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‘More like college’: When NYU had a campus in the Bronx

NYU's expansion of its Washington Square campus prompts reflection from a ‘62 alum of NYU's first female class at its campus in the Bronx neighborhood of University Heights.

Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Identity & Equity Editor • February 27, 2023

Why we left NYU: Stories from students who transferred out

Sometimes, this silly purple school isn’t the place you want to spend your college years, and that’s OK.

Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer • November 8, 2022

I came to NYU as a transfer student in the fall 2021 semester. Like me, many students dream of attending NYU for its prestigious academic programs and the experience of growing...

Opinion: Fraternities suck. Here’s why they’re still important.

The prominence of NYU’s Greek life is minimal. Maybe it’s time we brought it back.

Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer • October 18, 2022

I’ve often heard it said that joining a fraternity at NYU is a social death sentence. Though frat propagandists might try to tell you otherwise, Greek life is barely a part of...

The Science of Sisterhood

A pre-health student and sorority member shares her journey in becoming proud of her identity.

Elleni Solomon, Contributing Writer • September 25, 2022

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

April 18, 2022

So you got into NYU. Congratulations! Now what? Let us tell you all about the nitty gritty details of changing your major, navigating the Liberal Studies Core program, celebrating the weekend in NYC, and making lasting friendships.

How to win friends at NYU

Forming meaningful connections in the big city is no small task. Here are a few ways to meet people.

Nikkala Kovacevic, Staff Writer • April 18, 2022

At some point on your NYU campus tour, your admissions ambassador probably uttered the words “the city is our campus” with an overly exaggerated gesture to the surrounding...

Frats Banning Alcohol Won’t Stop Its Abuse

WSN Editorial Board • September 10, 2018

The WSN Editorial Board reflects on the effects of drinking bans and fraternity culture at NYU.

Sigma Gamma Rho Creates Space for Women of Color

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Editor-at-Large • April 16, 2018

NYU’s only black sorority works to include black female students in student life.

Short-Term Consequences and a Lack of Transparency Won’t Change Toxic Frat Culture

WSN Editorial Board • February 16, 2018

Cornell's minimal punishment for ZBT "pig roast" and NYU's lack of transparency prove greater measures must be taken to combat fraternity and sorority misconduct.

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

WSN Editorial Board • November 10, 2017

While we agree that Greek life organizations accused of misconduct should be punished and regulated, cutting ties with them completely is the wrong approach.

The Complicated Intersection of Gender Equality and Greek Life

Jan Alex, Staff Writer • October 24, 2017

Opinions expressed on the editorial pages are not necessarily those of WSN, and our publication of opinions is not an endorsement of them. Email Jan Alex at [email protected].

Revaluation of Frats is Needed

Jan Alex, Contributing Writer • October 3, 2017

As a university community and as a country, we all need to be willing to engage in a constructive discussion on how to regulate frats without denigrating their existence.