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

Washington Square News

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5 books that will help your transition from the beach to the classroom

On the off chance you have time to read a book for pleasure this semester, here are some suggestions to get you excited for the upcoming academic year.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva and Eleanor Jacobs September 6, 2024

With rested minds and lingering tan lines, the summer ends and the school year begins once again. New classes mean new professors, a new workload and new expectations. If you get...

An illustration of the Washington Square Park arch and fountain. The words “BACK TO SCHOOL,” are above the words “Ins and Outs.” On the left is a smiling figure under a sunny sky and on the right is an angry figure under a cloudy sky.

Everything in and out for back to school

Change the trajectory of your semester with tips from WSN’s Culture Desk.

It’s never too late to kill old habits and try new things, even if you are entering your senior year at NYU. Perhaps you want to become more adventurous and push yourself to...

A man in a black shirt, a woman in a brown sweater, a teenage girl in a gray knit sweater and a child in a blue-and-green striped shirt look scared and are holding one another. They are sitting in a dark children’s bedroom.

Review: The only thing to fear in ‘AfrAId’ is the next generation of iPad kids

No amount of jumpscares could save the mediocrity of Blumhouse’s newest release.
Karina Rower, Under The Arch Editor September 6, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for“AfrAId.” Old habits die hard. Blumhouse Productions’ latest horror movie — if you can call it that — is a haphazardly...

A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.

Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty

A WSN investigation found a persistent pattern of sanctions against members of the NYU community for their involvement in protests against the war in Gaza.
Hope Pisoni, Investigative Reporter September 5, 2024

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

‘He liked it’: Trump praises Stern in video announcing son Barron’s attendance

In an interview with the Daily Mail, the former president said he has known the university “for a long time.”
Dharma Niles, News Editor September 5, 2024

Donald Trump called the Stern School of Business “a very high-quality place” in an interview with the Daily Mail announcing Barron’s decision to attend NYU. The former president...

A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.

Style on the Square

These first-day ‘fits make great first impressions.
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor September 5, 2024

A girl sitting at a piano looks back while playing. “BEYOND” is drawn behind her and “N.Y.U.” is illustrated over a T.V. in light purple.

Beyond NYU: Writing songs for TikTok and the stage

Steinhardt alum Grace Yurchuk uses her virality on social media to propel her music career forward. Now, she aspires to write for the Broadway stage.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor September 5, 2024

Growing up, Steinhardt alum Grace Yurchuk always wrote songs in her childhood bedroom — that is, until she produced and released her first single from her Third Avenue North...

Sabrina Carpenter stands in between two backup singers singing into a microphone on a stage.

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ packs a witty punch

She’s been working late ‘cause she’s a singer, but now we finally have the result.
Naisha Roy, Editor-at-Large September 5, 2024

When Sabrina Carpenter released the undeniable song of the summer, “Espresso,” in April, I was immediately addicted. It was caffeine in music form, and I figured I’d have...

A group of pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the Paulson Center. A sign held above the crowd reads “Israeli Apartheid and Genocide funded by the U.S.”

Silver allegedly revokes student’s acceptance for involvement in pro-Palestinian protests

A member of Faculty & Staff for Justice in Palestine told WSN that the rescission was due to “conduct violations.”
Dharma Niles, News Editor September 4, 2024

An unidentified student’s acceptance to NYU’s Master of Social Work program was revoked in June for “allegedly participating” in pro-Palestinian encampments last semester,...

A man in a suit speaks in front of a seated crowd, behind him is a large, purple background that reads “N.Y.U. LAW”

Pakistani Supreme Court judge talks environmental justice at NYU Law

The event focused on integrating human rights, environmental policy and the legal field.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor September 4, 2024

Around 30 students and faculty attended a talk at the NYU School of Law on Tuesday, where Pakistani Supreme Court judge Syed Mansoor Ali Shah discussed the relationship between...

On a dark purple background, hand-drawn white letters spell “BACK TO SCHOOL STAFF RECS” with a C.D. and musical notes, an open book, and a black film clapperboard surrounding them.

Staff Recs: Falling into autumn

The best media to cozy up to during the fall semester.

The endless summer is coming to an end, and with autumn comes our favorite fall media. Maybe you are a sweater weather enthusiast restarting “Gilmore Girls” for the 10th time,...

An ice skater in a pink leotard skates on the ice with her arms raised in a pose.

In the Huddle: Graduate student Caroline Mura on her love for skating

The NYU figure skater spoke to WSN about her career in the sport and goals for the team's upcoming 2024-25 season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor September 4, 2024

Seventeen years of figure skating later, and Master’s student Caroline Mura isn’t ready to get off the ice. After graduating with honors and a degree in biology and minors...