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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
Jamie Margolin, an NYU sophomore, launches a high school scholarship that aims to push the discussion of climate justice. Applicants are asked to think about steps to take for climate justice. (Image courtesy of Jamie Margolin)
‘A Costco food sample of climate justice’: Tisch sophomore Jamie Margolin launches scholarship
The statue of Marsha P. Johnson, decorated in a wreath and flowers, stands in Christopher Park. This monument honoring the gay liberation pioneer was installed by a local artist without city authorization. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Guerrilla memorial is NYC’s first statue of a trans person
The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
The Soapbox: Russia, Philippines, Tunisia
An email sent by the NYU Department of Campus Safety contained the subject line “Simple Assault - Hate Crime,” but did not define the legal term “simple assault” in the alert. Many members of the university community are now confused about what the term simple assault means. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Explained: ‘Simple assault’ and the confusion surrounding NYU’s alert emails
Classes at SPS and Liberal Studies cannot be accommodated on campus due to overflow. Nearby St. John’s University will house classes for the fall semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Some courses to be held at St. John’s campus due to classroom shortage
Banin Amini, 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
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
A student from the class puts the finishing touches on the 3D model of Gallatins 2061 School of the Earth plan.
Gallatin Students Create ‘School of the Earth’ 2061 Plan
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, NYU Langone Medical Center is continuing its expansion efforts by adding a site in Bay Ridge. So, the Brooklyn community will have more access to medical care.
NYU Langone Looks to Expand to Lower East Side
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
The statue of Marsha P. Johnson, decorated in a wreath and flowers, stands in Christopher Park. This monument honoring the gay liberation pioneer was installed by a local artist without city authorization. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
Guerrilla memorial is NYC’s first statue of a trans person
An unknown motorist has been linked to multiple groping incidents on campus. This week, the NYPD arrested a suspect. (Image courtesy of NYPD, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Alleged serial groper arrested
Security camera footage shows the perpetrator wearing a black face mask and riding a red and black moped. The reports all described the attacker wearing dark clothing and a motorcycle helmet covering the majority of their face. (Image courtesy of NYPD)
Another student groped on campus as string of sexual assaults continues
A firefighter uses a thermal imaging camera on 9/12/01. (Photo by Yoni Brook)
‘A city grieves’: How the Sept. 11 attacks upended life at NYU
Members of NYUs community witnessed the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks from different areas of New York City. NYU professors who were in New York City share their personal accounts of Sept. 11, 2001. (Staff Photos by Manasa Gudavalli, Image courtesy of Carol Tosone, Image courtesy of Jay Rosen)
NYU faculty recount the Sept. 11 attacks 20 years later
Students and their helper guests moved into NYU’s 22 residence halls during three move-in days. Students new and returning seemed undeterred by the university’s COVID guidelines surrounding move-in and reported a generally smooth process. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Students report a smooth dorm move-in experience after a peculiar year
A parent stands outside Palladium Hall during move-in. NYU administration has introduced new procedures to allow for in-person operations during COVID-19. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Masking, testing, reopening: A guide to the fall 2021 semester
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
During the pandemic, the Moses Center provided students with disabilities with helpful accommodations. Students with disabilities appreciated the option of remote learning, but are disappointed that this policy is being phased out as the school returns to in-person instruction. (Photo by Alessia Garcia)
As NYU returns to in-person learning, students with disabilities urge the university to continue offering remote classes
The New York Pfizer office located in midtown. As international students prepare to come back to the city, concerns arise about potential mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccinations. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
International students may be required to ‘mix’ COVID-19 vaccines, despite NYU assurances
A Pfizer vaccine information label details its contents. International students face difficulties in regions without NYU-approved vaccines. (Staff Photo by Roshni Raj)
Facing conflicting guidance, international students struggle with NYU COVID-19 vaccine requirements
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
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
NYU Politics Professor says “I do not believe there is widespread anti-Asian sentiment in the U.S.,” then asks for a retraction.
NYU Politics professor denies anti-Asian sentiment then asks for retraction
Asians in the United States are wrestling with anxiety and fear following a surge in anti-Asian violence in New York City and across the United States. In light of this continuing spike, Stern alumna Gloria Li, is offering high school, undergraduate and graduate students a platform to share their stories as members or allies of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and to brainstorm solutions to combat anti-Asian violence via the #StopAsianHate Essay Contest. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
#StopAsianHate Essay Contest aims to amplify AAPI student voices
Images from a recent protest against Asian hate in the Lower East Side. At NYU, an Asian student group is offering self-defense training to Asian students through Northwestern’s Karate Club. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
NYU student groups organize against anti-Asian hate
This is an image of NYU students Incarceration to Education Coalition protest during 2017 Weekend on the Square. Since then, the university still has not shown coordinated effort dedicated to documenting its ties to chattel slavery, including the history of enslaved and more recently wrongly incarcerated people on campus grounds. (Photo by Natasha Roy)
SCA students argue for reparations at NYU
Three weeks ago, local police detained and released nine NYU Shanghai students in two separate drug sweeps. NYU Shanghai intends to establish a safety task force (Photo by Echo Chen)
Police detain and release 9 NYU Shanghai students in drug sweeps
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
Jamie Margolin, an NYU sophomore, launches a high school scholarship that aims to push the discussion of climate justice. Applicants are asked to think about steps to take for climate justice. (Image courtesy of Jamie Margolin)
‘A Costco food sample of climate justice’: Tisch sophomore Jamie Margolin launches scholarship
An email sent by the NYU Department of Campus Safety contained the subject line “Simple Assault - Hate Crime,” but did not define the legal term “simple assault” in the alert. Many members of the university community are now confused about what the term simple assault means. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Explained: ‘Simple assault’ and the confusion surrounding NYU’s alert emails
Classes at SPS and Liberal Studies cannot be accommodated on campus due to overflow. Nearby St. John’s University will house classes for the fall semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Some courses to be held at St. John’s campus due to classroom shortage
NYU School of Law and Yale University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences are collaborating to create the American Indian Sovereignty Project. This project will confront the impacts of federal Indian law and policy on Native American sovereignty. (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Joint NYU-Yale project addresses the impact of U.S. colonialism on Indigenous communities
The New Museum of Contemporary Art is located at 235 Bowery. It is one of the participating organizations of NYU’s Museum Gateway program. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)
NYU to revive free museum access program
Visitors crowd the Annual Feast of San Gennaro, held in Little Italy. Despite the name of the neighborhood, the Italian population in Little Italy has been decreasing and replaced by white collar workers. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy
Mooncakes are a dessert that are eaten in some countries to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival. The festival, which begins tomorrow, is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors unity and family. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
More than a mooncake: Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with beloved dessert
Theres a giant box filled with condoms at every NYU residence hall. This article will help you find the perfect one in this mountain of options. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Alex Tran)
Ranked: NYU dorm condoms
The Smith continues to be a popular dinner spot for NYU students. New mandates and recommendations have changed the way you can expect to dine in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Dining indoors during COVID-19, safely-ish
Protestors gather outside the Met Gala. While many of the biggest names in pop culture gathered inside the gallery, police and protestors clashed outside the event. (Photo by Sarah Gil)
In America: A Lexicon of Irony
The Washington Mews Language Houses are located between Fifth Avenue and University Place. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU classroom buildings
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
NYU Florence campus. Student talks about homesickness while studying abroad. (Photo by Zixuan Gao)
A Tale of Two Cities, but One Without Dollar Pizza
The London Eye. (Courtesy of ajagendorf25 via Flickr)
Spring Break at NYU London: Seas the Day! Where My Beaches At?
Jamon from Mueso de Jamón, a ham shop in Madrid. (Photo by Ben Land)
The Prize Pig: Madrid’s Infatuation With Jamón
The Old Town Square in Prague, one of NYUs study abroad destinations. (via NYU Tisch)
Study Abroad Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank
(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
(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
Mooncakes are a dessert that are eaten in some countries to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival. The festival, which begins tomorrow, is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors unity and family. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
More than a mooncake: Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with beloved dessert
The Smith continues to be a popular dinner spot for NYU students. New mandates and recommendations have changed the way you can expect to dine in the city. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
Dining indoors during COVID-19, safely-ish
Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, started yesterday evening. Many students are finding it hard to break fast while also complying with NYU’s restrictions. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Observing Yom Kippur during COVID-19
Ambo, located on East Eighth Street, is a counter-serve Indian restaurant. Ambo opened in December 2019 and offers convenient, affordable, and delicious Indian food. (Staff Photo by Sabrina Choudhary)
Ambo’s Indian food balances authenticity and accessibility
The latest installment in the Top Chef franchise sees amateur chefs competing for glory. NYU Law student Sharila Stewart was one of the show’s newest contestants. (Image courtesy of Sharila Stewart)
NYU Law student shares her ‘surreal experience’ on Bravo’s ‘Top Chef Amateurs’
Turns out, eating out in New York doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out these restaurants for delicious meals you can get on a tight budget. (Staff Photos by Ryan Kawahara and Manasa Gudavalli)
10 food spots under $12
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
Wasting precious grocery in a time like now is no wise option, with COVID-19 causing grocery store shortages and job layoffs. Nonetheless, the recipes below may offer you a solution to the perishables at the back of your fridge. (Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Recipes to Reduce Food Waste
These gourmet Pop-Tarts are made from Bon Appetits recipe featured in the YouTube series Gourmet Makes. If you have six hours to spare, they will be a delicious treat for your efforts. (Photo by Mia Karle)
I Tried Making Gourmet Pop-Tarts in My Dorm
Visitors crowd the Annual Feast of San Gennaro, held in Little Italy. Despite the name of the neighborhood, the Italian population in Little Italy has been decreasing and replaced by white collar workers. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)
The Feast of San Gennaro bodes ill for Little Italy
Protestors gather outside the Met Gala. While many of the biggest names in pop culture gathered inside the gallery, police and protestors clashed outside the event. (Photo by Sarah Gil)
In America: A Lexicon of Irony
We all scream for ice cream. NYU Alumni created their own brand of the popular desert to support the AAPI community in the city. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
A taste of home: NYU alumni launch Asian flavor-inspired NYC ice cream startup
Imad Khachan presents a chess piece to the camera. Khachan owns Chess Forum in Greenwich Village on Thompson. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Chess Forum is home to Greenwich Village’s chess-playing community
The Evolution Store, founded in 1993, is a museum-style shop located on 687 Broadway. This family-owned business carries science & natural history-related items. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
The weird and wonderful world of The Evolution Store
Tunestack is a social media app built around sharing music with friends. The app was developed by Sam Winslow, a junior studying at Steinhardt. (Photo courtesy of Sam Winslow)
Student Takes Passion for Music and Launches It Into an App
Gallatin senior Ingrid Amelia Apgar is a circus artist training and performing at Circus Warehouse of NYC. Apgar shapes her studies around movement and physics, and works as a technician at the Labowitz theatre, taking interest in all aspects of her performing art. (Photo by Yechiel Michael Husarsky)
Gallatin Senior Defies Gravity and Expectations
Gallatin first-year Liv Solomon pursues several art forms in her free time. In addition to photography, she has also ventured into film, modeling, and drawing tattoos. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
This First Year Multidisciplinary Artist Does It All
First-year Sami Stokes poses for the camera. Stokes has modeled for luxury department store Bergdorf, and is currently studying Applied Psychology at NYU. (Photo by Brendan Blaney, Courtesy of Sami Stokes @samistoked)
Model Behavior: From Photo Shoots to First-Year
The Palladium Athletic Facility also offers a wide array of gym equipment for fitness enthusiasts. Though the sport can be time-consuming, bodybuilders have found NYU facilities useful for weightlifting. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)
Student Bodybuilder Discusses His Fit Lifestyle
Liberal Studies sophomore Jenn Roberts poses in front of a rack of vintage clothing. Since starting her own Instagram reselling vintage pieces, she has gained nearly 4,000 followers and the attention of popular YouTubers such as Ashley (aka bestdressed). (Photo by Kylie Smith)
Running A One-Woman Resale Business
Kacey Musgraves released her fifth studio album “star-crossed” on Friday, Sept. 10. In the album, Musgraves dives into the conflicting feelings of love and hate and eventually the acceptance of both. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Review: Kacey Musgraves’ ‘star-crossed’ is a Shakespearean tragedy
Though historical revisionism is an issue in video games, taking liberties with the details can enhance the game play experience. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ demands historical distortion
A year after releasing her album “Chromatica,” Lady Gaga has impressed fans with 14 new remixes of songs. “Dawn of Chromatica” succeeds in breathing new life into each song. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Review: ‘Dawn of Chromatica’ will invigorate you
Billie Eilish’s second album “Happier Than Ever” and its accompanying concert film mark a shift in the singer’s sound and tone. The film is dedicated to Los Angeles, where Eilish grew up, and features songs of varying genres. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles’ is comfortably intimate
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 12. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
The most notable performances from the 2021 VMAs
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to this: Metallica covers growl alongside lush pop tunes
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
Book Club Bookstore and Wine Bar is a new bookstore offering a cozy place for readers to relax and enjoy drinks. (Via Instagram @bookclubbar)
Book Club Welcomes East Village Bibliophiles, Coffee-Lovers and Wine-Enthusiasts
Billie Eilish’s second album “Happier Than Ever” and its accompanying concert film mark a shift in the singer’s sound and tone. The film is dedicated to Los Angeles, where Eilish grew up, and features songs of varying genres. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles’ is comfortably intimate
The attacks of September 11 leave behind scars that havent healed twenty years on. Charles Wolfs film tells the stories of those stills feeling the effects of 9/11. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Review: ‘Worth’ speaks to the political and emotional toll of 9/11
Faya Dayi was released on September 3rd, 2021. While the timeline of the movie is hard to track throughout, its film texture and focus have made it a well-functioning documentary. (Image courtesy of Janus Films)
‘Faya Dayi’ is a meditative journey to the khat farms of Ethiopia
HBO’s The White Lotus was the streaming darling of the summer. The show attempts to probe Americas colonial past in this satire of the tourism industry. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: The white existentialism of ‘The White Lotus’
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
“Zola,” directed by NYU alumna Janicza Bravo, is a 2020 comedy-drama film based on a twitter thread. “Zola” is now in theaters and available to rent on demand. (Image courtesy of A24)
“Zola” Review: A modern Floridian fairytale
Kacey Musgraves released her fifth studio album “star-crossed” on Friday, Sept. 10. In the album, Musgraves dives into the conflicting feelings of love and hate and eventually the acceptance of both. (Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Review: Kacey Musgraves’ ‘star-crossed’ is a Shakespearean tragedy
A year after releasing her album “Chromatica,” Lady Gaga has impressed fans with 14 new remixes of songs. “Dawn of Chromatica” succeeds in breathing new life into each song. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Review: ‘Dawn of Chromatica’ will invigorate you
Billie Eilish’s second album “Happier Than Ever” and its accompanying concert film mark a shift in the singer’s sound and tone. The film is dedicated to Los Angeles, where Eilish grew up, and features songs of varying genres. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles’ is comfortably intimate
This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 12. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
The most notable performances from the 2021 VMAs
Check out these new tracks you may have missed from this week. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)
Listen to this: Metallica covers growl alongside lush pop tunes
The Clive Davis Institute hosts an annual Artist-In-Residence each year. This year, Clive Davis hosts Grammy winner Jack Antonoff. (Photo by Herbert River Ortiz)
Jack Antonoff is this year’s Artist-in-Residence at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute
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
When the pandemic hit, the drag culture was hit just as hard. Many queens, such as Honey Davenport, turned to the internet and social media, attempting to translate the extravagance of a live performance to a camera. (Staff Illustration by Arnav Binaykia)
New York drag queens share struggles and successes of online performance
NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts is located at 566 Laguardia Pl. In March 2018, the center hosted performances of Gob Squads War and Peace. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Revisiting Gob Squad’s performance techniques in a time of remote theater
A comprehensive guide on how to alleviate those pre-show jitters and nail your Tisch Drama audition from a Tisch insider. (Photo by Sirui Wu)
An insider’s guide to Tisch Drama auditions
Bo Burnham concluded his last comedy special, “Make Happy,” in 2016. Burnham will be returning with a brand new special that he filmed alone over the course of the past year. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)
Bo Burnham surprises fans with upcoming Netflix special
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
Playstation owners are now able to obtain free games that are playable on the PS4, PS5, and Playstation VR exclusives. Sony is continuing its Play at Home initiative to help people combat the second year of the pandemic. (Photo by Shy Mitchell)
Playstation just gave away a bunch of games for free, and you should play all of them
Animal Crossing: New Horizons, released on March 20, 2020, is a life simulation game played in real-time on the Nintendo Switch. “New Horizons” provided its users a virtual safe haven during the first months of the pandemic. (Staff Photos by Nathan Chizen, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
The bittersweet joy of returning to ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’
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
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
The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold
Every year, many students transfer to NYU from other colleges. NYU should take the steps to ensure that they feel welcome. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU must create a more welcoming community for transfer students
Staff Rants: Met Gala 2021
Staff Rants: Met Gala 2021
Palladium Brunch is a staple of NYU Dining. While clubs are currently still prohibited from serving food at in-person meetings, Palladium Brunch is back in full swing. (Photo by Max Lerner)
Opinion: ‘Let them eat brunch’: NYU’s double standard on COVID-19 food policies
Universities and colleges have loosened their standard testing requirement for incoming students considering the impact of the pandemic. Such a test-optional policy, in fact, successfully promotes diversity in schools. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU should commit to test-optional applications
The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold
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
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 Daily Screener is a form developed by NYU to track the vaccination status of students and staff. However, given the information-carrying capacity of NYU ID cards, the Screener appears redundant and wastes people’s time. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: The NYU Daily Screener is redundant
The Museum of Chinese in America located at 215 Centre St, was forced into closure after a massive fire. Following the closure, MOCA accepted $35 million in funds from the city as an agreement to De Blasio’s plan to build four borough-based jails, supporting mass incarceration. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)
The Museum of Chinese in America should not support mass incarceration
The 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 is approaching this year. NYU has not done much to protect its Muslim, Arab, and South Asian students from racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia, many of whom are international students who may now know how to protect themselves. (Staff Photo by Trace Miller)
Opinion: NYU needs to protect Arab and Muslim students on the anniversary of 9/11
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
Gun control has a racist past
Gun control has a racist past
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
De Blasios police reform is hollow and insufficient
De Blasio’s police reform is hollow and insufficient
Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19
Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19
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
The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
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
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
President Hamilton: Support Students in Need and Take a Pay Cut
President Hamilton: Support Students in Need and Take a Pay Cut
Congress Needs to Provide Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families
Congress Needs to Provide Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families
Every year, many students transfer to NYU from other colleges. NYU should take the steps to ensure that they feel welcome. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU must create a more welcoming community for transfer students
Palladium Brunch is a staple of NYU Dining. While clubs are currently still prohibited from serving food at in-person meetings, Palladium Brunch is back in full swing. (Photo by Max Lerner)
Opinion: ‘Let them eat brunch’: NYU’s double standard on COVID-19 food policies
Universities and colleges have loosened their standard testing requirement for incoming students considering the impact of the pandemic. Such a test-optional policy, in fact, successfully promotes diversity in schools. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU should commit to test-optional applications
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
NYU’s admissions statistics show that New York University is no exception when it comes to an elite university admitting disproportionately wealthy students each year, despite boasting itself on its record-setting levels of diversity. Netflix’s documentary about the 2019 college admissions scandal, “Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal,” portrays the scandal as a one-off incident in an otherwise just system rather than a symptom of a national issue. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
OPINION: The story that Netflix’s ‘Operation Varsity Blues’ documentary doesn’t tell
The urgency of supporting the #StrikeOnNYU
The urgency of supporting the #StrikeOnNYU
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
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
The Cultured Meat Solution
The Cultured Meat Solution
The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold
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
In light of Texas passing a law banning abortions after six weeks, many memes comparing the law to the novel The Handmaid’s Tale have been posted on social media. These memes ignore the people most historically impacted by reproductive rights — people of color. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: White women, Texas is not your personal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
The 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 is approaching this year. NYU has not done much to protect its Muslim, Arab, and South Asian students from racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia, many of whom are international students who may now know how to protect themselves. (Staff Photo by Trace Miller)
Opinion: NYU needs to protect Arab and Muslim students on the anniversary of 9/11
NYU continues construction on 181 Mercer Street in SoHo gentrifying the area. Mayor DeBlasio’s plan for affordable housing in the area does not serve the public interest of the surrounding area. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Opinion: De Blasio’s rezoning plan is gentrification in the making
N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned in disgrace on Aug. 10 after an official investigation confirmed he had sexually harassed at least 11 women. Although public pressure compelled Cuomo to resign, a mere resignation is not sufficient to properly hold him accountable. (Image via Wikimedia Commons, Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Cuomo Must Never Hold Office Again
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
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang’s vow to crackdown on unlicensed food vendors in NYC was widely met with pushback across the board. (Photo by Suhail Gharaibeh)
EDITORIAL: Protect New York’s street vendors
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
Cuomo is unfit for Governor
Cuomo is unfit for Governor
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
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
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How the Journalism Industry Obstructs Lower Income People
(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’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU’s Artificial Affordability Issue’
(Illustration by Echo Chen)
Letter to the Editor: ‘Why Is NYU Hiding Its Resources?’
The privatization of housing has become a priority to the NYCHA. This leaves residences dealing with problems such as asbestos and mold. (Photo by Alexandria Johnson)
Opinion: NYCHA’s privatization plans must be put on hold
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
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
In light of Texas passing a law banning abortions after six weeks, many memes comparing the law to the novel The Handmaid’s Tale have been posted on social media. These memes ignore the people most historically impacted by reproductive rights — people of color. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: White women, Texas is not your personal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
The 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 is approaching this year. NYU has not done much to protect its Muslim, Arab, and South Asian students from racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia, many of whom are international students who may now know how to protect themselves. (Staff Photo by Trace Miller)
Opinion: NYU needs to protect Arab and Muslim students on the anniversary of 9/11
NYU continues construction on 181 Mercer Street in SoHo gentrifying the area. Mayor DeBlasio’s plan for affordable housing in the area does not serve the public interest of the surrounding area. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Opinion: De Blasio’s rezoning plan is gentrification in the making
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
In light of Texas passing a law banning abortions after six weeks, many memes comparing the law to the novel The Handmaid’s Tale have been posted on social media. These memes ignore the people most historically impacted by reproductive rights — people of color. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: White women, Texas is not your personal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
The 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 is approaching this year. NYU has not done much to protect its Muslim, Arab, and South Asian students from racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia, many of whom are international students who may now know how to protect themselves. (Staff Photo by Trace Miller)
Opinion: NYU needs to protect Arab and Muslim students on the anniversary of 9/11
NYU continues construction on 181 Mercer Street in SoHo gentrifying the area. Mayor DeBlasio’s plan for affordable housing in the area does not serve the public interest of the surrounding area. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Opinion: De Blasio’s rezoning plan is gentrification in the making
Although the modern college campus is perceived to be filled with liberal and leftist students, professors, and policies, there is no shortage of young college republicans. Some young conservative activists claim that ideological diversity is under attack whenever their opinions are challenged. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
OPINION: When campus conservatives invoke ‘ideological diversity,’ don’t take them seriously
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: Met Gala 2021
Staff Rants: Met Gala 2021
Staff Rants: The Oscars
Staff Rants: The Oscars
Staff rants: spring break
Staff rants: spring break
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
Staff Rants and Raves: Vaccines
(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)
We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
Staff Rants and Raves: The Emmys
Staff Rants and Raves: The Emmys
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
Regulation, Not Prohibition
Regulation, Not Prohibition
A student holds their phone, with dating apps displayed on the screen. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)
The Dangers of Love in the Age of Dating Apps
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
Universities and colleges have loosened their standard testing requirement for incoming students considering the impact of the pandemic. Such a test-optional policy, in fact, successfully promotes diversity in schools. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: NYU should commit to test-optional applications
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
NYU announced its plans to return to an in-person semester for the fall of 2021 however, there has been no broad action on addressing class attendance policies. With strict attendance policies along with the increasingly contagious new COVID variants like the delta variant, students worry that they will once again have to prioritize class attendance over their physical health. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Opinion: Mandatory attendance policies are irrational and ableist
NYU YDSA to announce tuition strike Friday. The strike comes on the heels of the graduate student union strike. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan, Illustration by Graciela Blandon)
OPINION: NYU Student Tuition Strike: Stronger Together
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
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
As sports resume following the pandemic suspension, NYU’s athletics programs have brought on new coaches and leadership. Teams with new coaches include women’s soccer, men’s basketball, cross country, and track and field. (Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
New faces in NYU athletics
The Knicks proved their doubters wrong in the 2020-21 season, finishing 41-31 and making the playoffs. This offseason is key to continuing their success. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
What’s next for the Knicks?
NYU men’s and women’s golf teams have seen immense success in recent years. On April 28th, Katie Rudolph was formally introduced as the new head coach of the NYU men’s and women’s golf team. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)
Katie Rudolph hired as head coach of NYU men’s and women’s golf teams
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
The Bobcat has been NYUs mascot since the late 1980s. There are only two rules in mascoting — never speak when you are in the suit and do not take the suit off in public unless you are with your assistant. (Illustration by Alice La)
Meet the Students Behind the Mask
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
Heung-min Son is South Korea’s pride in the game of soccer, being the star forward of Tottenham Hotspurs. With the skills and traits of a top player, he challenges the Asian stereotype in the sport and so inspired numerous aspiring young talents. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
Why Heung-min Son Is My Favorite Player
A sport where people have seemingly forsaken creative play for optimal play is chess, after Deep Blue chess engine first defeated the chess world champion Grandmaster Garry Kasparov in 1996. Similarly, NBA audiences have raised concerns that sports are becoming increasingly homogenized as teams across sports push for an optimal style of play. (Staff Illustration by Deborah Alalade)
Is Creativity Dying in Sports?
Lionel Messi celebrating a goal against Granada CF for Barcelona back in October of 2014. Now, Messi and the clubs current relationship remains uncertain after the players request to leave was denied. (Image via Wikimedia, from L.F.Salas)
Can Messi and Barcelona Achieve Their Perfect Goodbye?
NBA players strike to hold their organization and owners accountable for not taking a stand for social justice. The NBA’s lack of real action shows their progressive image is an empty promise. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)
The Reactive and Equivocal Politics of the NBA
(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
(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
A protestor holds a sign with the slogan “Free Hong Kong, Democracy Now!” The poster is reflective of the five demands of Hong Kong protestors, one of which is universal suffrage for the Chief Executive and Legislative Council positions. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Pro Hong Kong Rally in Astor Place Calls for International Action and Support
(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
A protestor holds a sign with the slogan “Free Hong Kong, Democracy Now!” The poster is reflective of the five demands of Hong Kong protestors, one of which is universal suffrage for the Chief Executive and Legislative Council positions. (Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Pro Hong Kong Rally in Astor Place Calls for International Action and Support
(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
(Photo by Jason Turner)
Beneath the stars, stripes
(Illustration by Adelaide Magdalene Miller)
Voicemail Message #1: Burnout
(Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
Conflict in the search for permanency
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
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
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
(Photo by Jason Turner)
Beneath the stars, stripes
(Staff Photo by Julian Hammond Santander)
Conflict in the search for permanency
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
UCCS senior Arantxa Chavez in her apartment’s balcony in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chavez had recently moved in with her partner when the stay-at-home order began so they spent their quarantine unpacking and decorating their new place
Turning Zoom Into My Artistic Tool
Freedom by Movement: Freedom from the act of surrender.
Infinite Body / Finite Space
Manda’s Mobile Music & Daring Driving Diary
Manda’s Mobile Music & Daring Driving Diary
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
A lounge at John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)
It Isn’t Over Yet: Eight Days of Mayhem and Misinformation
Illustration by Charlie Dodge.
How Students with Anxiety Disorders are Adjusting to Quarantine
Hear Her Roar: The Voices More Than Ambient Noise
Hear Her Roar: The Voices More Than Ambient Noise
While You Were Here 2021
While You Were Here 2021
The 3 Cs of Consumption: Caring, Considerate and Conscious | Fall 2020
The 3 C’s of Consumption: Caring, Considerate and Conscious | Fall 2020
While You Were Here 2020
While You Were Here 2020
Fringe Spring 2020
Fringe Spring 2020
Arts Issue Spring 2020
Arts Issue Spring 2020
Housing Guide 2020
Housing Guide 2020
(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
Despite the wave of hate crimes and the history of xenophobia against their community, Asian Americans remain strong. (Illustration by Sally Chen.)
Even before they were a headline
A seemingly idyllic sidewalk in Middletown, Connecticut. (Photo by Eugene Hu)
The Foreigner
Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
Bipolar Disorder: A Radiator and a Window
A representation of Wus Shanghai. Ashley reflects on her grandparents and feelings of loss. (Photo by Ashley Wu)
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Sakshi Venkatraman is a junior in CAS majoring in Politics and minoring in Spanish and Journalism. She hails from the sunny state of Texas, so she's still mesmerized every time it snows in New York City. She has been passionate about journalism for more years than she can remember and loves everything from writing to tweeting to podcasting. When she's not in the newsroom, she's reading, listening to Planet Money or scouring thrift stores for hidden treasures. Follow her on Twitter @sakshi_saroja.

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The Most Powerful Student on Campus Needs No Introduction

The Most Powerful Student on Campus Needs No Introduction

December 5, 2019
The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

December 4, 2019
The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life located at the Center for Student Life at NYU. (Staff Photo via Darcey Pittman).

NYU’s Interfraternity Frats to Stop Recruiting After This Semester

November 14, 2019
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How the Journalism Industry Obstructs Lower Income People

September 3, 2019
Steinhardt Dean Dominic Brewer addresses the audience at the schools undergraduate commencement on Tuesday. This is Brewers last commencement as dean, as he will be leaving NYU after this semester. (via Steinhardt)

Steinhardt Commencement ’19

May 26, 2019
An NYU graduate, wearing his violet gown and a 2019 commencement cap, talks on the phone and waves the commencement program which he has folded into a fan. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

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

May 22, 2019
Sharpay had some valid points, OK? (via Disney)

Unpopular Opinions: When the Villain Was Right

April 24, 2019
(Illustration by Sakshi Venkatraman)

[Photo] NYU to Open Wyoming Campus

April 1, 2019
(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Justin Chae | The Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Local Canvasser

March 14, 2019
Up & Comers 2019

Up & Comers 2019

March 14, 2019
Staff Rants: Tech Edition

Staff Rants: Tech Edition

February 28, 2019
Preparing to Lead WSN Through Journalism’s Darkest Days

Preparing to Lead WSN Through Journalism’s Darkest Days

January 28, 2019
While She’s at School, Her Aunt Battles Kavanaugh

While She’s at School, Her Aunt Battles Kavanaugh

October 1, 2018
The logo of NYUs sketch comedy group After School Improv.

Student-Performers Dispel Misconceptions About Improv, Sketch Comedy

September 25, 2018
The exterior of the Stern School of Business.

Stern Admin Outlines Plan of Action to Correct Inclusion, Diversity Issues

May 1, 2018
The Courtyard Cafe at Third North.

Looking at Alternative Food Providers to Aramark

April 30, 2018
A closed down movie theater in the center of town.

Fairfield, Connecticut

April 23, 2018
A Muslim student standing in the lobby of the Henry Kaufman Management Center. Stern has recently gained attention from the larger NYU community due to instances of Islamophobia and discrimination.

Racial Discrimination and Islamophobia Pervasive in Stern

April 23, 2018
A gazebo on a grassy field is a popular spot for locals to picnic.

Talk of the Towns

April 23, 2018
At a public town hall in April, NYU President Andrew Hamilton denounced the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement as against the principles of academic freedom.

Hamilton Denounces BDS, Acknowledges Racism in Stern at Town Hall

April 20, 2018
Artist Frank Ocean

Staff Recs: Best Frank Ocean Songs

April 13, 2018
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to speak at NYUs 186th all-university commencement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Speak at 2018 Commencement

April 2, 2018
NYU Student Witnesses Kidnapping Near Washington Square Park

NYU Student Witnesses Kidnapping Near Washington Square Park

April 2, 2018
NYU Student Government passed a resolution for greater transparency surrounding NYU Tel Aviv.

SGA Passes Measure for Transparency at NYU Tel Aviv

March 30, 2018
Downstein Dining Hall, home to 90s and early 2000s throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

NYU Presents Timeline for Evaluating Potential Aramark Replacements

March 28, 2018
March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, Mar. 24.

Students Mourn Friends, Demand Government Action on Gun Violence

March 26, 2018
Broome Hall Investigates Shoebox of Feces Thrown in Garbage Chute

Broome Hall Investigates Shoebox of Feces Thrown in Garbage Chute

March 20, 2018
On Mar. 8, the Graduate Student Organization Committee held a rally at NYU Bobst Library. Lynne P. Brown, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs talks to protesters on the 10th floor.

GSOC Protests for Paid Family Leave in Bobst

March 9, 2018

KP Mendoza

March 8, 2018
Othmer Residence Hall, where students reported flooding and water damage.

Tandon Students Feel Neglected in Wake of Othmer Hall Flooding

February 26, 2018
The second floor lounge in Lipton Residence Hall.

[Photo] More Hate Symbols Found in Lipton Lounge, Security Cameras to Be Installed

February 22, 2018
Weinstein Hall

Weinstein Hall

February 22, 2018
The second floor lounge in Lipton Residence Hall

[Photo] ‘Offensive’ Symbols Discovered in Lipton Residence Hall

February 21, 2018
NYU professor Bradley Garner (left) has been fired due to sexual misconduct allegations.

Steinhardt Adjunct Professor Fired After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

February 9, 2018
The homepage for Coinbase, one of the most popular platforms for buying and selling bitcoin.

Students Pay Tuition through Cryptocurrency Investments

February 5, 2018
A sample mask, featuring Leslie Bernstein, administrator for the Hansjӧrg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery and Face Transplant Program at NYU Langone Health.

Langone Pioneers ‘Death Masks’ for Deceased Facial Donors

January 23, 2018
George Ciccariello-Maher appearing on MSNBC in 2015. Ciccariello is controversial for his opinions on white genocide and has recently been named a visiting scholar at NYU.

‘White Genocide’ Drexel Professor Taken on as Visiting Scholar

January 22, 2018
RJ Khalaf, president of the NYU Muslim Student Association, spoke at the Emergency Rally Against the Muslim Ban today in Kimmel Center.

Muslim Students and Allies Rally After Trump Travel Ban Upheld

December 5, 2017
According to one NYU Dining employee, Lipton had maintained an A grade by the DOH until their Nov. 14 inspection, for which they received a low C for failure to meet minimal health standards

UPDATE: Aramark Fires Lipton Hall Manager Over Poor Inspection Results

December 5, 2017
Crime Log: Nov. 24 to Nov. 30

Crime Log: Nov. 24 to Nov. 30

December 4, 2017
Graduate and Ph.D. students gathered in Union Square on Nov. 29 to protest the proposed GOP tax reform bill.

Graduate Students Protest Tax Reform

November 30, 2017
NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing ranked number ten on Nursing School Hub’s “Top 30 Cutting Edge Nursing Schools.”

Nursing Students Feel Neglected

November 27, 2017
Controversial conservative Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely spoke to an invitation-only audience at GCASL on Nov. 7.

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Visits

November 20, 2017
Crime Log: Nov. 3 to Nov. 9

Crime Log: Nov. 3 to Nov. 9

November 13, 2017
LaMar P. Miller, founder of The Metro Center, passed away at the age of 92.

NYU Metro Center Founder LaMar P. Miller Dies at 92

November 8, 2017
Crime Log: Oct. 27 to Nov. 2

Crime Log: Oct. 27 to Nov. 2

November 6, 2017
Student Activities Board is an organization which composes three committees that are allocations, development and governance. Allocations Committee is in charge of funding all-university clubs on campus and among all these clubs, the most funded clubs tend to be the cultural clubs and the debate clubs.

NYU Clubs May Face Funding Changes, Says Student Activities Board

October 24, 2017
On Oct. 19, 800 colleges and universities around the U.S., including NYU, signed a letter to the House of Representatives urging them to protect immigrants while DACA is in the process of a repeal.

NYU Among 800 Colleges to Urge Congressional Protection of Dreamers

October 23, 2017
Crime Log: Oct. 13 to Oct. 19

Crime Log: Oct. 13 to Oct. 19

October 23, 2017
The Article L. Carter Journalism institute launched its First Amendment Watch website earlier this week.The site will analyze and contextualize key news events relating to freedom of speech and press.

Journalism Institute Launches First Amendment Watchdog Site

October 16, 2017
Crime Log: Oct. 5 to Oct. 12

Crime Log: Oct. 5 to Oct. 12

October 16, 2017
Crime Log Sept. 29 to Oct. 4

Crime Log Sept. 29 to Oct. 4

October 10, 2017
NYU Primatology’s quest to to check up on a monkey sanctuary hit by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico sparked a relief campaign.

NYU Primatology Aids in Puerto Rico Relief Effort

October 4, 2017
On Aug. 14 NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn opened a new center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn Opens New Epilepsy Center

September 26, 2017
NYU Divest Vigil for those who lost their lives to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

NYU Divest Vigil Highlights Impacts of Climate Change

September 20, 2017
NYUCD is the College Democratic Chapter for NYU. They serve as a liberal voice pushing for change and a voice for the left.

College Democrats Form Task Forces

September 18, 2017
18 Below is a new dining hall underneath Torch Club with fancy features such as a flavored water station.

18 Below Falls Short in Authenticity

September 11, 2017
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