd of protesters in Times Square. She shouts and raises her fist.
Demonstrators march across Manhattan to protest Tyre Nichols killing
A woman stands in the middle of a crowd of protesters in Times Square. She shouts and raises her fist.
Demonstrators march across Manhattan to protest Tyre Nichols killing
Four people hold a large, green banner reading “legal abortion nationwide” in front of a white building. A group is gathered in front of the banner holding signs. One protester shouts into a megaphone and another holds a white poster board reading “this is what a feminist looks like” decorated with pink hearts.
As Roe v. Wade turns 50, protesters march against the loss of abortion rights
A group of protestors wearing green T-shirts rally in front of s Morton Williams supermarket. They are holding signs that read “LOCAL 338 R.W.D.S.U/U.F.C.W.”
Advocates seek mayor’s support to save Morton Williams supermarket
The facade of The New Schools Fifth Avenue building at night. Letters behind large windows spell out the universitys name and the lights of passing cars are blurred.
Instruction resumes at New School after union strikes deal
A storefront, viewed from the street outside, with harsh white lighting, and rows of colorful cannabis products displayed inside. A man wearing a red hoodie and black vest stands outside.
Unlicensed weed stores pose as legitimate dispensaries, enticing NYU buyers
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
(Charlie Dodge for WSN)
End of NYU mask mandate planned for Sept. 28
(Joshua Becker for WSN)
Outside guests now allowed in dorms and other NYU buildings
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background. In the foreground is a half-full syringe on the left and a bottle of COVID-19 vaccine on the right.
Updated COVID booster soon available at NYU, but not yet required
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York Universitys Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
The interior of the N.Y.U. Tisch School of the Arts building. “N.Y.U. TISCH” is displayed on the wall in purple L.E.D. lights. People are walking by.
NYU Tisch film student caught writing racial slurs in class
A man in a dark blue striped suit with a checkered tie facing forward with his arms crossed. Behind him is a wall with multiple tall windows.
Top lawyer named next chair of NYU board of trustees
A tall hospital building complex with three towers that display purple N.Y.U Langone Health logos.
AI makes MRIs 4 times faster, NYU and Meta researchers find
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.
What to do this week: Free ice skating, NYU Club Fest, student film festival
An outline of the SoHo and NoHo neighborhoods drawn in light purple on top of a turquoise background, with various buildings outlined in black and some colored purple.
Village advocates side with city, challenge NYU rezoning lawsuit
The text “My Skin of Color” is written in front of a woman holding her hand to her skin. The image is enclosed in a dark beige circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.
Beyond NYU: Addressing historical injustices in dermatology
An illustration of a green planet with text “BATON” written in the middle and text “Beyond NYU” above it. There are multiple smaller planets around the green planet against a purple background.
Beyond NYU: Empowering creators to safely share their work
An illustration of three males with dark skin: on the left is a person with beard, a tattoo on his left arm, and wearing black T-shirt and pants sitting; in the middle is a person wearing black suit and tie; on the right is a person wearing a burgundy tie and a black suit sitting.
Beyond NYU: Decoding inner-city stereotypes
A hand holds a blue, smoking vape labeled “blueberry” on it. The image is enclosed in a foam green circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.
Beyond NYU: Quitting vaping with judgment-free Jones
Three voice bubbles with a banana and an apple, a book and a clock emerge from a phone. The image is enclosed in a purple circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.
Beyond NYU: Betting on building healthy habits
Fifteen visible haute couture dresses, gowns, coats stand in a showroom with a background illustrating a forest at night with a full moon in the sky. The centerpiece is Mugler’s “ Le Chimère,” a set of dress and headwear with colorful, beetle-like scales and dark feathered wings.
Enter the world of Mugler with ‘Thierry Mugler: Couturissime’
Several items strewn across a white sheet including a green journal with a leather cover, a gray laptop, a book titled “Jazz” by Toni Morrison, two bookmarks, a pair of white earphones, two pairs of glasses, a small bottle of hand sanitizer, several coins, nine pens, a container of lip gloss, a brown leather wallet, and a brown leather tote bag.
NYU, what’s in your tote?
Five containers of food placed on a wooden table. From the left to right: a waffle with walnuts in a yellow paper container; two bao buns and three egg rolls in a paper box; a salad bowl with brown rice, eggplant, arugula, tomatoes and curried chickpeas; a box of fried chicken and fries; and an entire pizza with goat cheese and spinach in a pizza box.
Urbanspace puts your favorite dining hall to shame
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
The southwest side of Washington Square Park covered in snow. People walk in the park.
Cure your winter blues with these festive holiday spots
Fifteen visible haute couture dresses, gowns, coats stand in a showroom with a background illustrating a forest at night with a full moon in the sky. The centerpiece is Mugler’s “ Le Chimère,” a set of dress and headwear with colorful, beetle-like scales and dark feathered wings.
Enter the world of Mugler with ‘Thierry Mugler: Couturissime’
Several items strewn across a white sheet including a green journal with a leather cover, a gray laptop, a book titled “Jazz” by Toni Morrison, two bookmarks, a pair of white earphones, two pairs of glasses, a small bottle of hand sanitizer, several coins, nine pens, a container of lip gloss, a brown leather wallet, and a brown leather tote bag.
NYU, what’s in your tote?
A room with orange colored walls and floors. To the right is a trunk that reads “L.V.” To the left, a trunk with drapes hanging from it.
Louis Vuitton exhibit captures 200 years of legacy
An illustration of three people. On the left is a dark-haired female wearing blue sunglasses, a red shirt with patterns, blue pants and a red tote bag. In the center is a red-haired female wearing a light brown suit, a black top and a burgundy bag. On the right is a dark-haired female wearing a black sweater, a white dress with a cherry pattern, fishnet stockings and a pink tote bag.
Bella Hadid, Matilda Djerf, Devon Lee Carlson and basic fashion cults
An illustration of black Adidas shoes with three white stripes against a white background.
Why is everyone dressing like a soccer fan?
A collage of three runway photos. From left to right: A model dressed in a purple, green and gold patterned dress walks on the runway, a model wearing a nude top, an orange dress and a pair of silver wings walks on the runway. On the right, a model wearing a turban, veil, chains and a pair of black pants walks on the runway.
Animal print abound in Flying Solo show at Paris Fashion Week
Triptic featuring three models walking down runway. Woman on left walks down runway in long red dress. Woman in middle walks down runway in long sleeve white top, black mini skirt, and black shoes. Woman on right walks down runway in cropped gray top, gray textured pants, and black shoes.
EENK brings the Wild West to Paris Fashion Week
CEO of Nehera Ladislav Zdut poses in front of two racks of business casual clothing and a poster of a model.
Nehera prioritizes chic utilitarian comfort at Paris Fashion Week
Maria Sharapova and Laura Brown sit under a parasol on a tennis court on a rooftop with a large audience in front of them. The downtown Manhattan skyline is behind them.
Glam Slam serves style at New York Fashion Week
Models stand on the side of the runway with Nikita Shah.
First-ever South Asian New York Fashion Week reclaims origins
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird F/W 2019
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020
(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)
Noon by Noor: F/W 2020
(Photo by Justin Park)
Just in XX F/W 2020
(Photo by Li Chun)
Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020
(Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ashley Hurst)
Timo Weiland F/W 2020
(Photo by Valerina Young)
Oxford Fashion Studio II S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)
Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
(Photo by Aidan Singh)
Fashion Palette Australian Designers S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Justin Park)
Swiss Touch Presents: Mode Suisse S/S 2020
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Deity New York’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection screams femme fatale
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Imperial Legacy brings I ❤️ NY gift shop to NYFW
(Photo by Justin Park)
Foresight into fashion’s future: emerging designers’ visions for menswear
(Photo by Justin Park)
You can sit with us: CISE brings empowering pieces to the NYFW showroom
(Photo by Camille Harvell)
Dancers stole the show at the 2022 Uplive x Hekka NYFW runway show
(Photo by Celia Tewey)
Claudia Li brings another quirky, playful collection to Fashion Week
(Image via THEO)
Diamond in the rough: THEO continues mining for brand identity
Five containers of food placed on a wooden table. From the left to right: a waffle with walnuts in a yellow paper container; two bao buns and three egg rolls in a paper box; a salad bowl with brown rice, eggplant, arugula, tomatoes and curried chickpeas; a box of fried chicken and fries; and an entire pizza with goat cheese and spinach in a pizza box.
Urbanspace puts your favorite dining hall to shame
Five doughnuts from Dunkin’ rest in an orange box on a light brown wooden table. Out of the four doughnuts, two are glazed with white icing and sprinkles, one is glazed with pink frosting and sprinkles, one is glazed with brown frosting and sprinkles, and the last one is plain glazed. A book can be seen in the distant background towards the right corner of the image.
Do-nut say no to these doughnuts
A black facade that reads “Carbone” in white font. Inside, there is dim red lighting. A female is visible sitting down alone at a table in the restaurant.
Carbone alone: The subtle beauty of solo dining
A physical installment of a cup of light milk boba tea with orange bobas.
The art of milk tea literacy
A road sign that reads “the letter E 22 Street” and “Third Avenue” is hung on a wall filled with Christmas decorations.
Rolf’s NYC: Christmas sleigh or neigh?
A glass of clear gin-based cocktail decorated with sage leaves and a metal straw against a white background shot from above.
Grab a muddler and mix up a Wise Man
Two alcohol bottles and a champagne flute on a granite countertop. On the left, a mostly empty bottle of liqueur. On the right, a half-empty bottle of prosecco with an orange decal. In the center, a champagne flute with a homemade deep red spritz.
Spoil yourself and impress your friends with a refreshing spritz
Protein bars are a popular snack choice. But they may not be as nutritious as they claim. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Remaking the protein bar: the ugly, processed truth of a beloved snack
While gin and tonics primarily consist of a balanced mix of gin and tonic water, they can be spiced up with citrus, syrups and bitter liqueurs. (Photos by Phoebe Goldman)
Neither shaken nor stirred: A foolproof guide to mastering the gin and tonic
Pumpkin is known for being versatile with many different recipes. NYU students dish on their favorite pumpkin-based recipes. (Photos by Juliana Guarracino)
NYU students’ go-to pumpkin recipes
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
The Mauna Loa erupts against a dark sky. The lava in bright red and orange lights up the volcano and tints the color of smoke shooting out from the crater.
What Mauna Loa’s eruption means as a Native Hawaiian
Hū ʻo Mauna Loa i ka pō uliuli. ʻO ka pele i ka ʻulaʻula a me ka ʻalani e hoʻomālamalama i ka lua pele a e hoʻolulu i ka uahi e hū mai ka lua.
He aha ka manaʻo nui o Pele ma Mauna Loa ma ke ʻano he Kanaka Maoli
Three people sit on a red-and-white plaid picnic blanket in the middle of a meadow with trees on both sides. On the ground are a bouquet of pink, yellow and blue flowers, a pair of brown boots, a bowl of strawberries, a plate of sushi and a black tote bag. From left to right, a person with golden hair wears a pair of white glasses and a dress with blue and pink gradients. The person in the middle with long black curly hair wears a black dress. The person on the left with long black curly hair wears a pair of orange tinted glasses, an orange shirt and a blue bottom.
How to be gay during the day: Building lesbian community in the city
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
From left to right: Noelle Scaggs, Michael Fitzpatrick, John Wicks, Joe Karnes, Jeremy Ruzumna and James King all dressed in semi-casual outfits, posing in front of a colorfully patterned background.
Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums on his musical philosophy and upcoming tour
A male wearing a white chef uniform and a female wearing a purple silk dress look at each other. They are standing in an open kitchen with several cooks working in the back and many containers for food put on a table in front of them.
Review: ‘The Menu’ feasts upon the wealthy, our finest fear
An elderly man looks down at his watch in front of a beige building. He is wearing a black derby with an indigo striped suit, a pink shirt and a purple patterned tie. He is also holding a light brown wooden cane in his right hand.
Review: ‘Living’ is a remarkably pointless rendition of an all-time classic
A gray-and-white painting of an old man gazing at the viewer. He has wrinkles on his face and has a sleek side parting in his hair. He wears a coat. A blemished sketch of paintbrushes is being held by his right hand. A blank canvas peeks out from the left side of his face.
‘Pollock & Pollock’: American labor history through abstract expressionism
Two intricate sets of miniature art on display in an exhibition. On the left, a house with two stage lights next to it; on the right, a church with a statue of Jesus being hung on a large cross.
‘Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio,’ a look at the stop-motion behind Netflix’s new adaptation
The cover of the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is centered in frame. Pink text against a light yellow background reads “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The author’s name, “Jennette McCurdy,” is pink and outlined in black. At the center of the cover is a portrait of actor Jennette McCurdy, whose hair is tied up into a ponytail. She wears a pink dress and holds a pink urn against a pink background.
Review: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ offers a new take on memoirs
Author Suad Amiry talks with Columbia University professor Edward Said in front of a classroom full of people at the Barnard Center for Research on Women in Columbia University.
Review: Suad Amiry’s ‘Mother of Strangers’ powerfully portrays Palestinian life
An illustration of the covers of three books by Deborah Levy against a light blue background. From left to right: “The Man Who Saw Everything,” “Hot Milk,” “An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell.”
Reading Guide: Fall in love with Deborah Levy
Two feminine-presenting robotic figures pose against a light blue background.
Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ examines humanity through the eyes of a machine
A close-up shot of author Kazuo Ishiguro.
Q&A: Kazuo Ishiguro on Joni Mitchell, ‘War and Peace’ and the future of storytelling
A male wearing a white chef uniform and a female wearing a purple silk dress look at each other. They are standing in an open kitchen with several cooks working in the back and many containers for food put on a table in front of them.
Review: ‘The Menu’ feasts upon the wealthy, our finest fear
An elderly man looks down at his watch in front of a beige building. He is wearing a black derby with an indigo striped suit, a pink shirt and a purple patterned tie. He is also holding a light brown wooden cane in his right hand.
Review: ‘Living’ is a remarkably pointless rendition of an all-time classic
A gray-and-white painting of an old man gazing at the viewer. He has wrinkles on his face and has a sleek side parting in his hair. He wears a coat. A blemished sketch of paintbrushes is being held by his right hand. A blank canvas peeks out from the left side of his face.
‘Pollock & Pollock’: American labor history through abstract expressionism
Two intricate sets of miniature art on display in an exhibition. On the left, a house with two stage lights next to it; on the right, a church with a statue of Jesus being hung on a large cross.
‘Guillermo del Toro: Crafting Pinocchio,’ a look at the stop-motion behind Netflix’s new adaptation
A father wearing glasses, a business formal outfit wraps his son, who is wearing a yellow and blue t-shirt, around his arm.
Review: ‘Memories of My Father’: An unmemorable story about the forgotten
From left to right: Noelle Scaggs, Michael Fitzpatrick, John Wicks, Joe Karnes, Jeremy Ruzumna and James King all dressed in semi-casual outfits, posing in front of a colorfully patterned background.
Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums on his musical philosophy and upcoming tour
Artist SOLA wears a flowery black-and-nude top and black yoga pants and holds a microphone and laughs on stage.
R&B-pop artist SOLA discusses debut EP ‘Everything In Between’
An illustration of a phone displaying the text “Spotify 2.0.2.2. Wrapped” against a background with green and pink wave patterns. The phone stands against a solid purple background.
Spotify Wrapped: The limitations of listening 
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: 100 gecs teams up with Skrillex on ‘Torture Me’
An illustration of a vinyl record with artist Weyes Blood illustrated on it, against a dark blue background. Blood wears a white flowy dress.
Review: Weyes Blood’s new album proves she’s an expert on life’s shades of gray
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 large gray building with a complex dome in its center sitting in front of a lush park with multiple trees and people.
Black students leave NYU Berlin early after reports of racism overlooked
Two people smile while standing in front of a lake with snowy mountains on the horizon. On the left is a person wearing a purple hoodie with text “N.Y.U.A.D. Class of 2024.” On the right, the other person wears a pink jacket.
Passports and polyglots: Two NYU Abu Dhabi students on cheap, ethical travel
An illustration of the back of a womans upper half as she points into the horizon, which shows the Eiffel Tower, some greenery and buildings. She has long, brown hair and is wearing a purple long-sleeved shirt.
How to master studying abroad
A group of people sits in a room with a chandelier and dark wood padding on the wall. In the middle of the room are three people sitting behind a white desk talking to the audience. Behind them is a poster with text N.Y.U and Buenos Aires.
WikiLeaks editors talk future of journalism, democracy at NYU Buenos Aires
An illustration of a map of the world with six purple N.Y.U. logo pins placed in each inhabited continent.
Staff Rants: Our time abroad
A student’s hand holding an N.Y.U. I.D. card up to a scanner at the entrance of a dining hall.
Opinion: I lost 112 meal swipes last semester. They should roll over.
A light blue jetliner flies at night surrounded by nine pink hearts.
Off-Third: The best thing about going home is the airport
A corner of a building with text “Paulson Center New York University” on the glass in a vertical layout. Overlaying part of the original text is a block of handwritten text “Sarah.”
Off-Third: That new NYU building should really be named after Sarah Paulson instead
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
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
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 laptop screen displaying a webpage that indicates the course feedback website for New York University.
Opinion: You need to fill out your course evaluations
An illustration of two sheets of exam paper stacked on top of each other against a blue background with text “final exam” written on it. There is a red circle with a diagonal line through it drawn on top of the two papers.
Opinion: Traditional final exams are impractical
An white weekly calendar with colored chunks blocked that read “8 a.m.” and a title that reads “Ideal Schedule.”
Opinion: You should love 8 a.m. classes
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Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
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Opinion: The University of Kentucky incident indicates a much bigger racism problem.
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Off-Third: The best thing about going home is the airport
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Off-Third: That new NYU building should really be named after Sarah Paulson instead
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Off-Third: Is your Elf on the Shelf spying on you?
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Off-Third: Sternies are better than us, actually
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Off-Third: What to do when you’re stuck in the US for Thanksgiving
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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
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
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Opinion: I lost 112 meal swipes last semester. They should roll over.
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Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
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Opinion: NYU should extend dining hall hours
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Opinion: You need to fill out your course evaluations
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Opinion: Traditional final exams are impractical
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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Bobst Library’s enduring history of suicide
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What’s going on with NYU men’s basketball?
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No pride in New York after Rangers failed Pride Night
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Women’s basketball wins ranked matchup against Tufts University
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Men’s basketball sets another program record in win over Hunter College
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Cinque Stephens records career high in men’s basketball’s 8th straight win
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
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Family Ties | Under the Arch Magazine
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Who Are You?
(Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela for WSN)
Welcome Home, Class of 2026
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NYU, Population: You
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What’s inside NYU’s $1.2 billion Paulson Center
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Brooklyn Baby
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Inside WSN: How we make an online publication
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Rocket science isn’t rocket science

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Lorraine Olaya is a senior majoring in English with minors in Creative Writing and French. She is a native New Yorker, born in Queens, but also doesn't shut up about the fact that she's Colombian. When she's not drowning in work (which is almost never), she spends her time writing poetry, reading cheesy YA fiction, and pretending like she understands most pop culture references (yes, she was that PBS kid who wasn’t allowed to watch Spongebob). If you would like to send her cute animal pics, you can find her on Instagram @lorri.o.

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How to master studying abroad

Here are our tips to help you make the most out of your semester abroad.
Dec 14, 2022

We’re back with another guide to help make your study abroad experience as easy and fun as possible. Now, after preparing to study away, you’re finally stepping onto your...

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Staff Rants: Our time abroad

Members of WSN’s staff who have studied away during their time at NYU reflect on their experiences and discuss what they’d do differently.
Dec 9, 2022

When I studied in Paris last semester,  I traveled quite a bit — sometimes impulsively — and my classes started to feel trivial. Does my homework really matter when I could...

An illustration of an orange suitcase with a purple handbag on top, a United States passport, a boarding pass from New York to London, and a smartphone.

Studying abroad next semester? Here’s what to prepare

So, you got accepted to study abroad next semester. Now what? Here’s what you should start thinking about before your semester abroad.
Oct 31, 2022

Congratulations, you’ve gotten accepted to study abroad next semester! However, before the fun starts, there’s a lot of planning to do. Here are some tips and advice on what...

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Staff Rants: Midterms and midterms

It’s the middle of the term! The WSN staff offers our thoughts on our exam-packed weeks and the ongoing congressional election season.
Oct 24, 2022

On unoriginality: It’s really unoriginal of NYU to hold midterm exams during the midterm elections. As an academic institution that discourages plagiarism, it shouldn’t steal...

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Native New Yorkers on Balancing Family and Independence

First-generation and native New Yorker students reflect on finding their sense of independence at college and how they balance that with family and strict immigrant parents.
Oct 20, 2022

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Ranked: What is the best NYU dining hall?

A senior’s ranking of NYU’s dining halls — take this with a grain of salt since the university's dining options don’t have any.
Sep 19, 2022

As a veteran of the NYU Eats dining hall experience, it’s about time I lend my four years of expertise to answer the long-debated question: What are the best dining halls? With...

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Staff Rants: First day of classes

Welcome, or welcome back! WSN staff shares our thoughts and feelings about the start of the semester.
Sep 1, 2022

On Thursday: NYU feels very comfortable disrupting the traditional week by starting classes on a Thursday — and not only a regular Thursday, but a Thursday before a long weekend....

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Photo: Navigating the Paris food scene with dietary restrictions

May 7, 2022

Marché Central de Nancy in France. (Staff Photo by Lorraine Olaya)

Shirene Anand: Victoria’s comfort in this shoot was what made this such a success. The props — stickers and a tangerine — helped hone the entire shoot and highlight theme as well. (Photo by Shirene Anand)

Victoria Abraham on fat liberation and authenticity

College of Arts and Sciences senior educates by simply existing online as a fat person.
Dec 10, 2021

Victoria Abraham seems like a typical NYU senior, working toward finishing her public policy degree and thinking about what she might do after graduation. With her down-to-earth...

There are other adjectives we can use to celebrate holidays — not just “merry” Christmas. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Opinion: Christmas is a lexical glutton

All holidays are not created equal, and this inequality has been compounded by our very vocabulary. This Christmas season, let us right this wrong.
Dec 3, 2021

Imagine, if you will, that you’re visiting your significant other’s family for Thanksgiving. Before you even knock, the patriarch throws the door open and offers you a hearty...

“Encanto,” Disney’s newest animated movie, features a Colombian family and was released on Nov. 24. Receiving scores of 7.7/10 on IMDb and and 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, it is likely one of Disney’s best films since “Frozen.” (Image courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios)

Review: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ has the Latine representation we’ve all been waiting for

Released on Nov. 24, Disney’s new animated film “Encanto” presents a welcome depiction of vibrant Colombian culture.
Dec 3, 2021

Say what you will about Disney, Lin-Manuel Miranda or musicals — there is finally a movie representing me, a Colombian woman, so you know I had to see it.  I don’t even...

Ranked: Student lounges

Ranked: Student lounges

Because there are places to study other than Kimmel or Bobst.
Nov 15, 2021

Forty-degree weather means it’s time to find an on-campus spot to chill at for the winter instead of shivering in Washington Square Park. Whether you need to do homework, meet...

(Staff Photo by Brooke Nguyen)

Dear New York City

A native New Yorker rediscovers her love for the city
Oct 18, 2021

New York, this is my love letter to you. It’s been some time since I’ve seen the sparkle in your water and sunset reflecting off your buildings. And it’s been a while since...

NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?

NYU would not be able to function without Latine staff and faculty. From servers in dining halls to administrative workers, the university relies on the Latine community and must do more to uplift it.
Oct 7, 2021

NYU loves to brag about its diversity. But the institution fails to appreciate the value that students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and identities add to the NYU...

An exploration of the impact a global pandemic can have on ones body and self-image. (Illustration by Natalie Olaya/natalieolaya.com)

Flaca o gorda: My struggle with pandemic weight gain

My journey dealing with the effects of weight gain due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 30, 2021

Content warning: This piece discusses weight gain and body image issues. I stand in front of the mirror, my hands on the jeans bunched up around my thighs. They refuse to be...

Despite the wave of hate crimes and the history of xenophobia against their community, Asian Americans remain strong. (Illustration by Sally Chen.)

Even before they were a headline

A collaborative poetry piece written to celebrate people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in response to the rise in anti-Asian hate
May 6, 2021

Disclaimer: This collaborative work was not created by someone of Asian or Pacific Islander descent; however, it was compiled using the words of contributors, credited at the end,...

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