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

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Gallatin sophomore Cameron* called for an improved screening process for first-year housing. They’re asking NYU to expand their housing questionaire to make room assignments more precise to gender preference. (Photo by Justin Park)

Outside the Checkbox: Invisible in NYU Housing

In theory, NYU’s gender neutral housing is there to ensure the safety and comfort of transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students. But does it work in practice?
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Under the Arch Deputy Editor February 21, 2019

The day is surprisingly warm for mid-February in New York — warm enough for Cameron* to only be wearing a black leather jacket over a flannel. They stand in the sun outside their...

Housing Selection Dupes Upperclassmen

Housing Selection Dupes Upperclassmen

WSN Editorial Board April 27, 2016
NYU students are promised better, and they deserve better.
Private equity corporation Blackstone Group acquired Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village for about $5.3 billion.

Stuy Town sale promises more affordable housing

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
Stuyvesant Town, the popular housing location for NYU students, will be allocating nearly half its apartments for middle-class residents.
Freshman Year Dos and Don'ts

Freshman Year Dos and Don’ts

August 24, 2014
Upperclassmen give thoughtful advice to the new freshmen.
David Lin/WSN

Second Street

February 20, 2014
Situated on the corner of Second Street and the Bowery, the Second Street residence hall is immersed in New York City’s trendy East Village.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Lafayette

February 20, 2014
Since Lafayette Hall is a 20 to 25 minute walk from campus, living there during the school year may be a struggle for those who want to get out of bed five minutes before class.
Kelsey Ledgerwood for WSN

Green House

February 20, 2014
If you are passionate about living a sustainable, earth-friendly lifestyle or being part of a tight-knit community of students who care about the same issues as you do, the Green House at Seventh Street residence hall might be the perfect fit for you.
Gramercy Green

Gramercy Green

February 20, 2014
If you’re willing to go the distance, Gramercy boasts an impressive computer lab, 24-hour gym, 13 laundry rooms, three small lounges, a study center with soundproof rooms and an additional, larger lounge and a game room which both have leather furniture and sizable flat screens.
Bryna Shuman for WSN

Broome Street

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor February 20, 2014
Broome Street residence hall is known as the upperclassman dorm for the residential college program.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Senior House

February 20, 2014
If you want the perks of on-campus housing without feeling like you are in a dorm, look to the Senior House.
Rebecca Clementi

Greenwich Hotel

February 20, 2014
Dubbed “G-Ho,” the Greenwich Hotel residence hall is a brisk 15-minute walk from Bobst Library, but the spaces and weekly maid services offered in the building make up for the location’s inconvenience.
Justin Lanier/WSN

Coral Towers

February 20, 2014
Located on Third Avenue and 14th Street, Coral Towers is a prime location for an upperclassman residence hall.