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

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Various pieces of NYU merchandise from the NYU Bookstore.

Keeping NYU’s Spirit Alive

Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
NYU students aren't the most spirited bunch, but that doesn't mean they're spiritless.
Lil Uzi Vert was likely the mystery performer of the now rescheduled Violet 100 Concert.

Rumored Lil Uzi Vert Violet 100 Concert Canceled

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2018
NYU's Program Board canceled the Violet 100 Concert, in which Lil Uzi Vert was expected to be the mystery headliner.
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.
Students gathered around the ice sculpture in the atrium of Bobst while enjoying the annual Violet Ball.  The event took place on Saturday, February 26 as part of Violet 100's NYU Spirit Week.

Dancing Bobcats, Ice Sculptures and Champagne: Violet Ball 2017

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 27, 2017
In the culminating event of this year's Violet 100 week, the Violet Ball gave NYU just what it had hoped it would — the feeling of community and togetherness that the university is so often criticized for lacking.
The 27th Annual Violet Ball, which was on Feb. 27, 2016 brought the NYU community for a night of music and fun.

Everything You Need to Know About Violet 100

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 31, 2017
NYU Student Senators Council gave WSN an exclusive on plans for Violet 100.
Future Enchants NYU Students at Terminal 5 Concert

Future Enchants NYU Students at Terminal 5 Concert

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor February 26, 2016
Future performed at Terminal 5 on Wednesday as part of Violet 100 Week.
Future will be performing a concert exclusively for NYU students later this month.

How NYU Twitter Reacted to Future at the Violet 100 Concert

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce February 10, 2016
NYU students react to announcement of Future as headliner for Violet 100 concert.
Future is preparing to go on tour in support of his new mixtape "Purple Reign," released last month. He is shown performing in Toronto in 2014.

Future to Perform at This Year’s Violet 100 Concert

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 9, 2016
Future will be coming to Terminal 5 on Feb. 24 in a concert exclusively for NYU students.
The show, presented by NYU’s Student Senator Council, marked the second day of Violet 100: The NYU Spirit Week.

Chance the Rapper takes on NYU

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor February 25, 2015
As a part of Violet 100, NYU's official spirit week, Chance the Rapper & The Social Experiment took over the off-campus venue, Webster Hall.
Sarah Vaz, Sohanna Islam and Shela Wu, left to right, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Bowery Mission in Kimmel on Monday.

NYU students around world join in event

Felipe De La Hoz, Senior Editor February 24, 2015
A review of the Global Service Initiative event that took place as part of the NYU Violet 100 week on Feb. 23.
All-University Games bring spirit to NYU

All-University Games bring spirit to NYU

March 4, 2014
NYU's annual Violet 100 Spirit week kicked off on Monday evening with the All-University Games.
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Student governments prepare Violet 100 week

February 25, 2014
Violet 100, NYU’s spirit week, kicks off on March 3 with the All-University Games.