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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Portland’s lighthouse is one of the main attractions for NYU students to see during their getaway.

Cheap, Easy Weekend Trips to Get Away From the City Bustle

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Abroad Editor September 21, 2017
You don't have to be abroad to take weekend trips. Here are four places for you to visit to get away from that New York City hustle.
A venetian sandwich from Tramezzini.

Out of Borough Adventures: Brooklyn

Alyssa Kelly, Staff Writer September 14, 2017
Venture outside of Manhattan and cross the Brooklyn Bridge to explore the Borough of Trees.
Vivienne Hu S/S 2018

Vivienne Hu S/S 2018

Valerina Young, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017

“The basis of inspiration for this collection is from Amman, it is a city in Jordan,” designer Vivienne Hu said of her Spring/Summer 2018 collection. The line played with...

Katie Gallagher SS18

Katie Gallagher S/S 2018

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer September 8, 2017

Designer Katie Gallagher found a secluded studio in the West Village for her dark, enchanted RAIN collection for Spring/Summer 2018. In the 31-year-old designer's 17th collection,...

The Bucket List Issue

The Bucket List Issue

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor May 1, 2017

The Bucket List Issue

The Bucket List Issue

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor May 1, 2017

NYU is a dream school. People flock from near and far to don the Violet — if only metaphorically — but once we’re here, we often get so caught up in the bureaucratic mess...

Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List

Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List

WSN Staff May 1, 2017

New York City has no shortage of things to see and do. When you go to school here, the plethora of possibility can even — and sometimes often — feel overwhelming. So here are...

Class of 2017 To-Do List

Class of 2017 To-Do List

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor May 1, 2017

At a school like NYU, it’s easy to get caught up in all the unique experiences that life in New York City and at the abroad sites provide. However, the class of 2017 says there...

NYU students pack Bobst Library as they brace for midterm month.

Converting Sound Pollution Into White Noise

Alice Li, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
Before moving to New York, many NYU students are inclined to believe that it is possible to find peace and quiet in the City that never sleeps. Contrary to what movies like Breakfast at Tiffany’s depict, it is impossible to take a quiet solitary walk down Fifth Avenue.
Retired New York City Police detective Frank Serpico at his cabin in the woods in Antonino D'Ambrosio's film "Frank Serpcio".

Tribeca 2017: Documentary ‘Frank Serpico’ Lauds an Honest Cop

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer April 26, 2017
Antonino D'Ambrosio's new documentary "Frank Serpico" retells the story of the famous New York City cop in Serpico's own words, reinforcing the message that doing the right thing is always the right thing.
Recent changes to New York City park rules reduce the amount of offenses resulting in a permanent criminal record. These changes were instated to decrease mass incarceration, which is a serious problem in the United States.

NYC Makes Moves to Reduce Penalties to Decrease Mass Incarceration

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor April 25, 2017
The NYC Parks and Recreations department will change the punishments inflicted for minor offenses.
The various protests of the past few months have been heavily documented and will be talked about for generations.

Exposure | The People United Will Never Be Defeated

Julia Moses, Staff Photographer April 25, 2017
The various protests around the world are being documented and will be talked about for generations to come.