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

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NYU Students Excited  By Sports — For Once

NYU Students Excited By Sports — For Once

Beth Sattur and Maddie Howard January 29, 2018
An outlook on the upcoming Winter Olympic games.
A Chilly Future for the Winter Olympics

A Chilly Future for the Winter Olympics

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Problems facing these Olympics stretch beyond diplomatic tiffs and scandals. In conjunction with the increasingly unreasonable cost of hosting and ticket sales far undershooting projections, this Winter Olympic Games is simply not worth the trouble.
Sports and theater may seem as though they are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but actually have a lot in common.

Sports vs. Theater: Working Toward a Common Cause

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor September 29, 2016
Sports Editor and Tischie Rachel Ruecker takes us through why maybe sports and theater aren't so different after all.
Celebrate Rio 2016 Despite its Problems

Celebrate Rio 2016 Despite its Problems

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor August 28, 2016

Between high crime rates, Zika virus concerns, polluted water and political instability, the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro had its fair share of problems. The 2008 Olympics in...

Canada's pride and joy Sid the Kid is a generational talent, despite what critics and Ovechkin advocates may say

Sid vs. Ovi: A Case for Crosby

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor April 14, 2016
In an era of two greats, WSN's Rachel Ruecker thinks Sidney Crosby edges Alexander Ovechkin.
Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo” is currently playing at the New York Theater Workshop.

Swimming in Scandal and a ‘Red Speedo’

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Staff Writer March 28, 2016

A 25-meter long, chlorine-scented pool dominates the stage of the New York Theater Workshop, currently staging Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo.” It is the tantamount center of...

The Zika virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites.

NYU Langone Says Hosting Olympics in Brazil Is Irresponsible

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
NYU Langone professors advise postponing the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro due to the Zika virus outbreak.
Omar's Oration: West must counteract Russian aggression

Omar’s Oration: West must counteract Russian aggression

March 4, 2014
Discounting Putin’s capacity for harm would be a mistake for the Western world.
Christina's Case: Pistorius' crime denotes South African trend

Christina’s Case: Pistorius’ crime denotes South African trend

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor March 3, 2014
South Africans should use the upcoming Pistorius trial as an opportunity to improve their criminal investigations.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Sochi Winter Olympics

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Sochi Winter Olympics

February 14, 2014
WSN takes a look into the issues surrounding the Olympics.
Music fit for an Olympian

Music fit for an Olympian

February 7, 2014
Get pumped for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics with this diverse playlist from WSN.
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Sochi Winter Olympics to commence amid controversy

February 6, 2014
These games promise to be memorable despite the political furor they've caused.