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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 bar chart depicting N.Y.U’s “Research funding from 2013-2023.” The graph states “N.Y.U’s research program now ranks as the No. 1 in New York for research funding, with almost $1.5 billion in annual expenditures.”
NYU ranks top in New York for research spending
A street view at night of a tall geometric building with lights shining through the windows.
The names behind NYU’s buildings
NYU Goddard Hall
Sociology and Environmental Studies deps. to relocate to the former Goddard Hall
A line of N.Y.P.D. officers form a barrier between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters across the street from the encampment.
Accreditation agency drops complaint against NYU
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
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 bar chart depicting N.Y.U’s “Research funding from 2013-2023.” The graph states “N.Y.U’s research program now ranks as the No. 1 in New York for research funding, with almost $1.5 billion in annual expenditures.”
NYU ranks top in New York for research spending
A street view at night of a tall geometric building with lights shining through the windows.
The names behind NYU’s buildings
NYU Goddard Hall
Sociology and Environmental Studies deps. to relocate to the former Goddard Hall
A line of N.Y.P.D. officers form a barrier between pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian protesters across the street from the encampment.
Accreditation agency drops complaint against NYU
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
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
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 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
A photo of a hand holding a smartphone, with an illustrated blue square logo saying “in” repeated in the background.
How to make the most of your LinkedIn profile
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 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 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
Three side dishes in small round containers sitting in an inverted pyramid form.
New eats near NYU: At Kernel, a robotic arm serves up some of the best vegetables in the city
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 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
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
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 illustration of a light blue retro television, with colorful statics and “Staff Recs Nostalgia Edition” written in the middle.
Staff Recs: Childhood holiday nostalgia
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
A collage of four illustrations of book covers.
4 books about food and family to dive into over Thanksgiving break
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
A sword hangs in mid-air between two men fighting in black and gold gladiator armor. Spectators watch from raised seats behind them.
Review: ‘Gladiator II’ is the world’s new Roman Empire
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
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 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
First lady Jill Biden, wearing a red dress and black boots, holds a cellphone as President Joe Biden, wearing a black suit with a blue tie, and his son Hunter Biden, wearing a black shirt, walk behind her.
Off Topic: Hunter Biden’s pardon highlights Democrats’ hypocrisy
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
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
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
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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
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
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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
(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
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
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
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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Zach Martin

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large

Zach Martin, former Arts Editor, is an Editor-at-Large for the Washington Square News. He is a junior in CAS studying Comparative Literature with minors in Metropolitan Studies and Cinema Studies. He enjoys watching movies and then thinking about them too much, eating ice cream, and complaining about the continual failure of various D.C. sports teams. When not in the office, he can usually be found in bed, eating pasta or in bed with pasta. His parents assure him that he’s a good writer. Follow him on Twitter.

All content by Zach Martin
The Cibele Palace in Madrid

Photo: Madrid: Silencio Sobre Trump?

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer • February 3, 2017

The Cibele Palace in Madrid

Natalie Portman portrays First Lady Jackie Kennedy, in Jackie.

Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells JFK’s Story

Zach Martin, Editor at Large • December 7, 2016
The new biopic "Jackie" pays respect to the legacy not only of one of America's most iconic presidents, but the woman who orchestrated his memorial.
2016: A Year in Review

2016: A Year in Review

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large • December 5, 2016
As the year comes to a close, the WSN staff takes a look back at some of our favorite parts of 2016.
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Photo: Meet the Dogs of NYU Res Life

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor • November 30, 2016

Mia Hansen-Love’s film “Things to Come” challenges emotional norms through the subtlety of a Parisian phiilosophy teacher’s life.

Isabelle Huppert Shines in ‘Things to Come’

Zach Martin, Editor at Large • November 28, 2016
Mia Hansen-Love's new French drama "Things to Come" brings out the subtleties of heartbreak when one least expects it.
Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the Alamo Drafthouse integrates food and film for an interesting experience.

Alamo Drafthouse Brings the Luxe You’re Looking For

Zach Martin, Editor at Large • November 8, 2016
The Texas-based chain of dine-in movie theaters Alamo Drafthouse has officially opened its doors to the new downtown Brooklyn location, and it's the best thing for movies since hot popcorn.
German filmmaker Werner Herzog explores the philosophical and cultural influence of volcanoes on their surrounding communities in the documentary “Into the Inferno.”

Volcanoes Are Lit, ‘Inferno’ Is Not

Zach Martin, Editor at Large • October 31, 2016
With all of the fiery potentional that a film about volcanoes presents, "Into the Inferno" was disappointingly distracted throughout its construction.
Tisch alumni Antonio Campos sat down with WSN to discuss his ventures in founding Borderline Films and his recent work with “Christine,” his third feature film.

Campos’ Third Film Explores Nuance of Mental Health

Zach Martin, Editor at Large • October 11, 2016
Director and NYU Tisch alum gives WSN a look into his raw and powerful film about Christine Chubbuck's suicide on live television in "Christine."
Kim A Snyder’s documentary, “Newtown” focuses on the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut back in 2012 by exploring the lives of victim’s family members, as well as the greater community.

“Newtown” Highlights the Aftermath of Mass Shootings

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large • October 6, 2016
In a stunningly poignant portait of grief, Kim A. Snyder's documentary of the Sandy Hook shooting brings us back to the awful fact that the events that day were not just a stunning addition to a saddening statistic, but real people who lost their lives.
Director Andrew Neel’s “Goat” features two brothers and their experiences in a fraternity during "Hell Week".

“Goat” Illuminates Hazing But Fails to Account for Greater Issues

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large • September 23, 2016
Andrew Neel's new film "Goat" brilliantly addresses the issue of hazing within university Greek life, but falls shorts in more than a few other ways.
D.R.A.M. performed at this year's South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.

Mystery Concert Lineup Revealed, Features Three Up-and-Coming Artists

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large • September 3, 2016
This year's Mystery Concert features an eclectic group of musicians, including a pair of fast-rising female artists.
The Tribeca Film Festival Issue

The Tribeca Film Festival Issue

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • April 25, 2016

Each year, the Tribeca Film Festival showcases hundreds of new films and draws million of people from all over the world. This year, the festival is celebrating its 15th anniversary....

TKTK Sessions: The Misters

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • April 23, 2016
The Misters stopped by the WSN office to give us a taste of their alternative rock/pop/jazzy vibes.

Alec Baldwin and Billy Crystal Headline Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • April 12, 2016
The Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala honored the Tisch family as well as the school's notable alumni.
The Arts Issue: Digital Age

The Arts Issue: Digital Age

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • April 6, 2016

Letter From the Editor   Earlier this year I watched a film that perfectly demonstrated the ways in which the creation and expression of art has shifted in our current cultural...

The water dispensers in the NYU Kimmel dining hall sucks.

BREAKING: 69 Hour Protest to Fix Kimmel Water Dispensers Ends

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 31, 2016
NYU students take issue with the faulty water dispenser in the Kimmel Center.
LCD Soundsystem played at Webster Hall on the 27th of March for their loyal fans, five years since their last show.

LCD Soundsystem Returns to Webster Hall After Five Years

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 29, 2016
LCD Soundsystem is back and better than ever after five years off.
Mitski

SXSW All the Rest: Earl Sweatshirt, Neon Indian, D.R.A.M. and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 25, 2016
The last few days of SXSW were jam-packed full of artists new and old.
Vince Staples

5 Artists From SXSW Who Are About to Blow Up

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 21, 2016
Here are the five up-and-coming acts we saw at SXSW that you should keep an eye on.
Anderson .Paak & the Free Nationals

SXSW Day 4 Recap: Vince Staples, Acid Dad, Field Trip and more

Zach Martin, Hannah Shulman and Alex Bazeley • March 19, 2016
The WSNxSW crew had a big day four, seeing artists like Anderson .Paak and Vince Staples.
Get Inuit

SXSW Day 3 Recap: Get Inuit and Get Some Rest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 18, 2016

Tuesday was a rest day for the group, recovery from Monday and in anticipation of the insane number of shows on Wednesday. However, we did have time to sit down for a chat...

Into It. Over It.

SXSW Day 2 Recap: Into It. Over It., Car Seat Headrest

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 15, 2016
Monday's excursion featured sets from Car Seat Headrest and Into It. Over It., as well as an oddly-planned free food giveaway.
Raekwon and Ghostface Killah

SXSW Day 1 Recap: Ghostface Killah + Raekwon, Oberhofer and Declan McKenna

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 14, 2016
Day one of South by Southwest featured artists from all over the map — including one hailing from NYU a few years back.
Nicole Quintero Ochoa

Nicole Quintero Ochoa

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 10, 2016

On a Friday night in February, Tisch senior and Fusion Film Festival co-director Nicole Quintero Ochoa stood at the front of a Tisch theater filled with over 150 people, picking...

TKTK Sessions: Field Trip

TKTK Sessions: Field Trip

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • March 4, 2016
WSN launches the first in our TKTK Concert Series, featuring NYU band Field Trip in an in-office concert and Q&A.
The Silver Lounge is a great place to take a quiet nap.

Quiet Spaces, Napping Places

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • February 29, 2016
Five best napping places on campus.

Weinstein Hall

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • February 25, 2016

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,496 - $16,712 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 1 minute Nearby subways: A,C,E,F,N,R,6 Shuttle: Yes Located...

Future is preparing to go on tour in support of his new mixtape "Purple Reign," released last month. He is shown performing in Toronto in 2014.

Future to Perform at This Year’s Violet 100 Concert

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • February 9, 2016
Future will be coming to Terminal 5 on Feb. 24 in a concert exclusively for NYU students.
Katy Perry headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show last year, and as much as we love Coldplay, the WSN staff thinks another artist could play the show better.

Staff Recs: Artists We Wish Would Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Zach Martin, Dejarelle Gaines, Ethan Sapienza and Richard Shu • February 5, 2016
Let's give some more interesting musicians a shot.
This year's Sundance Film Festival showcased the works of many NYU alumni.

NYU Faculty and Alumni Shine at Sundance Festival

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • February 1, 2016
Filmmakers from the NYU community generate huge buzz at film festival.
Staff Recs: David Bowie Songs

Staff Recs: David Bowie Songs

Zach Martin, Joseph Myers, Bobby Wagner, Audrey Deng and Ethan Sapienza • January 29, 2016
We'll miss you Ziggy Stardust.
NYU alumnus, Spike Lee, is one of the several prominent members of the film industry boycotting the Oscars this year.

Hashtagging for a More Diverse Oscars

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • January 25, 2016
The Oscars are facing are changing their membership rules after controversy over lack of diversity.
Mansi Prakash

Mansi Prakash

Zach Martin, Film Editor • December 10, 2015

Being named one of the Top 10 College Women in the United States by Glamour Magazine has the potential to go to someone’s head. When you ask CAS senior Mansi Prakash about it,...

Five films to catch over winter break

Five films to catch over winter break

Zach Martin, Anubhuti Kumar, Daria Butler, Ethan Sapienza and Tony Schwab • December 7, 2015
Wondering what films to watch over winter break? Check out these five new films coming out this December.
Ellen McLaughlin and Rinde Eckert were one of the many duos to play Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell in the Women’s Project Theatre’s production of the play “Dear Elizabeth”.

20th century poets shine on stage

Zach Martin, Film Editor • November 30, 2015
"Dear Elizabeth" uses the letters between 20th century poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell to frame a play about anxiety and friendship.
NYU Tisch Alumni, Josh Mond, has directed his first feature film, James White, set to be released on the 13th of November, 2015.

Filmmaker alum talks Tisch, production company

Zach Martin, Film Editor • November 16, 2015
Tisch alumnus Josh Mond discusses how he used his time at NYU to launch his successful film career, most recently shown in his directorial debut, "James White."
The WSN Staff recommends comedy shows and stand-up specials.

Staff Recs: Comedy Series

Hannah Treasure, Dana Reszutek, Zach Martin and Audrey Deng • November 12, 2015
The WSN staff recommends their favorite stand-up comedy specials and TV shows.
The WSN staff recommends their favorite high school movies.

Staff Recs: High school films

Zach Martin, Maddie Pazzani, Audrey Deng and Anne Cruz • November 5, 2015
Reminisce your high school memories with these staff-recommended high school movies like "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "Heathers."
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."
Room is a 2015 Canadian-Irish drama film directed by Lenny Abrahamson based on Emma Donoghue book of the same name.

Larson and Tremblay shine inside the ‘Room’

Zach Martin, Film Editor • October 14, 2015
In "Room," a child provides a jarring perspective into captivity and domestic abuse, with stunning performances by Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay.
“Beasts of No Nation” is a 2015 American war drama film portraying the experiences of a young boy who survives as his country, Ghana, goes through a horrific war.

Idris Elba shocking in ‘Beasts of No Nation’

Zach Martin, FIlm Editor • October 12, 2015
"True Detective" director Cary Fukunaga turns to Netflix in "Beasts of No Nation," a harrowing tale about a child's recruitment into a mercenary, with Idris Elba as the ruthless Commandant.

Meta-play ‘Play’ proves improv is not just for comedy

Zach Martin, FIlm Editor • October 7, 2015
NYU students Jason Boxer and Duncan Gregory perform their play "Play" exclusively in darkened theaters.
The New York Film Festival

The New York Film Festival

Zach Martin, Film Editor • October 5, 2015

There’s nothing better than seeing a film months before its release date and talking about it incessantly until your friends stop inviting you out. Every autumn, the Film Society...

The 53rd New York Film Festival runs September 25 - October 11 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

Seven movies to look forward to at this year’s NYFF

Zach Martin, Film Editor • September 23, 2015
The New York Film Festival showcases some of the most promising Oscar-winning movies. Here's what to look forward to in this year's festival:
Dirty Weekend is a Comedy-Drama released September 4th starring Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve.

‘Dirty Weekend’ proves lackluster

Zach Martin, Film Editor • September 7, 2015
"Dirty Weekend," starring Matthew Broderick and Alice Eve as romantic leads, stretches one hackneyed joke into 93 minutes.

Movies you may have missed this summer

Zach Martin, Film Editor • August 28, 2015
These movies may not be blockbusters, but they are certainly worth your attention.
Romanowsky directed “The Adderall Diaries,” a memoir by Stephen Elliott.

Alumna adapts memoir for film

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • April 22, 2015
NYU alumna Pamela Romanowsky, director of the Tribeca Film Festival film "The Adderall Diaries," spoke with WSN to reflect on her time spent at NYU and how it helped her form pivotal relationships and collaborations.
Alicia Vikander stars as Ava in “Ex Machina.”

‘Ex Machina’ takes serious look at AI

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • April 14, 2015
Alex Garland's new sci-fi thriller, "Ex Machina," ultimately avoids clichés through unexpected, clever plot twists.
‘Ghostbusters’ shows gender divide

‘Ghostbusters’ shows gender divide

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015
The announcement of all-female remake of the family favorite "Ghostbusters" leads to backlash and controversy. Sony responds in a non-progressive manner.
Bill Plympton’s “Cheatin’” has been nominated for three Annie Awards, the highest honor in animation.

Animated film beautiful but flawed

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • April 8, 2015
Though Bill Plympton's new animation film "Cheatin'" is a love story with no dialogue, its presentation of surrealist imagery creates beautiful scenery.
Jack O’Connell, left, plays Gary Hook in “71,” a 2014 film about the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.

Irish film has trouble depicting Troubles

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • March 3, 2015
Yann Demange's new film "'71," which features Jack O’Connell, provides insight into Northern Ireland's 30-year conflict. Though the film is aesthetically-pleasing, its narrative falls short.
Wild Tales combines six stand-alone short films into an anthology centered on the theme of violence and vengence.

Damián Szifrón explores his ‘Wild’ side

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015
The Oscar-nominated film, "Wild Tales" provides dark humor, derived from its over-the-top nature. As well, the film features a mixture of violent and comedic content.

“Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem” Review

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • February 13, 2015
The film “Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," explores and exposes critical issues pertaining to women's rights in the Israeli judicial system.
Noir film evokes Lynch, Jarmusch

Noir film evokes Lynch, Jarmusch

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • November 19, 2014
"A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night" is a moody horror film that succeeds because of its atmosphere
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‘Gone Girl’ depicts strong antihero

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • November 6, 2014
"Gone Girl" deconstructs female stereotypes
Historical film lacks in depth

Historical film lacks in depth

Zach Martin, Staff Writer • November 5, 2014
"The Invisible Front" is only a serviceable look at a forgotten piece of history
Wyatt Cenac recently released a Netflix stand-up special on Oct. 21.

Cenac reveals passion for city in Netflix special

Zach Martin, Contributing Writer • October 23, 2014
Stand-up comedian Wyatt Cenac parodies gentrification in Brooklyn in a new special