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A man reading off a paper in front of people, with “BANNABLE AT N.Y.U.” written on the back of his shirt.
Pro-Palestinian faculty read passages from ‘bannable’ books in Bobst demonstration
An illustration of a pair of legs wearing blue jeans and golden tie flats standing on a wooden box with the “W.S.N.” logo on it. In the background are trees and various colorful buildings.
The Soapbox: Public university funding in Argentina, Falkland Islands ownership in the UK, illegal gold mining in Ghana
Tel Aviv seaside. There is a beach and people swimming in the sea. There are tall buildings in the background.
NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
A man wearing an all black outfit and a bright orange beanie watches a monitor. Behind him are crew members wearing black, one of whom is holding a camera.
Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
People gathering around a garden on blankets listening to a woman speak with a microphone.
Elizabeth Street Garden to be evicted after an 11-year fight for the space
The exterior of 10 Astor Place.
NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
How Langone’s drug education program is reaching citywide youth
A large group of protestors marching with flags, signs, drums and banners. The large banners in the front left reads “STOP COP CITY”, “FREE PALESTINE” and a phrase in Arabic characters. The large banner on the right reads “GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA” and “WITHIN OUR LIFETIME”
Students join hundreds to protest Netanyahu’s UN address
A woman stands on a podium and speaks into a microphone.
New York signs legislation saving some students money post-graduation
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Tandon study finds high pollution levels within the subway system
A man reading off a paper in front of people, with “BANNABLE AT N.Y.U.” written on the back of his shirt.
Pro-Palestinian faculty read passages from ‘bannable’ books in Bobst demonstration
Tel Aviv seaside. There is a beach and people swimming in the sea. There are tall buildings in the background.
NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
People gathering around a garden on blankets listening to a woman speak with a microphone.
Elizabeth Street Garden to be evicted after an 11-year fight for the space
An image of two levels of Bobst Library, with students studying at tables on both floors.
Researchers at Steinhardt examine the effect of book bans on public education
N.Y.U. students stand in a row. Two students hold yellow envelopes. A student in the middle wears a pumpkin costume.
‘Just cut it’: Students call on admin to end NYU’s contract with Nike
Tel Aviv seaside. There is a beach and people swimming in the sea. There are tall buildings in the background.
NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
(Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Students at NYU join hundreds in Oct. 7 demonstrations
A group of police officers and protesters gathered outside a white building. One protester holds a large Palestinian flag on the left, while another has an Israeli flag on the right and police officers stand in the middle.
A look into how U.S. colleges responded to waves of on-campus protests
A large group of protestors marching with flags, signs, drums and banners. The large banners in the front left reads “STOP COP CITY”, “FREE PALESTINE” and a phrase in Arabic characters. The large banner on the right reads “GLOBALIZE THE INTIFADA” and “WITHIN OUR LIFETIME”
Students join hundreds to protest Netanyahu’s UN address
People in multi-colored outfits stand in a circle around candles and flags on the ground.
Students hold vigil in Washington Square Park to mourn deaths in Lebanon and Palestine
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 man wearing an all black outfit and a bright orange beanie watches a monitor. Behind him are crew members wearing black, one of whom is holding a camera.
Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
A brunette girl wearing a white top smiling, standing against a green wall, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U" illustrated next to her.
Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows
A man with his arms crossed smiles at the camera. To his left, “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in bold white text.
Beyond NYU: Taking mind control past ‘science fiction’ and into the world
A girl sitting at a piano looks back while playing. “BEYOND” is drawn behind her and “N.Y.U.” is illustrated over a T.V. in light purple.
Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage
A girl smiling for a photo on the sidewalk. “BEYOND N.Y.U.” is written in white font in the top left corner.
Beyond NYU: Maintaining memories through shared albums
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A street of food vendors and people walking and waiting in line.
Vendors on the block: The flavor and soul of a Bronx upbringing
A look at the top of a red food concession tent. “Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings” is written in white text.
It’s official — New York City is obsessed with soup dumplings
An illustration of two models, one blonde and one brunette, in black dresses.
One-up your friends with these iconic Halloween costumes
A tan, yellow and green tub of ice cream sit beside each other. They read, “Van Leeuwen French Ice Cream” on the front.
I tried 30 of Westside Market’s ice cream pints — here are the ones that won over my sweet tooth
Six girls in a line are wearing, respectively, a sweater with loose jeans, a sweater with a skirt and belt, a sweater dress, a sweater and a skirt, a sweater with jorts and a sweater with uncuffed sweatpants.
How to stay stylish in sweater weather
An illustration of two models, one blonde and one brunette, in black dresses.
One-up your friends with these iconic Halloween costumes
Six girls in a line are wearing, respectively, a sweater with loose jeans, a sweater with a skirt and belt, a sweater dress, a sweater and a skirt, a sweater with jorts and a sweater with uncuffed sweatpants.
How to stay stylish in sweater weather
Five girls in a locker room, all wearing jerseys. From left to right, they wear: a cropped, black jersey with jeans, a white jersey with a white maxi skirt, a white jersey with jean shorts, a green jersey with a mini skirt, and a white jersey vest with purple parachute pants and kitten heels.
From field to fashion: Styling the jersey for everyday
A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.
These naked babies are taking campus by storm
An illustration of three people against a mint green background. One wears a black matching set with leggings, a top and jacket. Another wears a pink top with white parachute pants and the third wears basketball shorts with a white T-shirt and blue hat.
Athleisure: Do’s and don’ts
A look at the top of a red food concession tent. “Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings” is written in white text.
It’s official — New York City is obsessed with soup dumplings
A tan, yellow and green tub of ice cream sit beside each other. They read, “Van Leeuwen French Ice Cream” on the front.
I tried 30 of Westside Market’s ice cream pints — here are the ones that won over my sweet tooth
A close-up of brown cake slices topped with white frosting and green seeds, displayed on a glass platter in a bakery. (Pashmina Khan for WSN)
It’s time to put the ‘treat’ in trick-or-treat
A close-up shot of a bratwurst with white sauce on top in a cardboard tray, in front of some beer.
Oktoberfest NYC serves up mediocre food at a high price
A woman and a person in a bagel costume posing for a photo
How BagelFest introduced me to a hole new world
A street of food vendors and people walking and waiting in line.
Vendors on the block: The flavor and soul of a Bronx upbringing
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
During Hispanic Heritage Month, listening is everything
In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.
Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus
An N.Y.U. flag flying in the sky, with an American flag draped over the left side and a Chinese flag on the right.
How multicultural clubs helped me find my place at NYU
Two men walk past the exterior of a brick building.
How students at NYU find community during Passover
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 hand holds a phone with images of four books on the screen.
Ranked: Book tracking apps
Collage of the five dating apps, with “tinder” and “match” on the left, “RAYA” in the middle, and “Hinge” and “Bumble” on the right.
Ranked: Dating apps
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 large crowd in front of a stage with three people in front of a backdrop that says “VAMPIRE WEEKEND." Two screens show close-up shots of a man holding a guitar.
Review: Vampire Weekend packs 2 decades worth of hits into its MSG show
A collage of actors' polaroids arranged on a four by five grid with the words “SATURDAY NIGHT" in the center.
Review: ‘Saturday Night’ represents the whirlwind that established ’70s TV
Four people look up to a fighter who is in a boxing ring. The fighter is hanging on the ropes, looking back down to the others.
Review: ‘The Featherweight’ is a certified heavy hitter
A worm's eye view of a man sitting on a barstool.
Lupe Fiasco and Frayne Vibez bring electric energy to Brooklyn Steel
A monochromatic photograph depicting a group of German protesters.
Review: Bernd Sahling’s ‘It’ll Be OK’ exhibition portrays East Germany’s punk scene against the backdrop of its late-1980s political upheaval
Four chess pieces in front of a yellow and blue chessboard background.
Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is a poignant reflection on messy relationships
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A play about an artist, a novel spanning 300 years and more
An illustration of four women’s faces, each in front of a blue square. The words “COCO MELLORS” are above the faces and “BLUE SISTERS” are below the faces.
Review: ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors perfectly underscores the meaning of sisterhood
A collage of four book illustrations.
Books beyond Bobst: A novel longlisted for the National Book Award, a book by a trailblazing activist and more
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
NYU Reads author Hua Hsu on ‘polarization’ at college campuses
A collage of actors' polaroids arranged on a four by five grid with the words “SATURDAY NIGHT" in the center.
Review: ‘Saturday Night’ represents the whirlwind that established ’70s TV
Four people look up to a fighter who is in a boxing ring. The fighter is hanging on the ropes, looking back down to the others.
Review: ‘The Featherweight’ is a certified heavy hitter
Two people sit in the front seats of a vehicle. The driver smiles while the passenger appears concerned.
Review: From SNL to an SUV, ‘Will & Harper’ brings trans awareness along for the ride
An illustration of a still from a film depicts a dark-haired man wearing sunglasses lying down. He smokes a cigarette while a woman in a blue shirt and a woman in a hat laugh in the background.
Off the Radar: The queer malaise of ‘Totally F***ed Up’
A group of four robots in metallic purple, yellow, and red colors, surrounded with sci-fi settings. They are gathered together, looking upwards with surprise.
Review: Transform your expectations with ‘Transformers One’
A large crowd in front of a stage with three people in front of a backdrop that says “VAMPIRE WEEKEND." Two screens show close-up shots of a man holding a guitar.
Review: Vampire Weekend packs 2 decades worth of hits into its MSG show
A worm's eye view of a man sitting on a barstool.
Lupe Fiasco and Frayne Vibez bring electric energy to Brooklyn Steel
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”.
Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast
Four people standing next to each other staring into the camera. From left to right: A person wearing a magenta suit, a blonde person wearing a violet shirt, a woman with neon pink hair and silver blouse and a person wearing a dark, polka-dot shirt.
‘Sink Your Teeth’ digests love in modern times
A collage of five illustrations. Three of the illustrations are of a woman with long black hair posing. The other two illustrations show a glowing heart dripping on the silhouette of the woman as she throws her head back.
Review: Katy Perry’s feminist vision for ‘143’ falls short
A bunch of men jumping on a stage in the rain, some having bloody faces.
Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
Group of dancers performing on a stage with purple lighting.
Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance
Multiple people on stage dance in a circle with their limbs extended. In the middle, a performer is midair with his arms up.
Review: ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway is full of ignorance and beauty
Two people stand back-to-back in the middle of a dark stage. On the left is a woman in scrubs, while a man on the right is wearing a brown military suit.
Medicine meets music: How health care workers communicate loss through song
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
A monochromatic photograph depicting a group of German protesters.
Review: Bernd Sahling’s ‘It’ll Be OK’ exhibition portrays East Germany’s punk scene against the backdrop of its late-1980s political upheaval
Framed photographs against a white wall in a geometric pattern.
Review: ‘Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things’ unveils historical narratives through everyday objects
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
A room with three framed prints hanging above a blue sofa, lit by chandeliers.
Review: ORLAN represents significant women in history at NYU’s La Maison Française
A canvas with a scene of people in an outdoor market wearing popular 19th century dress
Review: ‘Mexican Prints at the Vanguard’ highlights Mexico’s colorful and complicated history
A sticker that says “I VOTED” in white text. Below the text, “I Voted” is repeated in 12 different languages.
Opinion: Take your activism to the polls
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
A student sits on the floor knitting next to their laptop with hands coming out of the computer, untangling the yarn.
Opinion: NYU needs a standardized pro-AI policy
A black lamppost sign that reads “TULSA” and “DECO DISTRICT” with beige, stone buildings behind it.
Opinion: Oklahoma’s abortion ban cannot be ignored at NYU Tulsa
A group of protesters gathered around Stern School of Business, holding Israeli and Palestinian flags.
Guest Essay: The Oct. 7 rally supporting ‘resistance’ is designed to terrorize the Jewish community
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
A graphic with three strips of excerpts from a lawsuit document against a background of players competing on a volleyball court. The court has the logo of N.Y.U. Athletics in the middle.
Editorial: NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?
Inside a New York City polling site. A red "Vote N.Y.C." sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
An illustration of two purple islands in a starry night sky. The further one is a white arch with “W.S.P.” and an N.Y.U. flag and on the closer one is a person sitting in a bedroom on their laptop.
Opinion: Some distance from campus may be what you need
A crowd of people holding up signs while marching through Washington Square Park.
A guide to navigating protests on campus
(Mikaylah Du for WSN)
A love letter to New York City
The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.
Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
A street of New York City covered in rain and fog. Two people are walking on the sidewalk holding umbrellas.
Opinion: NYU needs to update its severe weather policy
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 white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
A student sits on the floor knitting next to their laptop with hands coming out of the computer, untangling the yarn.
Opinion: NYU needs a standardized pro-AI policy
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
An illustration of a violet torch illuminating a student doing an N.Y.U. training module on their computer.
Opinion: NYU’s How We Engage Toolkit forces students to comply with its politics
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
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
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
A crowd of students in a large lobby.
Off-Third: NYU to use students as human fire extinguishers following policy change
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
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: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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: 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
An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Canalejas Center and the Sydney Opera House.
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Spain, Australia and the United Kingdom
A person wearing black shirt climbing a natural rock wall.
NYU Athletics ascends to new heights with rock climbing team
A woman in a wheelchair posing for a photo.
Picking up where she left off: NYU para swimmer Katie Kubiak qualifies for US national para swimming team
A person stands against a dark gray background with two L.E.D. light strips on either side and is wearing all black as she holds a tennis racquet.
In the Huddle: Jimena Menendez — first consecutive ITA Singles Champion
An illustration of bold white text that says “Weekly Sports Update” on a purple background with light purple flowers.
Soccer and volleyball begin UAA conference play, top finishes for both cross country teams and other news
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
(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
(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
The Toronto skyline at night.
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
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
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
Four people toast over dinner.
The Dinner Party Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of the Washington Square Arch shown from a low angle. Around and behind the arch are cells and a DNA strand.
The Research Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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The Symposium: Academic Stand Up (Photos courtesy of Mariana Feijo)

Black History Through Comedy at the Symposium: Academic StandUp

NYU alumna Kyle Marian invites black scholars to turn their stories about microaggressive health care, racist museums and woke laws into stand-up comedy for The Symposium’s Blackademia Takeover.
Natalie Doggett, Contributing Writer • February 13, 2019

The Symposium: Academic StandUp, a monthly stand-up series for research-inspired comedy, welcomed an audience of 116 people on Sunday at Caveat for its Black History Month special,...

Paula Croxson (left) and Erin Barker (right) warm up the crowds before the first set of storytellers.

A Panic Room for the Pedantic

Abe Selby, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2018
"The first rule of Story Collider is no learning allowed." The troupe, founded in 2010 by physicists Ben Lillie and Brian Wecht, works to to marry scientific discourse with human narratives.