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An aerial view of Yankee Stadium shows the crowd of graduates, family and friends who attended NYUs commencement ceremony for the class of 2022.
NYU ’20, ’21, ’22 grads honored at double-header commencement 
Judith Heumann waves to the crowd while on stage after delivering remarks during NYUs commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. NYU graduates and administrators cheer and clap their hands behind her. The backdrop of the stage is several NYU school flags.
Judith Heumann to NYU grads: ‘Disability is difference. It is not deficiency.’
Taylor Swift hugs NYU president Andy Hamilton. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Here’s what Taylor Swift said during her NYU graduation speech
A stage with a purple backdrop and banners representing NYUs schools and colleges hang in the background. A podium is at the center, and NYU president Andrew Hamilton stands behind it wearing a purple academic robe. He is speaking with one hand raised in the air. Surrounding him are seated commencement guests, also dressed in purple academic robes.
NYU Commencement Guide: How to watch Taylor Swift’s speech online and more
Portrait of Mara Mills
NYU selects 2021-22 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
People hold signs at an abortion rights protest in Washington Square Park. Signs include Legalize abortion once and for all, We will not go back, and My body my choice.
Thousands rally for abortion rights across NYC in wake of leaked Roe ruling
The all glass facade of 181 Mercer Street.
181 Mercer building opening delayed again until spring 2023
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
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
People hold signs at an abortion rights protest in Washington Square Park. Signs include Legalize abortion once and for all, We will not go back, and My body my choice.
Thousands rally for abortion rights across NYC in wake of leaked Roe ruling
The interior of GLOSSLAB’s Flatiron location. LED signs with the word “GLOSSLAB” are affixed to the wall. Rows of seating are displayed. People are sitting and walking inside.
NYC nail salon advocates frustrated by state gov’t safety delays
A protester shouting while holding a sign reading “There is no fashion on a dead planet” in Times Square.
FIT students rally for sustainable fabric in Times Square
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: A bake sale for Ukraine and more
The northwest entrance of the 8 St-NYU subway station for the R and W lines.
Students divided over installing metal detectors in subways
An open area on the westside of Washington Square Park surrounded by trees. People congregate around Extinction Rebellion NYC tables and banners.
Climate activists hold environmental justice festival in Washington Square Park
A line of people stand waiting to take COVID-19 tests on a road near a gate. Workers in full personal protective equipment can be seen monitoring the line and administering the tests.
‘I need to get out’: NYU Shanghai lockdown leaves students struggling in dorms
The user interface of a change.org petition against a pink background: a description of the petition is in the upper half, and signatures of petitioners are in the lower half.
Petition against NYU’s COVID screener stalls after 3 weeks
A student seated indoors, wearing a black mask, tan headphones, and a blue sweater with a reclining green frog.
Students conflicted about NYU easing mask mandate
Convalescent plasma treatment can be effective in treating COVID-19 for selected patients, according to recent research from NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)
Plasma treatment benefits some COVID patients, NYU study finds
A study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found a correlation between COVID-19, sleep insufficiency and poor mental health among nurses. (Photo by Tony Wu)
Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress
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’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
An aerial view of Yankee Stadium shows the crowd of graduates, family and friends who attended NYUs commencement ceremony for the class of 2022.
NYU ’20, ’21, ’22 grads honored at double-header commencement 
Judith Heumann waves to the crowd while on stage after delivering remarks during NYUs commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. NYU graduates and administrators cheer and clap their hands behind her. The backdrop of the stage is several NYU school flags.
Judith Heumann to NYU grads: ‘Disability is difference. It is not deficiency.’
Taylor Swift hugs NYU president Andy Hamilton. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Here’s what Taylor Swift said during her NYU graduation speech
A stage with a purple backdrop and banners representing NYUs schools and colleges hang in the background. A podium is at the center, and NYU president Andrew Hamilton stands behind it wearing a purple academic robe. He is speaking with one hand raised in the air. Surrounding him are seated commencement guests, also dressed in purple academic robes.
NYU Commencement Guide: How to watch Taylor Swift’s speech online and more
Portrait of Mara Mills
NYU selects 2021-22 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
Astha Rajvanshi wearing a plaid scarf standing in front of mountains in India.
Astha Rajvanshi named 2022 Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award recipient
Graduate Ayham Adawi in purple graduation robe holds the NYU Abu Dhabi banner. A crowd of graduates in purple robes are seen in the background.
Abu Dhabi, Shanghai seniors come together at NYC commencement
Two graduates in purple graduation robes crouch in front of a ring light camera to take a picture. There are other graduates, friends and family members walking around them. In the background, there banners for NYU Connect.
Advice for incoming first-years from NYU’s newest graduates
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
Lexie Alford, the youngest person ever to visit every country, holds up a sign that reads Country #111 in front of the The Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing, China.
Q&A: Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford on traveling to every country
An illustration of a cell phone on a yellow background. Text bubbles are featured on the screen.
The yasses and flops of Grindr, as told by its NYU users
A beret, a top hat, a cowboy hat, a floppy hat and a sun hat against a light green background.
Through the looking-hat: What we as a society can learn from hats
A beret, a top hat, a cowboy hat, a floppy hat and a sun hat against a light green background.
Through the looking-hat: What we as a society can learn from hats
An anterior view of a lot the size of a New York City house filled with racks of clothes and tables for jewelry and other smaller items with graffiti on the wall in the background.
Ludlow Flea Market offers unique, sustainable pieces at affordable prices
An illustration of six clothing items against a green background. Items include a pair of pink pants, a green purse, cheetah-print sunglasses, a ballet wrap skirt, ’70s-inspired flared pants and a cream knit bodycon dress.
Trend forecast for your warm-weather wardrobe
An illustration with a purple background, featuring three Instagram posts with two women in swimsuits, and another one wearing a strapless dress and pink sunglasses.
Struggling with beauty standards while growing up Black
An illustration of the back of a Black girl’s head while she sprays products into her hair in front of a mirror. On the right is a table with eight assorted hair care product containers.
The US hair care industry lags behind in accepting Black hair
An illustration of a cell phone showcasing on the screen a Tik Tok app video, with a sign that reads “Shein Haul”. Under this, a girl with brown hair and a yellow sweater holding 5 plastic packages.
Slow down and resist fast fashion
(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
(Photo by Jack Hyler)
Flying Solo stands out in SoHo
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
(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
(Photo by Jack Hyler)
Flying Solo stands out in SoHo
A mocktail glass with a dried citrus fruit on top against a yellowish background.
A hangover remedy guide
An illustration of two women sitting next to each other. In front of them is a camera on a tripod. The woman sitting on the right wears a shirt with blue and purple flowers and holds a cup of wine. The woman sitting on the left wears a purple sweatshirt that reads “NYU” and is eating pasta.
Meet Skyler Bouchard, the NYU alum who took the culinary world by storm
A front view of the Ukrainian restaurant Veselka. The restaurant has a small dark red and yellow awning with its name printed on it. In front of the restaurant there are trees without branches in pots painted with the yellow-and-blue Ukrainian flag.
Veselka, the heart of Ukrainian solidarity in New York
The bubblegum pink storefront of Kinky’s Dessert Bar. On either side of the door, hearts are printed on the windows in a range of pink tones. Above the door is the word “Kinky’s” in yellow letters.
Kinky’s Dessert Bar sells the dirtiest desserts in the Lower East Side
The exterior façade of a red brick building with a Joes Pizza sign and patio cover while a customer eats at the outside table.
The best late-night and 24-hour eats around campus
The outdoor seating structure at Tacombi, a Mexican restaurant in Greenwich Village. The name of the restaurant can be seen on a white sign above the structure. Behind the seating structure are white apple blossom trees in full bloom.
Spice up your date night with these restaurants around NYU
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
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
An illustration of a cell phone on a yellow background. Text bubbles are featured on the screen.
The yasses and flops of Grindr, as told by its NYU users
A boy and two girls stand side by side smiling at the camera. Each holds different styles of food shopping bags. Behind them, the green trees of Washington Square Park.
Gallatin first-years mobilize students to donate meal swipes to mutual aid
An illustration of two baskets on a blue background. The basket on the left has five Bibles and the basket on the right has chocolate Easter eggs.
Celebrating with unity and joy on one of the most sacred Christian holidays
White text reading Re: The Identity & Equity Issue on a red background above fine white curvy lines.
The Identity & Equity Issue
Bright red-and-white decorations hang from a tree with a very thick patch of branches. The bramble is in front of an evergreen tree.
Chestita Baba Marta: The monthlong welcoming of Grandmother March
An illustration featuring a Cuban NYU student carrying the stories of her Cuban heritage with her. Behind her, a group of seagulls encircle a raft with Cuban asylum seekers, also known as balseros.
‘Patria y vida’: Cubans and Cuban Americans discuss differences in identity, expression
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
Ranked: Student lounges
Ranked: Student lounges
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: beabadoobee maintains she’ll ‘See you Soon’
On a theater stage, there is a girl wearing a yellow dress looking toward and talking to a guy wearing a red shirt and blue pants. Behind them is a backdrop with tepees.
Review: ‘The Trojan Women’ is a Native American Greek tragedy
The Front Bottoms guitarist Brian Sella and vocalist Mat Uychich standing in front of trees.
Q&A: Time, place and live music with The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella
A pixelated, pop-art-style illustration with the Marvel logo against comic-book onomatopoeia.
A guide to the serpentine madness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
A group of concert attendees holding their phones up high in the foreground, and a performer clouded by orange mist in the background.
V100 return headlined by Baby Keem
A monochromatic headshot of Molly Neuman.
Q&A: Molly Neuman, from Bratmobile drummer to Riot grrrl legend & music business innovator
A middle-aged woman holding the hand of a boy in the middle of a desert.
Review: In ‘Time is a Mother,’ Ocean Vuong explores grief through the prisms of time and space
An illustration of a person wearing a black dress and black shoes, standing on what appears to be a piece of lined paper, looking out into a black abyss in which a pair of white eyes stares out.
Review: ‘In the Margins’ imagines writing without writers
An illustration of the cover of “Love by Maayan Eitan. A kiss mark is on a beige background.
Review: Maayan Eitan’s ‘Love’ is an exploration of life under the male gaze
Picture of Sarah Manguso. She has shoulder-length brown curly hair, red lipstick and is looking directly at the camera with her hand on her chin.
Sarah Manguso explores memory and form in her debut novel, ‘Very Cold People’
An illustration of a hand holding a martini glass filled with an orange liquid. The arm is wrapped in a pink sleeve with a pearl detail around the wrist. Next to the arm in a red rose and an empty vase.
Review: ‘Happy Hour’ by Marlowe Granados is a triumph for the literary party girl
An illustration of two identical women wearing purple dresses and black boots with flowing black hair coiled around their bodies. They stand in front of a solid yellow background.
We should be excited that spoken word is reinventing literature
A pixelated, pop-art-style illustration with the Marvel logo against comic-book onomatopoeia.
A guide to the serpentine madness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
A portrait of a smiling Gaspar Noé wearing all black in front of a gray background.
Q&A: Filmmaker Gaspar Noé knows he won’t be remembered and doesn’t care
An illustration of a computer on a bed covered with a blue blanket. The computer’s screen displays light blue mountains. Next to the computer is a small teacup.
Off the Radar: ‘Woman in the Dunes,’ a twinge of horror in the eyes of monotony
An elderly couple holding hands sitting at the opposite end of a table accompanied by a middle-age male and an infant in a family living room.
Review: ‘Vortex’, a reminder that death is destiny
A woman with orange hair and a black headband wears a pensive expression. She has one hand next to her mouth and appears to be biting a bit of her nail. Behind her there is a window that looks out to green trees and grass.
Review: Post-grad panic personified in ‘The African Desperate’
A man with a long beard and hair stares straight ahead, his eyes downcast. He’s wearing a plain white shirt and is against a background of painted sideways flames.
Review: ‘Los Conductos,’ a woozy ride through the sunken corridors of Medellín
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: beabadoobee maintains she’ll ‘See you Soon’
The Front Bottoms guitarist Brian Sella and vocalist Mat Uychich standing in front of trees.
Q&A: Time, place and live music with The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella
A group of concert attendees holding their phones up high in the foreground, and a performer clouded by orange mist in the background.
V100 return headlined by Baby Keem
A monochromatic headshot of Molly Neuman.
Q&A: Molly Neuman, from Bratmobile drummer to Riot grrrl legend & music business innovator
An illustration of Johanna Fateman on a red background.
Q&A: Le Tigre’s Johanna Fateman on riot grrrl culture, past and present
Caitlin Hsu, a WSN editor, and Will Wood sitting on brown couches in between a fern and a Fender Stratocaster.
Will Wood wants to be authentic, whatever it takes
On a theater stage, there is a girl wearing a yellow dress looking toward and talking to a guy wearing a red shirt and blue pants. Behind them is a backdrop with tepees.
Review: ‘The Trojan Women’ is a Native American Greek tragedy
Multiple “Newsies” cast members stand behind microphones on a small stage surrounded by an applauding crowd.
Review: The ‘Newsies’ anniversary celebration reminded me of why I love NYC
Paul Lazar walks barefoot across a stage. He is wearing a black blazer, royal blue T-shirt and denim jeans that are cuffed at the ankle.
Structured theatrical chaos in ‘Cage Shuffle Marathon’
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
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
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
Blue crates filled with various fruits and vegetables sit in front of a French grocery store.
Navigating the Paris food scene with dietary restrictions
The interior of a restaurant with a large table where multiple young people are seated. There are plates of food and beverages. The chef is standing behind the table.
Campus, cooking and community: Ramadan at NYU Abu Dhabi
Lexie Alford, the youngest person ever to visit every country, holds up a sign that reads Country #111 in front of the The Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing, China.
Q&A: Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford on traveling to every country
A birds-eye view of Paris from the Eiffel Tower.
Uncovering immigration issues in Paris brings the city out of its romanticized shell
A view of a sunset from a stone patio at NYU Florence, looking across the valley toward Villa Natalia. Trimmed hedges line the path down from the patio and cypress trees adorn the skyline.
Italian travel survival guide: My favorite cities in Italy
The pink facade of la Casa Rosada, the office of the Argentinian president. In front of it there is a blue-and-white Argentinian flag and a plaza. To the right are green trees.
Best trips while studying away at NYU Buenos Aires
Protesters walk down University Place holding a large sign that reads “NYU owes adjuncts.” A police officer on a moped directs traffic in front of the marching protesters.
A letter to President Hamilton: Adjunct faculty are essential to NYU
People hold signs at an abortion rights protest at Barclays Center. Signs read Codify Roe v. Wade, Fuck this, and Its not just abortion: Right to privacy equals gay marriage, gay sex, contraception and interracial marriage.
Opinion: Community abortion funds need your help right now, not Planned Parenthood
Two people hang up a protest banner on the exterior façade of a building covered with scaffolding.
Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population
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.
The marble facade of the building of the U.S. Supreme Court. The building has eight columns and marble stairs.
Opinion: Affirmative action is the best tool for increasing diversity
An illustration of a woman with makeup, wearing glasses and a graduation cap and gown. She is smiling in front of a pink background surrounded by purple floating hearts.
Off-Third: Judith Heumann fans hassle NYU seniors for graduation tickets
Two people hang up a protest banner on the exterior façade of a building covered with scaffolding.
Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population
A crowd of police officers, legal personnel, reporters and civilians dressed in dark blue congregating on a sidewalk in the East Village.
Opinion: Coverage of Brooklyn shooting ignores lessons of previous mass shootings
Three NYPD officers in their dark blue uniforms congregating in the middle of the road appear to be discussing something. The officers are flanked by legal personnel dressed in suits on each side.
Editorial: Don’t throw more money at the failing NYPD
A green outdoor dining structure on the street. Inside, three people are eating at a table.
Opinion: Despite its flaws, the city council’s outdoor dining proposal deserves to pass
A crowd of people stand and walk around a park surrounded by city buildings and an arch monument under a clear blue sky.
Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
A group of protesters march through Chinatown. In the middle of the frame, one protester holds a cardboard sign with the words “Stop Asian Hate Crime” painted in thick black letters.
Opinion: Student gov’t statement supporting minority students falls flat, again
An illustration of a person, seen from the knees down, walking while wearing black heeled boots and blue jeans against a gray background.
Opinion: In praise of the Hot Girl Walk
A child wearing a green dress and shoes with a purple backpack is walking next to a red brick wall on a brown floor while a hand with pink nails holds a gray cell phone camera that records the childs walk. On the cell phone is a distorted and glitchy image of the child walking. The text Like, Comment, Subscribe appears chalked on the top right corner of the wall.
Opinion: Adults must prioritize the well-being and safety of children over social media’s profitability
Six protesters stand by the Washington Square Park fountain holding up cardboard posters and a Ukrainian flag in support of ending the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
Opinion: Stop publishing pieces on how to ‘cope’ with the invasion of Ukraine
An illustrated headshot of Rhode Island state senator Tiara Mack. She is wearing a royal blue shirt and circular glasses, and stands in front of a light blue background.
Opinion: Why it’s important to teach sex ed through a pleasure perspective
Season two, episode six of “Euphoria” premiered on HBO and HBO Max on Feb. 13. New episodes air on Sundays at 9 p.m. (Photo by Eddy Chen/HBO, courtesy of WarnerMedia)
Opinion: ‘Euphoria’ is emblematic of the exploitation of teens in media
Wordle is the latest word puzzle game to go viral on social media. It was acquired by The New York Times Company last week. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Unity is what makes Wordle special
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.
The marble facade of the building of the U.S. Supreme Court. The building has eight columns and marble stairs.
Opinion: Affirmative action is the best tool for increasing diversity
An illustration of a pink background with pink outlines in the shape of hearts, with a comma inside of a larger heart outline in the middle of the illustration.
Off-Third: Give the Oxford comma a break
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Opinion: NYU’s publishing program needs to diversify 
An illustration of an NYU transcript with a W grade for one course.
Opinion: For students’ health, a W grade on a transcript should be expungeable
The exterior façade of a college building with golden doors and clear decorated windows as the sun shines on half of the building and people walk on the sidewalk.
Opinion: NYU CAS shouldn’t require a foreign language
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.
Three NYPD officers in their dark blue uniforms congregating in the middle of the road appear to be discussing something. The officers are flanked by legal personnel dressed in suits on each side.
Editorial: Don’t throw more money at the failing NYPD
A crowd of people stand and walk around a park surrounded by city buildings and an arch monument under a clear blue sky.
Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
An illustration of seven clocks against a pale yellow background. Each clock is set to a different time.
Editorial: Make daylight saving time permanent
A cardboard sign with the words “Stop Asian Hate” in pale blue letters held by someone in a crowd of protesters.
Editorial: 6 Asian students were attacked on campus. Why did NYU take weeks to respond?
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Editorial: Eric Adams needs to house the homeless, not attack them
Icons of (left to right) Microsoft Word, Google Docs and Apple Pages against a light purple background. The small crown and a number one badge are attached to the Google Docs icon.
Off-Third: We live in a Google Docs world — it’s time to start acting like it
An illustration of a woman wearing a teal blouse sitting on one of several green chairs below a clock on the wall. Floating text reads internship limbo.
Off-Third: Student excited at internship rejection: ‘I got a reply!’
An illustration of a pink background with pink outlines in the shape of hearts, with a comma inside of a larger heart outline in the middle of the illustration.
Off-Third: Give the Oxford comma a break
An illustration shows a figure of a person with a blue shirt and blue pants crossing their arms as they stand among a group of four silhouetted people talking. Illegible speech bubbles representing their thoughts float in the air above them.
Off-Third: Why everyone at NYU is more talented than you are
Students in line in front of the Cantor Film Center building. Illustrated on top of the picture, in front of the students in line, is a red-and-gold stanchion and a yellow table that reads “drinks” with coffee cups on top of it.
Off-Third: NYU should provide refreshments to students waiting in Cantor line
An illustration of a woman at Washington Square Park wearing a purple cardigan and looking towards the left-hand side. Behind her, the Washington Square Arch is visible, as well as a man playing a piano.
Off-Third: The case against AirPods
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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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Letter to the Editor: Antisemitism on campus
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Letter to the Editor: WSN’s coverage of the ELI is erroneous
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Letter to the Editor: ‘Steinhardt student governments call for school to be renamed’
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.
An illustration of a woman with makeup, wearing glasses and a graduation cap and gown. She is smiling in front of a pink background surrounded by purple floating hearts.
Off-Third: Judith Heumann fans hassle NYU seniors for graduation tickets
A purple uniform patch with the logo of the NYU Department of Public Safety on the shoulder of a Public Safety Officer.
Guest Essay: Campus Safety dept. ‘a ship without a captain,’ officer says
An illustration of a woman wearing a teal blouse sitting on one of several green chairs below a clock on the wall. Floating text reads internship limbo.
Off-Third: Student excited at internship rejection: ‘I got a reply!’
An illustration shows a figure of a person with a blue shirt and blue pants crossing their arms as they stand among a group of four silhouetted people talking. Illegible speech bubbles representing their thoughts float in the air above them.
Off-Third: Why everyone at NYU is more talented than you are
An illustration divided vertically into two sections. The left side shows two men and three women in suits against a gray background. The vertical right side has the words “NYU Publishing Panel Event” and “Learn More” against a purple background.
Opinion: NYU’s publishing program needs to diversify 
An illustration of the silhouettes of three NYU Campus Safety officers, standing with the hands clasped in front of their bodies. None of their faces have been drawn.
Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
Judith Heumann sits in a warmly lit room holding up two of her books, Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior. She is wearing a blue top with floral embroidery. In the background, two vases sit on a shelf and a lamp can be seen.
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
An image of Bobst Library looking down on the ground-floor atrium. On each level, metal screens run from the floor to the ceiling.
Bobst Library’s enduring history of suicide
Cooper Pontelandolfo and an NCAA referee stand in the center of the frame. An NCAA Wrestling banner runs through the length of the background, below spectators in the bleachers.
Wrestling All-American freshman Pontelandolfo thrives despite adversity
A student baseball player wearing a white uniform with the NYU logo and number 20 is throwing a baseball. The stadium has green seats and brown dirt on the field.
Violets baseball undefeated with 9-0 season start
NYU baseball player Grant Berman follows through on his swing after hitting a pitch. He wears a purple jersey and white pants cuffed at the knee to reveal purple socks. On the right, a catcher crouches on the ground in an all-white uniform.
NYU baseball comes out swinging 726 days later
Belle Pellecchia dribbles a basketball across the court toward the basket. She is wearing an all-white uniform with her hair pulled back in a ponytail. Around her is one of her teammates and two players from the opposing team
Q&A: Basketball freshman phenom Pellecchia on season awards, tournament hopes and Sue Bird
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
The logo of WSNs 2022 While You Were Here graduation-themed special issue.
While You Were Here
A portrait of Phoebe Tan standing in front of a beach and a portrait of Laura Derbonne standing in front of a cherry blossom tree at Washington Square Park.
Not according to plan: From college major to career path
On the NYU basketball court, the NYU Women’s Basketball team stands in a line. Players are clapping the other basketball team’s hands as they walk in the opposite direction.
Graduating from school and from sports
A group photo of (Left to right, top to bottom) Jake Capriotti, Caitlin Hsu, Charitssa Stone, Sabrina Choudhary, Isabella Armus, Sho Matsuyama and Max Tiefer in front of the WSN logo in the WSN office.
Meet WSN’s 2022 graduates
Illustration with a pink background and two sheets of paper. On the first sheet of paper, the first section of WSN editor Caitlin Hsus college application essay. On the second sheet of paper, partially hidden by the first, is WSN editor Aleksandra Goldbergs college application essay.
Our admissions essays, four years later
UTA Publishing Editor Caitlin Hsu in a red and blue striped shirt with her sticker-filled laptop against the WSN red background.
Letter from the soon-to-be former editor
A portrait of Edoardo Marras with long wavy hair wearing a blue shirt and beige coat in front of the halal cart at Washington Square Park.
Eating around the world 
A portrait of Hesam Oveys wearing a black jacket layered over a beige hoodie and a red shirt. He is looking straight at the camera. Behind him is a brick building.
From “Mad Minute” to formulating magic and meaning in math
A portrait of Casey Hall-Landers posing in front of a red velvet curtain. They are wearing a beige jacket with orange embroidered flowers, a green checkered vest, and a purple collared shirt. Additionally, they have split dyed hair with blue on the left and pink on the right.
Casey Hall-Landers on disability, dance and the echoes of trauma
A portrait of Stella Wunder in Washington Square Park. They are wearing an iridescent turquoise shirt with a black vest on top. She is also wearing pink eyeliner and gold star earrings.
Tisch student Stella Wunder is TikToking through the entertainment industry
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
A crowd of people and cyclists walking across an intersection.
A photo hoarder’s monologue: streets IN digital & ON analog
The ceiling of Bobst Library atrium overlaid with a picture of the Empire State Building.
New York cannot be the city of your dreams
A blurred biker rides along the Hudson River Park piers. On the left, a white banner hangs on a rail with the words “#NewYorkTough” in royal blue. Behind both is the Jersey City skyline.
The allure of the pause
Three blurry-faced people stand in front of someone’s shoulder.
Allegory for the 21st century
(Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
In between yesterday and tomorrow
(Staff photo by Taylor Knight)
Pyrite
The logo of WSNs 2022 While You Were Here graduation-themed special issue.
While You Were Here
A portrait of Phoebe Tan standing in front of a beach and a portrait of Laura Derbonne standing in front of a cherry blossom tree at Washington Square Park.
Not according to plan: From college major to career path
On the NYU basketball court, the NYU Women’s Basketball team stands in a line. Players are clapping the other basketball team’s hands as they walk in the opposite direction.
Graduating from school and from sports
A group photo of (Left to right, top to bottom) Jake Capriotti, Caitlin Hsu, Charitssa Stone, Sabrina Choudhary, Isabella Armus, Sho Matsuyama and Max Tiefer in front of the WSN logo in the WSN office.
Meet WSN’s 2022 graduates
Illustration with a pink background and two sheets of paper. On the first sheet of paper, the first section of WSN editor Caitlin Hsus college application essay. On the second sheet of paper, partially hidden by the first, is WSN editor Aleksandra Goldbergs college application essay.
Our admissions essays, four years later
UTA Publishing Editor Caitlin Hsu in a red and blue striped shirt with her sticker-filled laptop against the WSN red background.
Letter from the soon-to-be former editor
An illustration of a glass tipped over with liquid flowing from it. The liquid is flowing into a cigarette butt that has smoke billowing up from it.
When you left
The storefront of Newsbar at 107 University Place. The door is open and people are seated outside. Others walk past the cafe.
People-telling
A line-art illustration of a hand holding a Polaroid of a long-haired figure. One bubble contains the words “i love you too,” and another contains “i love you… …goodbye”.
Five stages of grief
On the left, a person’s hand writing a letter with a pencil. On the right, an illustration of a pedestal sink and mirror.
Finding solace again
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
A crowd of people and cyclists walking across an intersection.
A photo hoarder’s monologue: streets IN digital & ON analog
Caitlin Hsu, a WSN editor, and Will Wood sitting on brown couches in between a fern and a Fender Stratocaster.
Will Wood wants to be authentic, whatever it takes
The ceiling of Bobst Library atrium overlaid with a picture of the Empire State Building.
New York cannot be the city of your dreams
A blurred biker rides along the Hudson River Park piers. On the left, a white banner hangs on a rail with the words “#NewYorkTough” in royal blue. Behind both is the Jersey City skyline.
The allure of the pause
Four individuals collectively cut a rainbow ribbon. From left to right they are: Katherine Fleming, Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Cheryl Healton and Andrew Hamilton.
School of Global Public Health unveils new building, welcomes incoming dean
A black-and-white image showcasing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory located in what is now the Brown Building. Two rows of factory workers sit in a long-desk formation working at sewing machines.
Video: 111th anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to be commemorated
A crowd of people and cyclists walking across an intersection.
A photo hoarder’s monologue: streets IN digital & ON analog
The ceiling of Bobst Library atrium overlaid with a picture of the Empire State Building.
New York cannot be the city of your dreams
A blurred biker rides along the Hudson River Park piers. On the left, a white banner hangs on a rail with the words “#NewYorkTough” in royal blue. Behind both is the Jersey City skyline.
The allure of the pause
(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
Protestors shut down the College Republicans guest speaker Gavin McInnes.
College Republicans in a Liberal Oasis
Fresh to the NYC Apartment Hunt? Here is the Need-to-Know
Fresh to the NYC Apartment Hunt? Here is the Need-to-Know
Nicholas Szuch, (NYU, 2015), co-founder of Lettey, a new app that—for the first time—leverages the power of social networks to help renters find an apartment.
New to Renting? This NYU Alumni-Founded App Can Help

Washington Square News

Washington Square News
Rachel Ruecker

Rachel Ruecker, Editor-at-Large

Rachel is a Senior Editor here this semester, whatever that means. She really likes proving to people that she's complicated and as such spent last semester as the Sports Editor while also being a drama major in Tisch. She is happy to report (ha!) that she made it out alive, if barely. She is also from Canada.That's important. She also tweets a lot. Former Editor-in-Chief Alex Bazeley once said she was his favourite Twitter follow so like, follow her.

All content by Rachel Ruecker
The World According to Rachel: On Please, Thank You and I’m Sorry

The World According to Rachel: On Please, Thank You and I’m Sorry

September 22, 2017
Editor-at-Large Rachel Ruecker discusses the power of the words "please," "thank you" and "I'm sorry."
The Bucket List Issue

The Bucket List Issue

May 1, 2017

The Bucket List Issue

The Bucket List Issue

May 1, 2017

NYU is a dream school. People flock from near and far to don the Violet — if only metaphorically — but once we’re here, we often get so caught up in the bureaucratic mess...

The World According to Rachel: On Moms, Musicals and Everything Else

The World According to Rachel: On Moms, Musicals and Everything Else

May 1, 2017
In the last edition of her column for the semester, Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on music and her mom, among other things.
WSN weighs in on what music to listen to while studying.

Staff Recs: Best Music to Study To

April 27, 2017
Just in time for finals season to hit, WSN staff offer their best bets for music to study to.
The New York Rangers celebrate their victory over the Montreal Canadiens in game six of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday. NYU reacts to the team’s success.

NYU Reacts: Rangers Win Over Canadiens

April 24, 2017
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs journey on, the Rangers bested the Montreal Canadiens in six games. Here's the take from NYU students.
The World According to Rachel: On the Real Deal

The World According to Rachel: On the Real Deal

April 20, 2017
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses how capitalism has grown from a free-market theory into a complicated and occasionally depressing paradox, but it's hard to see its complexities from inside the bubble.
The World According to Rachel: On Loving What You Do and Doing the Work

The World According to Rachel: On Loving What You Do and Doing the Work

April 13, 2017
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses putting in the work to get the desired outcome and loving whatever you do.
The World According to Rachel: On Coffee Dates

The World According to Rachel: On Coffee Dates

April 6, 2017
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the journey of friendship throughout college.
When Theater Becomes More Than the Stage

When Theater Becomes More Than the Stage

April 6, 2017
In the digital age, art has begun to overlap — and theater is no different, as plays continue to be performed in ways that transcend the stage.
The World According to Rachel: On Traveling Standby

The World According to Rachel: On Traveling Standby

March 30, 2017
Senior editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the stresses of flying standby.
The NYU men’s hockey team played their last Division-II game on Sunday night. They ended the season with a victory as the American Collegiate Hockey Association national champions.

Hockey Ends Time in Division-II on Top

March 20, 2017
The NYU hockey team won the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division-II Championship to cap off its time in the division. They will head to Division-I next season.
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on how popular culture revolves around community.

The World According to Rachel: On Community

March 9, 2017
Senior editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the complexities of finding community while studying in New York.
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on turning 20 and leaving the teen years.

The World According to Rachel: On Leaving Adolescence

March 3, 2017
Washington Square News' Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses turning 20 as part of her new column.
The NYU hockey team playing at their home ground of Chelsea Piers. Spencer Varney and Mike Martin are the assistant coaches of the team, with the head coach being Chris Cosentino and goaltending coach, Dan Fortunato.

Martin and Varney: On the Ice to Behind the Bench

February 27, 2017
With recent success on the ice, the NYU hockey program can look behind the bench for a legacy of dedication to both the sport and the team.
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Lipton Hall

February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,476 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

The NYU hockey team won this weekend’s SECHL playoff tournament in Montclair, New Jersey. Over spring break, the Violets will compete in the ACHA Division II National Tournament to be held in Columbus, Ohio.

Hockey Wins SECHL Championship

February 21, 2017
The NYU hockey team took home the SECHL title en route to next month's ACHA National championship.
The NYU Hockey Team playing at their home ground of Chelsea Piers, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. The game saw the Violets experience their first loss of the year, against Sacred Heart University.

Hockey Enjoys Success in Regular Season Finale

February 13, 2017
The NYU hockey team heads into the post-season next weekend riding the wave of a competitive 4-0 victory over rivals William Paterson University.
The NYU hockey team had a busy weekend with two very close, competitive games.

Hockey Splits Penultimate Weekend

February 6, 2017
The NYU hockey split its weekend decisions at home.
The NYU Hockey Team defended its home ground with a strong 12-2 victory over the weekend.

Hockey Strong at Home

January 30, 2017
The NYU hockey team played at home for the first time in 2017 and displayed offensive prowess Friday in a 12-2 showing against Central Connecticut State University and kept things interesting Sunday against Keene State College in a 4-3 win.
After a perfect first weekend of the season, the NYU hockey team will return to the Chelsea Piers Sky Rink on Friday.

Hockey Kicks Off 2017

January 23, 2017
The NYU hockey team was back this weekend, coming away with a pair of wins against northeast foes.
Chandni Sharma

Chandni Sharma

Refusing to Compromise Identity
December 8, 2016

Her name is Chandni, and she’s going to make damn sure you take the time to learn it right. “You know how people have their, like, Starbucks name or whatever?” Sharma...

The NYU Hockey team split their decisions on the road.

Post-Break Hockey Roundup

December 5, 2016
The NYU hockey team hit the road this weekend in their return from break, playing Keene State and Northeastern.
For the first time since 2013, the mens’ cross country team competed in the NCAA Division III championship.

Checking in on Athletics

December 5, 2016
Here's a look back at how NYU sports teams fared in the fall, along with what's next in the wonderful world of NYU athletics.
The womens basketball team improved their record to a stellar 7-0, increasing their season opening streak.

Women’s Basketball Beats Brooklyn, Moves to 7-0

December 2, 2016
The women's basketball team improved their winning streak to seven, maintaining their perfect start to the season against Brooklyn College on Thursday.
The NHL revealed a new team, Vegas Golden Knights, which is situated in Las Vegas.

Anywhere But Las Vegas: Americanizing Canada’s Game

November 29, 2016
The NHL's newly added 31st team is the Vegas Golden Knights, which is raising some eyebrows among diehard hockey fans. Here's a look at what could be.
Stephanie Cunningham achieved the NYU Women’s Fencing team’s sole victory in its duel against Columbia on Tuesday.

Wrestling 2-0 in Grapple at the Garden

November 28, 2016
The NYU Grapplers headed to the exciting Grapple at the Garden this weekend where they came out on top — literally, while the fencing team struggled, with both the men's and women's teams losing.
The NYU Hockey team has enjoyed smooth sailing so far this season.

Violet Hockey by the Numbers

November 28, 2016
A numbers breakdown for the Violet hockey team.
The Athletes Issue: Training in Silence

The Athletes Issue: Training in Silence

November 21, 2016

Being a Division III school with a more artistic focus, sports are often cast aside at NYU. However, within these oft-forgotten teams are athletes with complex and unique stories...

Elise Gibbs helped maintain the NYU women’s swimming team’s undefeated status on Sunday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Crushes

November 21, 2016
Violet sports action this weekend included continuations to the wrestling and swimming and diving seasons, while the cross country team complete theirs.
The NYU hockey team suffered a loss at Chelsea Piers, in its first game of the season.

Hockey Breaks Streak, Rebounds

November 21, 2016
After dropping just their second of the season Friday at home against RPI, the Violet hockey team redeemed themselves Saturday against Marist, shutting out the Red Foxes 3-0.
Some NYU students stay true to the sports teams of their hometowns while others find themselves potentially at the front of Yankee Stadium.

Photo: Does Coming to New York Mean Switching Teams?

November 15, 2016

Some NYU students stay true to the sports teams of their hometowns while others find themselves potentially at the front of Yankee Stadium.

Midfielder, Bryan Walsh, scored the lone goal for NYU in the team’s final game of the season.

Soccer Gears Up For Postseason

November 14, 2016
The men's and women's soccer seasons entered the postseason with the men's team falling to Drew University, while the women winning both their weekend games.
The NYU Hockey team’s hot streak continued as they took to the road this weekend and improved their record to 11-1.

Hockey Tested, But Stands Tall

November 14, 2016
The Violet hockey team delivered an exciting OT win Saturday in Albany, followed by a 5-2 win against RPI in an afternoon in Troy.
Captain Steven Esposito at center ice for the ceremonial puck drop on Friday night against Northeastern University.

Promotion Provides Momentum for Hockey

November 7, 2016
NYU's hockey team stayed dominant in its pair of outings this weekend, beginning Friday at home with a 3-2 win over Northeastern and finishing big on Saturday 11-3 against Montclair State.
Violet Nation serves to expand the reach of NYU Athletics.

Photo: Violet Nation: Rallying Together

November 7, 2016

Violet Nation serves to expand the reach of NYU Athletics.

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

Photo: Soccer Season Ends on the Up

November 7, 2016

Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams celebrated their final games of the regular season on a picturesque fall day at their home Gaelic park.

After their season long winning streak, the Violet’s lost to William Paterson University on Saturday.

Hockey Fails to Uphold Streak

October 31, 2016
The NYU hockey team's winning streak came to an end Saturday against William Paterson University. They continued play Sunday against Providence College.
The Violets continue their winning streak against University of Massachusetts, sitting at a perfect 6-0 for the season thus far.

Hockey Stays Unblemished Through Six Games

October 24, 2016
The NYU hockey team continued their perfect season opening streak in a pair of shutout wins this weekend.
Stern freshman, Owen Smith, scores the last goal in the Violets’ game against Maritime.

Soccer Recovers from Losses, Shuts Out Opponents

October 21, 2016
Both the men's and women's soccer teams looked to rebound off a rough weekend in the Midwest on Thursday night.
In their victory against Brandeis, sophomore Katie Goethe supported the team with 39 assists.

Volleyball Continues Downward Slump

October 20, 2016
The women's volleyball team continued on a downward trend at home against Stevens Institute of Technology last night.
The NYU Hockey team continued their undefeated season with matches against the US Naval Academy and the University of Maryland-Baltimore.

Hockey Stays Hot in Weekend Away

October 17, 2016
The NYU men's hockey team continued their early hot streak, improving to 4-0 on the season in their pair of away games this weekend.
The NYU hockey team saw victory this past weekend, winning 9-1 and Siena College and 4-3 at the University of New Hampshire.

Violets Hockey Dominant in First Two Home Games

October 11, 2016
The NYU hockey team started its season off strong at home this weekend, taking Siena College 9-1 and the University of New Hampshire 4-3.
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Photo: Pop-Up Luke’s Invokes ‘Gilmore Girls’ Nostalgia

October 6, 2016

The women’s soccer team continued their dominance with a 4-0 home win over Brooklyn College.

Women’s Soccer Rebounds from Scoreless Weekend

October 5, 2016
The NYU women's soccer team looks to continue their successful season with a home game against Brooklyn College.
Queens

Queens

October 3, 2016

The biggest and second most populated of the five boroughs, Queens is quite literally the landing and taking off point for many as they leave or return to the city, but it’s...

NYU students competed in a variety of sports this weekend including volleyball, cross country, and tennis.

Mercurial Violets Thrive in Golf, Struggle in Volleyball

October 3, 2016
Recapping the rest of the weekend's sports action, including cross country, golf, tennis and volleyball.
Sports and theater may seem as though they are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but actually have a lot in common.

Sports vs. Theater: Working Toward a Common Cause

September 30, 2016
Sports Editor and Tischie Rachel Ruecker takes us through why maybe sports and theater aren't so different after all.
At the NYU-NJCU match, Tristan Medios-Simon scored all three goals for his team, bringing NYU up to a tie with NJCU.

Soccer Held Scoreless in Home Loss

September 28, 2016
The NYU men's soccer team played Drew University at home on Tuesday, in hopes of finding consistency.
The NYU women’s volleyball team brought home another win this past weekend at Baruch College, bumping their season up to a high streak.

Volleyball Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

September 26, 2016
The NYU women's volleyball team maintained their hot streak, improving to 13-3 on the season.
NYU women golf team take third place at the Mt. Holyoke Invitational.

Golf Stellar in Busy Sports Weekend

September 26, 2016
Recapping the weekend's sports action.
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on turning 20 and leaving the teen years.

Photo: Rachel Ruecker

January 23, 2016

Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on turning 20 and leaving the teen years.

NYU womens soccer came from behind and won against Ramapo with a score of 3-2.

Women’s Soccer Soars While Men’s Runs in Place

September 22, 2016
NYU's soccer contingents each played Wednesday, with the women's team recapturing brilliance and the men's team held to a 3-3 tie.
The NYU womens volleyball team has been doing very well so far this season.

Fall Sports: An Update On The Highs and Lows

September 22, 2016
Examining the highs and lows of NYU's fall sports teams thus far in the season.
Women’s soccer dominated the field this past weekend in a game against Trinity College, yet couldn’t bring home the win. The score remained 0-0.

Soccer Scoreless in Double OT

September 19, 2016
The NYU women's soccer team was held to a scoreless tie after going to double overtime against Trinity College.
Sophomore Annie Singh was a high hitter against Brooklyn College with 8 kills.

Volleyball Continues Mini Streak, Dominates Brooklyn College

September 15, 2016
The women's volleyball team competed in a one-sided match against Brooklyn College on Tuesday.
Junior Nic Notaro, who plays forward, goes in for a header against Mt. St. Vincent.

Violet Soccer Players Come in Clutch in Mid-Week Action

September 15, 2016
The women's and men's soccer teams took to the field for some mid week action, with both teams emerging successful.
The Violets’ Cross Country team took to Poughkeepsie to participate in Vassar College’s Ron Stonitsch Invitational this weekend.

Weather Hampers Cross Country

September 12, 2016
A rundown of NYU's cross-country team's weekend performance at the Ron Stonitsch Invitational.
A Home 3,000 Miles Away From Home

A Home 3,000 Miles Away From Home

September 12, 2016

On the first day of freshman year, I gave each of my roommates a bottle of maple syrup and a package of maple sugar candy. Everything that came after felt somewhat inevitable. I...

Team Europe plays Team North America in the Third World Cup of Hockey installment, a revival of the 2004 NHL event.

Preview: The World Cup of Hockey

September 9, 2016
WSN's resident hockey expert takes us through a preview of the World Cup of Hockey.
The Yankee Stadium in the Bronx is an iconic space for sports in NYC.

The Hottest Sports Tickets in NYC Aren’t Always a Pipe Dream

September 9, 2016
A handy guide to New York City professional sports teams for NYU students.
Mens Soccer Rights Ship to Avoid Early-Season Skid

Men’s Soccer Rights Ship to Avoid Early-Season Skid

September 8, 2016
The NYU men's soccer team took on the City College of New York.
NYU Hockey’s head coach Chris Cosentino is going into the new season with major optimism, regardless of losing five key players to last May’s graduation.

Hockey Preps to Bounce Back After Failing to Defend Their National Title

September 6, 2016
A look at the NYU men's hockey team's stab at redemption for the 2016-2017 year.
Club Sports For the Masses

Club Sports For the Masses

August 28, 2016

You may or may not know this already, but NYU is not exactly a hotbed of excitement about varsity sports. That being said, there is still a myriad of sports to explore, and as...

NYU Softball was scheduled to play a total of six games throughout the weekend, ending with NYU beating New Jersey City University twice on Friday, and Brandeis University twice on Saturday; their games on Sunday were cancelled.

Softball Finishes 13-1 at Home

May 2, 2016
The NYU softball to play well this weekend against NJCU and Brandeis.
Why NYU Sports Matter: A Personal Account

Why NYU Sports Matter: A Personal Account

April 26, 2016
For some at NYU, the university's athletics programs actually matter, just ask Rachel Ruecker.
NYU broke a school record and placed third in the 4x400 relay.

Track on Course Near End of Season

April 25, 2016
The UAA Championships were in full swing in Missouri, as the Violets track and field squads traveled west for the festivities.
Celebrating it’s 20th year, the Stern Rugby Club brought together alumni and current students to face off.

NYU Stern Rugby Club Celebrates 20 Years of Camaraderie

April 25, 2016
WSN's Rachel Ruecker visited Randall's Island to report on the always entertaining NYU rugby team.
Senior Becky Turlip placed in the top three for two races.

Seniors Headline Track’s Weekend

April 18, 2016
Track and field was back in action this weekend at the Greyhound Invitational in Pennsylvania.
Canadas pride and joy Sid the Kid is a generational talent, despite what critics and Ovechkin advocates may say

Sid vs. Ovi: A Case for Crosby

April 15, 2016
In an era of two greats, WSN's Rachel Ruecker thinks Sidney Crosby edges Alexander Ovechkin.
This is the first time since 1970 that no team from Canada will compete in the Stanley Cup.

True North Strong and…Not in the Playoffs?

April 8, 2016
The lack of Canadian teams in this year's NHL playoffs is not an accurate reflection of the country's influence on the game, writes Rachel Ruecker.
Sophomore pitcher Cameron Serapilio-Frank threw seven shut-out innings in the game against CCNY.

Serapilio-Frank Shines for Baseball Over Weekend

April 4, 2016
After a close win on Friday, the baseball team celebrated family day with a drubbing of CCNY.
NYU fell to Montclair State University this weekend, ending the games 11-10 and 10-7.

Softball Drops Pair of Close Games

March 28, 2016
17 runs in two games wasn't enough for the NYU softball team as they were swept by Montclair State University on Saturday.
On Sunday, The Violets desperate title defense came up an overtime goal short at the hands of Grand Valley State.

Hockey’s Title Defense Comes to a Bitter End

March 21, 2016
It was win or go home for the NYU hockey team, who looked to keep its title hopes alive against Grand Valley State.
The Violets slipped up in their second round game, losing 5-4 to Utah State. Theyll likely need to win out to make it out of pool play.

Hockey Nationals Day 2: Utah State 5-4 NYU

March 19, 2016
After handily defeating Penn State, the NYU hockey team continued its march to a championship against Utah State.
The NYU hockey team kicked off the defense of their 2015 National Championship with some strong offensive play early on and solid defense throughout.

Hockey Begins National Title Defense With 8-2 Drubbing of Penn State

March 18, 2016
The top-ranked NYU hockey team began its march to a second consecutive title at the ACHA Championship tournament against Penn State.
Freia Lobo

Freia Lobo

March 10, 2016

When I stopped by NYU’s Leslie eLab be-fore [email protected]’s executive board meeting one Tuesday, club Vice President Freia Lobo took me in with open arms. She showed me around and...

Ireland Gibson of NYU’s Track and Field team ran a new 800m record for NYU.

Individual Runners Shine Despite Mediocre Track Finish

March 7, 2016
Track was in action over the weekend in Staten Island for the ECAC Championships.
Chris Cosentino is the head coach of NYUs Mens Ice hockey team.

Off the Ice: Talking With the Hockey Team’s Saving Grace

March 4, 2016
Some thought NYU hockey coach Chris Cosentino was committing career suicide when he took the reigns of a struggling Violets team, but this wasn't his first challenge.
Matthew Powers (c) and Budd Brown (l) each earned three medals on Sunday.

Track Hosts UAA Championships at 168th Street Armory

February 29, 2016
NYU's track and field teams traveled to 168th Street to compete in the UAA Championships.
Sophomore Sage Scheiwiller has had a great start to the season with a four game hitting streak.

Second-Year Softball Starts Rocky

February 29, 2016
Beginning its second season, the NYU softball team looked to get off to a good start in North Carolina.

Hayden Hall

February 25, 2016

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $10,454 - $16,712 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minutes Nearby subways: A, C, E, B, D, F Shuttle: No After...

The NYU Ice Hockey team lost their first match since winter break on Sunday.

Hockey Starts Postseason Hunt, Takes First Loss of ’16

February 22, 2016
The top-ranked NYU men's hockey team was in action this weekend in the SECHL playoffs.

Off the Ice: Overheard With the Hockey Team

February 19, 2016
WSN's Rachel Ruecker reports on the colorful characters that make up NYU's hockey team.
The hockey team had their last game of the regular season against the University of New Hampshire.

Hockey Routs UNH 4-1 in Their Home Finale

February 16, 2016
The NYU hockey team finished its season's second half with a bang against the University of New Hampshire.
The NYU mens hockey team is one of NYUs most talented, hardworking and gritty groups of students.

Off the Ice: The Little Club Hockey Team That Could

“Off the Ice” is an ongoing all-access series that goes behind the scenes of the NYU men’s hockey team.
February 9, 2016
Meet the colorful bunch that makes up one of NYU's proudest groups — the men's hockey team.
The NYU Ice Hockey team once again won both their matches over the weekend.

Hockey Testy in Weekend Wins

February 8, 2016
The NYU hockey team continued its hot second half against Montclair State and Marist.
NYU Men’s Hockey beat William Paterson University 2-1 on Friday and continued on to defeat Boston College 5-1 on Sunday at Chelsea Piers.

Hockey Wins in Dramatic Fashion on Friday, Follows With Blowout Sunday

February 1, 2016
NYU hockey continued its second half of the season at home against William Patterson University and Boston College.

A True Culture of Hockey in the North

January 29, 2016
With only one primary sport, Canada's love for hockey is a religion from the professionals down to the kids.
NYC Gotham Cup a Tune-Up for Violet Track

NYC Gotham Cup a Tune-Up for Violet Track

January 26, 2016
NYU's track and field teams competed in the Gotham Cup on Jan. 22 before hunkering down as the snow piled up.
The men’s hockey team kicked off their 2016 title defense with a pair of wins against Siena College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Hockey Nets Sweep in First 2016 Games

January 25, 2016
NYU's hockey team looked to begin its march to a second consecutive championship, kicking off its second half against Siena College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
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