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Beyond NYU: Concocting creativity with cabaret

Salty Brine discovered his passion for storytelling while studying at NYU. Now, he creates and performs his own cabaret shows in New York City.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2023

Tisch alum Salty Brine takes audiences on a musical, comical and historical journey in his drag cabaret shows. Brine grew up in the suburbs of Massachusetts and North Carolina,...

Quantitative and Emotional: the Many Contradictions of Wayne Carino

Quantitative and Emotional: the Many Contradictions of Wayne Carino

The Wagner grad student and NYU Sustainability Fellow does what he calls “background work,” but has been instrumental in and out of NYU to provide environmental policy solutions for marginalized communities and developing countries.
Guru Ramanathan, Under the Arch Managing Editor December 5, 2019

When Wayne Carino enters the NYU Office of Sustainability, he barely says a word to anyone before sitting down to work. Within minutes of coming into the office, he immediately...

Satellite image showing Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast.

When a Hurricane Hits Home: Students Brace For Florence

Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 12, 2018
Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
With the recent events in North Carolina, NYU has taken a look at its gender inclusive efforts, such as gender neutral restrooms.

In Light of North Carolina’s Bathroom Laws, NYU Students Revisit Policies of Gender-Neutral Bathrooms on Campus

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer May 2, 2016
NYU student from North Carolina and a program administrator at the LGBTQ Student Center weigh in on new laws about bathrooms.
Feds Shouldn’t Attack North Carolina’s Wallet

Feds Shouldn’t Attack North Carolina’s Wallet

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer April 5, 2016
Withholding or even threatening to withhold billions of dollars in federal funds is not an appropriate response to a law passed by an elected state government, no matter how deplorable.
Cuomo Should Consider Banning Discrimination, Not Just Travel

Cuomo Should Consider Banning Discrimination, Not Just Travel

WSN Editorial Board March 30, 2016
When an official takes the effort to a make a social statement, not often is it made with genuine intent. Cuomo should endeavor to be the exception, not just another politician speaking in elevated tones with his fingers crossed behind his back.
Jorge Maldonado was one of several NYU students who broke their personal records.

Track Goes to Raleigh for Easter Weekend

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer March 28, 2016
The NYU track and field teams traveled from North Carolina back to New Jersey, competing in two events.
NYU’s Men’s Swimming team finished their season in 9th place.

Swimming Builds a Standard of Success

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor March 21, 2016
The swimming season came to an end over the weekend at the NCAA Championships in Greensboro, NC.
Sophomore Sage Scheiwiller has had a great start to the season with a four game hitting streak.

Second-Year Softball Starts Rocky

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 29, 2016
Beginning its second season, the NYU softball team looked to get off to a good start in North Carolina.
Two men go to court over one of their legs in the documentary "Finders Keepers".

Two guys, half a leg in ‘Finders Keepers’

Michelle Martin, Contributing writer September 28, 2015
A man found another man's leg in his grill and now wants to keep it. What unfolds is a portrait of a small town in North Carolina involving the man who lost his leg and the man who who found it.
Students must fight partisanship by voting

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 1, 2014
Young Americans’ activism to promote civic engagement demonstrates that students can empower themselves through the political process.
Taser misuse jeopardizes safety

Taser misuse jeopardizes safety

April 16, 2014
Police officers must bear the consequences of their actions as any other citizen would.