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

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The winners of Ultra Violet Live are announced and sophomore Lorenzo Mohr claims first prize. The 17th Annual Ultra Violet Live, featuring a star-studded panel of judges, was hosted by NYU’s Inter-Residence Hall Council at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts. (Photo by Emily Glass)

Seventh Avenue Sophomore Takes Top Prize at Ultra Violet Live Competition

The 17th Annual Ultra Violet Live Talent Competition stands as a celebration of NYU’s immense level of musical talent.
Emily Nicole Glass, Contributing Writer February 25, 2020

Students braved freezing weather up to an hour before Ultra Violet Live began for tickets in a line that stretched down LaGuardia Place. “This is nothing,” Tisch first-year...

School Spirit, Only $5

School Spirit, Only $5

Victor Porcelli February 26, 2018
NYU students lack school spirit. Placing a price tag on Spirit Week Events does not help.
Duncan Lemieux

Duncan Lemieux

IRHC Vice President of Communications
Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor February 22, 2018

Upon first meeting Duncan Lemieux, you might think he’s off to dinner with his parents or coming home from a productive day at work based on his prim and ironed-out appearance....

Top 5 Events to Keep on Your Radar This Spring

Kendall Levison, Features Editor January 25, 2016

Sure, the beginning of a new semester means new classes, but it also means a whole semester’s worth of new NYU events. Since no one wants to actually scan through every page...

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes interviews with UVL contestants

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes interviews with UVL contestants

March 10, 2014
WSN spoke with the UVL contestants to see how they thought their performances went.
courtesy of Crash Narrative

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: The Crash Native

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor March 6, 2014
The Crash Native will represent RA's in UVL.
courtesy of Synchronize Dance Team

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Synchronic Dance

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor March 6, 2014
The Synchronic Dance Team will represent Founders Hall in UVL.
Courtesy of Like Fake Humans

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Like Fake Humans

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor March 3, 2014
Like Fake Humans will represent Gramercy residence hall with their original song in UVL XI.
Courtesy of Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor March 3, 2014
Slam poets Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn will represent Third North in UVL XI.
Courtesy of David Bologna

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: David Bologna

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor February 27, 2014
Meet David Bologna, who will be performing an original tap dance at next week's UVL.
courtesy of Sasha Atlas

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Sasha Atlas

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor February 24, 2014
Sasha Atlas will represent Hayden at UVL with her original song.
courtesy of Wes Middleton

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Wes Middleton

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor February 24, 2014
Wes Middleton will represent Broome at UVL with his original song.