• ‘It’s better than nothing’: NYU partially reopens Kimmel stairs

    NYU has reopened a section of the Kimmel Center for University Life’s Grand Staircase, according to a Tuesday email to the university community from executive vice president Martin Dorph. The memo was the first universitywide statement regarding the staircase since its closure in October, a move that has sparked criticism among the student body. “We This story ‘It’s better than nothing’: NYU partially reopens Kimmel stairs appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • ‘The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion’ beautifully experiments with flowers as inspiration and material

    At New York Botanical Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion,” guests are treated to an oasis of creative and bold botanical outfits. An ode to natural beauty, the exhibit not only highlights the versatility of flowers, specifically orchids, but how they can inspire flourishing art. The featured artists include sustainable designer Hillary Taymour of This story ‘The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion’ beautifully experiments with flowers as inspiration and material appeared first on...

  • Review: Unfortunately, ‘Immaculate’ doesn’t live up to its name

    With the horror bar set lower than the depths of hell, Michael Mohan’s and Sydney Sweeney’s newest project, “Immaculate,” is at least well-paced, gripping and not entirely dull — more than most recent attempts at the genre can say. The film can certainly be a fun watch, if you allow yourself to be swept up This story Review: Unfortunately, ‘Immaculate’ doesn’t live up to its name appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • NYU students continue the fight for women in sports

    As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to spotlight women in all industries — and sports is no exception. It’s been more than 50 years since the passing of Title IX, which determined gender equality in education as a civil right. Women’s sports have come a long way since the law was put in This story NYU students continue the fight for women in sports appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • SBA announces elections to replace members after resignation

    The NYU School of Law’s Student Bar Association — the school’s student government — is holding elections to fill 15 vacant positions after the entire group disbanded in October. The mass resignation came after the group’s former president, Ryna Workman, wrote that “Israel bears full responsibility” for the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war This story SBA announces elections to replace members after resignation appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • ‘Damn good hot dogs’: The legacy of NYC’s most iconic hot dog stand

    Spicy brown mustard, sauerkraut and red onion sauce — that is the only correct way to eat a New York City hot dog, at least according to Elizabeth Rossi. Her father, Dan Rossi — the Hot Dog King himself — operates one of the most iconic food carts in the city outside of The Metropolitan This story ‘Damn good hot dogs’: The legacy of NYC’s most iconic hot dog stand appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • ‘Magali Lara: Interior Landscapes’ exhibits the work of one of Mexico's most prolific female artists

    In a windowless lecture hall, a solitary canvas painted with shades of yellows, pungent blues and deep reds draws the gaze of visitors. Mexican artist Magali Lara’s 1984 acrylic painting, “Guardé mi infancia (I Stored My Childhood),” brings life to a kitchen scene with a refrigerator, tabletop and a trash can, as well as two This story ‘Magali Lara: Interior Landscapes’ exhibits the work of one of Mexico’s most prolific female artists appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ lacks what made its predecessors so charming

    Once again, our favorite animated panda is back. The first “Kung Fu Panda” film released in 2008, winning the hearts and minds of critics and audiences alike, making it one of DreamWorks Animation’s household titles. While other DreamWorks franchises such as “How to Train Your Dragon” or “Shrek” faltered in both their quality and box This story Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ lacks what made its predecessors so charming appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • Hundreds gather to commemorate 113th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

    Around 200 people gathered outside NYU’s Brown Building to honor the lives lost in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on Monday afternoon. The fire, which killed 146 workers inside the blouse factory that used to occupy the building, led to landmark labor protections in the state. Organizers, city government officials and students and faculty This story Hundreds gather to commemorate 113th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • NYU moves to dismiss antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students

    NYU is looking to dismiss a November lawsuit filed by three Jewish students that accuses the university of indifference toward antisemitism and of violating federal civil rights laws. NYU argued that it has moved “decisively” to eliminate antisemitism on campus and that the plaintiffs’ “sweeping requests” for relief are legally invalid in court documents earlier This story NYU moves to dismiss antisemitism lawsuit brought by Jewish students appeared first on Washington Square News.

  • Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks

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  • Women’s basketball wins national championship, men’s swimming completes season with highest-ever finish and other news

    Basketball The women’s basketball team is returning home as the NCAA Division III champions, marking the second time it has earned the title in its history. The Violets finished undefeated, 31-0, and remained on top of the NCAA rankings for the entire season. The team avenged last season’s defeat to Transylvania University 57-42 in the This story Women’s basketball wins national championship, men’s swimming completes season with highest-ever finish and other news appeared first on Washington...