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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large

Natasha is a CAS sophomore studying journalism and public policy, and she’s an editor-at-large at WSN this semester. Originally from a small town outside Dallas, Texas, she moved to an even smaller town outside Atlanta, Georgia when she was nine (and she’ll absolutely force country music on you if you give her an inch). She’s loved writing ever since she got her first My Password Journal — no promises that her skills have developed since then — and she’s loved journalism ever since she accidentally signed up for newspaper in high school. In her free time, Natasha enjoys deleting Oxford commas, listening to My Favorite Murder and hanging out at the Hudson River. Ask her about her dog, and hit her up on Twitter!
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Natasha Roy May 8, 2020

WSN really cemented my love for journalism and helped me see more sides of NYU that I never could have otherwise. I don't think I realized how lucky we were to be able to experiment...

Osu Castle was a major port for the Transatlantic Slave Trade. NYU Accra students had the opportunity to visit the castle, and several undergraduate students are taking a course on the Transatlantic Slave Trade as told from the African perspective.

A Day in the Life: Accra

Natasha Roy, Staff Writer October 23, 2018
A student describes her typical day at NYU Accra, the smallest NYU study abroad site with only eight undergraduate students.
My Love Battle With New York City

My Love Battle With New York City

Lying to my friends and family at home about enjoying New York City hindered me from seeking a solution to my stress.
Natasha Roy, Staff Writer August 31, 2018
Lying to my friends and family at home about enjoying New York City hindered me from seeking a solution to my stress.
CAS Dean Gene Jarrett talks about his hopes for his time at NYU.

CAS Dean Gene Jarrett: A Semester In

Gene Jarrett talks about his experiences as CAS Dean a semester in.
Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 19, 2018
WSN talks to CAS Dean Gene Jarrett about his present and future initiatives to help students in CAS.

Alex Smith

The Ambidextrous Academic
Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 8, 2018

Alex Smith can’t tie himself down to just one passion. Instead, he plays the field, trying his hand at whatever piques his interest at the time, immersing himself in all he does.  The...

Students of the Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

College of Nursing Signs Letter Advocating for Gun Control

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 5, 2018
The Rory Meyers College of Nursing has decided to support a letter from the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) that calls for Congress to create a bipartisan National Commission on Mass Shootings in the aftermath of the recent school shooting in Parkland.
Shraddha Jajal

Shraddha Jajal

IRHC Vice President of Business Administration
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Shraddha Jajal balances her life on a tightrope — with precision and grace, she never misses a step. Between balancing her dance team, two jobs and position as the Vice President...

Shriya Khonde

Shriya Khonde

IRHC Vice President of Service
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Inter-Residence Hall Council’s Vice President of Service Shriya Khonde wants to build bridges. Whether it’s between students on NYU’s Washington Square and Brooklyn campuses...

Shawn Kshatriya

Shawn Kshatriya

IRHC Co-Vice President of Advocacy
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Between his sentences, Shawn Kshatriya slyly cracks jokes about the stress of school or some of his awkward interactions with New York City strangers. But the Tandon sophomore...

Karan Ganta

Karan Ganta

IRHC Co-Vice President of Events
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

When you first meet Tandon sophomore Karan Ganta, he might seem like your average NYU student: a guy who balances school, a job and student government. But as IRHC’s co-Vice...

The Green House at Seventh Street

The Green House at Seventh Street

Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Address: 40 E. 7th St., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $8,061-$9,386 Low cost: No Rooms available: Singles, Doubles Nearby subways: N, R, 6 NYU Shuttles: None Closest...

Interior of a Rubin double room.

Rubin Hall

Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Address: 35 5th Ave., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $4,020-$7,125 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Singles, Doubles, Triples Nearby subways: L,...

The Hidden Feature

The Hidden Feature

Natasha Roy, Editor at Large January 29, 2018
In this city, it can feel nearly impossible to find something that’s your own — something that’s hidden away from everyone else.

Most Creative

Gallatin Concentrations
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large January 22, 2018
NYU's Gallatin School of Individualized Study is known for its broad range of concentrations. WSN is showcasing 3 students with the most creative concentrations.

RJ Khalaf

Leading With Love
Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 7, 2017

Leadership. Faith. Football. RJ Khalaf’s passions are varied, but they all center around his desire to weave positivity into his surroundings. Though his passions don’t...

The Pets Issue

The Pets Issue

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 4, 2017
Many college students feel petsick when they leave home. This issue is an ode to all the animal pals we leave behind to go to school in this city — and the ones we bring into our lives when we get here.

A Home Away From Home

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 4, 2017

Unfortunately — or, fortunately, for some — students are not allowed to bring their dogs from home when they move into NYU’s residence halls. For us dog lovers, being away...

Vine’s Popularity Still Reigns

Vine’s Popularity Still Reigns

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 13, 2017

While the once-popular Vine, a social media application on which users could post six-second video clips, was shut down in 2016, fans still continue to enjoy old Vines to this...

Murky Future for Print Media

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 6, 2017

With the rise of technology, finding ways to keep print journalism alive has been difficult. The circulation of weekday printed newspapers has been steadily declining since 1990,...

Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 31, 2017
You can’t just pick and choose aspects of a culture that you like and then denounce the others simply because they are different from your own. That does not accurately represent the entire culture, and it is disingenuous.

Janice Gunter: Ghost Hunter

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 30, 2017

Update: Janice Gunter: Ghost Hunter is a webseries by the actress Elizabeth McDonough. The following article is a profile on the character.  New York City native Janice Gunter...

The Religion Issue

The Religion Issue

Natasha Roy and Abbey Wilson October 23, 2017
Religion is a major part of everyday life for many people. In the Religion Issue, we look at different ways religious life affects students at NYU.
CAS sophomore Natasha Roy (right) and her friend Dani Dudas wear traditional clothing that is commonly worn during Diwali.

Celebrating Diwali at NYU

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 16, 2017
NYU students may have trouble celebrating Diwali once they start college, but some have found a way to partake in festivities in the city.
Mallika Sinha

Mallika Sinha

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with CAS sophomore Mallika Sinha for The Immigration Issue.

Giulia Sbaffi

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with Italy native and doctorate candidate in NYU’s Italian Studies Department Giulia Sbaffi for The Immigration Issue.
Pizza Clash

Pizza Clash

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor September 25, 2017
Pizza is a New York staple that is a crowd favourite. Our Assistant Managing Editor tried the pizza stores around campus and rated them, so you don't have to go around New York and find a good pizza spot!

Kyler James

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor September 11, 2017
Kyler the Wizard is one of the locals of Washington Square Park. He's the go-to-guy for all fortune telling and general wizardry.
The Firsts Issue

The Firsts Issue

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor September 5, 2017

NYU’s new freshman class descended upon the city this last week, and though they hail from all corners of the globe, they share the whirlwind that is their first week of college. I...

Why NYU? Remembering the Dream

Why NYU? Remembering the Dream

Natasha Roy, News Editor May 1, 2017

When I committed to NYU around this time last year, I went against everything I had been saying to myself throughout senior year of high school — that I wanted to go to a university...

During Weekend on the Square, the Incarceration to Education Coalition protested in front of Kimmel, gaining the attention of the university and prospective students. IEC aims to remove the checkbox on college applications to indicate whether the applicant has been convicted of a crime.

Photo: IEC Continues Fight to #AbolishTheBox

April 25, 2017

During Weekend on the Square, the Incarceration to Education Coalition protested in front of Kimmel, gaining the attention of the university and prospective students. IEC aims...

President Trump plans to undo many environmental policies under the Obama administration, raising concerns of students.

Green Policies: From DC to NYC

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 17, 2017
Washington Square News takes a look into how specifically the proposed and already enacted environmental policies under Trump are going to affect students and Professors at the university.
NYU Class of 2021 has the lowest acceptance rate in the last 16 years, falling at 27 percent from last year's 35 percent.

NYU Acceptance Rate Drops to 27 Percent

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy April 11, 2017
The acceptance rate for NYU's class of 2021 fell from 2016's 35 percent to 27 percent. The admission demographic also highlights the largest percentage of international students in NYU's history and the largest percentage of African-American and Latinx students in the last 16 years.