Study proposes solutions to housing shortages in big cities
A recent study by NYU and Columbia University researchers suggested that many U.S. office spaces could be converted into affordable housing units.
The Soapbox: Asylum laws in Italy, fire ban in Australia, climate activism in Germany
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Ranked: School bags
We deserve to be stylish and free from back pain!
Off the Radar: ‘Alice in the Cities,’ a guide for lost souls
Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Alice in the Cities” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Summer music festivals aren’t what they used to be
Despite the recent rise in popularity of music festivals, repeated disasters and mishaps may be a sign they’re in decline.
Course assistants to receive $1.7 million in missing back pay
NYU recently finalized a yearslong grievance with its graduate student union, which demanded over $1 million in backdated hourly pay for hundreds of course assistants.
Review: Laufey’s latest album ‘Bewitched’ is an ode to the dreamers
The Icelandic-Chinese artist introduced young audiences to classical jazz with her new album.
Review: ‘El Conde’ tells a chilling story of bloodthirst through absurd political satire
Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s film is screening at the Paris Theater until Sept. 22.
Breakup with Bobst with these 5 off-campus study spots
Step up your study routine this semester and venture out to one of these off-campus locations.
Opinion: The case for extending the add/drop period
Two weeks is not enough time for students to determine if their courses are right for them.
Author Clint Smith speaks on bestselling book at NYU Reads event
This year’s NYU Reads author, Clint Smith, spoke about his book, “How the Word Is Passed” at a Monday discussion with Interim Provost Georgina Dopico.
