The do’s and don’ts of handling college burnout

The spring semester seems to go by in a heartbeat, which means midterms and finals and planning for summer internships are probably jumping at you. There are little things you can do every day to avoid burnout.

Autumn Kaufman, Contributing Writer • April 13, 2022

NYU Quidditch Team Rides Out Their Season’s Premature End

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the NYU Quidditch team will not be able to compete in nationals.

Kevin Ryu, Staff Writer • April 20, 2020

Steinhardt junior Katelin Martinez originally signed up for Quidditch tryouts thinking it would be a way to connect with other Harry Potter fans. What she soon found out was that...

Stop Looking Down on Young Adult Fiction

Judging people for reading contemporary fiction doesn’t do much but discourage them from reading what they really enjoy.

Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor • February 10, 2020

Last week, I experienced what I’ve come to expect as an inevitable occurrence when talking to fellow English majors: someone ranting about how no one seems to read good literature...

Forget Hogwarts — NYU Quidditch Is Flying High

The NYU Quidditch team finished in fourth place, its best-ever performance, at the U.S. Quidditch Cup 12 last weekend.

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor • April 22, 2019

At the start of his first year, Robert Mast tagged along to Club Fest with a friend. He jokingly signed up for NYU Quidditch on a whim, and when his friend asked him if he planned...

A Bad Sequel Isn’t the Same as A Cash Grab

Calling it one reduces the genuine, artistic intention of wanting to expand upon existing fictional universes.

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist • November 29, 2018

Calling it one reduces the genuine, artistic intention of wanting to expand upon existing fictional universes.

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Loses Magic

Only two films in and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series is already starting to spiral downward.

Ethan Zack, Staff Writer • November 19, 2018

Only two films in and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series is already starting to spiral downward.

Best Two-Credit Electives to Take Next Semester

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer • April 11, 2018

Fall 2018 registration is approaching. Here are some fun 2-credit courses you can take.

Magic of NYU Quidditch, Explained

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer • October 30, 2017

An inside look at the NYU Quidditch team.

Should Books Be Adapted Into Films?

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer • April 6, 2017

Cinematic adaptations of books have become more prevalent over the last decade than seemingly ever before — so what exactly does that translation between mediums mean, and is this trend a good thing?

Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer • April 6, 2017

What makes a great book doesn't always make a great movie. The transition from a book to its film adaptation can be a tricky one — with creative liberties taken that divert greatly from the source material, resulting in fans who aren't always pleased.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer • November 8, 2016

WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.

PUFFS Is Bringing Potter Back

Arimeta Diop, Staff Writer • October 17, 2016

The passion and love inspired by the Harry Potter series will never die - and more importantly, it will never stop being perfect fodder for parodies.