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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
A group of protesters hold signs in front of a large red sculpture. Some signs read “Judaism Condemns the State of ‘Israel’ And its Atrocities” and “MONEY FOR JOBS AND EDUCATION NOT FOR BOMBS AND OCCUPATION” above “N.Y.U. STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.”
Students protest Tandon ties to Israeli military weapon manufacturers
People walking outside of a building that reads “STRAND BOOKS” while holding signs.
Strand Bookstore workers go on strike, demand higher wages
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
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
A group of protesters hold signs in front of a large red sculpture. Some signs read “Judaism Condemns the State of ‘Israel’ And its Atrocities” and “MONEY FOR JOBS AND EDUCATION NOT FOR BOMBS AND OCCUPATION” above “N.Y.U. STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.”
Students protest Tandon ties to Israeli military weapon manufacturers
The facade of an N.Y.U. building on 105 East 17th Street.
STEM gender gap smaller at selective universities, NYU study finds
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
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza
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
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
A street view at night of a tall geometric building with lights shining through the windows.
The names behind NYU’s buildings
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
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
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
A woman wearing a blue sweater smiles while standing in front of a bookshelf.
Why you should be thinking about food beyond your plate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Review: ‘Wicked: The Soundtrack’ ends on a high note — literally
Album artwork depicting an illustration of a man exhaling a cloud of smoke. Behind him, the sky is orange and red, appearing to be on fire. The words “SLI’ MERRE” are written above him.
Review: ‘Sli’merre 2’ is a woozy, hypnotic sonic trip
An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.
The case for ‘eternal sunshine’
An illustration of a hand holding a nutcracker on a blue background scattered with snowflakes.
Let out of the doll box: My retirement from ‘The Nutcracker’
Dancers dressed in soldier costumes lined up onstage.
The Rockettes don’t know when to tap out
Two people stand on a stage with their hands on a table, looking at each other.
Broke People Play Festival expands to uplift more student artists
A person wearing a blue suit with white sleeves holds the hand of a person wearing a pink dress while they sit on a beige couch in a set of a house.
Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ disguises mediocrity with a star-studded cast
Two women stand over a kitchen island, making a cup of coffee together.
Review: ‘The Roommate’ struggles to find its heart
Three balconies spiraling up with various art pieces on the walls and people perusing them.
Review: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition teaches a history lesson about a fleeting art movement
Ten paintings are hung up in a large group on a light purple gallery wall.
Review: ‘Toward Joy’ builds new frameworks for American art
An illustration of an armed man with a redacted face in front of a collage of U.S. conspiracy imagery.
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ is annoyingly fun
A woman stands and looks up in front of abstract colors.
When I need to reconnect with myself, I go to museums
A collection of photographs pinned on beige boards on a white wall.
Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture
A 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
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
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
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
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 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
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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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
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"
Guest Essay: Why we protest
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”
Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.
Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
A 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 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 student athlete goalkeeper in a red uniform prepares to kick a soccer ball.
Women’s soccer reflects on the 2024 season
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
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The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
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Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer

Jason Alpert-Wisnia is a senior majoring in Photography and Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, primarily focused on photojournalism and documentary photography. His photography ranges from coverage of professional sports, to political protests and music festivals. When he is not pounding the pavement with a camera in his hands looking for the next story, you are likely to find Jason in a used bookstore looking for rare finds or in the park reading. You can find him on Instagram @jasonalpertwisnia and contact him at [email protected].

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A man with glasses and a mustache wearing a blue jacket stands in front of the McDonald’s golden arches.

Mapping out McDonald’s

Through riveting photos and reporting, “McAtlas” by CAS alum and James Beard Award-winning photojournalist Gary He shows how McDonald’s is a portrait of humanity.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer • December 2, 2024

There’s nothing quite as synonymous with American culture as fast food chains, and none as notorious as McDonald's. The golden arches have become so synonymous with America that...

A hot pot layout of food, containing several uncooked pieces of beef, butter, vegetables, spices and a heated pan for cooking.

Photo: This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent

Andrea Lui, Culture Editor • November 14, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a gray crewneck and jeans puts his hands in his pockets while looking at the camera.

The Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest was a viral success. But who’s the man behind it all?

A conversation with content creator Anthpo about his recent New York City antics and what it takes to be creative on the Internet.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer • November 6, 2024

On Oct. 27, content creator Anthony Potero, known as Anthpo on social media, hosted the first-ever Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Competition in Washington Square Park. Promoted...

A person wearing a red shirt that reads “U.A.W. Region 9A” carries a blue circular “U.A.W.” sign.

Photo: Contract faculty union concludes initial negotiations with administration

November 4, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donald Trump in a navy suit and red tie gestures as he speaks to people behind the frame. Other formally dressed people stand behind him.

Photo: Opinion: The least convincing case for Donald Trump

November 4, 2024

Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photographed from behind hanging stage lights is an orange, white and pink stage set with the words “THE DATING GAME.” On one side of a partition is a standing man holding a microphone and a woman in an orange armchair. On the other side are three men sitting on stools.

Review: Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman of the Hour’ teaches viewers to trust their instincts

Based on NYU alum and serial killer Rodney Alcala, the film advises audiences to be more careful in their dating lives.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer • October 30, 2024

Cheryl Bradshaw won a date with Rodney Alcala on “The Dating Game” — the TV show equivalent of a blind Tinder date — and thought she had finally escaped the nightmare that...

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.

Photo: New York Liberty end New York City’s basketball championship drought

October 25, 2024

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People in a crowded bar wearing Mets gear cheer and clap.

The almost-miracle Mets

NYU students and alumni reflect on the New York Mets’ 2024 postseason performance.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer • October 24, 2024

The New York Mets’ season began with its broadcasters lamenting a nearly empty Citi Field amid multiple consecutive home losses — fast forward to October, and the new era of...

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Photo: Jewish students set up Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza

Aashna Miharia, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah • October 22, 2024

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Sabrina Carpenter stands in between two backup singers singing into a microphone on a stage.

Photo: Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ packs a witty punch

September 5, 2024

Short n’ Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter was released on Aug. 23, 2024. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: From the archives: Trump talks tough at NYU

October 28, 2024

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads "NYU is Complicit in Genocide".

Photo: Protesters gather outside NYU Langone hospital condemning termination of labor nurse

Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024

A counterprotester started shouting in front of the demonstrators at the rally. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man wearing flannel holding a microphone to his face.

Photo: 2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm

June 11, 2024

Post Malone (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man wearing flannel holding a microphone to his face.

Photo: 2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm

Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • June 11, 2024

Teezo Touchdown (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A group of graduates at the Tisch ceremony held signs and Palestinian flags on stage. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Students protest war in Gaza at graduation ceremonies

Aashna Miharia, Bruna Horvath and Dharma Niles • May 21, 2024

A group of graduates at the Tisch ceremony held signs and Palestinian flags on stage. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

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Photo: 2024 commencement exercises begin at Yankee Stadium

Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah • May 15, 2024

President Linda Mills. (

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Photo: Human rights scholar Martha Minow on civil rights, race and gender at commencement

May 15, 2024

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Photo: Over 5,000 alumni demand NYU remove police from campus, meet protesters’ demands

Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah • May 5, 2024

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Photo: More than 100 NYPD officers outside Paulson as hundreds protest encampment sweep

Adrianna Nehme and Dharma Niles • May 3, 2024

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Photo: Paulson Center on lockdown after hundreds protest outside encampment

Bruna Horvath, News Editor • May 1, 2024

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Photo: Protesters gather at Paulson in citywide march through university encampments

Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor • May 1, 2024

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‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU

WSN photographers documented protest and police activity from early morning to late in the evening on Monday, the day the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was set up in Gould Plaza.
Krish Dev, Manasa Gudavalli, Emily Genova, Yezen Saadah, Matt Petres, Julia Smerling, Lianna O’Grady, Jason Alpert-Wisnia and Samson Tu • April 23, 2024

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Photo: Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza

Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz, Mariapaula Gonzalez, Yezen Saadah and Dharma Niles • April 22, 2024

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man holding a red and blue pro-Trump banner in front of a building with the words "CRIMINAL COURT BUILDING" on it.

Photo: Max Azzarello, man who died after self-immolating outside Trump trial, distributed pamphlets with NYU-related conspiracies

April 22, 2024

File photo: A lone protester outside the Criminal Courthouse across the street at Collect Pond Park on April 16, 2024. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

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Photo: Betting on burgers: A new take on the American classic from The Happiest Hour

Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer • April 12, 2024

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Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

March 7, 2024

“AARON Gijon” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

Dani Biondi, Staff Writer • March 7, 2024

“Stephanie & Friend” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a suit cutting purple ribbon while N.Y.U. baseball players stand behind him and watch.

Photo: NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility

Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor • March 1, 2024

Donor John Branca and his son Dylan Branca standing in front of the new baseball facility with the team. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Museum display with headline “MARTA MINUJÍN: ARTE! ARTE! ARTE!” in green and red. Under the headline a glass display has a fabric sculpture of multicolored stripes.

Photo: Review: ‘Marta Minujín: Arte! Arte! Arte!’ explores the meaning of life through mattresses

Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor • March 1, 2024

“The Parthenon of Books” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The exterior of a marketplace where two neon light signs that say “ESSEX MARKET” are placed above the entrance.

Photo: Savor global flavors at these 5 vibrant food markets

Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2024

Essex Market on 88 Essex St. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A model walking down a runway with a red dress that has a blue protruding hand and cat.

Photo: Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW

February 13, 2024

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Photo: Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Manhattan

Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • February 9, 2024

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Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: Trump PAC, org. paid Stern professor almost $900,000 to testify at trial

December 15, 2023

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a maroon shirt wearing a hairnet behind a counter reaches over the counter, handing two small spoons to a man in a black shirt and a woman in a white shirt.

Photo: Inside Tompkins Square Bagels: The East Village’s most cherished bagel shop

Andrea Lui, Dining Editor • December 4, 2023

Over two dozen different cream cheeses are on display to customers as they decide what to order. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

An iPhone screen displaying an image of Lana Del Rey on a purple background. Various artist and song names are in white text. The phone is being held by a hand over a brown wooden table.

Photo: How unlimited music is changing our listening habits

November 30, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

People are sitting at tables facing one another. There are paper plates with food in front of them.

Photo: U.S. State Department official discusses media and diplomacy at roundtable discussion

Ania Keenan, Features Editor • November 9, 2023

(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

There is a man sitting on a bench in a park. He is wearing a brown jacket and faded white pants.

Photo: Breeding entrepreneurship at NYU: Wesley Breed’s streetwear universe

November 6, 2023

Gallatin junior and content creator Wesley Breed. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A crowd of dozens of people standing underneath the Washington Square Park arch holding various colored signs and flags in a large mass.

Photo: NYU named twice in U.S. Senate resolution on Israel-Hamas war

October 31, 2023

Students walked out of classes and called for a ceasefire on Oct. 25, 2023 at a rally in Washington Square Park (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

From left to right: A representative from Wheated in a black shirt, a representative from Olmo in a blue shirt, Sam Silverman the founder of New York BagelFest in a beige pullover hoodie, and a representative from O’Bagel in a black shirt and black baseball cap with a green apron.

Photo: New York BagelFest taught me I was doing bagels wrong

Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor • October 26, 2023

One of the appointed Bagel Experts rates the bagels at New York BagelFest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

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