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

Washington Square News

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People you’ll find at the airport over Thanksgiving

These kinds of people can make or break the start of your holiday.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving break approaches, many NYU students will be traveling home. Airports will be packed, security lines will be hours long and an already overwhelming travel day will...

Album artwork depicting an illustration of a man exhaling a cloud of smoke. Behind him, the sky is orange and red, appearing to be on fire. The words “SLI’ MERRE” are written above him.

Review: ‘Sli’merre 2’ is a woozy, hypnotic sonic trip

The producer-rapper duo reunites after five years with a 16-track project, which strikes a perfect balance between Pi’erre Bourne’s immersive beats and Young Nudy’s unique vocals.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer November 26, 2024

When Pi’erre Bourne first showed Young Nudy his beats in an Atlanta studio in 2017, an iconic partnership began. Bourne’s quirky, retro beats soon found their home in the production...

The front of a brick building with a white door. There is a sign to the right of the door that reads “SIGN OUR PETITION SAVE THE LANDMARK MERCHANT’S HOUSE”

A local museum’s campaign to keep its doors open

The Merchant’s House Museum has spent more than a decade fighting a nextdoor construction project that would demolish 200 years of history.
Emma Grimes, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

In 1835, a merchant joined Manhattan’s wealthiest in a migration to NoHo and bought a row house on East Fourth Street, where he lived with his wife and eight children. The building...

An illustration of a family watching a horror movie on a couch with scared expressions on their faces. The person on the right spills a bowl of popcorn in shock.

3 dysfunctional family movies to prepare you for Thanksgiving dinner

These films will make you realize that whatever you’re walking into at home could always be worse.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Thanksgiving is a complicated holiday. Notwithstanding its ugly colonial past, the holiday as it exists today is...

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How an NYU alum abandoned Hollywood to make their most honest film yet

WSN spoke with Jack Haven about their directorial debut, “October Crow,” and what it means to be punk in modern filmmaking.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

NYU alum Jack Haven is tired of dishonest art. They have been acting as long as they can remember, and their career has been on the rise since graduating from NYU Tisch School...

A man and a woman lean towards each other with a Christmas tree behind them.

Review: Everyone is sad and horny in Netflix’s ‘Hot Frosty’

Lacey Chabert and Dustin Milligan star in this sexy but underwhelming rendition of “Frosty the Snowman.”
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

A woman grieving her dead husband searching for a shred of self-respect. A man on the run from the police, craving a sense of companionship from anyone who looks his way. An ambitious...

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Women’s volleyball and soccer finish seasons, cross-country places 4th and 5th, and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Nov. 18 - 24.
Jonathan Mak and Sidney Snider November 25, 2024

Basketball The NYU men’s basketball team traveled to Jamaica, Queens on Saturday to play the City University of New York, York College and won 112-56. The Violets had an...

A sandwich wrapped in paper, filled with turkey, cheese and coleslaw, sitting in a blue-and-white checkered paper wrap.

5 turkey dishes that go beyond the Thanksgiving classic

From holiday specials to year-round staples, these foods featuring turkey are a feast of their own.
Amy Song and Ryan Lin November 25, 2024

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s only right that turkey gets a moment under the spotlight. Traditional Thanksgiving turkey, however, can be contentious — and...

The exterior of the main entrance of N.Y.U. Langone Health center, located at 550 First Ave.

Researchers at NYU Langone deem kidney transplants between HIV-positive people safe

Expanding the use of HIV-positive kidneys would make transplants more accessible, according to researchers at the medical center.
Audrey Abrahams, Staff Writer November 25, 2024

Kidney transplants between HIV-positive donors and recipients are just as safe as those from HIV-negative donors, researchers at NYU Langone Health found. Prior to a study published...

A still from an animated film depicting two characters sleeping under a kotatsu table. On top of the table are papers, rulers and half-eaten snacks.

Review: ‘Look Back’ finds art in adaptation

Outside of its beautifully moving story and technical prowess, the film seamlessly blends the characteristics of its original comic with the freedom of animation at neither’s expense.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

On the surface, a four-panel comic seems like it couldn’t be further apart from a feature-length film. After all, a comic’s limited space for a story and implied movements...

Articles of clothing hanging in a shop window with an inverted sign spelling out “THE VINTAGE TWIN.”

SoHo stores I’m tired of gatekeeping

Here are some of the best SoHo clothing shops from a certified shopping addict.
Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer November 25, 2024

The location of NYU is stellar for a number of reasons: it's surrounded by the restaurant-laden West Village, the bustling East Village and the renowned SoHo district. SoHo rose...

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Students protest police presence on campus outside Gould Plaza wall

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators joined students from colleges across New York City for an International Day of Action.
Dharma Niles, News Editor November 22, 2024

Around four dozen students gathered outside the wall barricading Gould Plaza on Thursday afternoon to protest escalated security measures at NYU and an uptick in police presence...