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

Washington Square News

A change dot org petition that states “Reinstate Dr. Zaki Masoud at N.Y.U. Langone Winthrop Hospital”

NYU Langone physician facing termination after reposting pro-Palestinian content

A petition to reinstate the physician began circulating online soon after the medical center removed him from residency for posting content in support of Palestinian resistance on his private Instagram account.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2023

A physician at NYU Langone Health is facing termination from his residency program after reposting a message encouraging Palestinian resistance on his private Instagram account...

A rectangular rooftop garden filled with greeneries is set against the backdrop of the Midtown skyline views of Manhattan.

NYU places No. 3 in top 50 sustainable colleges ranking

The Princeton Review recently announced that the university was the third “greenest” school in the nation.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2023

NYU placed third in The Princeton Review’s ranking of the top 50 greenest colleges in the country, an improvement from its position as No. 43 on the list in 2021.   The...

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Q&A: Director and NYU alum Raven Jackson on the making of ‘All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt’

WSN spoke with Jackson, the director of A24’s newest release, about creating visual poetry with an uncompromising vision.
Liv Steinhardt, Contributing Writer November 6, 2023

“All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt” has been repeatedly described by critics as a work of sensorial poetry — more visual lyricism than narrative cinema. Following the story of...

Two Palestinian flags as well as a brown sign that reads, “NO PEACE ON STOLEN LAND,” in front of Bobst Library, which is a rust-colored building.

NYU rejects student demands to shut down Tel Aviv site at Bobst protest

Student groups protested outside Bobst Library on Thursday, calling for NYU to shut down its study abroad program in Tel Aviv.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor November 3, 2023

Around 100 students and faculty gathered outside Bobst Library on Thursday, calling on NYU to shut down its study abroad program in Tel Aviv and divest from companies and weapons...

Three people are entering through a brown doorway. On the left side of the entrance, there is a sign that says, “OPEN,” and one that reads, “260 SAMPLE SALE.”

Luxury on a budget: Build your wardrobe shopping NYC sample sales

Sample sales are trending on TikTok and becoming increasingly popular in New York City. Here’s how you can take advantage of them and find some fun new pieces.
Grace Tan, Contributing Writer November 3, 2023

Almost everything in New York City is expensive, but one of the benefits of living in a fashion capital of the world is having access to some of the most fashionable clothing on...

A bride and groom, both with dark brown hair, are standing behind a wedding cake, with bride and groom figures on top. There are white candles and white flowers on two sides of the cake, as well as a wreath with white flowers behind them.

Review: On the perils of premature womanhood in ‘Priscilla’

Sofia Coppola’s newest film paints a vulnerable and overdue portrait of Elvis’ enigmatic wife.
Maggie Turner, Contributing Writer November 3, 2023

Based on Priscilla Presley’s autobiography, “Elvis and Me,” acclaimed director Sofia Coppola’s latest film “Priscilla” arrived in theaters Nov. 3. In a cultural climate...

Tel Aviv seaside. There is a beach and people swimming in the sea. There are tall buildings in the background.

NYU Tel Aviv students continue classes remotely with potential return in spring

Following the start of the Israel-Hamas war, students at NYU’s program in Tel Aviv have been continuing classes online from either Manhattan, Abu Dhabi or their homes.
Elle Liu, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

Students who were studying abroad at NYU Tel Aviv will complete the rest of the semester online due to safety concerns in the region over the Israel-Hamas war. The university said...

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NYU named twice in U.S. Senate resolution on Israel-Hamas war

A Senate resolution cited NYU when condemning what it called “antisemitic student activities” on college campuses throughout the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2023

The U.S. Senate named NYU twice in an Oct. 18 resolution condemning “antisemitic student activities” across college campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution accused...

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NYU women’s cross country team clinches first UAA victory

The Violets outpaced the No. 1 ranked University of Chicago in the school’s first-ever conference championship.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

In a historic victory, the NYU women's cross country team won the University Athletic Association Championship race — the program’s first postseason competition — this past...

A brown brick building with a purple blag reading "N.Y.U. Third Ave North."

Dorm intruder caught at Third North, escorted to nearby hospital

A trespasser unaffiliated with NYU bypassed security and entered an unlocked dorm at Third Avenue North residence hall Sunday night before being removed from the scene by police and Campus Safety officers.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor October 30, 2023

An intruder entered an unlocked dorm at NYU’s Third Avenue North residence hall at around midnight Monday after running through the lobby and jumping the turnstile, according...

People are sitting and standing on blue carpeting, holding blue and white signs that read ‘U.A.W.’ There is a white banner behind them that reads ‘N.Y.U. Researchers United-UAW,’ and a sign held by a woman sitting on the front that reads, ‘N.Y.U. Contract Faculty Stand in Solidarity.’

NYU researchers call for union recognition at Bobst

Researchers at the university outlined their demands in a letter to NYU president Linda Mills, marking their first official request for unionization to the university.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor October 30, 2023

Dozens of NYU researchers called for union recognition on Thursday, in a letter delivered outside university president Linda Mills’ office in Bobst Library. The protest marked...

A beige shelf with succulents with pots that have ‘Day of the Dead’ artwork on them.

Bring the cozy fall vibes indoors with these five dorm decor ideas

Try these five decoration ideas to revamp your room with an affordable autumnal dorm makeover.
Sofia Aziz, Contributing Writer October 30, 2023