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A new play, "Exposed," depicts the story of Duke University freshman Mirian Weeks, who paid for her tuition by making pornography.  Through a combination of sex scenes and extreme humiliation, the play stays true to the real story while maintaining strong themes of feminism.

Porn Pays Tuition at a Cost in “Exposed”

Annaluz Cabrera, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
"Exposed" is a new play based on the true story of Mariam Weeks, the Duke University Freshman who took on a porn star persona to pay her college tuition.
Taking advantage of the various discounts available to NYU students can result in anything from a relaxing getaway to a marvelous Broadway show.

Money Hacks for the Thrifty Violet

Kalkidan Tadese, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
College is expensive, and living in the city is too. But being an NYU student allows you to take advantage of multiple discounts.
Dude, Where’s My Grade?

Dude, Where’s My Grade?

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer November 28, 2016
While college grading is obviously completely different, knowing where a student stands is still extremely important for their learning process.

Redefining Dropouts from NYU

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer October 28, 2016

While NYU students flock to NYU from all corners of the world, they also leave for a myriad of reasons, from financial constraints to pursuing other life objectives. WSN reached...

Love, Sex and All the Rest: How Much Sex is Too Much Sex?

Love, Sex and All the Rest: How Much Sex is Too Much Sex?

October 6, 2016

In such a competitive, power-hungry society, our lifestyles seem to be more inspired by expressions such as “the more, the better” than by any banal platitudes on balance that...

Director Andrew Neel’s “Goat” features two brothers and their experiences in a fraternity during "Hell Week".

“Goat” Illuminates Hazing But Fails to Account for Greater Issues

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large September 23, 2016
Andrew Neel's new film "Goat" brilliantly addresses the issue of hazing within university Greek life, but falls shorts in more than a few other ways.
Coding Proficiency Is the New Literacy

Coding Proficiency Is the New Literacy

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor September 19, 2016
Everyone should take the opportunity to learn how to code if they can.
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...

College Diversity Training Comes Too Late

College Diversity Training Comes Too Late

WSN Editorial Board September 8, 2016
When lessons pertaining to diversity are taught at the university level, educators have to unravel nearly two decades of unintentional slights and prejudices.
Annual Rise In Tuition Causes Undue Stress

Annual Rise In Tuition Causes Undue Stress

WSN Editorial Board August 28, 2016

Since its expansion and rise to the top of college rankings, cost of attendance at NYU has been a concern for students. Even more frustrating is the practice of raising tuition...

Here's Why Bernie Sanders Has the Youth Vote on Lockdown

Here’s Why Bernie Sanders Has the Youth Vote on Lockdown

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce April 14, 2016
A breakdown of Bernie Sanders' speech and reasons for his movement being favorable among millennials.
After receiving a donation of $30 million, the College of Nursing will be renamed after Rose Mary “Rory” Meyers and her husband Howard. A majority of the funds will aid nursing students in need.

NYU to Rename Nursing School After $30 Million Donation

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz April 4, 2016
Howard and Rory Meyers donated $30 million to NYU's College of Nursing to be used for scholarships and support.