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NYU's GSOC is showing support for Columbia University's graduate student union.

Photo: Let Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ See the Light of Day

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer February 2, 2018

NYU's GSOC is showing support for Columbia University's graduate student union.

The New York Theater Festival will host their annual Winterfest Fest from Jan. 2 - Mar. 4. This year CAS sophomore, Cayla Berejikian, will have her original production for ‘End of April’ performed on Feb. 22, 23 and 25 at the Hudson Guild Theater.

Photo: NYU Students Compete at Winterfest

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor January 22, 2018

The New York Theater Festival will host their annual Winterfest Fest from Jan. 2 - Mar. 4. This year CAS sophomore, Cayla Berejikian, will have her original production for ‘End...

‘The Post’ stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. The film tells the story of the Pentagon Papers scandal, and the journalists who challenged the Nixon administration in order to expose government corruption.

Photo: A Tale of Two Administrations

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor January 22, 2018

‘The Post’ stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. The film tells the story of the Pentagon Papers scandal, and the journalists who challenged the Nixon administration in order to...

NYU Langone Health launched its new Facial Paralysis and Reanimation Center, which will specialize in facial paralysis treatment and research, earlier this month.

Photo: NYU Langone Launches Center to Combat Facial Paralysis

November 28, 2017

NYU Langone Health launched its new Facial Paralysis and Reanimation Center, which will specialize in facial paralysis treatment and research, earlier this month.

Gucci Resort 2018 interjected winter coats and fur right next to flowy gowns.

Photo: Resort Wear: Necessity or Just Passe?

November 28, 2017

Gucci Resort 2018 interjected winter coats and fur right next to flowy gowns.


Steinhardt Music Technology sophomore Amelia Murray performed for the WSN staff some of her original songs including “Calcium” and “Speak Your Mind.”

Photo: Early 2000s Brands to Wear Today

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer November 27, 2017

Steinhardt Music Technology sophomore Amelia Murray performed for the WSN staff some of her original songs including “Calcium” and “Speak Your Mind.”

Gucci decided to remove animal fur from all collections, beginning from Gucci Spring Summer 2018.

Photo: Do You Faux With Fur?

November 14, 2017

Gucci decided to remove animal fur from all collections, beginning from Gucci Spring Summer 2018.


Sarah Portlock, who was editor-in-chief of WSN in 2006, died last Monday at the age of 32. Portlock was the day editor for The Wall Street Journal.

Photo: Former WSN Editor Dies at 32

Abigail Weinberg, Editor in Chief November 13, 2017

Sarah Portlock, who was editor-in-chief of WSN in 2006, died last Monday at the age of 32. Portlock was the day editor for The Wall Street Journal.

The College of Arts and Science Theatre presented “Forbidden NYU” Friday night, where performers sang classic Broadway hits, but with lyrics to fit all things NYU.

Photo: ‘Forbidden NYU’ Turns 18

November 13, 2017

The College of Arts and Science Theatre presented “Forbidden NYU” Friday night, where performers sang classic Broadway hits, but with lyrics to fit all things NYU.

School scenes in Gossip Girls were filmed in The Museum of the City of New York.

Photo: Gossip Girl Spots IRL

November 13, 2017

School scenes in Gossip Girls were filmed in The Museum of the City of New York.

President Andrew Hamilton announced to the University Senate that NYU will accept Puerto Rican students affected by the hurricane next semester.

Photo: NYU Will Offer Full Scholarships to 50 Puerto Rican Students for Spring Semester

Alex Domb and Miranda Levingston November 9, 2017

President Andrew Hamilton announced to the University Senate that NYU will accept Puerto Rican students affected by the hurricane next semester.

“Little Shop of Horrors” presented by Tisch New Theatre was playing from Oc.31 to Nov.5 at SoHo Playhouse.

Photo: Tisch New Theatre Presents a New Approach

November 7, 2017

“Little Shop of Horrors” presented by Tisch New Theatre was playing from Oc.31 to Nov.5 at SoHo Playhouse.

Todd Heatherton, a visiting scholar in NYU’s Department of Psychology, was fired from NYU in late October after Dartmouth College’s student newspaper reported that he was under investigation for sexual misconduct.

Photo: NYU Fires Dartmouth Visiting Scholar After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

November 7, 2017

Todd Heatherton, a visiting scholar in NYU’s Department of Psychology, was fired from NYU in late October after Dartmouth College’s student newspaper reported that he was under...

Balenciaga debuted the platform Crocs at Paris Fashion Week.

Photo: Unconventional Shoes: The New Fashion Trend?

November 7, 2017

Balenciaga debuted the platform Crocs at Paris Fashion Week.

Featuring drag queens Brita Filter, Jasmine Rice, Holly Boxsprings, Ritzy Bitz, Jada Valenciaga, Jan Sport, Rosé and Lagoona Bloo, Once Upon A Drag, a costume and performance party for kids of all genders and ages, was held at NYU Skirball on Oct. 29.

Photo: Drag​ ​Fairytales​ ​at​ ​NYU​ ​Skirball

October 30, 2017

Featuring drag queens Brita Filter, Jasmine Rice, Holly Boxsprings, Ritzy Bitz, Jada Valenciaga, Jan Sport, Rosé and Lagoona Bloo, Once Upon A Drag, a costume and performance...

The hashtag #MeToo went viral within the NYU community after the sexual harassment allegations were brought up against Harvey Weinstein.

Photo: #MeToo, NYU: Feminist Clubs on Campus Respond to the Aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein Allegations

Aya Ouda, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017

The hashtag #MeToo went viral within the NYU community after the sexual harassment allegations were brought up against Harvey Weinstein.

NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge hosted historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon “The Second Coming of the KKK” on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Photo: Women in White Supremacy: The Second Coming of the KKK

October 30, 2017

NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge hosted historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon “The Second Coming of the KKK” on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Tommy Hilfiger launched a disability-inclusive clothing line this month.

Photo: Tommy Hilfiger Releases Disability-Inclusive Collection

October 30, 2017

Tommy Hilfiger launched a disability-inclusive clothing line this month.

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.

Photo: NYU Clubs May Face Funding Changes, Says Student Activities Board

October 23, 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...


'Jane', a new documentary about Jane Goodall's 1957 expedition to Tanzania to find more information about chimpanzees and human ancestry opens in theatres on Friday Oct. 20.

Photo: ‘Jane’ Paints a Beautiful Portrait Conservationist Goodall

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 20, 2017

'Jane', a new documentary about Jane Goodall's 1957 expedition to Tanzania to find more information about chimpanzees and human ancestry opens in theatres on Friday Oct. 20.

The Siege is based on the 2002 event that Palestinian fighters were trapped in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for 39 days. Starting Oct. 12, this story has been brought to the stage of NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts by the Palestinian Freedom Theatre.

Photo: Freedom Theater’s 'The Siege' Arrives at Skirball

October 16, 2017

The Siege is based on the 2002 event that Palestinian fighters were trapped in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for 39 days. Starting Oct. 12, this story has been brought...

After the huge success of the fashion brand The Row, the Olsen twins launched another fashion brand Elizabeth & James which was named after their other two siblings.

Photo: Fashion Families Who’ve Made Their Mark

October 17, 2017

After the huge success of the fashion brand The Row, the Olsen twins launched another fashion brand Elizabeth & James which was named after their other two siblings.

The combination of coffee and pumpkin is a great exfoliant for your skin and fall is the perfect time to treat yourself with an invigorating facial.

Photo: Fall Beauty DIYs to Spice Things Up

October 2, 2017

The combination of coffee and pumpkin is a great exfoliant for your skin and fall is the perfect time to treat yourself with an invigorating facial.

Sautéed potatoes is one of the many ways to cook a side dish for your meal.

Photo: Staff Recs: Best Way to Eat a Potato

September 21, 2017

Sautéed potatoes is one of the many ways to cook a side dish for your meal.

“Swan Lake” ballerina from the New York City Ballet dances on the opening night at the David H. Koch Theatre.

Photo: Opening Night at City Ballet

September 21, 2017

“Swan Lake” ballerina from the New York City Ballet dances on the opening night at the David H. Koch Theatre.

NYU's Democratic Socialists of America Logo

Photo: DSA Complements Activism with Education

September 21, 2017

NYU's Democratic Socialists of America Logo

Sophomore Rebecca Karpen manages to get a spot on the Democratic County Committee Board

Photo: Gallatin Sophomore Elected to Democratic County Committee Board

September 21, 2017

Sophomore Rebecca Karpen manages to get a spot on the Democratic County Committee Board

Kendall Jenner walked for Alexander Wang’s Spring 2018 which took place Lafayette in SoHo.

Photo: Wang Brings Elite Fashion to the Streets

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017

Kendall Jenner walked for Alexander Wang’s Spring 2018 which took place Lafayette in SoHo.


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

Photo: College Democrats Form Task Forces

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017

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

"Salam" means love in Arabic and is used as a greeting by Arabic speakers. The word and design are indicative of NYU freshman Ismail Ibrahim's desire to use his clothing line to paint the Arab world in a more positive light.

Photo: Reviving Refugees: Making a Fashion Statement

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017

"Salam" means love in Arabic and is used as a greeting by Arabic speakers. The word and design are indicative of NYU freshman Ismail Ibrahim's desire to use his clothing line to...

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was one of the three ballets performed by the NYCB in honor of George Balanchine's birthday

Photo: "All Balanchine" Ballet Preserves NYCB Legacy

January 27, 2017

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was one of the three ballets performed by the NYCB in honor of George Balanchine's birthday

Written and directed by Jonathan Sheldon, "Swing State" is comedy parodying the current elections.

Photo: Love, Family and Baseball: The Cubs Say Goodbye to Someday

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor November 3, 2016

Written and directed by Jonathan Sheldon, "Swing State" is comedy parodying the current elections.

Soon to be launched on Netflix, "Sky Ladder" originally premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and focuses on Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Photo: Culture in the Context of Chinese Communism

October 12, 2016

Soon to be launched on Netflix, "Sky Ladder" originally premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and focuses on Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

"Trapped" won the Special Jury Award for Social Impact Filmmaking due to its honest depiction of the battle to keep abortion legal in the United States.

Photo: “Trapped” Details Absurd Abortion Laws

October 12, 2016

"Trapped" won the Special Jury Award for Social Impact Filmmaking due to its honest depiction of the battle to keep abortion legal in the United States.

Created by Daniel Nelson, Devin Visslailli and Jake Zimmerman, Ordego is an online convenience store that delivers different household items throughout East Village.

Photo: Ordego Is the Newest Convenience Store — And It's in Your Phone

September 7, 2016

Created by Daniel Nelson, Devin Visslailli and Jake Zimmerman, Ordego is an online convenience store that delivers different household items throughout East Village.

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Photo: Club Sports For the Masses

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor August 28, 2016

Students change their majors.

Photo: Changing Majors: Naomi Catherine Gheorghe

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

Students change their majors.

Students, faculty, and alumni calling on NYU to divest from the fossil fuel industry.

Photo: Road to divestment paved with miscommunication

September 9, 2015

Students, faculty, and alumni calling on NYU to divest from the fossil fuel industry.

Preview of Parissah Lin's piece, "Mourning Weaver,” which is on display at the Gallatin Arts Festival until April 17.

Photo: Gallatin Arts Festival explores range of issues

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor April 16, 2015

Preview of Parissah Lin's piece, "Mourning Weaver,” which is on display at the Gallatin Arts Festival until April 17.

UNICEF @ NYU is hosting water week to spread awareness on safe water access and sanitation facilities. They report that 748 million people do not have access to clean water.

Photo: UNICEF@NYU's Water Week to raise awareness of water crisis

April 16, 2015

UNICEF @ NYU is hosting water week to spread awareness on safe water access and sanitation facilities. They report that 748 million people do not have access to clean water.

Ali Ahn, Leighton Bryan, and Elise Kibler, left to right, in “The Heidi Chronicles.”

Photo: Star-studded ‘Heidi’ examines feminism

April 16, 2015

Ali Ahn, Leighton Bryan, and Elise Kibler, left to right, in “The Heidi Chronicles.”

Mike Prussack, center, is an LS freshman in the folk-rock band, Fiscal Cliff.

Photo: Freshman frontman talks rock, future

April 16, 2015

Mike Prussack, center, is an LS freshman in the folk-rock band, Fiscal Cliff.

The Brooklyn folk-pop duo Oh Honey is known for their 2013 hit song “Be Okay.”

Photo: Brooklyn band talks first headlining tour

April 13, 2015

The Brooklyn folk-pop duo Oh Honey is known for their 2013 hit song “Be Okay.”

The theatrical poster of "Song From the Forest."

Photo: Film plays audiences ‘Song from the Forest’

April 13, 2015

The theatrical poster of "Song From the Forest."

Sondheim’s "Into the Woods" returns to the stage for the first time since its revival in 2006.

Photo: Venture back ‘Into the Woods’ Off-Broadway

February 5, 2015

Sondheim’s "Into the Woods" returns to the stage for the first time since its revival in 2006.

Prelow released their first album after success with online singles.

Photo: NYU alumni rule SoundCloud

Kieran Graulich, Staff Writer February 5, 2015

Prelow released their first album after success with online singles.

This Chanel suit can be found in Faking it: Originals, Copies, & Counterfeits.

Photo: FIT explores fraudulent fashion

December 3, 2014

This Chanel suit can be found in Faking it: Originals, Copies, & Counterfeits.

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Photo: Chili dishes for chilly weather

Ilona Tuominen, Staff Writer December 2, 2014

These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

Photo: Students Who Prefer Snail Mail

October 23, 2018

These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

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Photo: Special proves Peretti’s comedic power

Sidney Butler, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014

“Thou Wast Mild & Lovely” hits theaters Nov. 14.

Photo: Romance features stunning visuals

November 12, 2014

“Thou Wast Mild & Lovely” hits theaters Nov. 14.

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Photo: Irish singer talks NYC concert

Jean-Luc Marsh, Contributing Writer November 11, 2014

The men will begin their season with a tournament on Nov. 15.

Photo: Wrestling team prepares for 20th season under coach Haberli

October 30, 2014

The men will begin their season with a tournament on Nov. 15.

The performers shine in the latest rendition of "On the Town."

Photo: ‘On the Town’ excites with helluva show

October 30, 2014

The performers shine in the latest rendition of "On the Town."

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Photo: Student life as: Starbucks barista

Lingyi Hou, Contributing Writer October 28, 2014