Opinion: College students should not have to pay for Metrocards
An NYU student government resolution last spring outlined a plan to bring university students discounted Metrocards. It should be implemented as soon as possible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen to This: beabadoobee maintains she’ll ‘See you Soon’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by MUNA, Flume and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
