All content by WSN Staff




Staff Rants: Post-NYT Wordle
Our staff shares their thoughts on Wordle after its acquisition by the New York Times.
WSN Staff
• Feb 23, 2022


Dating horror stories
Tinder hookups and sexting scandals: our staff share their strangest and cringiest stories of dating in the modern age.
WSN Staff
• Feb 14, 2022








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
• Jan 24, 2022


We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.
We are now publicizing the grievances that led us all to this decision.
WSN Staff
• Sep 28, 2020


Staff Rants and Raves: Snack Foods
What’s better than snacking during quarantine? Here’s our staff’s favorite snack foods.
WSN Staff
• Apr 2, 2020


Food and Fun Guide 2019
WSN Staff
• Aug 25, 2019


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 2, 2019


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
• Apr 25, 2019


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
• Apr 19, 2019


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
• Apr 11, 2019


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
• Apr 5, 2019


Staff Rants: Campus Edition
Deck: Even a campus in the heart of New York City has its flaws.
WSN Staff
• Mar 28, 2019


Staff Rants: Midterms Edition
You're tired of midterms, I'm tired of midterms, we're all tired of midterms. Cheers!
WSN Staff
• Mar 13, 2019


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
• Mar 7, 2019


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
• Feb 22, 2019


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
• Feb 14, 2019


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
• Feb 7, 2019


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
• Jan 30, 2019


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


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
• Nov 20, 2018


Staff Rants: 14 St. Trader Joe’s, Tinder and Early-Morning Fire Alarms
We’re feeling ranty!
WSN Staff
• Nov 14, 2018


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
• Nov 5, 2018




Staff Fits: Sloppy and Stylish for the WSN Staff Party
WSN Staff
• Oct 17, 2018


5 Key Takeaways From the [email protected] Survey
WSN Staff
• Oct 9, 2018


Food & Fun Guide 2018
WSN Staff
• Aug 26, 2018


Staff Rants: MTA, Sophomore Year and Laurie Metcalf
WSN Staff
• Apr 24, 2018


Staff Rants: Printing, Security Guards and Umbrellas
WSN Staff
• Apr 10, 2018


Staff Rants: March 13-March 20
WSN Staff
• Mar 20, 2018


Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6
WSN Staff
• Mar 6, 2018
Retraction: Brendan O’Neill Speaks at NYU Law
WSN Staff
• Nov 13, 2017


The Food and Fun Guide
WSN Staff
• Aug 28, 2017


Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List
WSN Staff
• May 1, 2017


Staff Rants April 19-25
WSN Staff
• Apr 24, 2017


Staff Rants April 5-18
WSN Staff
• Apr 17, 2017


Staff Rants March 29 – April 4
WSN Staff
• Apr 3, 2017


Staff Rants: March 22-28
WSN Staff
• Mar 27, 2017


Staff Rants: March 8-21
WSN Staff
• Mar 20, 2017


Staff Recs: Break Book Fantasies
WSN Staff
• Mar 9, 2017


Staff Rants March 1-7
WSN Staff
• Mar 7, 2017


Staff Recs: Favorite Nostalgic Teen Heartthrobs
WSN Staff
• Mar 2, 2017


Staff Rants Feb. 23-28
WSN Staff
• Feb 28, 2017


WSN Staff: Our Favorite Sex Tips
WSN Staff
• Feb 27, 2017


Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23
WSN Staff
• Feb 23, 2017


Staff Recs: Best Local Cinemas
WSN Staff
• Feb 17, 2017


Staff Rants Feb. 8-14
WSN Staff
• Feb 14, 2017


Staff Rants Feb. 1-7
WSN Staff
• Feb 7, 2017


Staff Recs: Best Laptop Stickers
WSN Staff
• Feb 3, 2017


Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31
WSN Staff
• Jan 31, 2017


Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs
WSN Staff
• Jan 27, 2017


Staff Rants: Dec. 6 – Jan. 23
WSN Staff
• Jan 24, 2017


Staff Rants: Nov 29-Dec 5
WSN Staff
• Dec 6, 2016


Staff Recs: Best Worst Band Names
WSN Staff
• Dec 2, 2016


Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28
WSN Staff
• Nov 29, 2016


Staff Winter Sports Traditions
WSN Staff
• Nov 28, 2016
Thanksgiving Foods Evoke Memories
WSN Staff
• Nov 21, 2016


Staff Recs: Favorite ‘Gilmore Girls’ Episodes
WSN Staff
• Nov 18, 2016


Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14
WSN Staff
• Nov 15, 2016


Staff Recs: Best Self-Care Strategies
WSN Staff
• Nov 11, 2016


Election 2016: The Upset
WSN Staff
• Nov 9, 2016


Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7
WSN Staff
• Nov 8, 2016


Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage
WSN Staff
• Nov 4, 2016


Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1
WSN Staff
• Nov 1, 2016


Staff Recs: Favorite Halloween Movies
WSN Staff
• Oct 28, 2016


Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24
WSN Staff
• Oct 25, 2016


Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Fall Dishes
WSN Staff
• Oct 21, 2016


Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17
WSN Staff
• Oct 18, 2016


Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs
WSN Staff
• Oct 14, 2016


Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
WSN Staff
• Oct 7, 2016


Pop-Up Luke’s Invokes ‘Gilmore Girls’ Nostalgia
WSN Staff
• Oct 6, 2016


Staff Picks: World Series
WSN Staff
• Oct 4, 2016


Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows
WSN Staff
• Sep 30, 2016


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
• Sep 26, 2016


Staff Recs: Best Brangelina Moments
WSN Staff
• Sep 23, 2016


Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks
WSN Staff
• Sep 16, 2016


When I Feel Homesick, I…
WSN Staff
• Sep 12, 2016
NYU Steps Up
WSN Staff
• Sep 12, 2016


Staff Recs: Best Kanye Tweets
WSN Staff
• Sep 9, 2016


The Food and Fun Guide
WSN Staff
• Aug 28, 2016


Your Guide to 2016
WSN Staff
• Jan 25, 2016


Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch
Maddie Pazzani, Joseph Myers, Zach Martin, E.R. Pulgar, Bobby Wagner, and WSN Staff
• Oct 29, 2015


International clubs at NYU
WSN Staff
• Oct 19, 2015


Staff Recommendations: Podcasts
WSN Staff
• Oct 2, 2015


Staff Recommendations: Albums to study to
WSN Staff
• Apr 29, 2015


Staff Recommendations: Spring spots
WSN Staff
• Apr 15, 2015


Staff Recommendations: Spring art shows
WSN Staff
• Apr 8, 2015
Staff Recommendations: Class registration
WSN Staff
• Apr 2, 2015


Staff Recommendations: Early 2015 albums
WSN Staff
• Mar 25, 2015
Staff Recommendations: National Reading Month
WSN Staff
• Mar 11, 2015


Staff Recommendations: Netflix binges
WSN Staff
• Mar 4, 2015


Staff Recs: Oscar nominees
WSN Staff
• Feb 18, 2015


Staff recs: Valentine’s Day films
WSN Staff
• Feb 11, 2015


Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards
WSN Staff
• Feb 5, 2015


Abby Wilson, Managing Editor • Mar 22, 2023


Carmo Moniz, News Editor • Mar 22, 2023


Molly Koch, Deputy Opinion Editor • Mar 22, 2023


Afnan Abbassi, Staff Writer • Mar 22, 2023


Linsey Liao, Staff Writer • Mar 22, 2023


Ania Keenan, Features Editor • Feb 6, 2023


Ania Keenan, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2022