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Three people sitting and reading newspapers. One paper reads “GLORY TO THE MARTYRS, VICTORY TO THE RESISTANCE.”
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
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Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
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
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
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
A document with a green pen, two one dollar bills and six coins on top of it.
The precarity of student loans under a second Trump term
A group of people stand on the sidewalk. They hold flyers, posters and a large sign stating “FLIP YOUR BALLOT OVER VOTE YES ON PROP #1.”
Students rally to expand anti-discrimination laws in New York
A graph comparing university ranking methedologies.
Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask
A hand holds a piece of paper up with the words “LANDMARK N.Y.E.E.I.!” written on it.
The fight to landmark the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary
Three people sitting and reading newspapers. One paper reads “GLORY TO THE MARTYRS, VICTORY TO THE RESISTANCE.”
Faculty hold ‘die-in’ to honor thousands of Palestinian deaths in Gaza
Large signs and cutouts of red flowers with photos of people in their centers hang on a fence. The largest sign says “HONOR THE MARTYRS OF PALESTINE” and a smaller sign above says “FREE PALESTINE” in green and “ARMS EMBARGO NOW” in red.
Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
An illustration of 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.
‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
An audience sitting in rows of wooden desks attentively listening in a well-lit conference room with large windows in the background.
NYU, UC Berkeley activists criticize crackdown on free speech at college campuses
A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.
Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
A police officer holds onto a metal barricade, blocking protesters holding Israeli flags from a space. A person in the foreground watches and the back of his jacket reads: “N.Y.P.D. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.”
Zionist group accused of vandalism demands expulsion of NYU SJP
Protesters on one side of a street raise Palestinian flags and signs while protestors on the other side raise Israeli flags.
FSJP, NYU condemn ‘violence and vandalism’ from right-wing Zionist group
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
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Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
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
A black and white image of a woman with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U.” illustrated next to her.
Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
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
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NYC Black Friday boot camp
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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.
Where to dine halal beyond the cart
(Brianna Ly for WSN)
Crafting for the soul: 4 DIYs to unplug and unwind
An illustration of the words “STAFF RECS” written in white on a blue background with white stars. In the bottom right corner, a white cloud says “MEN’S EDITION.” Surrounding the text are illustrations of a razor, a cotton swab, cologne and lotion.
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
An illustration of a woman standing in front of a large line of people, checking her watch. Large and flashy signs advertising a sale are randomly placed.
NYC Black Friday boot camp
An illustration of the words “STAFF RECS” written in white on a blue background with white stars. In the bottom right corner, a white cloud says “MEN’S EDITION.” Surrounding the text are illustrations of a razor, a cotton swab, cologne and lotion.
Staff recs: Men’s beauty products
An illustration of a girl in a t-shirt and sweatpants shrugging on an iPhone screen on a background of an array of different video stills adorned with the icons of TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. Some video titles include “DRESSES I TRIED BUT…,” “HOW TO DRESS LIKE A…,” “NEW SHOES!” and “ICONIC...”
Fashion influencers you need to follow
An illustration of various cowgirl boots on a blue background, with white text reading “Cowgirl Boots” in the upper-right corner.
Hold your horses: These are the cowboy boots you should actually buy
Illustrations of the back of people’s heads with various hairstyles and accessories in pink, blue and peach colors. Scattered around them are small hair pins and clips.
From bows to caps, here are 6 chic hair accessories to level up your look
An illustration of an oven roasted turkey against a light purple background.
Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
A look into the interior of a restaurant with people eating inside. In the back, a poster says “Qahwah House Welcome, Our House is Your House” next to several images of nature.
Where to dine halal beyond the cart
A golden teapot pouring a clear liquid over a dish of orange soup.
New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine
A hot pot layout of food, containing several uncooked pieces of beef, butter, vegetables, spices and a heated pan for cooking.
This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent
A woman with wavy brown hair holds a tray of pink-frosted chocolate cupcakes.
For this NYU student, pastry is power
The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.
5 identity-based bookstores to explore
A barista makes a drink in a cafe kitchen filled with machines, ingredients and a pride flag. On the wall is a hanging poster with the word “Aiyo.”
4 tea-rrific spots for chai near campus
An illustration of a pumpkin carved with the sacred syllable aum and lit from inside on top of a purple, orange and white flower shape. Around it are lit purple oil lamps and glowing lotus and elephant shapes.
Crossover of the year: Celebrating Halloween and Diwali in 2024
Women sitting in a lecture hall looking forward.
A woman in business school: Charisma, confusion and closure
An art installation of a large house sculptural structure, displayed in a gallery space with a descriptive panel on the wall that says “This will pass" by Dalila Sanabria.
Review: ‘This will pass’ promises hope through Latin American mythology and history
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
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Ranked: Book tracking apps
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
A man and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.
Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
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Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
A purple sign with the phrase “MAKING HOME” and “SMITHSONIAN DESIGN TRIENNIAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 10, 2025,” on a black fence.
Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
A collage of four illustrations of book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An activist’s self-help book, a new Percy Jackson novel and more
An illustration of four book covers. “The Art Thief,” “A Certain Hunger,” “Knife,” and “The Nightingale” are depicted.
Books beyond Bobst: An artsy true crime book, a novel about a woman eating her lovers and more
Against a blue, red and white background reminiscent of the Filipino flag, there's a yellow sun pattern in the center with the letters “F. A. H. M.” in blue type.
5 books to read as Filipino American History Month wraps up
A collage of four illustrated book covers.
Books beyond Bobst: An art criticism compilation, a romance set in Communist Poland and more
An illustration of a book cover with a woman in a yellow jacket holding swans in a bag. The title, “Scaffolding,” is in the middle in white and the author, “LAUREN ELKIN,” is in blue in the lower right corner.
Review: ‘Scaffolding’ tears down endless emotional barriers
A close-up shot of two women, with one wearing a headscarf and holding an orange container, while the other is standing next to her staring at it.
Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood
A staged wedding scene in a vintage living room featuring floral designs and curtains with guests sitting in a white folding chair applauding while the cameraman films the events. On the right is the bride smiling while wearing a short white dress and veil standing next to the groom in a powder blue suit.
Review: ‘Here’ is a disjointed, time-hopping mess
A person in a black shirt and white collar standing in front of a pink background.
Beyond awareness: Jane Schoenbrun’s radical trans future
A person wearing headphones holding a microphone in the middle of a forest path.
Review: ‘Allen Sunshine’ hooks the heart with friendship, music and the gentle art of healing
A blonde woman with bedazzled hoop earrings and a rose-patterned top stands in a room lit with neon red and blue lights.
Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’ takes big risks with little payoff
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
An album cover of a stone floating in an ether. The text surrounding the stone reads “the CURE”.
Review: The Cure takes on death in gothic rock fashion with ‘Songs of a Lost World’
An album cover of faces of girls with purple skin, white glowing eyes and various expressions with a vinyl peeking out. The girl in the center has blonde hair and a shirt with “LIL UZI” written on it as a key floats above her head.
Review: ‘Eternal Atake 2’ is Lil Uzi’s eternal mistake
A blonde person wearing a blue dress sitting on the floor near a white-blue Christmas tree with a white fireplace in the background.
Review: Megan Moroney’s Christmas EP pulls from heartbreak and Elvis
A man and woman in historical costumes on a stage set resembling an office.
Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
A man and woman stand facing the audience in adjacent rooms on a stage. The woman’s has a purple hue while the man’s is blue.
Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ melts even the most robotic hearts
A woman hanging from a bed that is in the air, looking down at a man. Underneath them is a bed of flowers.
Review: Shakespeare takes on vaping, crop tops and energy drinks
A man stands on a stage holding a lantern while an ensemble of people stand and sit on a series of steps behind him.
‘Our Town’ returns to Broadway and proves that sometimes less is more
A bunch of men jumping on a stage in the rain, some having bloody faces.
Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
A purple sign with the phrase “MAKING HOME” and “SMITHSONIAN DESIGN TRIENNIAL, NOVEMBER 2, 2024 TO AUGUST 10, 2025,” on a black fence.
Review: ‘Making Home — Smithsonian Design Triennial’ vividly redefines the idea of home
A hallway that leads into an exhibit is painted black and dimly lit. The wall to the left says “SIENA” and the wall to the right says “THE RISE OF PAINTING, 1300-1350.”
Review: The Met’s newest exhibition breathes life into Italy’s colossal history
A blonde Barbie doll wearing a red jacket and gold necktie.
Review: ‘Barbie®: A Cultural Icon’ offers hope for women in uncertain times
(Courtesy of Tony Irons)
Review: ‘Heartwood’ connects the deterioration of our bodies and the earth
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 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
The exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. talking at a podium with a screen of the American flag behind him.
Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s concerns about health care should concern you
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
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 exterior of a public restroom in a park.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
Red text reading “EXEMPTION” overlays a stack of tax forms.
Opinion: NYU’s tax-exempt status puts other New York schools at a disadvantage
A red sign on top of a cardboard box reading “VOTE N.Y.C.” inside of a building.
Opinion: Understanding NYC’s 2024 ballot proposals
A birds-eye-view of the Lower East Side and Financial District in New York City.
Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves
A person walks through a subway turnstile next to an open emergency exit door.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
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 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 photograph of a building from across the street.
Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions
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
A laptop with the screen open to “NYU Albert” is covered with a red X on the left, and a piece of paper with the NYU logo titled “Course Registration” is covered with a green checkmark on the right. The background is blue.
Off Third: NYU takes course registration completely off the grid
A crowd of students in a large lobby.
Off-Third: NYU to use students as human fire extinguishers following policy change
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
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 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.
A mural of a woman’s face holding up a chain with the word “LOISAIDA” and a gold cityscape. The words “el bohio murals” and “#BRINGARTBACK” are next to the woman alongside the words “CURATED BY … THRIVECOLLECTIVE.ORG.”
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
A medic applies a black bandage to an N.Y.U. wrestler crouched on the ground in a purple leotard that reads “VIOLETS.”
In the Huddle: Trent Furman on his 100th career win and experience as a Violet
A white bracket with school names on against a black background. There are small, yellow volleyballs behind the bracket.
Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball return to NCAA tournament
A hand is folded to show off a gold and black ring with purple gems. The ring says “DEVENS” and “N.Y.U.” and has the silhouette of half of a basketball.
Women’s basketball rings in the new season with a 105-36 victory
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Cross country regional champions, women’s soccer advance to Sweet 16 and more
A purple illustration of a person shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is Big Ben, the Berlin TV Tower and Puerto Madero's Puente de la Mujer footbridge.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, London and Berlin
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
(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
Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
(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
Two people run in front of the New York City skyline smiling.
NYU’s department of physical therapy hosts race to raise money for research
The Toronto skyline at night.
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
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
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
Four people toast over dinner.
The Dinner Party Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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Staff Rants: West Elm Caleb

Our staff’s takes on TikTok’s latest villain.
WSN Staff • January 26, 2022

On fallacious axioms Manasa Gudavalli — Multimedia Editor They say all publicity is good publicity… [un]fortunately, this was not the case for West Elm or for West Elm...

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Staff Rants: NYU’s re-reopening

From gatekeeping masks to the lack of a remote option, our staff had a lot to say about NYU's plan for reopening.
WSN Staff • January 24, 2022

On inconsistent restrictions Caitlin Hsu — UTA Publishing Editor Tell me why a 100-person lecture can be fully in person but we have to do newspaper production over Zoom.  On...

(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.

We are now publicizing the grievances that led us all to this decision.
WSN Staff • September 28, 2020

We, the undersigned WSN Fall 2020 Editorial Staff, have collectively decided to resign from Washington Square News, effective immediately. This was extensively deliberated in collaboration...

Staff Rants and Raves: Snack Foods

Staff Rants and Raves: Snack Foods

What’s better than snacking during quarantine? Here’s our staff’s favorite snack foods.
WSN Staff • April 1, 2020

Rants On Lack of Real Meals Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor Before I was in quarantine, I used to eat real meals. Now, all I do is drink Dalgona coffee and eat Takis....

Food and Fun Guide 2019

Food and Fun Guide 2019

WSN Staff • August 25, 2019

  Suffice it to say that city life tends to move fast, and with every new school year come opportunities to find and settle into familiar routines while wandering your...

Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition

Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I’m 20 minutes late to Texts and Ideas.
WSN Staff • May 1, 2019

Staff Rants On The ASStor Place Cube By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor This week is about the commute, and as a person that lives in the East Village with close proximity...

Staff Rants & Raves: Words Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Words Edition

The WSN Staff has a complex relationship with the English language. It can be a pain, but it can also be enjoyable. Here’s why we think so.
WSN Staff • April 24, 2019

Staff Rants “Meatloaf” By Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor I’ve never eaten meatloaf, nor do I plan to any time soon. Partially because literally no one serves meatloaf...

Staff Rants and Raves: New York City Sights

Staff Rants and Raves: New York City Sights

The Big Apple definitely has its sour spots, and the WSN staff is ready to rant about them.
WSN Staff • April 18, 2019

On Those Pigeon-Kicking Bastards By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor As I approach the end of my third year living in New York City, I realize how unfazed I am about...

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

We all knew what we were signing up for when we decided to go to school in the city; New York isn’t exactly known for being quiet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it.
WSN Staff • April 10, 2019

On Crusty Catcallers By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor You are walking down the street, minding your own business when a creepy man walks past you, a little too close,...

Staff Rants: NYC Smells

Staff Rants: NYC Smells

Sometimes New York boasts the intoxicating aroma of dollar pizza, while other times it’s the stink of a busted sewer line. Here at WSN, we’ve smelt them all.
WSN Staff • April 4, 2019

On Mango Juul Juice Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor There are much worse smells in New York than juuls, but none quite as obnoxious. This rant goes out to every single one of...

Staff Rants: Campus Edition

Staff Rants: Campus Edition

Deck: Even a campus in the heart of New York City has its flaws.
WSN Staff • March 27, 2019

On the Worst Lecture Halls: Cantor Film Center Paul Kim, Deputy Copy Chief The very fact that you have to line up outside of the Cantor Film Center before your class stuffs this...

Staff Rants: Midterms Edition

Staff Rants: Midterms Edition

You're tired of midterms, I'm tired of midterms, we're all tired of midterms. Cheers!
WSN Staff • March 12, 2019

Don't Sh-t Where You Eat, and Other Postulates By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor This week I decided to rant about two things in one little blurb — it is midterms season...

Staff Rants & Raves: High School Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: High School Edition

Did you hate the days you only had five minutes to get to each class? Or maybe you miss actually being able to see your friends every day? Either way, the WSN staff has you covered.
WSN Staff • March 7, 2019

Staff Rants On Advocating For and Against an All-Girls Education By Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor I’m forever indebted to my parents for spending the extra...

Staff Rants: Gym Edition

Staff Rants: Gym Edition

Whether it’s the uncomfortable locker room vibe or the person you can never avoid running into while aggressively panting on the treadmill, the gym has many rant-worthy moments.
WSN Staff • February 22, 2019

On Treadmill Vultures By Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor My sophomore year, I would try to go to the gym at least twice a week — shocking, I know. The treadmill was something...

Staff Rants & Raves: Valentine’s Day Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Valentine’s Day Edition

Whether Valentine’s Day is your favorite or least favorite holiday of the year, the WSN staff has you covered.
WSN Staff • February 14, 2019

Staff Raves On Romantic Comedies By Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor Why not take full advantage of the open opportunity to take pleasure in the graces of a comfy, cozy romantic...

Staff Rants: Beginning of Semester Woes

Staff Rants: Beginning of Semester Woes

Missing the days where you didn’t have four classes, an internship and club meetings all on the same day? Same here.
WSN Staff • February 7, 2019

On Unexpected and Ever-Changing Weather By Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor Beginning of the semester woes — ok, well, Polar Vortex. That happened. I could concoct many rants...

Staff Rants: Expensive Notebooks, Mint-Flavored Ice Cream and This Frigid Winter

Staff Rants: Expensive Notebooks, Mint-Flavored Ice Cream and This Frigid Winter

WSN is back in New York and ready to take on second semester the only way we know how: with plenty of ranting.
WSN Staff • January 30, 2019

What better way to welcome ourselves to campus by already talking about the things that have been annoying us since we’ve been back? On Expensive Notebooks By Melanie Pineda,...

Staff Rants: Finals Week

Staff Rants: Finals Week

For the last Staff Rants of the semester, WSN complains about the horrors and inconveniences of finals week.
WSN Staff • November 29, 2018

On Irresponsible University Scheduling Practices By Sam Klein, Deputy Multimedia Editor It’s the most wonderful time of the year. ‘Tis the season when every NYU student...

(Illustration by Jemima McEvoy)

Staff Raves: What WSN Is Thankful For

Before the Thanksgiving break ahead of us, WSN Staff is taking a break from ranting and instead reflecting on what we’d like to give thanks for.
WSN Staff • November 20, 2018
Before the Thanksgiving break ahead of us, WSN Staff is taking a break from ranting and instead reflecting on what we’d like to give thanks for.
Staff Rants: 14 St. Trader Joe’s, Tinder and Early-Morning Fire Alarms

Staff Rants: 14 St. Trader Joe’s, Tinder and Early-Morning Fire Alarms

We’re feeling ranty!
WSN Staff • November 14, 2018
We feel like complaining, don't you?
(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Staff Fits: Stressed, But Well Dressed

Staff fits is a Beauty & Style series where staff members spill their style secrets. Fresh from the WSN office, our staff shares how they dress for our most hectic day of the week.
WSN Staff • November 5, 2018
Staff fits is a Beauty & Style series where staff members spill their style secrets. Fresh from the WSN office, our staff shares how they dress for our most hectic day of the week.
Staff Rants: Halloween

Staff Rants: Halloween

Halloween isn't always the best holiday.
WSN Staff • October 30, 2018
Halloween isn't always the best holiday.
Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W. Fourth St.

Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W. Fourth St.

WSN Staff • October 16, 2018

On Public Bathrooms By Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor Now hear me out. I know that public bathrooms aren’t meant to be considered the cleanest and reliable of places....

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Staff Fits: Sloppy and Stylish for the WSN Staff Party

WSN Staff • October 16, 2018
A look at what WSN staff members wore to our first party of the semester.
5 Key Takeaways From the Being@NYU Survey

5 Key Takeaways From the Being@NYU Survey

WSN Staff • October 9, 2018

Thirty-one percent of all students, faculty, staff and administrators took the heavily advertised Being@NYU survey in the fall 2017 semester, administered as a means of gauging...

Staff Rants: Faltering Quality of Music, Avenue A and Cantor Film Center

Staff Rants: Faltering Quality of Music, Avenue A and Cantor Film Center

WSN Staff • September 19, 2018
For our first Staff Rants of the semester, WSN weighs in on the rapid pace of music production, Serial’s new season, Avenue A, NYU’s poor organizational skills and the rain.
Food & Fun Guide 2018

Food & Fun Guide 2018

WSN Staff • August 26, 2018

As upperclassmen and first-years slowly migrate into their new or familiar NYU stomping grounds, we wanted to give you a guide to start off your new semester of discovering, eating...

Staff Rants: MTA, Sophomore Year and Laurie Metcalf

Staff Rants: MTA, Sophomore Year and Laurie Metcalf

WSN Staff • April 23, 2018
This week on staff rants, Tom is angry about MTA fares, Natasha feels stuck in a sophomore slump and Ryan is passionate about Laurie Metcalf and how the world has underrated her.
Staff Rants: Food, Class and our Gluttonous Opinion Editor

Staff Rants: Food, Class and our Gluttonous Opinion Editor

WSN Staff • April 16, 2018
This week on staff rants, our opinion editor Tyler had to incentivize her staff with candy. While some debated her methods, the result was an increase in staff rants for all of you to enjoy.
Staff Rants: Printing, Security Guards and Umbrellas

Staff Rants: Printing, Security Guards and Umbrellas

WSN Staff • April 9, 2018
On this not so fine Tuesday, our staff is ranting about frustrating printing people, unfriendly security guards and eager umbrella wielders.
Staff Rants: Revolving Doors, April Weather and Dining Halls

Staff Rants: Revolving Doors, April Weather and Dining Halls

WSN Staff • April 2, 2018
Our staff is letting everyone know what irks them on this fine, or not so fine, Tuesday! This week we are ranting about revolving doors, poor weather and dining hall options for early risers.
Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

WSN Staff • March 19, 2018
Every Tuesday our staff has something to say about NYU, food and the angsty lives of students. After a week of spring break, our staff is back and ready to complain.
Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6

Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6

WSN Staff • March 6, 2018
Staff Rants are back and they are here to stay! Check in every Tuesday to see what our staff is complaining about. This week, it seems that our staff is fed up with the student experience here at NYU, as well as the absence of Kobe Bryant beverages.

Retraction: Brendan O’Neill Speaks at NYU Law

WSN Staff • November 13, 2017

On Monday, Nov. 13, WSN reported that libertarian speaker and editor of Spiked magazine Brendan O'Neill had visited NYU School of Law on Nov. 2. O'Neill spoke at New York Law School,...

The Food and Fun Guide

The Food and Fun Guide

WSN Staff • August 28, 2017

Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List

Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List

WSN Staff • May 1, 2017

New York City has no shortage of things to see and do. When you go to school here, the plethora of possibility can even — and sometimes often — feel overwhelming. So here are...

Staff Rants April 19-25

Staff Rants April 19-25

WSN Staff • April 24, 2017
The final installment of Staff Rants has arrived for the semester, and with it, the staff has taken time to reflect on the beauty and horror of our time at NYU and WSN.
Staff Rants April 5-18

Staff Rants April 5-18

WSN Staff • April 17, 2017
In our latest edition of Staff Rants, our comically beautiful and talented staff has a few choice words about a variety of topics!
Staff Rants March 29 - April 4

Staff Rants March 29 – April 4

WSN Staff • April 3, 2017
Welcome to another edition of Staff Rants! Our staff is excited to be angry about people, places and things!
Staff Rants: March 22-28

Staff Rants: March 22-28

WSN Staff • March 27, 2017
As our model-level, gorgeous staff comes together once again for the week, they have many rants with which to fill this page with! Please enjoy!
Staff Rants: March 8-21

Staff Rants: March 8-21

WSN Staff • March 20, 2017
As our beautiful staff returns from spring break, they are filled with more topics to rant about for your entertainment.
WSN staff discusses the books we're looking forward to reading over spring break.

Staff Recs: Break Book Fantasies

WSN Staff • March 9, 2017
As a small ray of light at the end of the midterm exam tunnel, WSN staff has gathered the books that we're looking forward to reading over spring break — outside of class assignments.
Staff Rants March 1-7

Staff Rants March 1-7

WSN Staff • March 6, 2017
As we move along in our unrelenting march towards death, our lovely staff has a lot to say about pizza and bagels!
WSN staff shares their favorite teen heartthrob crushes.

Staff Recs: Favorite Nostalgic Teen Heartthrobs

WSN Staff • March 2, 2017
Take a break from the mounting stress of midterms and think back — all the way back to your tweenage years. Who were your celebrity heartthrobs? Did you have posters of ZEfron on your bedroom wall? We did.
Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

WSN Staff • February 27, 2017
Our staff returns with more stuff to rant about! Enjoy reading our passion and anger in this Oscar edition of Staff Rants.
WSN Staff: Our Favorite Sex Tips

WSN Staff: Our Favorite Sex Tips

WSN Staff • February 27, 2017

Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

WSN Staff • February 22, 2017
Another week has passed, and our staff is still ranting. Here's another edition of staff rants.
The interior of the Village East Cinema is worth the price you pay for the ticket. In New York, you pay for the experience as much as the movie.

Staff Recs: Best Local Cinemas

WSN Staff • February 16, 2017
Mid-winter is prime movie-theater-going time. This week, WSN staff help you out for a date-night spot or a justification for staying in.
Staff Rants Feb. 8-14

Staff Rants Feb. 8-14

WSN Staff • February 14, 2017
Another edition of staff rants: we promise the staff are nicer than they appear.
Lady Gaga's halftime show at this year's Super Bowl left our staff wowed, stunned and in tears.

Staff Recs: Favorite Moment from Lady Gaga’s Halftime Show

WSN Staff • February 10, 2017
Our staff cried at Lady Gaga's halftime show at the Super Bowl — in this week's Staff Recs, we tell you exactly when we broke out in tears.
Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

WSN Staff • February 6, 2017
Here is the newest collection of Staff Rants for you to read. It is filled with rants from our staff. Please enjoy.
We share with you our favorite laptop stickers.

Staff Recs: Best Laptop Stickers

WSN Staff • February 3, 2017
If you're still in the midst of reinventing your new self for the new year — or if you're just looking for a new statement sticker for your laptop — WSN staff has got their picks for the best screen accessories.
Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

WSN Staff • January 30, 2017
More rants to fill the void! Listen to our staff voice their frustrations as we enter this week’s edition of Staff Rants!
WSN staff talk about their favorite protest posters

Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs

WSN Staff • January 27, 2017
The beauty of protest signs lasts long after the day they're held in defiance — the best ones live on in memory as succinct slogans of resistance.
Staff Rants: Dec. 6 - Jan. 23

Staff Rants: Dec. 6 – Jan. 23

WSN Staff • January 23, 2017
Welcome to another addition of Staff Rants! While our problems may be mediocre, our frustration is monumental! Read our menial issues and hear our mighty roar!
Staff Rants: Nov 29-Dec 5

Staff Rants: Nov 29-Dec 5

WSN Staff • December 6, 2016
As the semester draws to a close, our staff reflects on homesickness, elevator etiquette, Union Square, and produce.
Still from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's Rattlesnake Official music video.

Staff Recs: Best Worst Band Names

WSN Staff • December 2, 2016
We all know there are some band names that shouldn't be band names — here's WSN staff's favorites.
Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

WSN Staff • November 29, 2016
Come one! Come some! Watch the stresses of daily life explode in the faces of our underpaid staff! For just the price of a yearly salary at WSN, experience the 9th wonder of the world: Staff Rants!
Winter is a time filled with family memories like skiing, skating and game-outings.

Staff Winter Sports Traditions

WSN Staff • November 28, 2016
The WSN staff sheds some light on some of their favourite winter sports traditions and memories.

Thanksgiving Foods Evoke Memories

WSN Staff • November 21, 2016
WSN’s staff shares their best memories of Thanksgiving through the foods that brought them together.
WSN talk about their favorite Gilmore Girls episodes.

Staff Recs: Favorite ‘Gilmore Girls’ Episodes

WSN Staff • November 18, 2016
Can't wait for the return of "Gilmore Girls?" Neither can we. Seriously.
Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

WSN Staff • November 15, 2016
These post-election staff rants are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and shove all of the kale in your house into the garbage.
WSN Staff share their favorite methods of self-care - sleep being one of them.

Staff Recs: Best Self-Care Strategies

WSN Staff • November 11, 2016
In a week that has seen more drama than perhaps all of this tumultuous calendar year, WSN offers up our best ways to care for ourselves.
Election 2016: The Upset

Election 2016: The Upset

WSN Staff • November 9, 2016

In defiance of what most political forecasts predicted, Donald Trump has been elected as the next president of the United States. As the country — and by proxy the rest of the...

Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7

Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7

WSN Staff • November 8, 2016
This week, our staff digs into the birth control double standard, bemoans the normalization of Trump and appeals to the all-but-lost R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage

WSN Staff • November 3, 2016
Feeling cold? Need some warming up? Unless you ask our News Editor, the WSN Staff has a boatload of perfect warm seasonal drinks to perk you right up.
Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff • October 31, 2016
Our staff felt some bad vibes this week from the music industry, healthcare providers and umbrella-wielding New Yorkers. Read their takes below.
WSN Staff recommend their favorite Halloween movies.

Staff Recs: Favorite Halloween Movies

WSN Staff • October 27, 2016
Just in time for Halloweekend, WSN staff offers our best recommendations for the greatest Halloween films.
Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

WSN Staff • October 24, 2016
From dog culture, sharing food, to Kourtney Kardashian — check out this week’s set of hashtag hot takes from the WSN staff.
Pumpkins are known to be famous ingredients in dishes for the fall season.

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Fall Dishes

WSN Staff • October 20, 2016
In the spirit of the season (despite this week's unseasonable weather), WSN staff names their favorite fall foods.
Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

WSN Staff • October 17, 2016
Welcome to a new series on WSN, Staff Rants. Read what made your favorite WSN Staff Members angry this week!
Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

WSN Staff • October 13, 2016
In honor of their newest full-length album "Revolution Radio" plus all of staff's collective nostalgia, WSN staff picks their favorite Green Day songs.
The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff • October 6, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

Pop-Up Luke's Invokes 'Gilmore Girls' Nostalgia

Pop-Up Luke’s Invokes ‘Gilmore Girls’ Nostalgia

WSN Staff • October 5, 2016
For a day, WSN staffers got to pretend they were in Stars Hollow thanks to Netflix and coffeeshops across NYC.
The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff • October 3, 2016
The WSN Staff puts it all on the line as they make their World Series picks.
Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows

Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows

WSN Staff • September 29, 2016
Sometimes, you just have to have a guilty pleasure. Most of the time, that guilty pleasure is problematic.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

The First Presidential Debate: Live from WSN

Watch a live stream of the debate below, and follow along with a curated list of thoughts (in 140 characters or fewer) from the WSN staff.
WSN Staff • September 26, 2016
The WSN staff shares their thoughts on the first presidential debate of 2016.
WSN Staff reminisces on their favorite Brad and Angelina moments given the recent news of their separation.

Staff Recs: Best Brangelina Moments

WSN Staff • September 22, 2016

via GIPHY I knew the truth had finally come out on Tuesday, the Greatest Day — otherwise known as the day it was revealed Angelina had filed for divorce. Despite Brad...

The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50. Who's next?

Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks

WSN Staff • September 15, 2016
The WSN staff makes their early predictions as to who will take home professional football's ultimate prize.
When I Feel Homesick, I...

When I Feel Homesick, I…

WSN Staff • September 12, 2016

...I do something that reminds me of how much I love New York, like order Indian food at 2 a.m. You can't do that in Tennessee. -Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor ...I...

NYU Steps Up

WSN Staff • September 12, 2016
From the Sept. 12, 2001 print edition.
Kanye West, the poet behind these iconic tweets.

Staff Recs: Best Kanye Tweets

WSN Staff • September 8, 2016
Kanye is a Twitter genius.
The Food and Fun Guide

The Food and Fun Guide

WSN Staff • August 28, 2016

"Swiss Army Man", an upcoming film starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, is amongst the list of things the Washington Square News staff are looking forward to this summer.

Staff Recs: Arts for Your Summer 2016, Featuring Beyonce, ‘Hamilton’ and a Farting Corpse

WSN Staff • April 28, 2016
The Arts Desk ends the semester with recommendations from our staff on what cultural activities to anticipate this summer.
Your Guide to 2016

Your Guide to 2016

WSN Staff • January 25, 2016

Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Maddie Pazzani, Joseph Myers, Zach Martin, E.R. Pulgar, Bobby Wagner and WSN Staff • October 29, 2015
Celebrate Halloween with a seasonal movie binge with staff-recommended movies. The list includes the musical "Hocus Pocus," the nostalgic "Halloweentown" and the racy "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
International clubs at NYU

International clubs at NYU

WSN Staff • October 19, 2015
Members of NYU's international community often find a home away from home in one of the university's many cultural clubs.
"News from Lake Wobegon" is an offshoot of "NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion."

Staff Recommendations: Podcasts

WSN Staff • October 1, 2015
Podcasts are an alternative way to get the news, learn about grammar or catch up on fictional towns in Night Vale. Listen to these staff-recommended podcasts on your next walk to class.

Staff Recommendations: Albums to study to

WSN Staff • April 28, 2015
As finals quickly approach, the WSN staff recommends albums to listen to while studying.
The High Line extended another four blocks last fall, bringing its total distance to roughly a mile and a half.

Staff Recommendations: Spring spots

WSN Staff • April 14, 2015
With the weather becoming nicer and spring occurring, New York City presents a myriad of places to enjoy the warmer weather in. The WSN staff recommends spring spots to visit throughout the season.
Clockwise from top left, photo courtesy of Piotr Uklański, Skarstedt Gallery, Janette Beckman, Hauser & Wirth.

Staff Recommendations: Spring art shows

WSN Staff • April 8, 2015
The WSN staff recommends new art exhibitions for spring 2015, including "Hip Hop Revolution" and "Fatal Attraction: Piotr Uklański Selects from the Met Collection."

Staff Recommendations: Class registration

WSN Staff • April 2, 2015
With registration approaching for Fall 2015, the WSN staff recommends NYU courses to take.

Staff Recommendations: Early 2015 albums

WSN Staff • March 25, 2015
As the first quarter of music releases of 2015 is finishing up, the WSN staff recommends albums released so far, including music from Big Sean and Earl Sweatshirt.

Staff Recommendations: National Reading Month

WSN Staff • March 11, 2015
With spring break approaching, the WSN staff recommends literature to read over the break.

Staff Recommendations: Netflix binges

WSN Staff • March 4, 2015
After Netflix recently announced their programming premieres, the WSN staff recommends shows to binge-watch on Netflix.
Staff Recs: Oscar nominees

Staff Recs: Oscar nominees

WSN Staff • February 18, 2015
With the 2015 Oscars occurring this weekend , the WSN Staff gives our recommendations for films to watch, from this year's nominees.
Staff recs: Valentine's Day films

Staff recs: Valentine’s Day films

WSN Staff • February 11, 2015
With Valentine's Day approaching, the WSN staff recommends film to watch, this forthcoming holiday.
Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

WSN Staff • February 5, 2015
With the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards approaching, the WSN staff looks back on this year’s nominees’ previous works.
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