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A group of pro-Israeli protesters holds signs and Israeli flags in front of the Garibaldi statue in Washington Square Park.

Students and faculty demand support for Jewish students at WSP protest

Hundreds of students and faculty gathered in Washington Square Park on Thursday to demand greater university support for Jewish students amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Luke McCrory, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

More than 200 students and faculty gathered by the Garibaldi statue in Washington Square Park yesterday for a pro-Israeli demonstration, calling on NYU to directly address incidents...

(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

HR dismissed complaints about former athletics director, sources say

A human resources representative at NYU’s athletics department allegedly told multiple staff members to “just suck it up” when they brought sexual harassment and misconduct complaints against the department’s former director.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor October 25, 2023

Sexual harassment and misconduct complaints against former NYU Athletics director Stuart Robinson were dismissed by a human resources representative for the university’s athletics...

A collage of three photos of young girls dressed in Halloween costumes.

The tricks and treats of Halloween thrifting

NYU students discuss their thrifted Halloween costumes, sustainability and coming of age.
Ranina Simon, Contributing Writer October 25, 2023

Halloween fashion is evolving from its humble origins of face paint and Party City costumes into sustainable getups with intricate homemade accessories. The source of this transformation?...

A person sits on a rock above the water wearing a multicolored top and brown boots.

Review: Squirrel Flower returns with an unmissable rock record ‘Tomorrow’s Fire’

The Chicago-based singer-songwriter applies heavy, atmospheric indie rock to aching, vivid storytelling.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer October 25, 2023

Ella Williams begins her third album as Squirrel Flower with the song “i don’t use a trash can,” a reverb-soaked, stark anecdote about being completely transfixed by someone....

A person in a white shirt and beige and brown jacket and black pants holds a brown guitar.

Life outside pre-med: How four students balance hobbies and homework

Some might think pre-med students are all work and no play, but these four CAS students suggest otherwise.
Ava Duchin, Contributing Writer October 25, 2023

If you’ve walked into Bobst Library at 4 a.m., or any other hour of the day, odds are you’ve passed by a pre-med student poring over their laptop, eyes glued to the screen...

A portrait of a person with brown and silver hair, wearing long silver earrings.

NYU announces Center for Indigenous Studies, will establish new major

The university’s new center, which is slated to open in spring 2024, will provide a dedicated space for Indigenous students on campus and launch an Indigenous Studies major.
Adrianna Nehme and Mariapaula Gonzalez October 24, 2023

NYU will establish a Center for Indigenous Studies this coming spring, according to a recent announcement from Interim Provost Georgina Dopico. Under the new center, the university...

The remnants of a poster showing the Israeli hostages who are missing stuck on a pillar in N.Y.U’s Stern School of Business. Behind the pillar is a white and purple N.Y.U. flag hanging on a building.

Students caught tearing down Israeli hostage posters may face disciplinary action

Recordings and pictures of the students taking down the posters quickly circulated throughout social media, which revealed the students’ names and their information to millions.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor October 23, 2023

Two students who were caught tearing down posters of Israeli hostages outside the Stern School of Business last week may face disciplinary action from NYU, according to the university.  Photos...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch, surrounded by green bushes in front of several pastel-colored buildings. On top of one building is a purple flag reading N.Y.U., and on top of another is a red flag reading W.S.N. The sky is colored with a pastel-pink gradient.

What to do this week: Latin American festival, pumpkin carving and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 23-29.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor October 22, 2023

To the right there is a sign on a brick wall that reads, ‘New York University School of Law.’ Behind that wall is the entrance of a brick building.

Student Bar Association disbands following pro-Palestine message from president

Following a message supporting Palestinian resistance by the president of the law school’s Student Bar Association, all remaining members stepped down from their positions.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2023

All members of the Student Bar Association at NYU Law have stepped down from their roles following a statement in support of Palestinian resistance against Israel made by the group’s...

A hand holding a carved wooden elephant in its palm.

Beyond books and bedding: The comfort objects students bring to college

College is a period of uncharted change. Here’s what five students brought to school to help them stay grounded through it all.
Michael Lando, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Deciding what to bring to college is a unique and personal process. After all, our belongings tell our story. They can reflect our interests, remind us of our loved ones, even...

Four women dressed in 1920s clothing are sitting on a picnic blanket on grass. There are plates of food in front of them and they are covering themselves in blankets. They are holding fans.

Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ glorifies American sin, white greed and forbidden love

Martin Scorsese’s first Western crime drama represents the duality of man while also educating the audience on the Osage’s “Reign of Terror.”
Julia Diorio, Music Editor October 20, 2023

For the Osage Nation, a Native American tribe, the flower moon brings health and rejuvenation. As the moon rises in May, flowers begin to bloom, and the medicine they hold becomes...

Three people are sitting around a table with a beige tablecloth and playing a card game. There are cards laid out on the table.

7 tabletop games that will test your friendships

If you’ve already beaten your friends on every Mario Kart track, maybe it’s time to move on to a board game instead.
Brianna Ly, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Before I came to NYU, I thought my weekends would be filled with going to bars and dancing in clubs. In reality, my weekends look nothing like that — but I’m glad they don’t....