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Two people sit behind a white table with a projector screen behind them. On the left is Yevgenia Albats, wearing a black jacket and a colorful scarf while holding a microphone. On the right is Masha Gessen, wearing a black jacket with a microphone in front of them.

Will Putin nuke Ukraine? Masha Gessen, Yevgenia Albats debate at NYU event

Yevgenia Albats spoke with New Yorker writer Masha Gessen about the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin using nuclear weapons during the invasion of Ukraine.
Allison Argueta Claros, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

What are the chances that Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons against Ukraine? Masha Gessen, a reporter and author who has covered Russia for the New Yorker for nearly a decade,...

An N.Y.U. flag hangs from the side of a building. The text is white and reads “N.Y.U. The “U” in the banner is faded. The background of the flag is purple.

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...

Renowned author Fran Lebowitz spoke at NYU’s Casa Italiana on Nov. 11. She shared her experiences as a writer and expressed her annoyance with NYU students. (Photo by Abby Wilson)

‘I’m like the slut of literature’: Fran Lebowitz speaks at NYU’s Casa Italiana

Renowned author Fran Lebowitz discussed style, her career and her annoyance with NYU students.
Abby Wilson, Contributing Writer November 15, 2021

Known for her scathingly honest commentary, renowned author Fran Lebowitz graced the NYU community with her signature dry humor on Nov. 11. It was Casa Italiana’s first in-person...

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‘Russian Doll’ Is an Endlessly Entertaining Binge Watch

The Netflix dramedy series co-created by Amy Poehler has skyrocketed to critical acclaim for its fun and intense storytelling, reminiscent of “Groundhog Day.”
Anna Lee, Staff Writer February 11, 2019

“Russian Doll,” Netflix’s newest series, which premiered on Feb. 1, has already sparked great critical and public attention from viewers worldwide only a week after its release....

Terrance Hayes, poet and NYU professor, gave a reading at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writing House last Thursday. (Courtesy of the MacArthur Foundation)

Terrance Hayes Talks Trump, Teaching at NYU

At the Lillian Vernon Creative Writing House, the award-winning poet and NYU professor read published and unpublished work from a series he started after the 2016 election.
Alex Cullina, Books & Theater Editor February 4, 2019

Terrance Hayes, the acclaimed poet and NYU Creative Writing professor, came to NYU’s Lillian Vernon Creative Writing House on Thursday for a discussion and reading of some of...

Novelist Zadie Smith being interviewed by New Yorker staff writer Doreen St. Félix at the Barnes and Noble on 82nd Street and Broadway last Thursday.

Zadie Smith Talks New Book ‘Feel Free’

Alex Cullina, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Acclaimed novelist, essayist and short story writer Zadie Smith gave a talk at Barnes and Noble, where she covered a wide range of topics in her essays.
New York: The City That Needs to Sleep

New York: The City That Needs to Sleep

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer October 10, 2016
The life of a student in New York City should not be held to the unreasonable standards found in movies and TV shows.
Doc makes cartoons ‘Very Semi-Serious’

Doc makes cartoons ‘Very Semi-Serious’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
"Very Semi-Serious" takes audiences through the process of how a cartoon goes from pen to The New Yorker.
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New Yorker Editor David Remnick discusses life, career in conversation at Journalism Institute

November 13, 2013
David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, visited the Journalism Institute for a conversation with Meryl Gordon, the director of magazine writing at NYU.
New side to Sexton shown in New Yorker articles, but policies still remain an issue

New side to Sexton shown in New Yorker articles, but policies still remain an issue

September 9, 2013
Despite today's New Yorker article portraying a unique, human side of NYU President John Sexton, his policies must still be examined distinct from his character.