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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

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Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee

The shortage of public restrooms is a significant hardship and a profound indignity that unhoused New Yorkers endure every day.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

In 1990, a group of unhoused New Yorkers came together to file a class-action lawsuit against the city, citing the need for more public restrooms around the city. They argued that...

An illustration of a girl in a t-shirt and sweatpants shrugging on an iPhone screen on a background of an array of different video stills adorned with the icons of TikTok, Youtube and Instagram. Some video titles include “DRESSES I TRIED BUT…,” “HOW TO DRESS LIKE A…,” “NEW SHOES!” and “ICONIC...”

Fashion influencers you need to follow

From trend forecasting to avant-garde, these five TikTokers will help you discover what is truly in style.
Olivia Condell, Staff Writer November 18, 2024

It’s almost impossible to scroll through TikTok without stumbling upon a new fashion trend, making it overwhelming to keep up. Influencers are often the culprits, convincing...

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New eats near NYU: Ishq puts a modern twist on Indian cuisine

Chef Vamshi Adi’s new East Village hotspot is making waves in New York’s upscale restaurant scene.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor November 18, 2024

At Ishq, chef Vamshi Adi’s message is clear: Indian food belongs in upscale dining. Just a 10-minute walk away from Third Avenue North, Ishq is not your typical Indian restaurant....

An exterior view of the N.Y.U. Bonomi Family Admissions Center. A purple flag with text that reads "Bonomi Family N.Y.U. Admissions Center."

New York Senate’s fight to ban legacy-based admissions

The bill comes after a decline in diversity at top universities following a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

New York policymakers are ramping up efforts to ban legacy-based admissions to colleges — a change NYU said it made “some years” ago. Andrew Gounardes, a state senator leading...

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Hold your horses: These are the cowboy boots you should actually buy

Ready to take your footwear to the wild, wild West? These quality cowboy boots will help you giddy up in comfort and style.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Yippee-ki-yay! From country roads to city streets, cowboy boots are finally getting the attention they deserve. Whether you’re working on the ranch or strutting down the runway,...

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Political polarization harms public health in US, NYU researchers find

The analysis revealed a correlation between opposing political attitudes and rising risks to public health.
Sera Simon, Contributing Writer November 15, 2024

A group of researchers, including two psychology professors at NYU, found that political polarization in the United States negatively impacts public health through changes in legislation...