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An NYU graduate, wearing his violet gown and a 2019 commencement cap, talks on the phone and waves the commencement program which he has folded into a fan. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

NYU’s Class of 2019 Graduates With a Challenge to Foster Unity

A sea of violet gowns replaced the white and navy pinstripes that typically fill Yankee Stadium. On Wednesday morning, NYU held its 187th Commencement ceremony for the class of...

Supima Design Competition S/S 2019

Supima Design Competition S/S 2019

Tess Tamar, Contributing Writer September 6, 2018

In Supima’s 11th annual design competition, seven students enrolled in fashion programs across the United States competed for a chance to win $10,000 and get their name and...

George Ciccariello-Maher appearing on MSNBC in 2015. Ciccariello is controversial for his opinions on white genocide and has recently been named a visiting scholar at NYU.

‘White Genocide’ Drexel Professor Taken on as Visiting Scholar

Sakshi Venkatraman and Mack DeGeurin January 22, 2018
George Ciccariello-Maher, former Drexel University Professor, is now a visiting scholar at NYU Tisch's Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics.
Fringe: The Future of Fashion

Fringe: The Future of Fashion

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor November 3, 2016

To be on the fringe of something means you are radical, on the outskirts of the mainstream. If you think about the people who push the boundaries of the ever-evolving fashion...

The Fashion Week Issue

The Fashion Week Issue

Gabriella Bower, Beauty & Style Editor September 19, 2016
WSN has your front row seat to over 30 of this season's New York Fashion Week shows. If you didn't snag a spot next to Anna Wintour, read on for a candid take on the city's most stylish week and beautiful photos to boot.
Divestment: More Controversial Than You'd Think

Divestment: More Controversial Than You’d Think

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer April 28, 2016
NYU Divest seeks to make NYU divest from fossil fuel companies, but some NYU students disagree with their cause.
Ideas proposed at President Hamilton’s public affordability discussion that took place earlier this month.

Affordability Brainstorm Hits, Misses

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer April 25, 2016
Here are the best 3 and worst 3 postings on NYU's Affordability Ideas website.

Crime Log: April 13-21

Greta Chevance and Diamond Naga Siu April 25, 2016

The NYU Department of Public Safety received six reports of larceny, two reports of controlled substance, one report of driving while intoxicated and one report of criminal mischief...

The Incarceration to Education Coalition met with NYU President Hamilton Monday, the second term agreed upon during IEC’s 33-hour sit in earlier this month.

IEC Preps for Hamilton Meeting

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 25, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition decorated boxes in Washington Square Park as part of its 'Ban the Box' movement.
The second graduating class of the Veteran Entrepreneur Training program along with faculty members.

Four Start-Ups Emerge From Tandon’s Veterans Entrepreneur Program

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 21, 2016
NYU's Veteran Entrepreneur Training Program graduated its second group of participants, creating 4 companies total.
NYU Alumna and Broad City actress, Ilana Glazer, participated in a Q&A open to the public on April 21.

‘Broad City’ Star Ilana Glazer Talks About Her Success With Enthusiastic NYU Students

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 21, 2016
NYU's CAMS program hosted a panel with NYU alumna and Broad City star Ilana Glazer.
Jedediah Bila held a town hall event with college republicans at NYU on April 21.

Fox News’ Jedediah Bila Talks 2016 Election with College Republicans

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer April 21, 2016
Fox News host and columnist Jedediah Bila discussed the election with NYU College Republicans.