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Photo: Oktoberfest: 16 Days of Beer in New York

Elif Kesikbas, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018

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A “Basic White Snoozer”, and an array of soft fluffy pillows

Photo: Picking and Perfecting Your Dorm Aesthetic

Tianne Johnson, Deputy Culture Editor September 11, 2018

A “Basic White Snoozer”, and an array of soft fluffy pillows

Allah Las performing at Brooklyn Steel on Jan 20. They stayed true to their California psych folk roots, performing music from their album Calico Review” and recent EP “Covers #1.

Photo: Allah-Las Turns Brooklyn Steel into California Gold

Audrey Lee, Contributing Writer January 24, 2018

Allah Las performing at Brooklyn Steel on Jan 20. They stayed true to their California psych folk roots, performing music from their album "Calico Review” and recent EP “Covers...

NYU Alumni Sterling K. Brown (MFA, ‘01) and Susan Kelechi Watson (Tisch, ’03) took this years SAG awards for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series and for Best Television Ensemble.

Photo: SAG Awards Sidestep the Big Issues

January 23, 2018

NYU Alumni Sterling K. Brown (MFA, ‘01) and Susan Kelechi Watson (Tisch, ’03) took this years SAG awards for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series and for Best Television...

Jaden Smith’s debut album “SYRE” dropped Nov. 17 from Roc Nation.

Photo: SYRE: An Album by Wannabe Renaissance Boy Jaden Smith

December 5, 2017

Jaden Smith’s debut album “SYRE” dropped Nov. 17 from Roc Nation.

For those addicted to their cell phones, craft a customized phone case to showcase a picture, drawing or pressed flowers.

Photo: Stylish DIY Gifts for the Season

December 5, 2017

For those addicted to their cell phones, craft a customized phone case to showcase a picture, drawing or pressed flowers.

Happy Lemon, in Queens, sells traditional bubble tea as well as Cheese Tea.

Photo: A New Drink Possibilitea

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

Happy Lemon, in Queens, sells traditional bubble tea as well as Cheese Tea.

For the nights of Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, the Barclays Center became a family gathering for the homecoming of Jay-Z as he continues on his “4:44” World Tour.

Photo: Barclays’ House Party for Brooklyn’s Finest

November 28, 2017

For the nights of Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, the Barclays Center became a family gathering for the homecoming of Jay-Z as he continues on his “4:44” World Tour.

Bleecker St, is now 30% vacant due to the drastic increase in online shopping. The #ShopBleecker movement is being advertised in the area to save the street’s vacancies.

Photo: Greenwich Village Encourages Residents to #ShopBleecker

Alyssa Kelly, Staff Writer November 20, 2017

Bleecker St, is now 30% vacant due to the drastic increase in online shopping. The #ShopBleecker movement is being advertised in the area to save the street’s vacancies.

NYU Tisch Dance held a Master Performance Workshop in the Jack Crystal Theatre, including 5 works created collaboratively by undergraduate and graduate students.

Photo: Tisch Dance ‘Masters’ Elegance

Julia Fields, Staff Writer November 20, 2017

NYU Tisch Dance held a Master Performance Workshop in the Jack Crystal Theatre, including 5 works created collaboratively by undergraduate and graduate students.

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

Photo: Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Visits

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2017

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

A kale/pitaya blend bowl from Playa Bowls, located at 108 MacDougal St.

Photo: Vamos a la Playa Bowls

Caroline Grace Zemsky, Staff Writer November 16, 2017

A kale/pitaya blend bowl from Playa Bowls, located at 108 MacDougal St.

Violet nail polish is never an outdated idea to emulate fall fashion.

Photo: Festive Nail Art

November 7, 2017

Violet nail polish is never an outdated idea to emulate fall fashion.

Recreating your denim items by DIY embroidery not only goes with the mainstream fashion but also adds a strong sense of statement to your closet.

Photo: DIY-able Denim

October 24, 2017

Recreating your denim items by DIY embroidery not only goes with the mainstream fashion but also adds a strong sense of statement to your closet.

NYU sorority Alpha Sigma Tau is increasing fundraising efforts to fight childhood cancer with Be Positive Foundation in Washington Square Park on October 5.

Photo: Bake Sales: A Recipe for Success?

October 24, 2017

NYU sorority Alpha Sigma Tau is increasing fundraising efforts to fight childhood cancer with Be Positive Foundation in Washington Square Park on October 5.


For every sale of Bobbi Brown’s Art Stick Duo, $10 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Many other brands are donating portions of their sales to breast cancer awareness during the month of October.

Photo: Shopping for a Cure

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer October 16, 2017

For every sale of Bobbi Brown’s Art Stick Duo, $10 will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Many other brands are donating portions of their sales to breast...

Clinton Hall had a limited edition Flamin Hot Doughnut Grilled Cheese in February.

Photo: Too Much Cheese? ForGouda ‘Bout It!

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer October 12, 2017

Clinton Hall had a limited edition Flamin' Hot Doughnut Grilled Cheese in February.

The Florida Project has not received as much acclaim as other movies released this year, but WSN considers it to be one of the top films of the season.

Photo: NYFF 2017: Magic of Childhood in ‘The Florida Project’

September 27, 2017

The Florida Project has not received as much acclaim as other movies released this year, but WSN considers it to be one of the top films of the season.

The Florida Project by Sean Baker, tells a story of precocious 6-year-old Moonee who courts mischief and adventures.

Photo: These Are ‘Dark Times’ Indeed

September 27, 2017

The Florida Project by Sean Baker, tells a story of precocious 6-year-old Moonee who courts mischief and adventures.

GO CUBES,: a Coffee alternative in gummy form

Photo: Time Saving Coffee Cubes for Busy Students

September 21, 2017

GO CUBES,: a Coffee alternative in gummy form

Carolina Herrera’s stunning collection evokes budding parks and picnics.

Photo: One Sentence Fashion Week Reviews

Caroline To, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017

Carolina Herrera’s stunning collection evokes budding parks and picnics.

WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Photo: Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over

WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Viva Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt opens at the Film Forum on the 6th of April.

Photo: Hannah Arendt Documentary Captures the Philosopher’s Convictions

April 6, 2016

"Viva Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt" opens at the Film Forum on the 6th of April.

Photo: Slow open for baseball season

Brad Waldstreicher, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015

Students at NYU and Columbia raised money for people in Gaza.

Photo: Fast-A-Thon 2014 raises $33,500

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer October 20, 2014

Students at NYU and Columbia raised money for people in Gaza.