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The College of Arts and Science Theatre presented “Forbidden NYU” Friday night, where performers sang classic Broadway hits, but with lyrics to fit all things NYU.

‘Forbidden NYU’ Turns 18

Julia Fields, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Forbidden NYU celebrated its 18th year with a "Barely Legal" edition, containing spoofs of many famous musicals tailored to the school's most common problems.
The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program Must Improve

The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program Must Improve

WSN Editorial Board September 26, 2017
Chicago's Star Scholarship shows NYU should continue to grow its Community College Transfer Opportunity Program, encouraging prospective and transfer students, from all economic backgrounds, to be a part of its academic community.
The members of Dangerbox practice with group improv activities during their rehearsals.  Dangerbox is NYU’s longest running improv group and is one of the top 10 improv groups in the country.

Comedy is No Laughing Matter for NYU’s Dangerbox

Carter Glace, Staff Writer March 1, 2017
NYU's longest-running improv group, Dangerbox, discusses their preparation for the College Improv Tournament, which took place on Feb. 25 in Chicago.
For every Cubs fan, the team is ingrained in the fabric of your family and your life forever.

Love, Family and Baseball: The Cubs Say Goodbye to Someday

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor November 3, 2016
After a 108 years, the Chicago Cubs World Series win was one for the history books. For one WSN editor, it was a family affair.
PBS’s Point of View documentary series features “All the Difference,” a film that follows two Urban Prep high school students, on Monday, September 12.

PBS Documentary “All the Difference” Highlights Urban Education

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016

PBS’s Point of View documentary series will feature the stirring “All the Difference” this Monday, Sept. 12. The film follows the respective paths of two Urban Prep high...

Alvarez Defeat Shows Millennial Activism is Alive and Well

Alvarez Defeat Shows Millennial Activism is Alive and Well

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
Young people, especially young people of color, are turning their political visions into reality in profound ways across the nation. Their advocacy is not constrained solely to social media and protesting chalked messages — it directly yields tangible political change.
Alex Fiszbein for WSN

Deep-dish pizza makes leap from Chicago to SoHo at Emmett’s

March 4, 2014
Emmett’s specializes in Chicago-style deep-dish pizza.
File photo by Lauren Kim for WSN

NYU-Poly keeps fire departments informed with ALIVE

November 8, 2013
ALIVE offers an easier means of disseminating information to fire departments in various locations.
via gonyuathletics.com

Defeat for NYU soccer

November 4, 2013
The NYU men's and women's soccer teams faced UAA rivals UChicago and WashU. Together the NYU teams lost all four games.
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Knicks threaten to make serious playoff run after hot streak

February 7, 2013
Knicks are making a comeback.

Chicago teacher strike fails to consider consequences

September 18, 2012
The Chicago teacher strike fails to consider the consequences of the protest for Chicago's school children.

Students First or ‘politics first’?

September 10, 2012
U.S. policymakers may be approaching the education issue from the wrong direction.