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Pamela Jew • May 8, 2020

I remember telling my friend, who was editor-in-chief of our high school paper that I'd never join the newspaper. That changed when I got to college and saw an ad for New York...

NYU’s Class of 2019 Graduates With a Challenge to Foster Unity

Sakshi Venkatraman, Pamela Jew and Bela Kirpalani • May 22, 2019

A sea of violet gowns replaced the white and navy pinstripes that typically fill Yankee Stadium. On Wednesday morning, NYU held its 187th Commencement ceremony for the class of...

Matthew Friend | Never Himself

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • March 14, 2019

Up & Comers 2019

Pamela Jew and Sakshi Venkatraman • March 14, 2019

Staff Rants: Tech Edition

To quote Patrick from “Spongebob Squarepants”: we have technology! As the WSN staff will soon tell you, it’s an everyday part of our lives that ends up being more frustrating than not.

Sakshi Venkatraman, Pamela Jew, Bela Kirpalani, Melanie Pineda and Yasmin Gulec • February 28, 2019

On Being Made Fun of for Owning AirPods By Sakshi Venkatraman, Editor-in-Chief I’ll just come out and say it. I own AirPods. I find it’s better to be forthright about it...

When You Hate Your Gallatin Concentration (And Everything Else, Too)

“Dad, I promise the $70,000 a year is worth it.”

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • February 25, 2019

Housing Guide 2019

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • February 20, 2019

Influential 2018

Pamela Jew and Sayer Devlin • December 6, 2018

Eric Gelb | Almost Famous

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • December 6, 2018

How do you become popular at NYU? High school is over and there’s no homecoming to solidify your place in the social hierarchy. At a university with over 25,000 undergraduates,...

Exposure | Winter on the Square

A chilly trip through WSN’s archives

Pamela Jew and Sam Klein • November 26, 2018

Winter is met with chattering teeth and migration to warmer lands. But for over 40 years, WSN photographers have braved the New York winter winds in search of the quintessential...

In the wake of tragedy, why does NYU keep ‘sweeping it under the rug?’

Despite NYU’s notorious lack of community, students gather together online following the death of a student. The university has yet to make a public announcement.

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • October 9, 2018

Nike Just Did It to My Favorite Restaurant

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • September 17, 2018

Managing Editor Pamela Jew laments the loss of a beloved cafe to Nike's Soho location.

City of Dreams and Disillusionment

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • September 4, 2018

Our writers reflect on their first night at NYU, the build up to Welcome Week and its crushing reality, how New York didn’t go as planned and the reality of spending in one of the most expensive cities in the world.

How Money Dictates Your Welcome Week Experience

During Welcome Week NYU kids spend money like New Yorkers use air conditioning: with liberty.

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor • September 3, 2018

During Welcome Week NYU kids spend money like New Yorkers use air conditioning: with liberty

Panorama Day Two Brings Janet Jackson Super Fans and A Cappella Performances

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch • July 29, 2018

In a sea of Janet Jackson fans waiting for who they lovingly refer to as “mother,” the muddy, sinking ground below was the only reminder of yesterday’s midday cancelation....

Panorama Day One Flooded With Rain and Angry Festival Goers

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch • July 29, 2018

With the headliner amounting to be Daniel Caesar, Panorama Music Festival was cut short on its first day due to incoming flooding. Randall’s Island, where the festival is held,...

Quinn XCII Discusses Who ‘Story of Us’ Is About

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch • June 18, 2018

WSN: Is this your first time playing Governors Ball? Quinn XCII: It is, yeah. WSN: How do think today’s set is going to go? Quinn: I hope it goes well. It’s colder than...

VHS Collection Talks Upcoming Album and Favorite New York Hot Spots

Pamela Jew, Managing Editor of Under the Arch • June 16, 2018

WSN: How do you guys think your set went? James: Pretty good. Nils: Well. WSN: How long have you guys been working on your on-stage chemistry? Nils: It’s been about three...

Governors Ball 2018

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow • June 16, 2018

Comprised of city slickers, suburban dreamers and teenage music lovers from all over, Governors Ball rang in its eighth year on Randall's Island. Governors Ball, more lovingly...

NYU’s Class of 2018 Shines Through the Showers at 186th Commencement

Sayer Devlin, Pamela Jew and Alejandro Villa Vásquez • May 16, 2018

The Class of 2018 wouldn't the rain stop them from graduating in Yankee Stadium. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and NYU President Andrew Hamilton rounded out the ceremony with remarks of promise for the graduating class.

Returning Puerto Rican Students Face Uncertainty

Yasmin Gulec, Natalie Chinn and Pamela Jew • April 29, 2018

Students who came to NYU for a semester with the Hurricane Maria Assistance program reflect on their semester and talk about the upcoming storm season, Puerto Rican politics and the possibility of staying.

Visiting Students from Puerto Rico Ask Hamilton to Extend Program

Natalie Chinn, Yasmin Gulec and Pamela Jew • April 27, 2018

HMAP Students Initiative published a letter early this morning calling for President Andrew Hamilton to extend the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program for an additional semester.

Westport, Connecticut

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • April 23, 2018

Westport, CT is a polished picture of home.

Best Festival Lineups

Ryan Mikel, Pamela Jew, Tyler Crews and Connor Gatesman • April 20, 2018

From New York to Spain and even Alabama, WSN staff has compiled a list of the best festival lineups this summer.

Sweat with Sophia Goldstein of SoulCycle

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • March 26, 2018

NYU alumnus Sophia Goldstein who went straight out of NYU and into the SoulCycle studio to be a full-time instructor.

Staff Recs: Best Shows to Binge on a Snow Day

Ryan Mikel, Pamela Jew, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Jemima McEvoy, Tyler Crews and Tom Miritello • March 23, 2018

Whether summer lethargy or winter blizzards are responsible for your next binge-watching stint, WSN is here with a few of our favorite television shows to get the job done.

A Woman’s Place Is at the Top

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • March 19, 2018

A Gallatin alum and the Gallatin Business Club teamed up for the Women’s Professional Leadership Panel, which showcased six women succeeding up in the ranks of their respective fields.

The Intersectionality Feature

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow • March 19, 2018

As we become more aware of issues related to identity, it is increasingly evident that intersectionality is a must when addressing how to tackle these. Given that intersectionality,...

Nina Haines

Getting Off on Feminism

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • March 8, 2018

For the past few months, Nina Haines has been conducting a social experiment: when she walks down the streets of Manhattan, she won’t step aside for anyone — not because she’s...

Staff Recs: Best Leafy Green

Ryan Mikel, Tom Miritello, Natasha Roy, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Liv Chai, Tyler Crews, Cissy Yun, Echo Chen and Pamela Jew • February 23, 2018

The WSN Staff has compiled a list of the best leafy green for your next salad. Lettuce begin!

Antonella Cotilletta

President of IRHC

Pamela Jew and Natasha Roy • February 22, 2018

Kyle Haynes

IRHC Co-Vice President of Events

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

Kyle Haynes makes sure working on Inter-Residence Hall Council isn’t a drag. The co-Vice President of Events and Steinhardt sophomore wants to help curate memories that will...

Tom Fogle

IRHC Vice President of Training and Development

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

Duncan Lemieux

IRHC Vice President of Communications

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

Upon first meeting Duncan Lemieux, you might think he’s off to dinner with his parents or coming home from a productive day at work based on his prim and ironed-out appearance....

The Hidden Student Figures of Residential Life

Pamela Jew and Natasha Roy • February 22, 2018

There are a handful of students with exclusive insight into the world of NYU residential life. They live among us, but appear to be just like the rest of us. These are the nine...

The Housing Guide 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

Before coming to NYU, I spent countless hours watching YouTube videos and reading forums about NYU residence halls before making the sacred choice. With unknown, random roommates...

Clark Street

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

Address: 55 Clark St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 Cost per semester: $5,611-$9,364 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Singles, Doubles, Triples Nearby subways: A, C,...

Tayler Everts

IRHC Co-Vice President of Advocacy

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 22, 2018

Tayler Everts might seem like the type to hide behind her small, gold wire-frame glasses and vintage floral maxi skirts, but the Tisch sophomore is more of a show-don’t-tell...

Which NYU School Are You Based on Your Sexual Preferences?

Emily Fagel, Andrew Heying and Pamela Jew • February 12, 2018

NYU Fully Loaded

The Expensive Fashion Scene

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • February 5, 2018

In front of Elmer Holmes Bobst Library on a cold January day, the flock is out. That is, the flock of Canada Goose jackets among an assortment of fur jackets — real and faux,...

Hidden Art

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • January 29, 2018

Many of New York City’s best kept secrets are hidden in plain sight. You could be passing them on your everyday commute to class or see them but not think twice about the history...

School Superlatives 2018

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor • January 22, 2018

Ah, the superlatives section of the yearbook brings back the greatest memories of high school heirarchy. The final days of senior year I flipped through the massive brick that...

Victor Leonard

Styling Connections

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief • December 7, 2017

With tiger-like eyes, in appearance and nature, Victor Leonard has a keen sense for two things: fashion and making connections. He does everything from designing and styling to...