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Textbooks from CAS first-year Anna Nuratova's dorm. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Do Students Have a Knack for Getting Textbook Money Back?

Textbooks typically empty our bank accounts and gather dust on our shelves.
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

Tedious readings are an integral part of any NYU student’s college career, and where there are readings, there are textbooks. It leaves us at the end of the semester with a stack...

The inside of the NYU Bookstore. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

Bookstore Makeover to Save Students $2 Million Falls Short on Money-Saving Goals

The answer to the question we all had on our minds when buying books this semester.
Yotam Ponte, Contributing Writer September 18, 2018
A look into the updated layout of the NYU Bookstore.
The shots were fired on the same street as the NYU Bookstore.

NYU Bookstore to Be Leased to Follett Higher Education

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 24, 2017
An investigation into the NYU Bookstore, which might lease its operations out to the Follett Higher Education Group, is raising concerns among the bookstore's current employees.
Ariel Levy promoted her memoir, “The Rules Do Not Apply,” which centers around her miscarriage. Her reading occurred on March 29.

Ariel Levy Navigates Life, Love in ‘The Rules Do Not Apply’

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
Journalist and author Ariel Levy's reading for her new memoir "The Rules Do Not Apply" was a frank, enjoyable and lighthearted evening despite the taboo topics she spoke about.
From left to right, Phil Jimenez, Ramzi Fawaz, Jennifer Camper and Margaret Galvan joined the panel hosted in Strand to discuss LGBTQ representation in the comic industry. The panel occurred on March 22.

Strand Panel Addresses LGBTQ Representation in Comic Industry

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
The Strand Bookstore's recent panel on LGBTQ representation in comics was not only riveting, but sorely needed in an industry that continues to prioritize white, straight, cisgender men over practically any other sort of heroes.
Anna Akbari, CAS alum and former NYU professor discusses her book, “Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness” at the NYU Bookstore on Feb. 22.

Anna Akbari Deconstructs the Business of Life

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer February 27, 2017
In her reading and talkback about her book "Startup Your Life: Hustle and Hack Your Way to Happiness," former NYU professor Anna Akbari gave students an evening of advice we could all likely use (hint: get hungry).
Author Tim Murphy discusses gay activism through his new novel, "Christadora," which revolves around the AIDS epidemic and drug addiction.

Insightful ‘Christodora’ Explores Gay Activism

Khrysgiana Pineda, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
In a uniquely humanizing story of the residents of the classic New York building the Christodora, novelist Tim Murphy brings the faces of the AIDS crisis into sharp relief.
Jamie Duclos-Yourdon discusses his novel, “Froelich’s Ladder,” at Strand, allowing fans to gain some insight into his thought process.

Climbing to Success With ‘Ladder’

Michael Landes, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
In a comfortable, candid conversation at McNally-Jackson Books last week, author Jamie Duclos-Yourdon shared the inspirations and influences behind his new book, "Froelich's Ladder."

Bronx can recover from Barnes & Noble closure

WSN Editorial Board October 23, 2014
The closure of the only large booksellers in the Bronx is a blow, but the community can recover.
Harry's Take: Closing bookstores detract from city's vitality

Harry’s Take: Closing bookstores detract from city’s vitality

April 20, 2014
Under a wave of gentrification and increased rent prices, the very face of New York is disappearing.
The exterior of the Strand Book Store. (Staff photo by Lauren Kim)

Homeless complain about sprinklers used at Strand Bookstore

November 20, 2013
Homeless New Yorkers report being sprayed by Strand's periodically used sprinklers.
Jon Packles for WSN

William Hewitt provided positive perspective on environmental policies

March 5, 2013
Environmentalist, author, and NYU adjunct professor William Hewitt discussed how investment in technological advances was the crucial next step to moving towards a more environmentally friendly world.