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181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston streets, is NYUs new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand
The NYU community is experiencing a high number of COVID-19 cases. Students can access Binx saliva tests in NYU housing. (Staff Photo and Screenshot by Ryan Walker)
Explained: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
NYU announced in a Jan. 12 email that the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. Senior leadership acknowledged that flexibility regarding in-person classes would only be offered temporarily at the start of the semester. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Some faculty unwilling to allow remote learning, despite NYU guidance
All NYU athletic facilities will remain closed until further notice. (Staff Photo by Luca Richman)
A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and around New York City. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
What to do this week: Jan. 24-30
In a Jan. 12 email, NYU announced the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. More than 2,200 students concerned for their safety have since signed a petition demanding a permanent remote learning option at NYU. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Petition for remote learning option garners 2,200-plus signatures
An art installation commemorating NYUADs 10th anniversary sits on the Abu Dhabi campus. The celebrations surrounding the anniversary were delayed a year due to COVID-19. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
NYU Abu Dhabi celebrates its 10th anniversary
A junior at NYU Abu Dhabi who was born and raised in Kabul fears the effects that the Taliban regime could have on her livelihood as a student. NYU as well as NYU’s Islamic Center say they have been working to support students and faculty affected by the turmoil. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
‘I’m scared for my life’: An Afghan student on the collapse of Afghanistan
Most study away programs at NYU will resume this fall. But students in the NYU Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi programs face difficulties due to new immigration policies and COVID-19 restrictions. (Photos by Julia McNeill and Sam Klein, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
New immigration policies and COVID-19 safety measures complicate study away at NYU Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi
The Tandon School of Engineering is located in Brooklyn. Facebook disabled several accounts and pages associated with a Tandon political advertising research project. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)
Facebook disables accounts used by NYU political advertising researchers
The Vanderbilt Hall on Washington Square S hosts the NYU Law School. An NYU Law student has tested positive for COVID-19 in an email sent by the Dean to students who were in class with the student.
NYU Law Student Tests Positive for Coronavirus
For a few months, many have struggled with the steps that should be taken to face the coronavirus, including increased hand sanitizer use. The NYU community received an email on Monday evening detailing the rules the university will set in place for a campus-wide shut down. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Washington Square Campus to Cease In-Person Classes Amid Coronavirus
The Government of the Community of Madrid has ordered a 15 day shut down of all schools in response to the coronavirus. NYU Madrid students were notified Monday half an hour after midnight local time, and were asked to contact Madrid Student Life on their plans. (Photo by Laurie Germain)
After WSP Campus Closure, NYU Madrid to Offer Classes Remotely
Palladium Food Court failed a health inspection last week. (Photo by Polina Buchak)
Palladium Fails Health Inspection
The shots were fired on the same street as the NYU Bookstore.
Shots Fired Near Broadway and West 3rd, No Injuries Reported
181 Mercer St., NYU’s new building, is being built with special glass windows to reduce energy usage and help prevent bird collisions. Up to 230,000 birds die every year in New York City from these collisions. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)
Bird-safe glass design at 181 Mercer saves wildlife and energy
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, is NYUs new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Controversial 181 Mercer building now slated for fall 2022 opening
NYU held its first annual State of Sustainability address last Thursday, April 22. Students are not convinced, especially considering past efforts by NYU Divest to get the university to cut ties with corporations related to fossil fuels and the prison-industrial complex. (Photo by Echo Chen and Tony Wu. Staff Illustration by Alex Tran)
NYU remains invested in fossil fuels as the university hosts its first State of Sustainability
The building at 181 Mercer is in the early stages of construction. NYU has resumed construction at the site after New York State deemed school projects essential. (Photo by Corey Rome)
181 Mercer Street Construction Resumes
NYUs proposed budget for the 2018-2019 academic year shows a 3.1 percent increase from the 2017-2018 budget.
NYU Endowment Eclipses $4 Billion, Cost of Attendance to Rise 2.7 Percent in 2018-2019
Several local Mercer Street residents have expressed concerns over recent NYU plans for 181 Mercer Street. They cite that the new proposals could impact air quality and amount of natural light surrounding their buildings.
Locals Oppose NYU’s Updated 181 Mercer Plan
NYU has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals in a faculty retirement lawsuit. The deciding factor in the case could be a previous ruling by the Supreme Court. (Photo by Marva Shi)
NYU petitions Supreme Court over faculty retirement plan suit
John’s of Bleecker St. is a pizzeria located on 278 Bleecker St, and one of the restaurants saved by the Open Restaurant program from the impacts of COVID-19. (Photo by Kevin Wu)
Outdoor dining plan sparks space conflicts among Village residents, businesses
NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is located on 295 Lafayette St. NYU Wagner recently launched its NYC 2025 initiative to address New York City’s COVID-19 economic recovery and racial justice. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Wagner develops plan for NYC economic recovery and racial justice
The MTA is responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area. The NYU School of Global Public Health received a $4 million federal grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on transit workers. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
NYU researchers win $4M grant to study COVID impact on transit workers
Michael Steinhardt and his wife, Judy Steinhardt made two $10 million donations to the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in 2001. Michael Steinhardt was ordered to surrender 180 stolen antiques worth $70 million on Dec. 6 and received a lifetime ban on acquiring artifacts. (Image via nyu.edu)
Michael Steinhardt surrenders stolen antiquities worth $70 million 
On Nov. 16, over 100 New York Times employees and supporters protested outside of the company’s Manhattan headquarters. They rallied against the company’s alleged union busting and contract delays. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
New York Times employees protest alleged anti-worker policies
The NYU community is experiencing a high number of COVID-19 cases. Students can access Binx saliva tests in NYU housing. (Staff Photo and Screenshot by Ryan Walker)
Explained: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
NYU announced in a Jan. 12 email that the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. Senior leadership acknowledged that flexibility regarding in-person classes would only be offered temporarily at the start of the semester. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Some faculty unwilling to allow remote learning, despite NYU guidance
All NYU athletic facilities will remain closed until further notice. (Staff Photo by Luca Richman)
A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies
In a Jan. 12 email, NYU announced the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. More than 2,200 students concerned for their safety have since signed a petition demanding a permanent remote learning option at NYU. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Petition for remote learning option garners 2,200-plus signatures
In a Jan 12. email, NYU announced that the spring 2022 semester will be held in-person. Schools, departments and faculty should offer students flexibility and allow for students to attend their classes remotely or through alternative methods due to the spike in cases of the omicron variant. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Spring 2022 semester will be in person, NYU says
An NYU alumni newsletter suggests that NYU will resume in-person instruction for the spring 2022 semester. The university has yet to officially announce its plans. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU alumni newsletter hints at in-person spring 2022 semester
Police and guards surround the Tandon campus in Brooklyn. An individual was shot near 6 Metrotech on Tuesday afternoon. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)
NYU student shot on Brooklyn campus
On Tuesday, August 31, at the northeast corner of East Eighth Street and University Pl, a person driving a scooter groped a female NYU student. Since then, two other female NYU students have been sexually assaulted by a passing driver on a scooter. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Students concerned as NYU reports three gropings in two days
The Broome Street residence hall at 400 Broome in SoHo. A Public Safety officer stabbed another Public Safety officer in the hall early Saturday morning. (Staff Photos by Roshni Raj)
NYU safety officer in custody after stabbing supervisor at Broome Street dorm
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
Three Missing Bicycles, One Attempted Bike Theft
Clout Stolen From Third North
Clout Stolen From Third North
Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
NYU’s LGBTQ+ Center and Global Spiritual Life hosted Black trans activist and award-winning writer Raquel Willis for a panel discussing excellence in the Black trans community. During the panel, Willis spoke about her recent projects that aimed to humanize trans victims of violence and discrimination. (Image via nyu.edu)
Black trans activist Raquel Willis talks resistance and remembrance
NYU Langone Health has announced a new “Cultural Heritage Day.” The announcement comes after Langone did not include Juneteenth, a federal holiday, on their 2022 calendar. (Photo by Nina Schifano, Staff Illustration by Jake Capriotti)
Instead of Juneteenth holiday, NYU Langone offers employees a ‘Cultural Heritage Day’
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation awarded $750,000 to NYU and the University of Waikato. This grant funds a project that aims to protect the cultural knowledge and heritage of Native Americans, Māori and other First Nations communities. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez, Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Grant awarded to NYU-University of Waikato Indigenous studies project
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer was chosen as this years NYU Reads selection. Members of the Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU have said that the university has failed to include them in the conversation about the reading. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Indigenous students demand visibility after being snubbed at NYU Reads event
On Sept. 28, NYU’s Office of Global Inclusion held a community update webinar. During the event, OGI outlined its plans for each of its six initiatives: Disability Inclusive Culture, the Center for Multicultural Education & Programs, the LGBTQ+ Center, Global Faculty Engagement, Global Leadership and Strategic Innovation & Partnerships. (Photo by Lauren Sanchez)
Office of Global Inclusion announces new plans to advance diversity and inclusion
As the idea of critical race theory enters the political mainstream, state legislatures are clashing over what should be taught in K-12 classrooms. While some states have banned such curriculum, NYU students and faculty have encouraged similar discussions in university classrooms. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘A political football’: NYU faculty grapple with nationwide vilification of critical race theory
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston streets, is NYUs new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand
NYU announced in a Jan. 12 email that the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. Senior leadership acknowledged that flexibility regarding in-person classes would only be offered temporarily at the start of the semester. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Some faculty unwilling to allow remote learning, despite NYU guidance
All NYU athletic facilities will remain closed until further notice. (Staff Photo by Luca Richman)
A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies
In a Jan. 12 email, NYU announced the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. More than 2,200 students concerned for their safety have since signed a petition demanding a permanent remote learning option at NYU. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Petition for remote learning option garners 2,200-plus signatures
In a Jan 12. email, NYU announced that the spring 2022 semester will be held in-person. Schools, departments and faculty should offer students flexibility and allow for students to attend their classes remotely or through alternative methods due to the spike in cases of the omicron variant. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Spring 2022 semester will be in person, NYU says
An NYU alumni newsletter suggests that NYU will resume in-person instruction for the spring 2022 semester. The university has yet to officially announce its plans. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU alumni newsletter hints at in-person spring 2022 semester
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
V Spot Express is located at 12 St. Marks Place. (Staff Photo by Sam Tu)
From chicharrón to cashew-based mac ‘n’ cheese: The ultimate list of vegan restaurants around NYU
Zodiac Blacks is an all-women tattoo studio located on 68 Thompson Street in SoHo. Co-owners Britta Christiansen and Alex Sokolov opened Zodiac Black’s in 2020. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Zodiac Black’s: The all-women tattoo studio creating a safe space for art and ink
The holidays can be expensive. Here are some items that are worth the hefty price tag. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Sometimes, expensive gifts… are better
The Rita and Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing is located on the seventh floor in the Tisch building. Black students struggle with cultural appropriation and the lack of Black representation in their writing classes. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Make Black voices heard in NYU’s dramatic writing classes
As seniors look forward to an in-person spring commencement, fall 2021 graduates have been left in the dark. These students have not received adequate information regarding graduation. (Photo by Alana Beyer)
Dec. grads left confused about graduation plans
A barista at Coffee Buffs filters coffee. With more than 7,000 coffee shops, Shanghai is the city with the most coffee shops in the world. (Photo by Claire Yao)
Shanghai’s experimental, fast-paced coffee culture
Daunt Books is an independent bookstore in London known for its architecture and book selection. London has a wide range of independent bookstores for locals and visitors to explore. (Photo by Saige Gipson)
The joy of being a bookworm at NYU London
The hustle and bustle of New York City is considered part of the NYU experience. NYU Berlin offers a welcome change of pace. (Photo by Hunter Alexis Martin)
Laid-back in Berlin: valuing the present
The Villa La Pietra estate houses NYU Florence. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, NYU Florence has paused homestays for the fall 2021 semester. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
Homestay closures disconnect students from Florence locals
NYU has a global study site in Florence, Italy. GLS students traditionally spend their junior year abroad at one of NYUs global study sites but are unable to do so this semester. (Photo by Sofia Bates)
Where Are the GLS Juniors Now?
NYU London does its best to prepare for the UK leaving the EU. NYUL Assistant Director for Student Life Nigel Freeman talks about the plans for Brexit. (Via NYU)
NYU London Holds Its Breath as U.K. Approaches Brexit Deadline
(Photo by Sara Vargas)
Top 3 style tips for surviving a New York winter
IMPACT, a nonprofit founded by Brooklyn-based designer Lizzy Gee, focuses on sustainable fashion. At New York Fashion Week, IMPACT gave a platform to designers and brands that create sustainably. (Photo by Camila Ceballos)
The sustainable fashion dream exists — it’s called IMPACT NYFW
The Brooklyn Museum’s newest exhibit “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams,” opened on Sept. 10. The current collections preserve the essence of Dior by balancing history with modernity. (Photo by Vivian Stockley)
Dior’s legacy is alive and well at the Brooklyn Museum
Chuck’s Vintage, a brand founded by Madeleine Cammarata and located in the basement of 173 E. 91st St., had its launch party this past Thursday at the Classic Car Club. With its high-end and carefully curated collection, Chuck’s Vintage has become the new go-to store for New York fashion lovers. (Photo by Camille Harvell)
Chuck’s Vintage curates high-quality Americana
Shopping at thrift stores, such as Beacon’s Closet, is a good way to practice sustainability. It is important to make conscious shopping choices in order to contribute to collective change in the fashion industry. (Photo by Camila Ceballos)
Seven steps to dressing more sustainably
Skincare is grossly underrated. This six-step routine is affordable and simple to integrate into your routine. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Joey’s skincare routine for sensitive bitches
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Deity New York’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection screams femme fatale
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Imperial Legacy brings I ❤️ NY gift shop to NYFW
(Photos by Justin Park)
TASOU is the rising star of avant-garde athleisure
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird F/W 2019
Vivienne Hu F/W 2019
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020
(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)
Noon by Noor: F/W 2020
(Photo by Justin Park)
Just in XX F/W 2020
(Photo by Li Chun)
Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020
(Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Son Jung Wan: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ashley Hurst)
Timo Weiland F/W 2020
(Photo by Valerina Young)
Oxford Fashion Studio II S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)
Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
(Photo by Aidan Singh)
Fashion Palette Australian Designers S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Justin Park)
Swiss Touch Presents: Mode Suisse S/S 2020
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Hogan McLaughlin S/S 2020
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Deity New York’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection screams femme fatale
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Imperial Legacy brings I ❤️ NY gift shop to NYFW
(Photos by Justin Park)
TASOU is the rising star of avant-garde athleisure
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
V Spot Express is located at 12 St. Marks Place. (Staff Photo by Sam Tu)
From chicharrón to cashew-based mac ‘n’ cheese: The ultimate list of vegan restaurants around NYU
Launched in New York City, Bloc Collective is a new brand of canned cocktails Their packaging has QR codes that link consumers to local events. However, the cost of the cocktails may make them inaccessible for college students. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Bloc Collective is cool, but it’s not the next White Claw
The best hot chocolate spots around campus
The best hot chocolate spots around campus
After NYU sophomore Meghana Kakubal took up baking during the pandemic, she founded Hamsa Cakes, an online baking business. For her desserts, Kakubal blends Indian flavors with popular American baked goods. (Photo by Meghana Kakubal)
Hamsa Cakes: An NYU student’s quarantine baking obsession turned business
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
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
Deputy Culture Editor Addison Aloian makes her sweet potato gnocchi recipe, topping it with sage, paprika, and cheese. Spending time in quarantine has allowed her to hone in on hobbies such as cooking. (Staff Photo by Addison Aloian)
The Meal That Got Me Through Quarantine
This is a simplified version suitable for college students of my grandmothers seafood pasta. Follow a few simple steps for a grand meal in no time. (Staff Photo by Addison Aloian)
A College-Friendly Homemade Delicacy
Sugar, flour and butter - all the things that most of us have in our pantry. Following the recipes below, you can skip the dangerous grocery store and make yourself something delicious by adding only a few more ingredients. (Staff Photo by Lauren Gruber)
Easy Three-Ingredient Recipes
In this time of turbulence, one of the best ways to relax might be to cook. Using only canned food and some essentials, you can create dishes that are both convenient and nourishing like sautéed canned beans or spaghetti marinara. (Photo by Alex Christiano)
Quarantine Cooking, Done Simply
Zodiac Blacks is an all-women tattoo studio located on 68 Thompson Street in SoHo. Co-owners Britta Christiansen and Alex Sokolov opened Zodiac Black’s in 2020. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Zodiac Black’s: The all-women tattoo studio creating a safe space for art and ink
NYU’s new Faculty Cluster Hiring Initiative aims to improve faculty diversity. However, it remains unclear how the university actually plans to revamp the hiring process. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
NYU’s cluster hiring initiative sure is a cluster
RxHome set up installations in Columbus Park on Oct. 29 and in Astor Place Plaza from Nov. 3 to Nov. 7. RxHome seeks to end homelessness by drawing NYC voters’ attention to the current system that deprives homeless individuals of benefits and rights. (Image courtesy of RxHome)
Interactive maze exhibit at Astor Place educates on homeless issues
A break-in occurred at a room in Lafayette Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 3. The intruder claimed that her roommates had locked her out and she had nowhere else to go. (Photo by Mariana Trimble)
‘Can I lay in bed with you?’: How a stranger got into my dorm room
Sanjana Bhambhani, a CAS senior, runs the trending TikTok account @womenofhistory. Many accomplished historical women are overlooked in K-12 education, but Bhambhani’s videos are giving these women the recognition that they deserve. (Image courtesy of Sanjana Bhambhani)
TikTok account @womenofhistory is the education you’ve been missing
Greenwich Village is home to many historic queer bars and restaurants, such as The Stonewall Inn in the West Village. Although the neighborhood’s history draws LGBTQ+ applicants to NYU every year, the university still needs to make improvements for its LGBTQ+ students. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
The complexities of being LGBTQ+ at NYU
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU meme pages
Ranked: Student lounges
Ranked: Student lounges
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Ranked: Hard seltzers
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU Returns’ COVID emails
Crying just makes you all the more cinematic when you sit on one of these. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Ranked: Places to cry in NYC
While NYCs reputation as a busy city is well-earned, theres still bits of wilderness to be found. Parks throughout the citys boroughs offer chances to explore nature. (Staff Photo by Alex Tey)
Ranked: NYC nature
“SICK!,” released Jan. 14, is Earl Sweatshirt’s fourth studio album. (Photo by Ryosuke Tanzawa, courtesy of Warner Records)
Review: Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘SICK!’ is intriguing, opaque and resonant
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to This: After teasing it on TikTok, Charlie Puth’s ‘Light Switch’ is finally here
“Dexter: New Blood” is a miniseries and a continuation of the original “Dexter.” The show seeks to appease fans disappointed with the original show’s finale. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Review: ‘Dexter: New Blood’ continues exploring the complexities of the murderous antihero in series revival
Miklós Jancsó reimagines an ancient Greek myth in his 1974 film currently playing at the Metrograph. “Electra, My Love” uses an ancient narrative as a statement on contemporary politics. (Image courtesy of Metrograph and Kino Lorber)
Review: ‘Electra, My Love’ embodies the limits of revolution myths
“Wuhan Driver,” a short film directed by Tiger Ji, a Gallatin junior, follows a Chinese Uber driver experiencing racist interactions with several passengers in New York City during the pandemic. (Image courtesy of Tiger Ji)
Review: ‘Wuhan Driver’ loses its call to action, and itself, in vapid storytelling
Mario Balmaseda and Yolanda Cuéllar are seen lying in bed during a scene from the Cuban film “One Way or Another.” This film was recently preserved by MoMAs “To Save and Project.” (Courtesy Arsenal – Institut für Film und Videokunst)
Review: ‘One Way or Another’ exposes the phoniness of so-called revolutionary men
Spotify podcasts and book-centric YouTube channels are a great way to take a deeper dive into your favorite books. (Staff Photo by Sasha Cohen, Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara)
How to gush about books when everyone else has moved on
The Moscow Rules is a 2019 novel about the Cold War written by Antonio and Jonna Mendez, two of the most decorated CIA officers. Through their command of language and compelling narratives, Jonna and Tony Mendez capture the innovation of CIA operations that occurred at the core of America’s adversary. (Staff Photo by Nicole Chiarella)
‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA
Short stories are quickly losing its popularity in our modern world. Despite their unpopularity, short stories have much to offer in the way of aesthetics, mental acrobatics and surprising endings. (Staff photo by Alexandra Chan)
The Understated Magic of Short Stories
Now in their 30th year, Mercer St. Books & Records carries new and used books, as well as LPs. Local bookstores like this one are small businesses that are often overlooked in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Support Your OG Bookstores
Poet Tina Chang discusses her newest book with Matt Brogan, executive director of the Poetry Society of America, at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House. Chang’s collection of poems, titled “Hybrida,” grapples with issues of identity and acceptance. (Photo by Dani Herrera)
Tina Chang Discusses Race, Motherhood and the Hybrid Nature of Poetry
Be on the lookout for rush ticket and take advantage of New York Citys art scene. (Illustration by Min Ji Kim)
Three Ways to Take Advantage of NYC’s Lesser-Known Theater and Literary Scenes
“Dexter: New Blood” is a miniseries and a continuation of the original “Dexter.” The show seeks to appease fans disappointed with the original show’s finale. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Review: ‘Dexter: New Blood’ continues exploring the complexities of the murderous antihero in series revival
Miklós Jancsó reimagines an ancient Greek myth in his 1974 film currently playing at the Metrograph. “Electra, My Love” uses an ancient narrative as a statement on contemporary politics. (Image courtesy of Metrograph and Kino Lorber)
Review: ‘Electra, My Love’ embodies the limits of revolution myths
“Wuhan Driver,” a short film directed by Tiger Ji, a Gallatin junior, follows a Chinese Uber driver experiencing racist interactions with several passengers in New York City during the pandemic. (Image courtesy of Tiger Ji)
Review: ‘Wuhan Driver’ loses its call to action, and itself, in vapid storytelling
Mario Balmaseda and Yolanda Cuéllar are seen lying in bed during a scene from the Cuban film “One Way or Another.” This film was recently preserved by MoMAs “To Save and Project.” (Courtesy Arsenal – Institut für Film und Videokunst)
Review: ‘One Way or Another’ exposes the phoniness of so-called revolutionary men
“The Girl and the Spider” explores themes of love and loss. The film centers on two roommates clashing as one of them moves out of their apartment. (Image courtesy of Cinema Guild)
Review: The brittle poetry of ‘The Girl and the Spider’
Ridley’s Scott’s new film “House of Gucci” stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani and Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci. The film follows the rise and fall of the Gucci family in the 1980s. (Image courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Review: ‘House of Gucci’ is a fashion catastrophe
“SICK!,” released Jan. 14, is Earl Sweatshirt’s fourth studio album. (Photo by Ryosuke Tanzawa, courtesy of Warner Records)
Review: Earl Sweatshirt’s ‘SICK!’ is intriguing, opaque and resonant
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to This: After teasing it on TikTok, Charlie Puth’s ‘Light Switch’ is finally here
“Caprisongs” is the latest mixtape by artist FKA twigs, released on Jan. 14. FKA twigs is a Grammy-nominated English singer-songwriter. (Image courtesy of Atlantic Records)
Review: On ‘CAPRISONGS,’ FKA twigs is reborn
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to this: Mitski strikes again with new single ‘Heat Lightning’
Sizzy Rocket released her mixtape “Too Young to Die” on Sept. 31. The mixtape features remixes of various songs with a punk rock twist. (Photo by Justin Higuchi, via Wikimedia Commons)
A WNYU interview with pop-punk artist Sizzy Rocket 
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to this: Black Country, New Road releases new single ‘Concorde’
Stephen Sondheim, an American composer and lyricist, started his theater career by writing the lyrics for “West Side Story” in 1957. The eight-time Tony Award winner died on Nov. 26, 2021, at age 91. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Stephen Sondheim: a legend who lives on
Anna Deveare Smith’s play “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” first premiered on Broadway in 1994. Now running at the Signature Theatre, the story of the Rodney King uprising is as relevant as ever. (Photo by Joan Marcus, Image courtesy of Signature Theatre)
Review: ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’ calls out America’s racial hypocrisy
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
On Sept. 22, University officials made the decision to ban NYU’s performing arts clubs from meeting in person for the time being. This decision creates confusion when considering that most of NYU’s activities take place in person. (Photo by Nika Woodfill)
NYU, reverse the ban on in-person performing arts clubs
The world is full of critics and people wanting to shut you out. That’s all the more reason to make your art. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Dear Artist: Risks have rewards
Despite not looking or behaving similarly, Asian actress students are constantly mixed up by their NYU professors. U.S. media perpetuates racial microaggressions by either having stereotypical Asian characters or having white-washed characters played by white women. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
We are both Asian, but we look nothing alike
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
Video games depend on delivery on many different fronts. Stars Wars: Battlefront II is close to that but not quite. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ lacks gameplay balance
Former Bethesda lead artist Nathan Purkeypile spoke to WSN on working on “Skyrim” and the “Fallout” series. With over 14 years of experience, Purkeypile has a long established a name for himself. (Image courtesy of Nathan Purkeypile)
Former Bethesda lead artist discusses working on ‘Skyrim’ and the ‘Fallout’ series
Before Your Eyes features a unique gameplay set in the afterlife guided by a ferryman. Players move through the story with blinking tracked by webcam. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
‘Before Your Eyes’ encourages its players to be more present
The Uffizi Gallery in Florence lost an estimated 10 million euros when it was forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. In May of 2021, Uffizi announced that they would be creating NFTs of some of their famous works to recover from the losses suffered during the pandemic. (Photo by Annie Hosch)
The Uffizi Gallery proves NFTs are profitable, but will they last?
“Amelie” the musical adapted from the 2001 film recently reopened at the Criterion Theater in the West End after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, the musical falls short of capturing the essence of the beloved film. (Photo by Saige Gipson)
Review: Latest ‘Amélie’ musical fails to live up to the film
Artist Alice Neel chose unconventional subjects for her paintings. A collection of her works is currently on display at the Guggenheim in Bilbao. (Photo by Elizabeth Crawford)
Alice Neel’s sublime portraiture
Moments are witnessed through people-watching at the Parc-de-Montsouris in Paris. (Photo by Andi Aguilar)
The art of people-watching: A dispatch from Paris
Tourists flock to Florence every year to explore its renowned art galleries. While on the street, they should take note of the street art that dominates the city in Italy. (Photo by Annie Hosch)
Painting and politics: A look at Florentine streets
New York state Sen. Liz Krueger, a Democrat, represents District 28 on the eastern side of Manhattan. (Photo courtesy of NYS Senate Media Services)
Opinion: The NYC Board of Elections needs urgent reform
Staff Rants: West Elm Caleb
Staff Rants: West Elm Caleb
A plan calling for an artificial 1,760-acre expansion of Manhattan below the Financial District has gained undeserved popularity. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYC needs more affordable housing, not more land
Mayor Eric Adams recently converted his first paycheck to cryptocurrency. He previously declared that he would take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin. (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Mayor Adams, don’t take your checks in crypto
Staff Rants: NYUs re-reopening
Staff Rants: NYU’s re-reopening
(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the editor: On transition
A plan calling for an artificial 1,760-acre expansion of Manhattan below the Financial District has gained undeserved popularity. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYC needs more affordable housing, not more land
SoHo and NoHo are notorious for their exorbitant rent and upper-crust reputation. Mayor de Blasios upzoning plan will create tens of thousands of affordable housing units in these neighborhoods. (Photo by Aleksandra Pankratova)
Opinion: De Blasio’s upzoning plan will foster housing affordability
New York state Democrats failed to pass initiatives intended to expand voting rights. As a result, barriers to electoral participation will continue to be reinforced. (Photo by Katherine Chan)
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
Last week, Bill de Blasio filed paperwork that set him up for a New York gubernatorial campaign. Before taking further steps, he should address the concerns surrounding his misuse of security detail as mayor and make financial reimbursements to taxpayers. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: NYC deserves answers and reimbursements from Bill de Blasio
On Oct. 18, New York’s police watchdog agency recommended 65 officers be charged with misconduct. In order to hold police officers accountable, the NYPD commissioner should not have the final say in the disciplinary hearings. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYPD officers must be held legally accountable
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
In the search for Gabbie Petitio, nine other bodies were found, many of whom were women of color. The media should start reporting the stories of women of color who go missing and bring an end to “missing white woman syndrome.” (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Put an end to ‘missing white woman syndrome’
On Oct. 18, New York’s police watchdog agency recommended 65 officers be charged with misconduct. In order to hold police officers accountable, the NYPD commissioner should not have the final say in the disciplinary hearings. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYPD officers must be held legally accountable
A woman holds a sign demanding the closure of the Rikers Island jail. Activists are criticizing the rising death toll and inhumane living conditions, and New York City has pledged to close Rikers Island in 2027. (Photo by Sam Clegg)
Opinion: Close Rikers now
The death of #vanlife influencer Gabby Petito and the disappearance of her boyfriend Brian Laundrie has captured national attention. The tragedy of the story is underscored by its underlying issues of mental health and domestic dispute. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: The true crime of Gabby Petito’s story was domestic violence
Police officers ride by Bobst. Mayoral candidate Andrew Yangs policies do nothing to curb the issue of police power in New York City. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Andrew Yang’s police reform plan is insufficient
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
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
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the institutions accessible to NYU students through the recently suspended Museum Gateway program. This forced inaccessibility gives us a unique opportunity to re-evaluate our relationships with museums and their legacy. (Photo by Celia Tewey)
OPINION: The Museum Gateway Program suspension is an opportunity to scrutinize our relationship with museums
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
Sunrise Movement NYU urged the NYU board of trustees to improve transparency and democracy, as well as divest from fossil fuels. For the 1,200 students who have signed a petition created by Sunrise NYU, democracy within the NYU board of trustees and community is imperative. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Letter to the Editor: Divestment, democracy and the board of trustees
Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance have been protesting against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s debt relief plan for taxi workers outside City Hall for the past eight days. The plan is weak and does not do enough to financially protect taxi drivers. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Editorial: NYC taxi drivers deserve better than de Blasio’s deal
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress was seen as tone-deaf by many. The controversy raises the question of whether or not NYU students are ignorant of their own class privilege. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)
Opinion: AOC’s Met Gala stunt and the frivolous performance of class solidarity
America needs high-speed rail
America needs high-speed rail
$15 an hour is not enough, especially in New York
$15 an hour is not enough, especially in New York
HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit
HBO Max decision harms theaters for profit
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Opinion: Defending WSN’s coverage of the ELI
On Tuesday, Nov. 30, a school shooter shot 11 people at Oxford High School in Michigan. In light of this, it is important to reject attempts to blame bullying for mass murders. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Stop blaming school shootings on bullying
Sunrise Movement NYU urged the NYU board of trustees to improve transparency and democracy, as well as divest from fossil fuels. For the 1,200 students who have signed a petition created by Sunrise NYU, democracy within the NYU board of trustees and community is imperative. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Letter to the Editor: Divestment, democracy and the board of trustees
After three virtual finals seasons, many NYU students find themselves struggling to transition back to in-person tests. Some NYU classes have continued to allow students to take their exams home, but more classes should shift from traditional in-class tests to take-home tests or projects. (Photo by Manaal Shareh)
Opinion: NYU should do away with in-person tests
Washington Square Park lies on top of “the Land of the Blacks,” farmland and homes inhabited by people of African descent between the mid-17th century and early 18th century. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Opinion: NYU should create a monument for ‘The Land of the Blacks’
Palladium dining hall is located on the third floor of Palladium Hall is one of the most popular NYU dining locations. Various dining restrictions since COVID-19 have made student dining more difficult, causing more harm than good. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Opinion: Dining restrictions are hurting students’ wellbeing
The UN has done more than most realize to curb the effects of climate change. The organization is set to commence the Climate Change Conference on Oct. 31. (Photo by Camila Ceballos)
Opinion: The UN is taking substantial action against climate change
181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston Streets, will be NYUs new multi-use building. NYU brands the building as sustainable, but the university’s board still includes members who have ties to oil and gas companies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU is using 181 Mercer for corporate greenwashing
On Sept. 1, Hurricane Ida brought unprecedented amounts of rain to New York City and caused alarming floods. The damage has prompted more scrutiny on the citys future environmental agenda. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)
Opinion: Hurricane Ida highlights need for a more comprehensive climate strategy
Protestors march in Manhattan as part of a climate strike. Sustainability movements must recognize the need for intersectionality. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Let’s include voices of color into the sustainability movement
The National Grid is constructing a fracked gas-line that runs through many marginalized communities in Brooklyn. This unsustainable energy method presents a real danger to the communities in which this main runs through. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: Brooklyn’s fracked gas pipeline endangers vulnerable communities
America needs high-speed rail
America needs high-speed rail
One year ago today, domestic terrorists in support of former President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Opinion: The Jan. 6 insurrection, one year later
Conservative Senate hopeful J.D. Vance, pictured here at Turning Point USA’s Southwest Regional Conference in April 2021, often speaks at conservative events. Vance’s recent comments at the National Conservatism Conference disparaged higher education and professors. (Photo by Gage Skidmore, via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Senate hopeful J.D. Vance embodies American conservatism’s anti-intellectualism
New York state Democrats failed to pass initiatives intended to expand voting rights. As a result, barriers to electoral participation will continue to be reinforced. (Photo by Katherine Chan)
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about a 108-year-old New York state gun law. If the conservative court strikes it down, Black and brown people will continue to be targeted. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Striking down New York’s gun law could harm Black and brown people
Last week, Bill de Blasio filed paperwork that set him up for a New York gubernatorial campaign. Before taking further steps, he should address the concerns surrounding his misuse of security detail as mayor and make financial reimbursements to taxpayers. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: NYC deserves answers and reimbursements from Bill de Blasio
Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor-elect in New York City, has a history of supporting inhumane tactics against incarcerated people. This background has cast doubt on the prospect of current mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Eric Adams’ pro-prison record is dangerous for NYC
An NYU student is logged on to the schools online learning platform, Brightspace. Brightspace is the central location for course work when students transition to a remote learning environment. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Editorial: NYU should mandate a remote learning option
NYU has announced that all need-based financial aid will be fulfilled for the class of 2025. This new policy needs to be extended to all current students. (Photo by Camila Ceballos)
Editorial: NYU should meet 100% demonstrated need for all current students
Gov. Hochul’s administration ended the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The state needs to resume this program with state funding until federal funding can be secured. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Editorial: Hochul should continue funding rent assistance
NYU trustee and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has called on wealthy nations to reduce carbon emissions. As an investor in the fossil fuel industry himself, his actions contradict his rhetoric. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Editorial: Larry Fink is a climate hypocrite
The wait time to mental health support at NYU Student Health Center may be up to a month, an issue for student victims of sexual assault. Sexual assaults of NYU students on and off campus have been the center of discussion and prevention. (Photo by George Papazov)
Opinion: Recent gropings highlight NYU’s weak approach to sexual misconduct
Scott Stringer, Comptroller of NYC is currently running for mayor. Recent sexual misconduct allegations make him unfit for office. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
EDITORIAL: Scott Stringer is wrong for New York City
On March 12, nine NYU Shanghai students were detained in two separate drug sweeps by police officers. NYU students are just the latest victims in international tensions. (Photo by Casey Kwon)
OPINION: NYU Shanghai students’ detainment was absolutely political
NYU Senior Leadership has announced mandatory vaccinations for all students returning in-person for the Fall 2021 semester. This is expected to most negatively impact international students, who may come from countries with low vaccine availability. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
OPINION: Mandatory vaccine policy for Fall 2021 overlooks international students
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
Stand Against Hindu Fascism
Stand Against Hindu Fascism
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
Since the university-wide transition to online learning, NYU administration has decided to stay on the remote course. Improving on the example of University of Phoenix, classes will remain on Zoom in the Fall 2020 term and beyond. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: NYU Announces Permanent Transition to Online University
Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus
Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus
The NYU administration is most definitely suffering with us during this trying time. Surprisingly, a student finds out that the real estate company the student paid for an education does not prioritize their students’ wellbeing. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: CAS Junior Shocked Real Estate Company Doesn’t Actually Care About Tenants
As the coronavirus surge reaches NYC, many are wondering what the SHC will do in the situation that a student contracts the disease. It appears that not much will change. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: SHC Announces Three-Week Wait Time for Coronavirus Treatment
NYU’s new streaming service Viewing Gum is ready to take over the market. Based on everyone’s favorite experience at the dentist, NYU will bring you entertainment like no other. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: NYU to Provide New Streaming Service: The TVs That Play at the Dentist
What if NYU schools were on the Bachelor, competing for the roses? (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)
Off-Third: The Bachelor: Violet Edition
(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the editor: On transition
WSN is undergoing a regeneration. We are more committed than ever to providing the truth to the students of New York University. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the editor: on regeneration
(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the Editor: Why is WSN Coming Back?
(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism
The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: WSN’s coverage of the ELI is erroneous
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘Steinhardt student governments call for school to be renamed’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letters to the Editor: “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: “NYU Must Compensate Its Medical Workers Fairly”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: “Confronting the Contradiction of NYU Abu Dhabi”
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘How NYU Wellness Sees Itself — and Why That Image Is Wrong’
New York state Sen. Liz Krueger, a Democrat, represents District 28 on the eastern side of Manhattan. (Photo courtesy of NYS Senate Media Services)
Opinion: The NYC Board of Elections needs urgent reform
Mayor Eric Adams recently converted his first paycheck to cryptocurrency. He previously declared that he would take his first three paychecks in Bitcoin. (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Mayor Adams, don’t take your checks in crypto
One year ago today, domestic terrorists in support of former President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Opinion: The Jan. 6 insurrection, one year later
Soldiers paraded around New York City on Veteran’s Day. The issue of food insecurity among military families is prominent and concerning. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Veterans Day underscores urgency of addressing military food insecurity
Conservative Senate hopeful J.D. Vance, pictured here at Turning Point USA’s Southwest Regional Conference in April 2021, often speaks at conservative events. Vance’s recent comments at the National Conservatism Conference disparaged higher education and professors. (Photo by Gage Skidmore, via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Senate hopeful J.D. Vance embodies American conservatism’s anti-intellectualism
New York state Democrats failed to pass initiatives intended to expand voting rights. As a result, barriers to electoral participation will continue to be reinforced. (Photo by Katherine Chan)
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
New York state Democrats failed to pass initiatives intended to expand voting rights. As a result, barriers to electoral participation will continue to be reinforced. (Photo by Katherine Chan)
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
NYU Langone Health should include Juneteenth on its holiday calendar. Recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday would be an act of recognition that shows Langone acknowledges the historical wrong of slavery. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU Langone failed by not designating Juneteenth as a holiday
Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
NYU’s board of trustees includes an election conspiracist and a CEO who profits from immigrant detention. These people, among others on the board, contradict NYU’s self-proclaimed diversity and progressivism. (Images via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU’s board of trustees contradicts the university’s mission of inclusivity
Recently, bills that restrict teaching critical race theory have been introduced in 27 states. In a city as diverse as New York, education about racism is extremely important. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Opponents of critical race theory fail to understand its design
The upcoming Fall season brings with it a new Fantasy Football season as well. The classic football fan hobby is full of strategy and jargon. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Intro to fantasy football
Stop the Rushed Reporting
Stop the Rushed Reporting
Athletes Are Human Too
Athletes Are Human Too
Unionize College Sports
Unionize College Sports
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism
The Importance of Conscious Athleticism
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women
Staff Rants: West Elm Caleb
Staff Rants: West Elm Caleb
Staff Rants: NYUs re-reopening
Staff Rants: NYU’s re-reopening
Staff Rants: The end of the semester
Staff Rants: The end of the semester
Staff Rants: The holidays
Staff Rants: The holidays
Staff Rants: NYU stereotypes
Staff Rants: NYU stereotypes
Staff Rants: The Mario movie
Staff Rants: The Mario movie
The new Merck COVID-19 treatment pill is currently awaiting FDA approval. Though the pill is effective at treating early-stage COVID patients, vaccines are still our best chance at ending the pandemic. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen lifted the veil on the company’s harmful practices. The social media powerhouse must adopt new practices to regulate harmful content immediately. (Photo by Jorene He)
Opinion: Social media companies should hire more moderators
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
Facebook’s Need for Reform
Facebook’s Need for Reform
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Staff Rants and Raves: Twitter
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
DOXA was founded by Higher School of Economics students in 2017 as a independent, student-led magazine covering current events, politics and HSE-related issues. Last week four DOXA editors were arrested when their Moscow office and apartments were raided by police. (Photo by Finley Muratova)
Letter of Solidarity: Washington Square News stands in solidarity with Russian journal DOXA
Objectivity Is Complicated. Let’s Start Acknowledging That.
Objectivity Is Complicated. Let’s Start Acknowledging That.
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Q&A with Ted Conover, Head of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, Part 2: On Journalism Education at NYU
Go Digital Or Go Home
Go Digital Or Go Home
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Q&A with Ted Conover, Part 1: On Journalism Education at NYU
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
(Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Letter from the editor: On transition
Despite the surge in cases of the omicron variant, NYU announced that classes will be held in-person. However, the omicron variant can be fatal for disabled and immunocompromised students, whose health and safety continue to be overlooked. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU’s reopening is ableist
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Opinion: Defending WSN’s coverage of the ELI
NYU needs to cut ties with Michael Steinhardt and rename the school that bears his name.
Opinion: NYU should sever all ties with Michael Steinhardt 
Staff Rants: The end of the semester
Staff Rants: The end of the semester
Sunrise Movement NYU urged the NYU board of trustees to improve transparency and democracy, as well as divest from fossil fuels. For the 1,200 students who have signed a petition created by Sunrise NYU, democracy within the NYU board of trustees and community is imperative. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Letter to the Editor: Divestment, democracy and the board of trustees
NYU Women’s Volleyball celebrates their 2021 University Athletic Association Conference Championship victory over Emory University. This win was part of a historic season for the team. (Image courtesy of Abby Ausmus)
A first-year and a senior on NYU women’s volleyball’s historic season
Oliver Kleban is a senior on the men’s soccer team. NYU’s student-athletes returned to practice and competitions after experiencing NYU and NCAA COVID-19 restrictions during the 2020-21 school year. (Image courtesy of NYU Athletics)
NYU soccer 2021 recap: rekindling the love of the game
Tom Thibodeau is the head coach for the New York Knicks. While Thibodeau has earned the 2020-21 NBA Coach of the Year Award, he has failed to maximize the talent on the roster. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Bing bong, Thibs is wrong for the Knicks
The Park Slope Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is one of many martial arts training centers that offer lessons for children. Martial arts is becoming a popular after-school activity for kids. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
The newest masters of MMA: Park Slope children
The 2021-22 season has not only been full of drama, but it also brought a rule change on fouls. The new rule makes it harder for an offensive player to deliberately draw a foul. (Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara, Images via Wikimedia Commons)
New season, new rules, new era for the NBA?
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle spoke at the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball school gym in the Bronx to celebrate his #30 for 3! campaign. Through his partnership with the school, Randle plans to donate $500 for every three-pointer he makes in the season, which will assist the school in developing its academic programs. (Staff Photo by Mitesh Shrestha)
Knicks star Randle pledges support for Bronx basketball school
The 2021-22 season has not only been full of drama, but it also brought a rule change on fouls. The new rule makes it harder for an offensive player to deliberately draw a foul. (Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara, Images via Wikimedia Commons)
New season, new rules, new era for the NBA?
The 2021-2022 NBA season commenced on Oct. 19. With the start of the new season comes a lot of drama. (Staff Illustration by Ryan Kawahara, Images via Wikimedia Commons)
Keeping up with the NBA: the 75th anniversary
The New York Knicks surprised fans last season with their early success. Still, there are a number of steps that they could take in order to improve further this season. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
How the Knicks can follow up on last season’s unexpected success
Many New York Giants fans have been disappointed in the team’s performance during the first six weeks of the NFL season. But fans should not lose hope — there is still a chance for a comeback. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Searching for silver linings in the Giants’ bleak season start
Expectations are high for the New York Giants, who have not made an appearance in the playoffs in four years. Managing players and strategy will be crucial for the team to find success this season. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Five priorities for the Giants this season
The Knicks are a staple of sports and entertainment in New York City. Recent wins for the team have created excitement for the residents of the city. (Illustration by Renee Shohet)
When the Knicks win, New York wins
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
How Can Athletes Trust USA Gymnastics?
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
These Sports Stories Should Have Their Own Documentaries
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
The Best Soccer Celebrations, Ranked
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
A Reflection on Lost Endings
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
Let Me Tell You About Your Favorite Pro Athletes
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)
The National Women’s Soccer League Still Has Work to Do
(Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
Stuart Robinson Starts His Tenure as NYU’s Athletic Director
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Women’s Tennis Remains Undefeated
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Men’s Volleyball Climbs to Division III Number One
(Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
Wrestling Team Claims UAA Championship
Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge
Men’s Basketball Ends Seven-Game Losing Streak
Ethan Feldman, senior in CAS, scored a team-high 16 points in the Championship Game of the Hampton Inn Jim Beaudry Classic. (Via NYU Athletics)
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Undefeated Over Thanksgiving Break
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 2: ‘A New Type of Normal’
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 2: ‘A New Type of Normal’
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 1: Ground Zero
‘Forgotten NYU,’ Episode 1: Ground Zero
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
Here’s a look at Times Square through the lenses of two photographers during the pandemic and the thought process behind the shots. (Staff Photos by Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti)
Exposures: Jake and Alex capture Times Square in 2020
GSOC member leads slogans with a megaphone.
Photo Essay: NYU graduate student union picket line — week 1
(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
Here’s a look at Times Square through the lenses of two photographers during the pandemic and the thought process behind the shots. (Staff Photos by Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti)
Exposures: Jake and Alex capture Times Square in 2020
GSOC member leads slogans with a megaphone.
Photo Essay: NYU graduate student union picket line — week 1
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
Photo Essay: Hundreds of protesters gather at Barclays Center to call for abolition of police
Protestors shut down the College Republicans guest speaker Gavin McInnes.
College Republicans in a Liberal Oasis
(Graphic by Priya Tharwala)
Unseen Wounds
John Harnage, an inmate at Wallkill Correctional Facility, attends NYUs Prison Education Program graduation on Oct. 29. (Courtesy of NYU Photo Bureau)
Financial Independence at 25 Cents an Hour
Illustration by Deborah Alalade and Sophia Di Iorio.
Jumping the Broom: Finding Love in Prison
(Graphic by Priya Tharwala)
Let It Unfold
A design from Wallkill Correctional Facility inmate Gary Robinson, aka Giz. Giz’s line is called “Michelle Milani,” inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama.
Two Incarcerated Men Prepare for Careers in Fashion
Graphic by Sophia Di Iorio.
Sociology of NYC Mixtape
How Often Should You Visit the Dentist?
How Often Should You Visit the Dentist?
The City That Never Sleeps: What Its Like To Live In New York
The City That Never Sleeps: What It’s Like To Live In New York
Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela
After the quiet melancholy
Influentials 2021
Influentials 2021
Sadie Jeans debut single WYD Now? was released on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo by Sofia Ziman)
Sadie Jean on her debut single “WYD Now” and her music ambitions
Josephine Lieberman: I believe the best way to address fear, hatred, and lack of understanding towards progress in sex and body positivity is by showing female and LGBTQ pleasure and sexuality through the medium of art as a way to normalize otherwise taboo topics and give people the opportunity to have open conversations about such things. (Photo by Josephine Lieberman)
Aneesa Julmice’s colorful surrealist world of food, fashion and feminism
Julian Hammond Santander: Thinking about capturing sexuality with Ian, it’s very important to focus on the power of selectiveness in showing. The idea that you’re only seeing as much as Ian—or I—want you to. Maybe it’s half a snarling mouth or the faint line down his abdomen, the outline of a face or an exposed chest presented proudly with pout. (Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
Ian Partman on revolution, abolition and activist scholarship
When asked how he approached photographing the sex educator, Jason Turner explained, When I think of sex, I still think of love. I suppose these pictures show that side of it all. (Photo by Jason Turner)
Tara Jones: sex educator and advocate
(Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
In between yesterday and tomorrow
(Staff photo by Taylor Knight)
Pyrite
(Photo by Sara Arabzadeh)
Q&A: Tattoo artists on the human canvas
(Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)
How can NYC(U) be your personality if you’ve only been to Manhattan?
(Photo by Jason Turner)
Beneath the stars, stripes
(Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
Conflict in the search for permanency
Sadie Jeans debut single WYD Now? was released on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo by Sofia Ziman)
Sadie Jean on her debut single “WYD Now” and her music ambitions
As only a college student in her penultimate year of studies in Steinhardts Music Business program, Piper Page has already released four songs and a music video. (Photo by Anna E. Henderson)
Taking a ‘Risk’: Piper Page breaks into the music scene
With two very important roles to fulfill, student parents face a difficult balance to maintain.
Unseen, overworked, underpaid: Student parents at NYU
A portrait of Dr. John Michael Halpin. (Photo courtesy of John Michael Halpin)
From Walter Reed to Ph.D.: How a motorcycle crash catalyzed an NYU professor’s chemistry career
First-year Gallatin student Ian Partman. Decolonization in art as a conversation. (Image courtesy of Ian Partman)
Rewriting the narrative: Conversations on decolonization in art
Rising Tandon sophomore Alexis Williams posing for a photo in her backyard. Williams coded her website, pb-resources.com, as a tool to get people engaged in the Black Lives Matter movement. (Photo by Alexis Williams)
Tandon Student Speaks Out in Code Rather Than Words
Influentials 2021
Influentials 2021
Josephine Lieberman: I believe the best way to address fear, hatred, and lack of understanding towards progress in sex and body positivity is by showing female and LGBTQ pleasure and sexuality through the medium of art as a way to normalize otherwise taboo topics and give people the opportunity to have open conversations about such things. (Photo by Josephine Lieberman)
Aneesa Julmice’s colorful surrealist world of food, fashion and feminism
Julian Hammond Santander: Thinking about capturing sexuality with Ian, it’s very important to focus on the power of selectiveness in showing. The idea that you’re only seeing as much as Ian—or I—want you to. Maybe it’s half a snarling mouth or the faint line down his abdomen, the outline of a face or an exposed chest presented proudly with pout. (Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
Ian Partman on revolution, abolition and activist scholarship
When asked how he approached photographing the sex educator, Jason Turner explained, When I think of sex, I still think of love. I suppose these pictures show that side of it all. (Photo by Jason Turner)
Tara Jones: sex educator and advocate
NYUs Sexpert, Alyssa LaFosse, is a trained resource for students to consult about their sexual health. (Photo by Aleksandra Goldberg)
Alyssa LaFosse says it’s okay to talk about sex
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
Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela
After the quiet melancholy
Dugan described moving to New York City for college as the start of a new journey. (Image courtesy of Kiersten Dugan)
The library of my mind
(Staff Photo by Brooke Nguyen)
Dear New York City
(Illustration by Adelaide Miller)
Voicemail Message #2: Echoes
(Illustration by Adelaide Magdalene Miller)
Voicemail Message #1: Burnout
An exploration of the impact a global pandemic can have on ones body and self-image. (Illustration by Natalie Olaya/natalieolaya.com)
Flaca o gorda: My struggle with pandemic weight gain
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Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor

Melanie Pineda is one of the Opinion Editors for WSN. She is a junior in CAS double majoring in Journalism and Latin American Studies. She enjoys going on long rampages about her dog because, well, he’s a good boy. Her hobbies include pretending to have it all together, discussing social justice issues and making obscure Vine (RIP) references. She is more often than not seen calling her mom about everything and anything and drinking absurd amounts of coffee. Follow her on Twitter @meiabean.

All content by Melanie Pineda
Melanie Pineda

Melanie Pineda

May 7, 2020
The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

December 4, 2019
Staff Rants: Course Registration

Staff Rants: Course Registration

November 13, 2019
Staff Rants and Raves: Apple

Staff Rants and Raves: Apple

October 30, 2019
Staff Rants: NYU Housing

Staff Rants: NYU Housing

October 8, 2019
Latino Journalism Deserves Better

Latino Journalism Deserves Better

September 30, 2019
Staff Rants & Raves: Textures

Staff Rants & Raves: Textures

September 10, 2019
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy

Journalism as a Form of Advocacy

May 8, 2019
A poster for the Lizzie McGuire Movie. (via wikimedia commons)

Staff Recs: Best Disney Channel Original Movies

April 18, 2019
Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids

Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids

April 7, 2019
The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

March 23, 2019
(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Ma Qing | Creating Her Own Seat at the Table

March 13, 2019
Staff Rants: Tech Edition

Staff Rants: Tech Edition

February 28, 2019
Confessions of a Prelaw Student

Confessions of a Prelaw Student

February 25, 2019
Non-Black Latinos: We Need to Do Better

Non-Black Latinos: We Need to Do Better

January 29, 2019
Kids in Immigration Hearings Still Don’t Have Representation

Kids in Immigration Hearings Still Don’t Have Representation

November 25, 2018
Northern Virginia Doesn’t Need an Amazon Headquarters

Northern Virginia Doesn’t Need an Amazon Headquarters

November 15, 2018
Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors

Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors

October 22, 2018
Masked serial killer Michael Meyers in Halloween. (via facebook.com)

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

October 18, 2018
We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

October 15, 2018
Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero

Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero

October 1, 2018
Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone

Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone

September 20, 2018
Graffiti on 13th Street refers to the death toll from Hurricane Maria.

[Photo] Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved

September 17, 2018
Screenshots from some of the shows mentioned. From left to right: Alex Strangelove, Mudbound, Ozark, Nailed It! and Sacred Games.

Staff Recs: Best Netflix Originals

September 13, 2018
Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point

Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point

September 11, 2018
Taking the Time to Remember the Magic of Museums

Taking the Time to Remember the Magic of Museums

September 5, 2018
Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

September 4, 2018
Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU

Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU

August 26, 2018
Pride and Prejudice: Space for Sexual Diversity and Culture.

Libros Entre Libros: A Look Into Argentina’s International Book Fair

April 29, 2018
Street art in Palermo Hollywood.

Day in the Life: Buenos Aires

April 26, 2018
Cochabamba, Bolivia, by night.

[Photo] Spring Break All Abroad

April 8, 2018
Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs

Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs

February 25, 2018
Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need

Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need

December 5, 2017
Universities Need to Speak Up on Harassment

Universities Need to Speak Up on Harassment

November 28, 2017
It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend

It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend

November 10, 2017
Immigration Is a Local Issue Too

Immigration Is a Local Issue Too

November 6, 2017
Multi-Factor Authentication Will Do More Harm Than Good

Multi-Factor Authentication Will Do More Harm Than Good

October 26, 2017
Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications

Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications

October 19, 2017
Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough

Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough

October 2, 2017
Trump is Wrong on DACA

Trump is Wrong on DACA

September 11, 2017
Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy

Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy

April 17, 2017
No More LGBT Character Tragedies

No More LGBT Character Tragedies

March 6, 2017
Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes

Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes

November 28, 2016
Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media

Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media

November 16, 2016
Vine’s Death Has Broad Social Consequences

Vine’s Death Has Broad Social Consequences

November 7, 2016
Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics

Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics

October 18, 2016
‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone

‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone

October 16, 2016
Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

September 27, 2016
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