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People picket in front of a red building with signs reading "DIVEST FROM GENOCIDE," "ARREST NYU TRUSTEES" and "CLASS OF 1972."
Protesters condemn NYU sanctions against students and faculty, demand divestment
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person has a sign on them that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST” and they stand next to police officers.
NYU says it ‘never offered’ to disclose Israel investments, despite protesters’ claims
Yellow ballet slippers standing on top of a box under the Washington Square Arch.
The Soapbox: Puberty blocker ban in the UK, new president in Ghana and Netanyahu’s trial in Israel
A view from a rooftop of the city’s skyline.
NYU Langone outlines climate change initiatives in 2024 report
People walking outside of a building that reads “STRAND BOOKS” while holding signs.
Strand Bookstore workers go on strike, demand higher wages
The front of a brick building with a white door. There is a sign to the right of the door that reads “SIGN OUR PETITION SAVE THE LANDMARK MERCHANT’S HOUSE”
A local museum’s campaign to keep its doors open
The exterior of the main entrance of N.Y.U. Langone Health center, located at 550 First Ave.
Researchers at NYU Langone deem kidney transplants between HIV-positive people safe
People stand in front steps lined with candles, while others light them.
NYU students join citywide youth to honor trans lives in Washington Square Park
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients
People picket in front of a red building with signs reading "DIVEST FROM GENOCIDE," "ARREST NYU TRUSTEES" and "CLASS OF 1972."
Protesters condemn NYU sanctions against students and faculty, demand divestment
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person has a sign on them that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST” and they stand next to police officers.
NYU says it ‘never offered’ to disclose Israel investments, despite protesters’ claims
A view from a rooftop of the city’s skyline.
NYU Langone outlines climate change initiatives in 2024 report
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
2 faculty members arrested at Bobst demonstration
People picket in front of a red building with signs reading "DIVEST FROM GENOCIDE," "ARREST NYU TRUSTEES" and "CLASS OF 1972."
Protesters condemn NYU sanctions against students and faculty, demand divestment
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
An overhead shot of students sitting inside Bobst library. You can see the Palestinian flag and various banners next to them.
Students and faculty call for divestment from Israel at Bobst
A group of people stand with protest signs in front of a purple-colored construction wall and barricades
NYU Law admin threatens pro-Palestinian students with disciplinary action
A group of people stand with protest signs in front of a purple colored construction wall and barricades
Students protest police presence on campus outside Gould Plaza wall
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York University's Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
A woman smiling against a black background with the words “N.Y.U. BEYOND” written to the left.
Beyond NYU: Opening doors to STEM for students of color nationwide
A close-up shot of a man wearing a blue-striped shirt and brown pants sitting in a floral-decorated staircase with big white words that say “BEYOND N.Y.U.”
Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
A girl standing next to a lifesized cardboard cutout of herself, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” written to her left.
Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
A man standing in a suit holding a trophy, with “STUDENT ACADEMY AWARDS” written on the wall behind him and “BEYOND NYU” written to the right.
Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera
A man posing in front of a white backdrop with the words “Beyond N.Y.U.” illustrated next to him.
Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A plate of buttered naan topped with greens next to a plate of oysters
These 6 restaurants near NYU are joining the Michelin ranks
A bread circle on a black plate with a white cream sauce in a small, white bowl.
New eats near NYU: What even is Australian food? ACRU offers a fine dining answer
Two men in black T-shirts with an orange and blue “roam” logo printed on it stand in a hallway, smiling with their arms crossed.
The NYU student-founded startup helping international students roam through college with ease
A display with small cookies with various colors of icing and toppings on top of them.
‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats
A park with trees with bright Christmas lights.
Jolly lights and sights around the city
An illustration of a woman wearing a short red dress with a brown bow. They wear knee-high stockings and red kitten heels.
The Christmas song kit for a perfect winter fit
An illustration of simplified drawings of various forms of self-care like tea, a person wearing a face mask, and a person doing yoga on a blue background.
What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures
A display table with several decorative chocolates. Words on the front of the table read “LE CHOCOLAT, Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton.”
Fashion designers are cooking, literally
An illustration of various winter clothing items. Depicted in front of a snowy background is a fur coat, a gray sweater, brown ballet flats, a mannequin head with a furry hood and a pair of legs in a miniskirt wearing knee-high boots.
Winter fashion trend report 2024
Six pairs of various boots and loafers against a magenta background.
Booting out the basics: 6 unique Dr. Martens for the winter
A plate of buttered naan topped with greens next to a plate of oysters
These 6 restaurants near NYU are joining the Michelin ranks
A bread circle on a black plate with a white cream sauce in a small, white bowl.
New eats near NYU: What even is Australian food? ACRU offers a fine dining answer
A display with small cookies with various colors of icing and toppings on top of them.
‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats
The interior of a restaurant with several tables and bar seating. A staircase leading up to a second level is lined with garlands and holiday lights.
5 restaurants for a proper end-of-semester feast
A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.
Sipping and savoring cinema
An illustration of simplified drawings of various forms of self-care like tea, a person wearing a face mask, and a person doing yoga on a blue background.
What it means to take care of yourself across different cultures
On a light green background, four orange rectangles show hands making different signs in each one.
How multicultural sororities foster community at NYU
An illustration of a map of New York City with Filipino flags marking points on the map.
Finding community from Manila to Manhattan
The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.
The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.
An illustration of a silhouette of a person with short hair in front of several world landmarks and a turkey.
Home is where the heart finds its place
A collage of various N.Y.U.-specific illustrations in green and blue.
Ranked: NYU lore
An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
An illustration of a taco fighting french fries boxing in a ring.
Ranked: Fast food near campus
(Gia Sidhu for WSN)
Ranked: Microtrends
A collage of three photos. On the left, a model walks in a black, lace bodysuit with knee–length tassels hanging from the neckline. In the middle, a model stands in front of a flashlight, wearing a high khaki-beige collar with layered circular cut-out on two sides, with a side slit skirt and knee high boots. On the right, a model wears an oversized blue pinstripe suit and a beige hat. There is a red bandana tied around their neck and collection of small red knotted ropes attached to one breast of their jacket.
Ranked: The top 5 looks from WSN’s NYFW coverage
A model wearing a long light-blue spaghetti-strap dress walks in the middle of 10 other models standing in a circle.
WSN at New York Fashion Week
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
Frederick Anderson delivers African glam and elegance in his Spring 2025 collection
A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.
Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW
Two images of models side-by-side
Andrew Kwon’s ‘ephemeral’ embraces fantastical floral fashion
A model wearing a black hat and hoodie with orange accents, a white undershirt and black pants and shoes walks down a white tiled runway while carrying a beige bag with green leaves.
Flying Solo returns to NYFW, attempting to push the fashion envelope
Many pink and yellow books stacked on top of each other, with “MMXXIV” written on one side of the book in the middle and “STAFF LIST!” written on the other.
Staff Recs: The best books we read this year
Two women sit on a bright turquoise couch in a cozy, artfully decorated living room with artworks on the wall and a coffee table in the foreground decorated with books and mugs.
Review: ‘The Room Next Door’ closely examines death
An illustration of four colorful Christmas stockings hanging above a fireplace. From left to right are purple, turquoise, green and red stockings that contain vinyl albums.
8 pop Christmas albums to broaden your holiday horizons
A group of four people smiling at a camera in a red room.
The Radio Relics on indie rock, Clive Davis and pissing off the neighbors
A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.
Sipping and savoring cinema
Many pink and yellow books stacked on top of each other, with “MMXXIV” written on one side of the book in the middle and “STAFF LIST!” written on the other.
Staff Recs: The best books we read this year
A photo of a half green and white book cover with a cat, three chairs and three mugs on a table. Displayed is the title “Before we forget kindness, a novel" and the author’s name “TOSHIKAZU KAWAGUCHI.”
Review: The comforting magic of ‘Before We Forget Kindness’
Two greyscale photos of women, with “DIDION” at the top, an ampersand in the middle and “BABITZ” at the bottom. The one above holds a cigarette and the one below looks over her sunglasses.
Q&A: Lili Anolik on literary ‘It’ girls Joan Didion and Eve Babitz
Four illustrations of different book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: 2 collections of feminist essays, a critique of U.S. foreign policy and more
A man with glasses and a mustache wearing a blue jacket stands in front of the McDonald’s golden arches.
Mapping out McDonald’s
Two women sit on a bright turquoise couch in a cozy, artfully decorated living room with artworks on the wall and a coffee table in the foreground decorated with books and mugs.
Review: ‘The Room Next Door’ closely examines death
A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.
Sipping and savoring cinema
An illustration of a Christmas wreath wrapped in shiny gold ribbon and an ornament, with red and green sections showing different film posters. In the middle is the Netflix logo wearing a red santa hat.
Ranked: Every 2024 Netflix Christmas rom-com
Two men sit next to each other on a beach, a yellow blanket wrapped around their shoulders.
Review: ‘Queer’ is full of psychedelics and painful pining
A woman wearing a blindfold holding a piece of paperwork over her head.
Review: ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ distills national tensions into a suspenseful family drama
An illustration of four colorful Christmas stockings hanging above a fireplace. From left to right are purple, turquoise, green and red stockings that contain vinyl albums.
8 pop Christmas albums to broaden your holiday horizons
A group of four people smiling at a camera in a red room.
The Radio Relics on indie rock, Clive Davis and pissing off the neighbors
A woman standing in a long, white dress in front of a building with a carousel behind her.
Q&A: Rising artist Zoe Tan on new single and her time at NYU
An album cover with various polaroids of a man, overlaid to make a whole body.
Review: On ‘Puss & Poems,’ no one complains like Jake Shane
(Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
Review: ‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ ends on a high note — literally
An illustration of a hand holding a nutcracker on a blue background scattered with snowflakes.
Let out of the doll box: My retirement from ‘The Nutcracker’
Dancers dressed in soldier costumes lined up onstage.
The Rockettes don’t know when to tap out
Two people stand on a stage with their hands on a table, looking at each other.
Broke People Play Festival expands to uplift more student artists
A person wearing a blue suit with white sleeves holds the hand of a person wearing a pink dress while they sit on a beige couch in a set of a house.
Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ disguises mediocrity with a star-studded cast
Two women stand over a kitchen island, making a cup of coffee together.
Review: ‘The Roommate’ struggles to find its heart
Three balconies spiraling up with various art pieces on the walls and people perusing them.
Review: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition teaches a history lesson about a fleeting art movement
Ten paintings are hung up in a large group on a light purple gallery wall.
Review: ‘Toward Joy’ builds new frameworks for American art
An illustration of an armed man with a redacted face in front of a collage of U.S. conspiracy imagery.
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ is annoyingly fun
A woman stands and looks up in front of abstract colors.
When I need to reconnect with myself, I go to museums
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
A four panel illustration of four different people drawn in a monochrome purple pallet.
Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
A red snake wrapped around a black and white rifle like the Rod of Ascelpius, in front of a blue background.
Off Topic: A shot heard around the health care sector
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
Opinion: Congestion pricing is the cure to NYC’s traffic crisis
A protester holds up a white sign that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST”.
Opinion: NYU must sever ties with Tel Aviv University
An illustration of the flags of Ukraine and the United States crossed in front of a black-and-white drawing of destroyed buildings.
Off Topic: A ceasefire in Ukraine isn’t as simple as you think it is
An illustration of a collage of different scenes, such as a war zone, the face of prime minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and a person holding a sign that says "BANS OFF OUR BODIES."
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
An illustration of a balancing weight scale with a box on each side. One says “LOCAL VOTE” and the other says “FEDERAL VOTE.”
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
NYU students gather for a vigil in Washington Square Park mourning the loss of life in Lebanon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024 in New York.
Editorial: NYU needs to talk about Lebanon. Publicly.
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
(Samson Tu for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.
Opinion: Congestion pricing is the cure to NYC’s traffic crisis
An illustration of a rainbow-colored circle of holding hands. Inside the circle, there is an illustration of two people next to each other with a heart between them.
Opinion: Mutual aid keeps our communities alive — it’s time to get involved
Three people wearing purple graduation gowns and black graduation caps are standing raising diplomas. To the left is former N.Y.U. president standing behind a purple-and-white N.Y.U. sign.
Opinion: No longer behind bars, but not truly free
A stone bench with armrests on Astor Place.
Opinion: Hostile city planning hides homelessness, but doesn’t solve it.
The exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
A caricature illustration of a large man wearing a white nationalist pin while sitting behind a microphone and in front of an upside down American flag.
Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote
A cobblestone street with brick buildings on the left side and white buildings on the right.
Opinion: Language & Cultural Houses are more than just quaint cottages splattered across campus
An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of seven people standing at purple podiums. One of the podiums has a spotlight on it, with a person raising their hand under the light. There is another spotlight that highlights the words “UP FOR DEBATE”.
Up for Debate: Should NYU adopt institutional restraint?
An illustration of Donald Trump on the left of the drawing pointing his finger, and on the right are a crowd of different colored hands raised and three signs in the middle with the letters “D.E.I.”
Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?
A three person panel sitting in front of a crowd. The left person has a blue spotlight on them, the person in the middle has a red and blue spotlight and the person on the right has a red spotlight.
Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump
Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements
Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements
An illustration of Donald Trump pointing his finger at a group of figures wearing graduation caps. Behind them are flags of the world.
Guest Essay: Studying as an international student under a second Trump administration
A four panel illustration of four different people drawn in a monochrome purple pallet.
Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
An illustration of a poster on a utility pole with a woman in the center with a question mark over her face. Above are the words “LINDA MILLS” and below are the words “Lookalike Contest.”
Off-Third: Linda Mills lookalike contest brings new crowd to Gould Plaza
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
An illustration of a person with binoculars staring in awe at a woman wearing dark sunglasses and red lipstick.
Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
An image of a N.Y.U. flag, with the color purple edited into pink.
Off-Third: NYU changes branding to save misled patients
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"
Guest Essay: Why we protest
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”
Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.
Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
File Photo: NYU Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway. (Katie Peurrung for WSN)
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
An illustration of an outline of a referee yelling “OUT OF BOUNDS” with three buildings behind him.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, London and Madrid
Two people wearing ski suits posing with their hands in the air in front of a snowy mountain with snow-covered trees in the background.
NYU’s Ski & Snowboard Club returns to the slopes for the 2025 season
A man in a dark coat standing outside in a park and smiling at the camera.
In the Huddle: Zach Knudsen on his aspirations and optimism for the upcoming season
NYU woman's basketball team celebrated their historic win at the University Senate meeting on March 28.
Why NYU Athletics?
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Basketball remains undefeated, wrestling sweeps meet and other news
In the panel titled Tisch, a girl with long braided hair, alternative clothing and round glasses types on a computer with sheets of paper flying around her. Her eyes are swirls and her expression is panicked as she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a 73-page play due tomorrow!” In the panel titled Stern, a man with short dark hair and rectangular glasses wears a suit saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have 500+ LinkedIn connections due tomorrow…” He holds a phone with a symbol of people and the number 500 while people shake hands in the background. In the panel titled Gallatin, a boy with wavy brown hair and goggles holds ropes while saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to weave a basket underwater tomorrow.” Another dialogue line reads “Yeah, that’s my concentration…” next to drawings of fish and baskets. In the panel titled Steinhardt, a girl with curly blonde hair and freckles stares at a phone while various electronic devices are scattered in the background including a phone with a caller ID saying “Kiara & Allina.” In a dialogue bubble she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to communicate tomorrow.” In the panel titled Tandon a boy with round glasses, a puffer vest, a quarter-zip sweater and dyed purple hair says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a robot due tomorrow!” Behind him is a robot holding a sandwich on a plate saying “YUMMY,” a laptop on a desk displaying “Chat G.P.T.” and a blackboard with various diagrams in white chalk. In the panel titled C.A.S. is a girl wearing a white lab coat and goggles over a pink shirt and saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to write an essay on bird migration in Ancient Greece due tomorrow!” She holds an open book while plucking a leaf off of an overhead branch with forceps, facing away from a desk where a beaker of green liquid overflows.
Cartoon: NYU during finals is just so … unique
An aerial view of an autumn field with a runway and body of water, with factories and suburbs on the left.
How to legally fly a drone in NYC
A person stands on stage staring into the distance. They have dark hair and wear a black fur shawl.
For Hannah Weisz, performance is resistance
In a grayscale comic, a person works at a desk in front of a computer next to a window showing a city in ruins with a fallen sign saying “TECH INDUSTRY.” In the bottom right corner is a thought bubble that says, “Why can’t I find an internship?”
Cartoon: Your major in computer science has been declared
A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.
Style on the Square
An aerial view of an autumn field with a runway and body of water, with factories and suburbs on the left.
How to legally fly a drone in NYC
A person stands on stage staring into the distance. They have dark hair and wear a black fur shawl.
For Hannah Weisz, performance is resistance
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Finding school spirit at NYU
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate on Gould Plaza holding a Palestinian flag and a sign that reads “No more dollar sign for Israel’s crimes.”
Inside the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at NYU
(Krish Dev for WSN)
‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.'s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Rob Benevides applies a white wig to an actor wearing a prosthetic costume face.
An inside look at the art and design process of behind-the-scenes artists
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Welcome home, class of 2028
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
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Victor Porcelli, News Editor

Victor Porcelli is a junior studying Public Policy. He’s from Central Jersey, the existence of which he will vehemently defend. Outside of journalism, he likes romcoms and … he can’t think of anything else. He aspires to becoming verified on twitter so follow him @victor_porcelli.

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BDS Resolution Meets Resistance

Some students studying away at NYU Tel Aviv wrote a letter in response to a resolution that would have NYU sever ties with companies tied to Israel.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • December 3, 2018
Some students studying away at NYU Tel Aviv wrote a letter in response to a resolution that would have NYU sever ties with companies tied to Israel.
The NYU Abu Dhabi campus. (Courtesy of Aizaz Ansari/The Gazelle)

Faculty To Discuss Academic Freedom at NYUAD

Professors hope to take action where they feel NYU’s administration has not in regards to the universities relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • December 3, 2018
Professors hope to take action where they feel NYU’s administration has not in regards to the universities relationship with the United Arab Emirates.
(via facebook.com)

Student Government Initiatives Gaining Traction, But Not Passed Yet

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 30, 2018
At a Student Senators Council meeting various resolutions, some of which had been introduced as early as mid-September, received updates from the student government president.
Protestors assemble outside the steps of the Long Island City Courthouse. (Staff Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Queens Residents Protest Amazon’s Arrival

Protestors gathered on a rainy Monday afternoon in Long Island City to protest the impending arrival of Amazon's new headquarters.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 27, 2018
Protestors gathered on a rainy Monday afternoon in Long Island City to protest the impending arrival of Amazon's new headquarters.
An aerial view of Shanghai. (Photo by Tony Wu)

$114M of NYU’s Gifts From Donors in China, UAE

Donations from China and the UAE to NYU totaled $114 million from 2012 to 2018.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 26, 2018
Donations from China and the UAE to NYU totaled $114 million from 2012 to 2018.
Student Government Assembly Chairperson Jakiyah Bradley leads a November 2018 town hall on food insecurity. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Town Hall Highlights Few Resources for Food-Insecure International Students

Students affected by food insecurity came together to talk about the scope of the issue and how it is being dealt with at NYU.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 19, 2018
Students affected by food insecurity came together to talk about the scope of the issue and how it is being dealt with at NYU.
A panoramic view of Hollywood, Los Angeles. NYU President Andrew Hamilton has announced that the university will be expanding its presence in Los Angeles. (Photo by Alex Domb)

Steinhardt Sets Sights on LA

With NYU looking to expand in LA, Steinhardt students now hope to take advantage of new opportunities in the City of Angels.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 19, 2018
With NYU looking to expand in LA, Steinhardt students now hope to take advantage of new opportunities in the City of Angels.
Graphic by Rachel Buigas-Lopez

NYU Recipients React to Making Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

Nineteen NYU community members made the list this year.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 19, 2018
Nineteen NYU community members made the list this year.
(via flickr.com)

NYU’s Involvement in Amazon Bid Unclear

NYU President Andrew Hamilton has said the university was “part of the bid” to bring Amazon’s new headquarters to New York City.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 16, 2018
NYU President Andrew Hamilton has said the university was “part of the bid” to bring Amazon’s new headquarters to New York City.
(via findmyclub.nyu.edu)

Club Fest Is Now at Your Fingertips

A team led by a former student has created an app that will allow students to easily connect with clubs that match their interests.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 16, 2018
A team led by a former student has created an app that will allow students to easily connect with clubs that match their interests.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton answers questions at a town hall in November regarding the Being@NYU survey results. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Being@NYU Town Hall Highlights: Faculty Want Money, Students Want Inclusivity

In a presentation to students on the Being@NYU survey conducted by the university, President Andrew Hamilton addressed issues ranging from diversity at NYU, sexual misconduct, Aramark’s prison ties and the potential of a university program in Los Angeles.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 14, 2018
In a presentation to students on the Being@NYU survey conducted by the university, President Andrew Hamilton addressed issues ranging from diversity at NYU, sexual misconduct, Aramark’s prison ties, and the potential of a university program in Los Angeles.
A 50-year-old man was taken out of his home on 210 E. Ninth St. after causing a disturbance and throwing things down onto the street below. (Photo by Pamela Jew)

Man Threatens to Jump From Building Near Alumni Hall

Students near Alumni Residence Hall and the Barney Building stopped in their tracks as cops flooded the area and a landing pad appeared on the sidewalk.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 12, 2018
After a man threatened to jump from his three-story apartment, students near Alumni Residence Hall and the Barney Building stopped in their tracks.
The outside of NYU Langone Medical Center.

NYU to Open New Medical School on Long Island

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 8, 2018
With a shortage of primary care physicians across the country, NYU’s new medical school will exclusively train students for primary-care work.
“Vote Here” signs in multiple languages outside the polling center in Brittany Hall. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Democrats Clinch Control of State Senate for the First Time Since 2010

With Democrats in complete control of the New York state government, citizens may see abortion rights formally passed into law, single-payer healthcare and voting and campaign finance reform.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 8, 2018
After Tuesday's elections, New York state Democrats now have control of the state Senate for the first time since 2010.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaks at a Fireside Chat event in Kimmel on Nov. 6, 2018. Hamilton announced at the event that NYU will open a new campus in Los Angeles.

NYU to Open Los Angeles Campus

At a fireside chat with administrators, Hamilton cited a large number of students already in Los Angeles as why Los Angeles makes sense to be NYU's next site.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 6, 2018
At a fireside chat with administrators, Hamilton cited a large number of students already in Los Angeles as why Los Angeles makes sense to be NYU's next site.
A protest regarding transgender rights took place in Union Square Park on Friday. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Transgender Activists Protest Trump, Prepare to Vote

With a push to rollback Obama-era policies that had expanded transgender rights, activists are protesting Trump and looking to elect representatives that oppose the possible changes.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 5, 2018
With a push to rollback Obama-era policies that had expanded transgender rights, activists are protesting Trump and looking to elect representatives that oppose the possible changes.
Left to right: Senators-at-Large Rose Asaf and Bayan Abubakr, and Alternate Senator-at-Large Leen Dweik, wearing Keffiyehs, or scarfs to show solidarity with Palestine. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Student Introduces BDS Resolution, to Vote by Secret Ballot

Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • November 1, 2018
Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
A float from this year's NYC Halloween Parade. (Photo by Tony Wu)

New Yorkers Let Loose at Packed Halloween Parade

At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi • October 31, 2018
At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
President Andy Hamilton delivered a remark before the Being@NYU results presentation on April 24 in Kimmel Rosenthal.

Professors Spar With NYU Over Self-Expression on BDS

Students, professors and administrators react after the university released a statement about the 30-club boycott of NYU Tel Aviv.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 30, 2018

NYU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors came out in support of University of Michigan academics who have declined to write letters of recommendation...

A demonstration of the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality technology in motion capturing. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Alter Reality With Tandon’s New VR Hub

RLab, as the virtual and augmented reality hub is called, is backed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 24, 2018
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to a hub for virtual and augmented reality that will be run by the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
Courtesy of Caroline Manela

30 NYU Clubs Pledge ‘Non-Cooperation’ With NYU Tel Aviv

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 22, 2018
Various clubs throughout campus pledge against NYU Tel Aviv in solidarity with Palestinian liberation efforts.
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro discusses issues in current US administration and the state of American opportunity with NPR Latino USA Anchor Maria Hinojosa in a Brennan Center public conversation on Tuesday. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Potential 2020 Presidential Candidate Speaks at NYU Law

Robert Coventry, and Victor Porcelli • October 17, 2018
A potential 2020 Presidential contender spoke at NYU Tuesday.
Activists protest against NYU hosting an event at Stern featuring former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Henry Kissinger Told to ‘Rot in Hell,’ Disrupted Four Times During Talk at Stern

Sarah Jackson and Victor Porcelli • October 16, 2018
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's visit to NYU Stern sparked protests from campus activists.
The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement hopes to end support for Israel until the country ends occupation of Palestinian territory. (via bdsmovement.net)

BDS Resolution Alarms Pro-Israel Groups

NYU microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian debate.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 15, 2018
After the announcement that a resolution will appear in the student senate encouraging NYU to Border, Divest and Sanction Israel, pro-Israel student groups react.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will be speaking at the Stern School of Business on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. (Collage by Katie Peurrung; photos via flickr.com and Jake Quan)

Students Condemn ‘War Criminal’ Kissinger

Kissinger is slated to speak at the Stern School of Business on Tuesday.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 15, 2018
Stern will host controversial figure and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, to the displeasure of many student activist groups who consider him a war criminal.
The logo of NYU's Student Government. (Courtesy of NYU Student Government)

Student Senators Continue Efforts to Divest From Israel With New Proposal

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 12, 2018

As part of the international movement supporting Palestinian rights, student senators will bring forward a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions resolution to student government on...

Scaffolding is raised along West 4th Street around Bobst Library. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Construction on West 4th to End in November — Before Resuming in Spring

Wake me up when November ends.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 9, 2018
Wake me up when November ends.
Paul Romer, a professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Professor Wins Nobel Prize in Economics

Paul Romer was honored for his work in "integrating technological innovations into long-run macroeconomic analysis."
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 8, 2018
Professor of Economics Paul Romer won the Nobel Prize in Economics on Monday — the first to win such an award in seven years.
President Hamilton Talks Avital Ronell, Trustees at University Senate Meeting

President Hamilton Talks Avital Ronell, Trustees at University Senate Meeting

Campus leaders convened Thursday for the first University Senate meeting of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • October 4, 2018
Campus leaders convened Thursday for the first University Senate meeting of the 2018-2019 academic year.
An IEC protestor's sign in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Wednesday.

With Its Contract Expiring, Student Activists Advocate for End to Aramark

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 26, 2018
On Wednesday, student activists from the Incarceration to Education Coalition were protesting NYU’s involvement with Aramark on the steps of the Kimmel.
An installation made from death certificates of people who died from police brutality.

Pop-up Museum Spotlights NYPD Failings

A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to broken-windows policing.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 24, 2018
A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to the questionable policing method called Broken Windows policing, and is hosted by the NYCLU.
(From left to right) Ben Zinevich, Rose Asaf, Leen Dweik and Bayan Abubakr.

How Freedom of Information Could Look at NYU

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 17, 2018
The Student Senate Council recently proposed a resolution that would make information about NYU's financial records and more accessible to students.
(From left to right) Ben Zinevich, Rose Asaf, Leen Dweik and Bayan Abubakr.

Student Senators Take Another Shot At Board of Trustees Transparency

After resolutions for student and faculty representation on the board were rejected in July, Student Senators are proposing a new way to increase transparency.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 13, 2018
After resolutions for student and faculty representation on the board were rejected in July, Student Senators are proposing a new way to increase transparency.
Words from the Declaration of Independence are now etched on walls of the station.

Photo: 17 Years After 9/11, Cortlandt St. Station Reopens

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 10, 2018

Words from the Declaration of Independence are now etched on walls of the station.

The exterior of Rubin Residence Hall, which is NYU's lowest cost first-year residence hall due to its absence of air conditioning.

Rubin Will Cool Down — In Three Years

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 10, 2018
The lack of AC in Rubin Hall has caused problems for students, especially with recent heat waves, but soon Rubin may be in for renovations.
Food Insecurity Programs Serve Only ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Food Insecurity Programs Serve Only ‘Tip of the Iceberg’

Due to fears of overuse, an NYU program meant to address food insecurity has been kept quiet.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • September 10, 2018
Due to fears of overuse, an NYU program meant to address food insecurity has been kept quiet.
Rubin residents lie on temporary cots during the heat wave.

Heat Wave Displaces Rubin Hall Residents

Rubin Hall residents were temporarily moved to cots during the heat wave.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • August 29, 2018
New York City is in the midst of a heat wave with temperatures in the mid-90s. Rubin Residence Hall, infamous for its lack of air conditioning, is asking residents to sleep in other residence halls or the air-conditioned study lounge for the hot night ahead.
Courtyard of the Brennan Center at NYU Law

Brennan Center Sues U.S. Department of Justice

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • August 26, 2018
The Brennan center sues the Justice Department for information regarding voter registration.
On Transferring to NYU

On Transferring to NYU

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 29, 2018
I had a unique first year experience, having transferred midyear and being inserted into an upperclassman dorm.
Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 23, 2018
Elitism in the Stern School of Business should not be ignored. This attitude allows for toxic superiority culture.
Cynthia Nixon Embodies Worrying Trend

Cynthia Nixon Embodies Worrying Trend

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinions Editor • April 19, 2018
With more and more celebrities considering running for political office, it is time to reexamine our standards for elected officials.
First-Years: Internships Don’t Matter

First-Years: Internships Don’t Matter

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinions Editor • April 12, 2018
Many first year students believe they should get an internship as soon as possible, but in reality it's better to wait.
Slack Chat: How can student activists better leverage NYU?

Slack Chat: How can student activists better leverage NYU?

Tyler Crews, Natasha Roy and Victor Porcelli • April 12, 2018
Three WSN Editors debate NYU's response to the recent NYU SLAM and NYU Divest Kimmel Occupation.
Big Data, Big Problems

Big Data, Big Problems

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • April 8, 2018
Big Data is proving to be a threat to our democracy, but it also has the power to be a force for good.
Autonomy or Loneliness? Dealing with the Independent Culture of NYU

Autonomy or Loneliness? Dealing with the Independent Culture of NYU

Being an NYU student can be lonely at times, but living in the city can also be an opportunity to become more independent.
Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • April 5, 2018
With NYU's large population and lack of campus and school spirit, students often encounter independence that teeters between autonomy and loneliness.
Society Favors Extroverts

Society Favors Extroverts

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • April 2, 2018
Introverts are more likely to mold themselves into extroverts to compete for jobs.
Which Lives March for Our Lives Is Missing

Which Lives March for Our Lives Is Missing

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • March 26, 2018
Mental heath advocates are a missing but necessary voice in the fight against gun violence.
General Education As a Juice Cleanse

General Education As a Juice Cleanse

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • March 21, 2018
The potential benefits of NYU adopting a three-year bachelor's program outweigh the costs.
Don’t Censor Lil Yachty

Don’t Censor Lil Yachty

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • March 19, 2018
While in the Palladium gym, I noticed peculiar censorship of Lil' Yachty lyrics in D.R.A.M.'s "Broccoli," and pondered the implications of such a practice.
Companies Have Values, Just like People

Companies Have Values, Just like People

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • March 6, 2018
Should companies have a voice in politics? Despite current objections, the answer is yes. Companies have values and the right to free speech, just as citizens do.
Georgia’s Unjust Spiritual Shield

Georgia’s Unjust Spiritual Shield

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer • March 4, 2018
The Georgia SB-375 bill utilizes religion as an excuse to discriminate, reducing same-sex couples to second-class citizens.
School Spirit, Only $5

School Spirit, Only $5

Victor Porcelli • February 26, 2018
NYU students lack school spirit. Placing a price tag on Spirit Week Events does not help.
Don’t Discredit This Opinion

Don’t Discredit This Opinion

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer • February 20, 2018
We as humans rely on our ability to interpret, perceive and infer in our everyday lives. So why are opinions –– an extension of this interpretation –– seen as unnecessary?
The Wealth Gap and Canada’s Golden Goose

The Wealth Gap and Canada’s Golden Goose

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2018
The wealth gap is steadily increasing in the United States, as is interest in luxury fashion.
Let Woody Allen's 'A Rainy Day in New York' See the Light of Day

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

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer • February 2, 2018
Despite resurfacing sexual assault allegations, Amazon Studios should uphold it's contract to release Woody Allen's "A Rainy Day in New York."
Adulthood Begins at 24

Adulthood Begins at 24

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2018
The age of adulthood should be increased to 24 years old.
Ansari Heard ‘Yes’ When She Didn’t Say ‘No’

Ansari Heard ‘Yes’ When She Didn’t Say ‘No’

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer • January 29, 2018
The situation surrounding Aziz Ansari provides the perfect opportunity for us to clearly define sexual assault and consent. When someone does not say no, it doesn't mean yes.
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