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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Siobhán Minerva

Siobhán Minerva, Editor-at-Large

Siobhán Minerva is a sophomore studying art history, journalism and French at CAS. She spent the past year and a half on the WSN’s Arts desk, and most recently worked as Arts Editor. When she’s not studying at Bobst, you can find her working through her endless to-be-read list, sashaying through art museums or running on the West Side Highway. Find her on instagram @siobhan.minerva, on Goodreads @SiobhánMinerva or email her at [email protected].

All content by Siobhán Minerva
(Jada Nakagawa and Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A heartfelt historical fiction, a time loop and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini One of my life goals is to read every one of my friends’ favorite books. In this process, I picked up “The Kite Runner,” a novel...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A feminist cultural analysis, a multi-perspective thriller and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Seven Days In June” by Tia Williams Even for the most skeptical romance readers, Tia Williams’ fifth novel, “Seven Days In June,” promises to be a worthwhile read....

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A novel about dietary defiance, a collection of essays and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“The Vegetarian” by Han Kang For a multitude of reasons — the environmental impact of livestock industries, personal preference and diet culture infiltrating my mind...

(Maryam Lootah and Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A feminist thriller, a tale of art forgery and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“The Forger's Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century” by Edward Dolnick “The Forger’s Spell: A True Story of Vermeer,...

(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)

Clive Davis students to play at the Guggenheim in collaboration with CBVC

Students from Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music will perform this Friday as part of the Center For Black Visual Culture’s performance programming at the Guggenheim this month.
Siobhán Minerva, Arts Editor October 2, 2025

Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music students will take to The Guggenheim Museum in New York on Friday, blending their sound into the museum itself. Drawing...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: An emotional journey through motherhood, a classic semi-autobiographical novel and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

Content Warning: mentions suicide  “Go, Went, Gone” by Jenny Erpenbeck “Go, Went, Gone” by Jenny Erpenbeck follows Richard, a retired classics professor from...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A romantic academic drama, a glamorous memoir of a writer’s life in Southern California and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Seduction Theory” by Emily Adrian After reading a blurb in The New York Times for “Seduction Theory,” I anxiously awaited the novel’s release all summer. Upon seeing...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A book by a great American novelist, an art-centered romance and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“All Fours” by Miranda July Last summer, I was surrounded by books and bookish people for the entire season, and it felt like nobody could stop talking about Miranda July’s...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

10 thought-provoking poems for National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, so here are some of our favorite lines of poetry to close out the month.

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This National Poetry Month, if you are looking to be inspired,...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

New Met exhibition shatters beauty with a feminist hammer

“Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie” is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art until mid-August.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor April 14, 2025

Porcelain is delicate, portable and functional. Traditionally, its value is based on the smoothness and clarity of its surface — void of scrapes or cracks. Beyond its shiny,...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

5 budget-friendly ways to consume books

Reading can be an expensive hobby — but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some ways to save money while keeping up with your reading goals.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor January 28, 2025

One of my guilty pleasures is walking through a bookstore, browsing the stacks for hours and leaving with a new book. But when the average price of a paperback book is almost 20...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Inside the Boxd: Winter break watches

Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!

The light at the end of a grueling, dark fall semester is a winter break free from academic responsibilities — and there’s no better replacement for lecture halls than a good...

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’

After 10 years of shows, this is my first year not performing, and I have countless memories and emotions to reflect on.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor December 9, 2024

I found myself in the dark enclosure of a life-sized present box. The light bulb inside had gone out. Wheeled onstage, the party-scene music entered my ears. Tapping my toes in...

A collage of four illustrations of book covers.

4 books about food and family to dive into over Thanksgiving break

These books will remind you of the complexities of familial relationships and leave you feeling grateful for the people in your life and the meals you share together.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor November 22, 2024

For some people, family is a source of joy, support and comfort. For others, it’s more complicated. Food, especially during the holidays, has the potential to bring families...

An illustration of four book covers. “The Art Thief,” “A Certain Hunger,” “Knife,” and “The Nightingale” are depicted.

Books beyond Bobst: An artsy true crime book, a novel about a woman eating her lovers and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” by Salman Rushdie “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” is a short memoir recounting the immediate aftermath...

People look at artwork in a gallery. One wall contains a biography of the exhibiting artist titled “Make Way For Berthe Weill” and “Art Dealer Of The Parisian Avant-Garde.”

Review: NYU’s Grey Art Museum unearths a vital female art dealer

“Make Way for Berthe Weill” underscores Weill’s success in overcoming challenges as the first woman modern art dealer.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor October 30, 2024

Entering the Grey Art Museum, English and French chatter bounces off the walls as gallery-goers lust over harmonious impressionist paintings, absurd cubist pieces and striking...

An illustration of a book cover with a woman in a yellow jacket holding swans in a bag. The title, “Scaffolding,” is in the middle in white and the author, “LAUREN ELKIN,” is in blue in the lower right corner.

Review: ‘Scaffolding’ tears down endless emotional barriers

The novel, written by Lauren Elkin, indulges each character's deepest desires even in the face of infidelity.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor October 21, 2024

Walking down any New York City street, you’ll inevitably see scaffolding, no matter the time or place. Paris — the city of love and backdrop for Lauren Elkin’s “Scaffolding”...

A collage of four illustrated book covers on solid-colored backgrounds.

Books beyond Bobst: An art history novel, an athletic autobiography and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Peggy” by Rebecca Godfrey with Leslie Jamison Before reading "Peggy," I imagined the glamorous art collector Peggy Guggenheim in a luxurious caftan, sitting at her waterfront...