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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ranked: NYU lore
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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods
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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
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
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Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"
Guest Essay: Why we protest
Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”
Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.
Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new
A student with long hair wearing five different graduation caps stacked on top of one another. There is a purple graduation cap falling off the top and the student is reaching out to catch it.
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
File Photo: NYU Tisch School of the Arts located at 721 Broadway. (Katie Peurrung for WSN)
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
A mural of a woman’s face holding up a chain with the word “LOISAIDA” and a gold cityscape. The words “el bohio murals” and “#BRINGARTBACK” are next to the woman alongside the words “CURATED BY … THRIVECOLLECTIVE.ORG.”
Activists’ 25-year fight to revive an East Village community center
A 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?
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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
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
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Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy

Krish is a sophomore studying computer science and linguistics at the College of Arts & Science. In his free time, he enjoys posting photos on @krish_dev.creations, obsessing over geography, watching films with friends, taking public transport to new places and letting Arsenal make or break his week.

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A protester holds up a white sign that reads “DISCLOSE, DIVEST”.

Photo: Opinion: NYU must sever ties with Tel Aviv University

December 11, 2024

(Krish Dev for WSN)

People walking outside of a building that reads “STRAND BOOKS” while holding signs.

Photo: Strand Bookstore workers go on strike, demand higher wages

December 9, 2024

(Krish Dev for WSN)

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.”

Photo: Review: The comforting magic of ‘Before We Forget Kindness’

December 6, 2024

(Krish Dev for WSN)

A stone bench with armrests on Astor Place.

Photo: Opinion: Hostile city planning hides homelessness, but doesn’t solve it.

Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor • December 2, 2024

pls write for news!!!!!!!

Photo: How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding

Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer • November 18, 2024

An illustration of a bracket with school names on it against a dark polka-dot background.

Staff predictions: Women’s soccer returns to NCAA D-III Tournament

The soccer team faces the Husson University Eagles in their first round matchup.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Levi Langley, Logan Holland, Sidney Snider and Tina Nejand • November 15, 2024

For the first time in program history, the NYU women’s soccer team will make back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Nov. 16. They will face Husson University,...

An illustration of a bracket with school names on it, and “STAFF”and “PREDICTIONS” written on either side of the bracket . Behind the bracket are small yellow volleyballs and dots.

Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball look to defend UAA Championship title

The volleyball team is set to play Washington University in St. Louis in their quarterfinal matchup on Friday.
Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Levi Langley, Logan Holland and Sidney Snider • November 14, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team finished their regular season on a three-game winning streak with a 20-10 record, placing sixth in the UAA conference. They won the tournament...

President elect Donald Trump gives a thumb up.

Photo: What Trump’s reelection could mean for NYU

Dharma Niles, News Editor • November 13, 2024

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Staff Rants: Post-election feelings

WSN staff shares their feelings in light of the 2024 presidential election results.
Yezen Saadah, Alexa Donovan, Kiran Komanduri, Krish Dev, Naisha Roy, Noah Zaldivar, Dani Biondi, Sidney Snider, Anna Baird-Hassell, Dharma Niles and Leila Olukoga • November 8, 2024

The Democrats have severely underestimated the power of the insecure white man.  — Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief To the women from our grandmothers’ generation and to the...

The N.Y.U. women’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.

Photo: NYU women’s basketball season preview: The undefeated champions aren’t done yet

November 7, 2024

The women’s basketball team after winning 72-52 against Johns Hopkins University on Nov. 11, 2023. (Krish Dev for WSN)

The N.Y.U men’s basketball team and coaches pose for a photo on the court.

Photo: NYU men’s basketball season preview: Aiming higher in the NCAA

November 7, 2024

The men’s basketball team after winning 77-60 against Manhattanville College on Nov. 8, 2023. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Photo: Opinion: How to prepare for your post-election mental health

November 5, 2024

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An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a mosque, a tower and a building.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Paris, Tulsa and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • November 1, 2024

Paris Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí were honored as the best men’s and women’s soccer players at this year’s Ballon d’Or awards ceremony. Rodri won...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Photo: Opinion: The NYU College Democrats’ Harris endorsement undermines democracy

October 30, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump at the Sept. 11 commemoration service. (Krish Dev for WSN).

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Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!
Isabella D'Erasmo, Annie Emans, Julia Diorio, Dani Biondi, Krish Dev and Karina Rower • October 28, 2024

With roughly 10 million site-wide users in 2023, including the likes of NYU alumni Martin Scorsese and Ayo Edebiri, Letterboxd has become the premier social media platform for...

An illustration of a wooden box with three flags, Germany, the U.K. and France, stuck into the top. On one face of the box is a white sign saying “W.S.N.” and the other face has the words “Election Special.”

The Soapbox: Elections abroad

Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • October 28, 2024

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."

Where Trump and Harris stand on 6 key young-voter concerns

Emily Genova, Karina Rower, Krish Dev and Mehr Kotval • October 28, 2024

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the left and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pictured on the right on a black background.

Photo: Opinion: The case for voter disenchantment

October 28, 2024

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Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.

Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.
Alisia Houghtaling, Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Levi Langley, Logan Holland and Sidney Snider • October 25, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

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Photo: Why NYU’s spot in national rankings depends on who you ask

Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2024

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Black and Latino enrollment at NYU drops after affirmative action ban

The decline is accompanied by an increased percentage of Asian American and white students in the first-year class.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • October 18, 2024

NYU saw a sharp drop in enrollment from underrepresented minorities in its first class of students admitted after the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action last year...

A man singing into a microphone and playing the guitar.

Photo: This year’s NYU Mystery Concert showcases an engaging and intimate atmosphere

Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2024

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Photo: Students at NYU join hundreds in Oct. 7 demonstrations

Samantha Hong and Vasily Belousov • October 8, 2024

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Photo: How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world

Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor • October 7, 2024

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A group of protesters gathered around Stern School of Business, holding Israeli and Palestinian flags.

Photo: Guest Essay: The Oct. 7 rally supporting ‘resistance’ is designed to terrorize the Jewish community

October 7, 2024

A counter-protestor at the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” set up in Gould Plaza in April 2024. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"

Photo: Faculty-led panel on free speech relocated after alleged ‘academic freedom violations’

October 24, 2024

Members of NYU Faculty for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at the Gould Plaza encampment on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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Staff Predictions: Men’s and women’s soccer start conference play

Both teams will travel to Cleveland to face their first UAA opponents.
Annie Emans, Jonathan Mak, Katherine Welander, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider • October 4, 2024

It’s a big weekend for Violets soccer. Both the men’s and women’s teams play Case Western Reserve University on Saturday, Oct. 5 in Cleveland, Ohio. The women’s game kicks...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand apart from each other in a crowd of people. Trump looks back at Harris.

Photo: Online discourse about Harris more negative than Trump following vice presidential debate, NYU researchers find

October 4, 2024

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A person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.

Photo: Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast

October 4, 2024

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A girl jumps up, swings and hits a volleyball.

Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball play first conference games

The volleyball team is set to play three matches this weekend in the Paulson Center, the first round of matches in the UAA.
Alisia Houghtaling, Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider • September 27, 2024

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Photo: Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image

September 26, 2024

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A woman stands on a podium and speaks into a microphone.

Photo: New York signs legislation saving some students money post-graduation

September 26, 2024

Kathleen Hochul is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the 57th governor of New York since August 2021. (Krish Dev for WSN).

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.

Photo: Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new

September 25, 2024

NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings

NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings

The university is now ranked 30th on the list, following a 10-spot decline last year.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev • September 24, 2024

NYU rose five spots in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings, placing it at No. 30 among nearly 436 four-year institutions.  The increase...

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Opinion: NYU’s How We Engage Toolkit forces students to comply with its politics

The university’s new training module goes beyond superficiality by embedding problematic policies into a mandatory agreement.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • September 23, 2024

At the start of the semester, NYU sent out the first two modules of its How We Engage Toolkit, including a Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy Training, to all students...

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Women’s golf places third, women’s soccer remains undefeated and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 16 - Sept 22.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider • September 23, 2024

Cross Country Both the men’s and the women’s cross country teams competed in the John McNichols Invitational in Terre Haute, IN on Saturday, Sept. 21. The No. 18 ranked...

NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses

NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses

Hsu told hundreds that President Linda Mills’ first email of the semester, which quotes his memoir, was not an “accurate reflection” of his words at a Monday discussion.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • September 18, 2024

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu, who wrote this year’s NYU Reads selection, told hundreds of students and faculty that “certain aspects” of a universitywide email from...

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Golf and tennis kick off seasons, men’s soccer suffers first loss and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 9 - Sept 15.
Jonathan Mak and Krish Dev • September 16, 2024

Cross Country The No. 18 ranked men’s and No. 1 ranked women’s cross-country teams placed second in their respective events at the Ron Stonitsch Invitational hosted by Vassar...

A group of faculty hold hands at a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Photo: Faculty group’s service strike hits 2-week mark

September 16, 2024

Members of NYU Faculty for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at the Gould Plaza encampment on April 22. (Krish Dev for WSN)

A model wears a pink and green tweed jacket in front of clothing racks.

Photo: Californian brand St. John puts an edgy twist on vintage classics at NYFW

Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor • September 13, 2024

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A large group of people stand on a sidewalk with signs reading, “Don’t Buy Zionist Propaganda. Anti-Israel is NOT Anti-Semitism” and Palestinian flags. Three police officers stand overlooking the protesters.

Photo: Dozens of NYU students protest updated student conduct policy

September 13, 2024

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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Photo: Opinion: Trump and Harris’ debate struggled to include or inspire young voters

September 13, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump at the Sept. 11 commemoration service. (Krish Dev for WSN).

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Photo: In the Huddle: Junior Terra Nagai on leadership and his hopes for the season

Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor • September 11, 2024

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A window pane with signage for an art exhibit reads "Where Do We Go From Here? The Four Freedoms Photographs."

Photo: Review: ‘Where Do We Go From Here? The Four Freedoms Photographs’ fosters creative discourse around American imagery

Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor • September 11, 2024

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Photo: Starbucks leaves Astor Place after almost 30 years in business

September 10, 2024

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Men’s soccer remains undefeated, women’s volleyball break winning streak and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past weekend in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 4 - Sept 8.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider • September 9, 2024

Soccer The men’s soccer team drew 3-3 against the University of Mount Saint Vincent in Riverdale, NY on Wednesday, Sept. 4.  UMSV scored the only goal of the first half...

An illustration of a wooden box with three flags, Germany, the U.K. and France, stuck into the top. On one face of the box is a white sign saying “W.S.N.” and the other face has the words “Election Special.”

The Soapbox: Elections in Europe

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • September 9, 2024

In France, Macron announces new prime minister French President Emmanuel Macron announced conservative Michel Barnier as the nation’s new prime minister on Thursday, two months...

A woman leans on a cardboard box marked with the word "ACCEPTANCE" in bold black text.

Tisch students debut ‘If Words Could Talk’ at Theater For the New City

The play — originally a class assignment — made its off-Broadway premiere on Aug. 30.
Krish Dev, Director of Digital & Creative Strategy • September 3, 2024

Experimental play “If Words Could Talk,” written by Tisch sophomore Jenn Amelia Martin and directed by Tisch junior Stéphanie Stowers, opened to a full audience at Theater...

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Amnesty reports heightened concern over Abu Dhabi campus

The human rights group detailed the deportation of an instructor and threats of prosecution under Emirati law.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev • August 29, 2024

Human rights nonprofit Amnesty International reported escalated restrictions at NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus, alleging that faculty were told criticism of university leadership could...

Linda Mills in a black gown with silver trim stands behind a clear podium with a reflector in front of it. The silhouettes of the back of people’s heads are in front of her.

Mills calls for ‘community’ in start-of-semester email

In her first universitywide letter of the academic year, President Linda Mills urged students to “come together” with “empathy and grace.”
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy • August 28, 2024

NYU president Linda Mills encouraged students to be a “model for others” in a Wednesday email as the university nears the start of a new academic year amid a “drumbeat of...

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Mills greets the class of 2028 at Presidential Welcome

NYU president Linda Mills addressed thousands of first-years with a speech followed by a student-led musical performance at this semester’s Presidential Welcome Reality Show.
Krish Dev and Rory Lustberg • August 27, 2024

NYU president Linda Mills welcomed thousands of first-year students at two showings of the Presidential Welcome Reality Show at Radio City Music Hall on Tuesday.  The show,...

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Meta suspends NYU PSC’s Instagram account

A university spokesperson said that while NYU did not request the suspension of the account, it did alert Instagram of a post by the People’s Solidarity Coalition which listed armed struggle as an anti-colonial tactic.
Krish Dev and Yezen Saadah • August 27, 2024

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, suspended the NYU People’s Solidarity Coalition’s Instagram account on Tuesday — an action the group claimed to be “strategic...

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Photo: Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests

November 19, 2024

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside the Paulson Center hours after a police sweep of the second Gaza Solidarity Encampment. (Krish Dev for WSN)

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