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What to do this week: A rare book fair and a sex workshop

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 24-30.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor April 23, 2023

An illustration of a pink, circular planet with a pink gift box. There’s an image of a woman wearing a pink dress and handbag smiling on the box. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.

Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA

Tanya Gupta worked for NASA and IBM after graduating from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, and now she has built herself a career in digital art.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2023

Former NASA engineer and Tandon alum Tanya Gupta has founded her own multimedia art studio, Guptanya Studios. Despite her degree in mechanical engineering from NYU, she now creates...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Space history, a bagel festival and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 12-18.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor September 11, 2022

An Emmys watch party at a comedy club 8 p.m. at 21A Clinton St. $15 online tickets, $20 in-person tickets Caveat, a comedy club on the Lower East Side, is hosting a 21+...

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Ariana Grande Is Brutally Transparent on Her Latest Album

"thank u, next" sets itself apart as an extremely personal project for the pop megastar.
Ethan Zack, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

Having already transcended the status of a humble musician to become a veritable cultural phenomenon, Ariana Grande finally released her highly anticipated album “thank u, next”...

Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

WSN Editorial Board March 20, 2017
Although President Donald Trump has claimed that he wants to help the working class and young people, his proposed budget cuts will only make higher education less affordable — especially for low-income students.
Tandon announces that they’re building a new $500 million academic building

On The Job: Interning at NASA

Aiysha Sadana, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
Marikje Jorritsma does it all. She currently interns at NASA, helping to develop the Mars Rover, and is a masters student at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering.
Investing in NASA Is Worthwhile

Investing in NASA Is Worthwhile

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
While President Obama has made statements this week promoting investments in space travel to Mars, if the disheartening state of affairs at NASA is indicative of the industry as a whole, the planet will remain well out of reach for decades to come.
"To the Moon and Beyond: Graphic Films and the Inception of 2001: A Space Odyssey" is an exhibition featuring detailed sketches for 2001: Space Odyssey.

New Exhibit Reveals Team Behind ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image features sketches, blueprints and letters from the production of "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Omar's Oration: ‘Cosmos’ embodies need for STEM education

Omar’s Oration: ‘Cosmos’ embodies need for STEM education

March 10, 2014
Americans must continue scientific pursuits.
Kennedy's assassination does not define his legacy

Kennedy’s assassination does not define his legacy

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 17, 2013
With the 20th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination, his critics should realize his success and stop doubting his incomplete presidency.
Margaret Eby/WSN

NYU professor and grad student break ground with NASA tractor beam

November 6, 2012
NYU Bessel beam research paves the way for beams of light to move large-scale objects in outer space