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

Washington Square News

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens spoke on anti-semitism at an event co-hosted by TorchPAC and Realize Israel on Monday. (Photo by Emily Mason)

Controversial New York Times Columnist Discusses Rising Anti-Semitism

On a panel hosted by Realize Israel and TorchPAC, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens spoke about anti-Semitism across the political spectrum.
Emily Mason, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2019

Students crowded the auditorium at the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life to hear New York Times columnist Bret Stephens speak at an event co-hosted by TorchPAC and...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

To Pay or Not to Pay College Athletes

Why the issue of paying college athletes is more complicated than it seems.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor March 31, 2019

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two weeks, you know that we are in the midst of March Madness, the biggest college basketball tournament in the nation. Over...

Citizens gather in Long Island City to protest the movement of Amazon into the area. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

NYU Administrators Want Amazon Back

In an open letter, President Hamilton and Tandon Dean Kovačević asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to reconsider a headquarters in New York City.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor March 5, 2019

President Andrew Hamilton and Tandon School of Engineering Dean Jelena Kovačević signed an open letter in The New York Times last week urging Amazon to reconsider its decision...

Neshla Caplan and Adam Kashmiry in ADAM, running at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 14 - 16. (Photo courtesy of the Skirball Center)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Feb. 14 to 17

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Alex Cullina, Books & Theatre Editor February 14, 2019

This Valentine’s Day weekend, whether you’re single and looking for something to take your mind off of romance or you’re having trouble thinking of a fun, outside-the-box...

Spencer Peppet, a recent Tisch graduate and lyricist of the band The Ophelias. 
(Courtesy of Lauren Harper)

The Ophelias’ Lyricist Reflects on Tisch Graduation and Embraces Uncertainty

The frontwoman has just graduated Tisch and moved into the national spotlight — but she’s still carefully planning her next steps.
Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019

Twenty-two-year-old Spencer Peppet, a 2018 Tisch graduate, was driving through her hometown of Cincinnati when her phone buzzed with The New York Times notification. She was with...

Photo via Facebook, Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez

To Boycott or Not to Boycott: Jan Fabre’s ‘Mount Olympus’

Is art made by bad people still worth our time?
Claire Fishman, Staff Writer November 12, 2018
Is art made by bad people still worth our time?
The entrance to Vanderbilt Hall, which houses NYU School of Law. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Law Professors React to Kavanaugh’s Appointment

Sarah Jackson, News Editor October 10, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh heard his first arguments as an associate justice in the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning. He was confirmed on Saturday with a tight 50-48 Senate vote, following...

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor September 10, 2018
An opinion writer shares her perspective on why last week's inflammatory New York Times Op-Ed from a "senior official" in the Trump White House, and former President Barack Obama's subsequent speech at the University of Illinois, should serve as energy and encouragement for young people to get out and vote this November.
NYU professor Kwame Anthony discusses identity as a part of The Review and Debates of NYU.

New York Times Columnist Discusses Identity at NYU Review and Debates

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 13, 2018
The Review and Debates hosted New York Times columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah who spoke and answered questions on identity in politics and culture.
Carlos Chirinos: Reaching Out Through Music

Carlos Chirinos: Reaching Out Through Music

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
Professor Carlos Chirinos sits down with WSN and explains his role in the many realms of music he's involved with, and how he uses music as an effective means of social outreach.
Nylon Magazines October print issue will be its last due to declining profits. The magazine will be shifting its focus towards digital media production.

Nylon’s Print Hits the Shredder

Kate Holland, Staff Writer September 19, 2017
Nylon Magazine announced that its October issue would its last print edition due to decreased profits. Other publications like the NYT are also considering becoming exclusively digital.
The New York Times has launched The Daily 360, creating a 360 degree camera shot each day to add a new media angle to journalism.

The Future of News Is 360

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the New York Times' initiative The Daily 360 gains traction in its quest to create one 360-degree video each day, the growing implications of its effect on journalism have become more and more visible.