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Beyond NYU: Betting on building healthy habits
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. CAS senior Tiffany Lee shares how a habit-building app — developed alongside a Tandon graduate student and an NYU Abu Dhabi alum — allows users to bet on their own success.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• September 16, 2022
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Invasive lanternflies have arrived in Washington Square
The invasive insects, which have been spotted by students across the city, spread easily and can be harmful to trees and other wildlife. New Yorkers have been instructed to crush them.
Rylee La Testa, Contributing Writer
• September 15, 2022
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Listen To This: Alex G digs deep in his latest song, ‘Miracles’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Suki Waterhouse, Nosaj Thing and more.
Holden Lay, Candace Patrick, Jack Solomon and Annie Williams
• September 15, 2022
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New state gun legislation isn’t enough, students say
Although recent New York state concealed carry laws will not impact NYU’s gun policy, many students worry that citywide restrictions are insufficient.
Ela Kulkarni, Contributing Writer
• September 14, 2022
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Opinion: You need to be around more trees
This semester, it's time to seek out more parks and green spaces in New York City.
Abi Rivera, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 8, 2022
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Woman shot dead outside Union Square NYU dorm
An early morning shooting on Thursday left a young woman dead near Union Square. Neither a motive nor perpetrator have been identified.
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• September 2, 2022
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Listen to This: beabadoobee maintains she’ll ‘See you Soon’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by MUNA, Flume and more.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Holden Lay and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• May 5, 2022
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Q&A: Time, place and live music with The Front Bottoms’ Brian Sella
The frontman of the New Jersey-born punk rock band spoke with WSN about the evolution of the band’s style and returning to perform in his home state.
Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief
• May 5, 2022
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Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population
Mayor Eric Adams’ recent campaign to ramp up sweeps of unhoused encampments makes it more important than ever for NYU students to take the initiative and support their neighbors in need.
Steph Wittstruck, Contributing Writer
• May 4, 2022
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5 ways to cope with unrequited love
Here’s some tips to get over that person who doesn’t feel the same way as you do, so you can make the most of hot girl summer.
Ava Duchin, Contributing Writer
• May 3, 2022
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Q&A: Le Tigre’s Johanna Fateman on riot grrrl culture, past and present
WSN spoke with Johanna Fateman about the riot grrrl scene in the 1990s, North Carolina, and getting Le Tigre back together for an upcoming performance.
Clara Scholl, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2022
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Ludlow Flea Market offers unique, sustainable pieces at affordable prices
Stories from a vibrant community of upcyclers and secondhand fashion enthusiasts who've set up shop in the Lower East Side.
Bella Ingber and Mayee Yeh
• April 29, 2022
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Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Steven Wang, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
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Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor • February 12, 2025