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

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Photo by Liviya England. Illustration by Kaitlyn Clevenger.

4×4: A Quartet of Summer Travel Writings

A collection of stories from four dancers about the summer residencies they attended and how their view of dance and the location changed over time.

As a component of the three-year undergraduate program at the NYU Tisch Department of Dance, students attend three to six week summer residencies in Berlin, Prague, Salzburg, and...

Photo by Ida Obediente. Illustration by Kaitlyn Clevenger.

Limitless Cities | Berlin, Germany

Imani attended the Tisch three-week Summer Dance Residency at DOCK 11 studios, in conjunction with the b12 Workshop Festival in Berlin.
Imani Monét, Contributing Writer September 18, 2019

Dance has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I began at the young age of two, and when I turned 13, began pre-professional training. Coming to NYU has been an...

Photo by Pranav Kothary. Illustration by Kaitlyn Clevenger.

An Outfit of Surrender | New York, New York

Rachel attended a six-week summer residency at Tisch in New York this past summer.
Rachel Lee, UTA Voices Illustrator September 18, 2019

“Mhmmmm,” we hummed, not only matching pitch with one another, but using sound to focus our attention into this moment. My eyes fluttered open to see my classmates, glistening...

Berlin protesters wave flags made of emergency blankets for refugees. (Courtesy of Ava Vecellio)

What It’s Like to Protest the Far Right in Germany

Jacqueline Kolhof, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018
An NYU Berlin student attends the "Indivisible" protest in Berlin, a demonstration against the rise of the far-right across Europe.
Berlin's rich culture makes it a fascinating place to study abroad.

Day in the Life: Berlin

Leo Tulchin, Contributing Writer May 1, 2018
Did you ever wonder what is it like spending a semester at NYU Berlin? Find out about a typical day at the abroad site.
An NYU Student tables for Refugee Week 2018.

Students Raise Awareness on Refugee Crisis

Natalie Chinn, Deputy Features Editor April 16, 2018
After a service trip working with refugees, four NYU students organized Refugee Week to spark discussions surrounding the global refugee crisis. Refugee Week is April 16-20.
Academics and Artistry: A Conversation with Adele Fournet

Academics and Artistry: A Conversation with Adele Fournet

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer November 27, 2017
Adele Fournet is a musical powerhouse. She sat down with WSN to discuss her wide-ranging endeavors in the field of music.
Marcel Ostertag Fall Winter 2017

Marcel Ostertag F/W 2017

Helena Gonzalez, Contributing Writer February 12, 2017

A renowned designer in Berlin, Marcel Ostertag debuted his Fall/Winter 2017 collection, titled “Revolution,” in his third runway show at New York Fashion Week. Now making...

Robert Geller S/S 2017

Robert Geller S/S 2017

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor July 12, 2016

Robert Geller spring/summer 2017 collection juxtaposed structure and deconstruction. The collection was inspired by the young Berliners of the “wild eighties” where these young...

This past spring break, NYU students visited Berlin as part of a service trip to help Syrian refugees.

Students Travel to Berlin to Volunteer With Refugees

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor April 18, 2016
Three NYU students traveling to Berlin as part of a spring break service trip share their experiences volunteering with Syrian refugees.
Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Berlin: A Visit to an International Film Festival With Plans to Return

Georgina Hahn, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Berlin student Georgina Hahn attends the 66th Annual Berlinale with her film class.