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Polling site in gym with booth reading vote with an american flag
‘This is generational’: NYU students react to Democrats’ midterms sweep
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: Flight threats in Italy, a globe-trotter’s homecoming in the UK and protests in France
A purple flag with the torch logo and “N Y U” written on it hangs off a building.
Mills talks ‘bridge building’ at NYU leadership meeting
The cover of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” featuring a black-and-white portrait of Henrietta Lacks against an abstract orange background.
NYU awards Rebecca Skloot $100K for blending science and storytelling
Linda Mills walks on baseball field wearing black robe. Yankee Stadium in the background filled with graduating students.
NYU makes headway on three-year bachelor’s degrees
Lisa White, a longtime ER nurse at NYU Langone Health, battled cancer for eight months. (Courtesy of Brooke Kesselring)
NYU Langone fired a nurse battling cancer. Her story isn’t the only one.
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
NYU Grossman rescinds program acceptances after losing federal grant
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
Polling site in gym with booth reading vote with an american flag
‘This is generational’: NYU students react to Democrats’ midterms sweep
An N Y U shuttle bus pulled up at the curb.
NYU expands free shuttle bus service to senior citizens
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Meet the politicians shaping the NYU community
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
Wagner students address NYC’s public restroom deficit
Red and yellow facade of A M C theater in Kips Bay with signs saying “A M C” and “I MAX.”
AMC CEO pleads with NYU Langone to save Kips Bay theater
Polling site in gym with booth reading vote with an american flag
‘This is generational’: NYU students react to Democrats’ midterms sweep
A purple flag with the torch logo and “N Y U” written on it hangs off a building.
Mills talks ‘bridge building’ at NYU leadership meeting
Linda Mills walks on baseball field wearing black robe. Yankee Stadium in the background filled with graduating students.
NYU makes headway on three-year bachelor’s degrees
Entrance of a hospital with purple sign reading “N Y U Langone Hospital - Brooklyn” surrounded by trees.
NYU Langone expands mental health services in Brooklyn
A building with a sign that says “Warren Weaver Hall New York University.”
NYU computer scientists craft AI tools to strengthen research quality
A purple flag with the torch logo and “N Y U” written on it hangs off a building.
Trump axes universities’ funding for international education
People standing in a darkly lit room with a second room in the background with lavish chandeliers and a red carpet.
Mills attends Trump’s state dinner for Xi Jinping
The back of the head of a person in the NYU Langone Transgender Youth Picket holding up a sign with the words “We don’t want your cis kids to be trans, we want trans kids to survive” accompanied by two trans flags.
‘Honor your oath’: Dozens protest NYU Langone’s gender-affirming care settlement
A glass building of N Y U Langone hospital with text “N Y U Langone Health.”
NYU Langone reaches $8.5M deal to end gender-affirming care investigation
Two students wave Palestinian flags among dozens of protestors gathered in Gould Plaza.
Students to protest federal bill targeting university boycotts of Israel
A headshot of a man in the center of a golden frame with text “Beyond N Y U.”
Beyond NYU: Helping Black boys find their love for reading
A photo portrait of a man in a white shirt and navy blazer.
Beyond NYU: Blowing dust off of old stories
A headshot of a woman in the center of a golden frame with text “Beyond N Y U.”
Beyond NYU: Confronting family lineage through spoken word
A headshot of a woman holding a camera in the center of a golden frame with text “Beyond N Y U.”
Beyond NYU: Documenting the devastation of conflict
A headshot of a man in the center of a golden frame with text “beyond N Y U”.
Beyond NYU: Composing musical theater from NYC to the Midwest
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: Flight threats in Italy, a globe-trotter’s homecoming in the UK and protests in France
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: A train derailment in Spain, sunscreen regulations in Australia and uncertainty in Israel’s elections
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: An attack on an Australian parliament member, a ban on French protests and a disruption to Italy’s cheese industry
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: A cyberattack on French grocery stores, a drought in England and a China-North Korea bridge
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
Messi’s final match in Argentina, a worker settlement in Italy and a downsized British consulate in Israel
A panel with five people sitting behind a table and a speaker standing behind a lectern.
Students, faculty accuse NYU of stifling pro-Palestinian speech at public hearing
A woman wearing a keffiyeh yells into megaphone with people holding a sign reading “N Y U Funds Genocide Divest Now.”
Students criticize NYU’s response to pro-Palestinian speech in Oct. 7 walkout
The outside entrance of Vanderbilt Hall. A torn cardboard sign with “Law Students for a Free Palestine” is propped up next to the gate.
NYU Law censors teach-in on Oct. 7 attacks, students say
Protestors hold hands in Gould Plaza as a Palestine flag flies above.
ACLU, Amnesty International criticize NYU’s ‘suppression’ of pro-Palestinian speech
Seven protesters outside of Gould Plaza holding up a tapestry saying “Money for jobs and education not for bombs and occupation.”
Students criticize federal bill to demand NYU cut ties to Israel
A panel with five people sitting behind a table and a speaker standing behind a lectern.
Opinion: On free speech, NYU shoots itself in the foot
A child staring up at a glowing TV screen, displaying the Chat G P T logo surrounded by floating question marks.
Guest Essay: Unanswered questions in the age of AI
A food pantry with multiple shelves holding various canned and packaged foods.
Opinion: NYU must prioritize students’ basic needs
People lying on the ground while holding cardboard signs, with people walking past them.
Opinion: NYU cannot keep ignoring labor exploitation
A horse pulls a red carriage carrying a driver and a passenger in Central Park.
Off Topic: The carriage ban is long overdue
(Zara Surti for WSN)
Editorial: NYU’s silence on Cornell speaks volumes
Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills’ 2025 commencement address. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Editorial: Let graduates celebrate
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Editorial: The work has just begun
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Students deserve clarity from NYU leadership
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
A child staring up at a glowing TV screen, displaying the Chat G P T logo surrounded by floating question marks.
Guest Essay: Unanswered questions in the age of AI
Two students holding a banner that says, “Increase Black enrollment now” in Washington Square Park.
Guest Essay: Black students are still fighting for a place on campus
A man with a baby on his chest in front of him.
Guest Essay: Bye bye baby
Maroon and white logo with the letters “C A” on a matching maroon background.
Guest Essay: First NYU, then…corporate America?
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: My goodbye to WSN
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News
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Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a gravestone with text “R I P Albert”, “2005 to 2026.”
Off-Third: Albert is not just one guy
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Off-Third: NYU cancels plans for quantum tech lab
An illustration of a rivalry between a student wearing glasses and a robot representing Google Gemini.
Off-Third: NYU will convert student body to AI agents
An illustration of a robot sitting alone wearing a white face mask and holding a pixelated rose, with a spotlight on it.
Off-Third: NYU Tisch launches artificial intelligence acting studio
An illustration of a purple hand covering another person’s mouth. The person has yellow tape around their neck that reads “Caution.”
Off-Third: NYU unveils new measures to bolster free speech on campus
A horse pulls a red carriage carrying a driver and a passenger in Central Park.
Off Topic: The carriage ban is long overdue
Woman at the podium in the White House press briefing room with an American flag on the left.
Off Topic: Trump’s meritocracy is a hoax
Voters deciding and writing in booths at a voting center.
Off Topic: The Bible might just save America
Inside of Sworl, a worker makes a froyo serving behind the counter.
Off Topic: I don’t want protein in my froyo
Ad with text “Crosby” and a tombstone with text “In Memoriam, The Billable Hour, 1913-2026” engraved.
Off Topic: AI is the next threat to the future of law
An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
An illustration of a megaphone with the phrase “Staff Rants” written on it. The megaphone wears a red Santa hat and the background is white with blue snowflakes.
Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
An illustration of a purple and orange megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in green letters. There are purple and green lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is black.
Staff Rants: Spooky season
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: Rafael Nadal appointed to Real Madrid board of directors, and other sports news out of Prague and Abu Dhabi
NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU women’s basketball aims for nothing but net
Two men wrestling on a wrestling mat.
Violets wrestle in a new region
A man stands against a white wall bordered by an illustration that depicts a N Y U athletics logo on the left and a bobcat mascot on the right, with the words “In The Huddle” written on the top.
In the Huddle: Keyon Namdar on the men’s soccer team’s senior day
A group of runners in the N Y C marathon under an overpass.
Repping NYU at the New York City Marathon
An illustration of six panels each featuring a different sport with the text “Sports Weekly Recap.”
Cross country wins UAA Championships, fencing starts season and other news
An illustration of six panels each featuring a different sport with the text “Sports Weekly Recap.”
Women’s volleyball extends to a 14-game win streak, women’s golf wraps up fall swing and other news
An illustration of six panels each featuring a different sport with the text “Sports Weekly Recap.”
Women’s volleyball sweeps weekend slate, cross country wins invitational and other news
An illustration of six panels each featuring a different sport with the text “Sports Weekly Recap.”
Swimming and diving starts season, women’s volleyball sweeps UAA matches and other news
An illustration of six panels each featuring a different sport with the text “Sports Weekly Recap.”
Women’s volleyball celebrates senior day, women’s tennis reaches ITA Regional semifinals and other news
A man stands against a white wall bordered by an illustration that depicts a N Y U athletics logo on the left and a bobcat mascot on the right, with the words “In The Huddle” written on the top.
In the Huddle: Keyon Namdar on the men’s soccer team’s senior day
Portrait of woman in green sweater inside illustration of a scoreboard with N Y U Logo and a Bobcat. Above scoreboard reads "in the huddle."
In the Huddle: Maddy Tohanczyn on her second season with the women’s soccer team
A portrait of a man in a pink hoodie on a street.
In the Huddle: Tanmay Chandra on the end of the men’s golf team’s fall swing
A woman in a purple jersey bordered by an illustration that depicts a N Y U athletics logo on the left and a bobcat mascot on the right, with the words “In The Huddle” written on the top.
In the Huddle: Gracie Nelson on women’s volleyball’s senior day celebrations
Portrait photo of a woman over an illustration that depicts a N Y U athletics logo on the left and a bobcat mascot on the right, with the words “in the huddle” written on the top.
In the Huddle: Yoyo Fu on her second year golfing at NYU
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: Rafael Nadal appointed to Real Madrid board of directors, and other sports news out of Prague and Abu Dhabi
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or in London, and other sports news out of Washington, D.C. and Argentina
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: LPGA Shanghai title defense, and other news out of Paris and Australia
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: London plays Portland in a historic matchup, and other major sports news from Los Angeles and Prague
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: New York Jets continue flag football expansion in London, and other major sports news out of Accra and Sydney
The front view of a restaurant with a dark red awning that has the word “Iara” written across it in orange.
New eats near NYU: The Amazon rainforest arrives in the Lower East Side
Interior of restaurant with workers behind the counter and in the kitchen.
New eats near NYU: Not your mẹ’s bánh mì
Two men standing in front of a black board with bubbly text “clubs.”
NYU student-founders talk app-based solution to creative collaboration
A room with sofas and a circular table.
Staff Recs: Places to nap on campus
A sandwich wrapped in paper is held inside of the restaurant.
5 restaurants near NYU that I shamelessly run on repeat
An illustration of a notebook entry featuring multiple sketches including monochromatic portraits of Trisha Paytas, Ethel Cain and Hudson Williams as well as outfits worn by Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Slayyyter.
I hate gay Halloween, what do you mean you’re one of these 5 costumes?
Mannequins dressed in silky monochromatic looks lined among classical sculptures.
Review: Met exhibition honors all female bodies
People lying on the ground while holding cardboard signs, with people walking past them.
Students stage ‘lie-in’ for transparency on NYU factory partners
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Indigenous art, culture and community collide in this East Village studio
A person poses in a long black ballgown with extra material making a large halo around her head. The outfit is trimmed with string lights.
What happens when fashion meets engineering
The front view of a restaurant with a dark red awning that has the word “Iara” written across it in orange.
New eats near NYU: The Amazon rainforest arrives in the Lower East Side
Interior of restaurant with workers behind the counter and in the kitchen.
New eats near NYU: Not your mẹ’s bánh mì
A sandwich wrapped in paper is held inside of the restaurant.
5 restaurants near NYU that I shamelessly run on repeat
A croissant with pumpkin streusel and pecans on top.
Spice up the fall season with these 4 pumpkin desserts
A shopfront with two large windows paired with white awnings, one with the word “Rye” and another with the words “water, flour, salt, time” and “Martin Auer” written across.
New eats near NYU: SoHo’s $60 loaf of sourdough
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Indigenous art, culture and community collide in this East Village studio
Woman standing in front of fabric backdrop with repeated images of house with the words “Sitti’s House” below.
At Sitti’s House, food becomes a way to preserve Palestinian heritage
Still of singers Beyoncé and Lady Gaga in the music video for “Telephone.”
Our top picks for gay guy music video night
(Claire Oh for WSN)
A guide to affordable self-care in NYC
Members of NYU Mariachi Violetas smile for the camera holding their instruments including guitars, violins and trumpets.
How this Tandon student brought mariachi culture to NYU
Models walk the runway in parallel illuminated by bright white lights.
NYFW intern Sena Iwata believes in fashion for change
(Zara Surti for WSN)
WSN at New York Fashion Week
A woman wearing a white blouse standing in front of an ocean view.
NYFW intern Francesca Nicoletti is pushing herself further
A model in a black jacket and sunglasses walks in Gucci’s fashion show in Times Square.
How this engineering student goes from Tandon to Gucci
A model walks with a large bouquet of flowers in a woven basket down a runway.
Frederick Anderson celebrates of origin and diversity in ‘The Garden Party’
Four illustrations of a sunset, face outlines on blue and green, a green tree trunk, and a crocodile hanging on a red string.
5 book quotes that are burned into our retinas
Two stop-motion characters in a forest background illuminated by beams of light.
Review: ‘Wildwood’ never stops feeling fresh
The cover of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” featuring a black-and-white portrait of Henrietta Lacks against an abstract orange background.
NYU awards Rebecca Skloot $100K for blending science and storytelling
A Tiffany Lamp with roses.
Review: ‘Gallery of Tiffany Lamps’ shines in its simplicity
A man and a woman embracing each other.
Review: ‘Nobody Wants This’ season 3 grounds the rom-com
Four illustrations of a sunset, face outlines on blue and green, a green tree trunk, and a crocodile hanging on a red string.
5 book quotes that are burned into our retinas
The cover of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” featuring a black-and-white portrait of Henrietta Lacks against an abstract orange background.
NYU awards Rebecca Skloot $100K for blending science and storytelling
An illustration of four book covers in a quadrant formation.
Books Beyond Bobst: Ballots and big ideas
The cover of “Trust Fall” by Lynn Painter which depicts illustrated figures on balconies and stoops.
Review: ‘Trust Fall’ renders a semi-successful nostalgic New York romance
Four book covers in a two by two grid.
Books beyond Bobst: Fall for a new read
Two stop-motion characters in a forest background illuminated by beams of light.
Review: ‘Wildwood’ never stops feeling fresh
A man and a woman embracing each other.
Review: ‘Nobody Wants This’ season 3 grounds the rom-com
An illustration of six documentaries laid out beside each other: “You Can See Everything,” “The Times of Harvey Milk,” “Summer of Soul,” “Minding the Gap,” “The Maradona,” “Twenty Years Later.”
You can see these documentaries next
(Courtesy of Black Bear Pictures)
Review: ‘Wicker’ sticks it to the patriarchy
An illustration of black silhouettes in front of the Cat in the Hat.
The live-action ‘The Cat in the Hat’ doesn’t need replacing
A graphic of a disc on the side of Anderson .Paak & Cordae’s album cover “Heavy Is the Crown”, featuring a portrait of the singers.
Review: Anderson .Paak steals the throne from Cordae on ‘Heavy is the Crown’
A graphic of a disc on the side of singer-songwriter Fine Glindvad Jensen’s album “Jazz Dreams” cover, featuring a simple illustration of a fish wearing clown make-up and a microphone against a purple background.
Review: Fine builds an immersive world on ‘Jazz dreams’
Illustration of black pitchfork stabbing album cover of Tinashe’s “Popstar.” Small square sketches of album covers and music reviews on red background. IPod with wired earbuds.
Grab your pitchforks
Two women stand in front of a wall of music records.
Q&A: Tommy Lefroy refuses to back down
An album cover with three women in a dark blue tiled room doing makeup with a record peeking out on a light blue background.
Review: Rachel Chinouriri drowns herself out on ‘I think I spoke too soon’
A dark set with two American flags, with characters standing and sitting across from each other.
Review: ‘A Few Good Men’ fails to meet the moment
A man and woman clutch each other in fear against a wall.
Review: In ‘Paranormal Activity,’ the house isn’t all that’s haunted
A man in a suit and glasses smiles in front of a backdrop with text that reads “Roundabout Theatre Company.”
Tisch professor embraces ‘radical joy’ for Broadway directorial debut
An illustration of several characters from broadway shows lined up on stage.
5 last-minute Broadway-themed Halloween costumes
Two men standing near a robotic mannequin head collectively looking at something in the ceiling.
Review: ‘A Ghost in Your Ear’ is all ears and little else
A Tiffany Lamp with roses.
Review: ‘Gallery of Tiffany Lamps’ shines in its simplicity
Mannequins dressed in silky monochromatic looks lined among classical sculptures.
Review: Met exhibition honors all female bodies
A black mixing bowl artifact decorated with figures sketched in terracotta, depicting the story of Odysseus and Circe.
Review: ‘Cursed!’ deciphers the ancient roots of our superstitions
An installation featuring a screen and paper taped to stools sit in front of a striped wall.
Review: Queens Museum exhibition celebrates the power of gathering
A drawing by Franz Kafka of a figure laying.
Franz Kafka’s hidden talent explored at NYU Deutsches Haus lecture
A purple neon sign that says “NYU TISCH” inside the Tisch School of the Arts building.
19 NYU alumni take home Emmys
(Courtesy of Ouat Media)
The case for ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’
Animated short film “Butterfly.” (Courtesy of Sacrebleu Productions and XBO Films)
WSN’s favorite Oscar-nominated short films of 2026
(Susan Behrends Valenzuela for WSN)
6 historic Oscar snubs
(Courtesy of Focus Features)
The case against ‘Hamnet’
(Macey Zhang for WSN)
The Technology Issue | Under the Arch
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Welcome Home, Class of 2030
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Zara Surti for WSN)
The 2026 Housing Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
The Literacy Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
A group of runners passing through a stream of bubbles.
In Photos: The 2026 New York City Marathon
On the Street: Halloween
On the Street: Halloween
A panel titled “Steinhardt” with a woman holding up an ID card with a picture of a similar woman and the name “Janine” below under a text bubble saying, “Janine from Abbott Elementary!” A panel titled “Stern” with a man in a bloody suit holding an axe covered in blood under a text bubble saying, “Patrick Bateman, of course.” A panel titled “C A S” with a girl in a sleeveless bodice holding a green crystal on a headband next to a text bubble saying, “Bella Goth,” in front of a house in the background. A panel titled “Tandon” with a person in a cardboard Moby costume under a text bubble saying, “Moby from Brainpop.” A panel titled “Tisch” with a man holding up his hands in a suit with a sign that says "absolute cinema” under a text bubble saying, “I’m going as myself!” A panel titled “Gallatin” with a person holding a hand over their mouth in an everything bagel costume under a text bubble saying, “I’m an everything bagel!”
Who are you this Halloween?
(Sherry Chen, Neil Tawney, Ivy Chan and Alexandra Chan for WSN)
On the Street: Seasonal shift
Four photos in order: a colorful halal cart at night, a storefront with people inside, a market and people sitting in washington square park at sunset.
On the Street: Cornerstones
A panel titled “Steinhardt” with a woman holding up an ID card with a picture of a similar woman and the name “Janine” below under a text bubble saying, “Janine from Abbott Elementary!” A panel titled “Stern” with a man in a bloody suit holding an axe covered in blood under a text bubble saying, “Patrick Bateman, of course.” A panel titled “C A S” with a girl in a sleeveless bodice holding a green crystal on a headband next to a text bubble saying, “Bella Goth,” in front of a house in the background. A panel titled “Tandon” with a person in a cardboard Moby costume under a text bubble saying, “Moby from Brainpop.” A panel titled “Tisch” with a man holding up his hands in a suit with a sign that says "absolute cinema” under a text bubble saying, “I’m going as myself!” A panel titled “Gallatin” with a person holding a hand over their mouth in an everything bagel costume under a text bubble saying, “I’m an everything bagel!”
Who are you this Halloween?
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
ICE and DHS in their own words
(Julianna Lindo for WSN)
What’s for lunch at NYU?
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Tandon floods force students to take a shower
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYC during a snowstorm
On the Street: Halloween
On the Street: Halloween
(Sherry Chen, Neil Tawney, Ivy Chan and Alexandra Chan for WSN)
On the Street: Seasonal shift
Four photos in order: a colorful halal cart at night, a storefront with people inside, a market and people sitting in washington square park at sunset.
On the Street: Cornerstones
On the Street: Adventures
On the Street: Adventures
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
A group of runners passing through a stream of bubbles.
In Photos: The 2026 New York City Marathon
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Emerging artists reimagine tradition at Paris Fashion Week
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
In Photos: Chinatown parade welcomes Year of the Fire Horse
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
A talk with competitive rock climber Nasif Kabir
Beverage Bundling
Beverage Bundling
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
Canines in costumes return to Washington Square Park
SPONSORED: IEMAXEI Couture to Preview LIGNE ÉTERNELLE at One Fine Day Bridal Market in New York
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Washington Square News
Polling site in gym with booth reading vote with an american flag
‘This is generational’: NYU students react to Democrats’ midterms sweep
Ariana Hedayati-Rad, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2026
Linda Mills walks on baseball field wearing black robe. Yankee Stadium in the background filled with graduating students.
NYU makes headway on three-year bachelor’s degrees
Charlotte Hanscom, Deputy News Editor • November 5, 2026
Woman yelling during protest while holding a sign reading “GSOC Stands With CFU."
Grad student union gains momentum in contract negotiations
Natalie Deoragh and Paige Tang • November 4, 2026
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
NYU employees donated $1.65M to political committees and candidates since 2025
Natalie Deoragh, News Editor • November 3, 2026
MAGAZINE
(Macey Zhang for WSN)
The Technology Issue | Under the Arch
October 23, 2026
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Welcome Home, Class of 2030
August 26, 2026
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
April 30, 2026
(Zara Surti for WSN)
The 2026 Housing Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
April 20, 2026
MULTIMEDIA
A group of runners passing through a stream of bubbles.
In Photos: The 2026 New York City Marathon
Zara Surti and Neil Tawney • November 3, 2026
On the Street: Halloween
On the Street: Halloween
Ivy Chan, Azelin Chen, Ethan Chen, Daniel Chumpitaz and Zara Surti • November 2, 2026
A panel titled “Steinhardt” with a woman holding up an ID card with a picture of a similar woman and the name “Janine” below under a text bubble saying, “Janine from Abbott Elementary!” A panel titled “Stern” with a man in a bloody suit holding an axe covered in blood under a text bubble saying, “Patrick Bateman, of course.” A panel titled “C A S” with a girl in a sleeveless bodice holding a green crystal on a headband next to a text bubble saying, “Bella Goth,” in front of a house in the background. A panel titled “Tandon” with a person in a cardboard Moby costume under a text bubble saying, “Moby from Brainpop.” A panel titled “Tisch” with a man holding up his hands in a suit with a sign that says "absolute cinema” under a text bubble saying, “I’m going as myself!” A panel titled “Gallatin” with a person holding a hand over their mouth in an everything bagel costume under a text bubble saying, “I’m an everything bagel!”
Who are you this Halloween?
Allina Xiao, Editor-at-Large • October 30, 2026
NEWS
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: Flight threats in Italy, a globe-trotter’s homecoming in the UK and protests in France
Iris Miller, Deputy News Editor • November 6, 2026
A purple flag with the torch logo and “N Y U” written on it hangs off a building.
Mills talks ‘bridge building’ at NYU leadership meeting
Paige Tang, Deputy News Editor • November 6, 2026
The cover of Rebecca Skloot’s book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” featuring a black-and-white portrait of Henrietta Lacks against an abstract orange background.
NYU awards Rebecca Skloot $100K for blending science and storytelling
Natalie Deoragh, News Editor • November 6, 2026
Entrance of a hospital with purple sign reading “N Y U Langone Hospital - Brooklyn” surrounded by trees.
NYU Langone expands mental health services in Brooklyn
Rache Hu, Copy Editor • November 5, 2026
CULTURE
The front view of a restaurant with a dark red awning that has the word “Iara” written across it in orange.
New eats near NYU: The Amazon rainforest arrives in the Lower East Side
Zara Rawoof, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2026
Interior of restaurant with workers behind the counter and in the kitchen.
New eats near NYU: Not your mẹ’s bánh mì
Samantha Chu and Trisha Sannappanavar • November 5, 2026
Two men standing in front of a black board with bubbly text “clubs.”
NYU student-founders talk app-based solution to creative collaboration
Makayla Whelchel, Staff Writer • November 5, 2026
A room with sofas and a circular table.
Staff Recs: Places to nap on campus
Sherry Chen, Iris Miller, Lauren Ng and Vriti Shah • November 4, 2026
ARTS
Four illustrations of a sunset, face outlines on blue and green, a green tree trunk, and a crocodile hanging on a red string.
5 book quotes that are burned into our retinas
Rhea Kohli, Chantal Mann, Shrish Bulusu, Harper Iles and Skylar Boilard • November 6, 2026
Two stop-motion characters in a forest background illuminated by beams of light.
Review: ‘Wildwood’ never stops feeling fresh
Ava Jones, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2026
A Tiffany Lamp with roses.
Review: ‘Gallery of Tiffany Lamps’ shines in its simplicity
Rishi Sridhar, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2026
A man and a woman embracing each other.
Review: ‘Nobody Wants This’ season 3 grounds the rom-com
Aanya Sanghvi, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2026
OPINION
A panel with five people sitting behind a table and a speaker standing behind a lectern.
Opinion: On free speech, NYU shoots itself in the foot
Aidan Hess, Staff Writer • November 6, 2026
A child staring up at a glowing TV screen, displaying the Chat G P T logo surrounded by floating question marks.
Guest Essay: Unanswered questions in the age of AI
Filip Noterdaeme, Guest Contributor • November 5, 2026
A food pantry with multiple shelves holding various canned and packaged foods.
Opinion: NYU must prioritize students’ basic needs
Gabriel Sachse, Deputy Opinion Editor • November 4, 2026
SPORTS
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: Rafael Nadal appointed to Real Madrid board of directors, and other sports news out of Prague and Abu Dhabi
Emily Barbire, Deputy Sports Editor • November 6, 2026
NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU women’s basketball aims for nothing but net
Hera Natt, Contributing Writer • November 6, 2026
Two men wrestling on a wrestling mat.
Violets wrestle in a new region
Chloe Sundstrom, Deputy Sports Editor • November 5, 2026