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

Washington Square News

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Staff predictions: Women’s soccer returns to NCAA D-III Tournament

The soccer team faces the Husson University Eagles in their first round matchup.

For the first time in program history, the NYU women’s soccer team will make back-to-back appearances in the NCAA Division III Tournament on Nov. 16. They will face Husson University,...

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Beyond awareness: Jane Schoenbrun’s radical trans future

This Transgender Awareness Week, let’s consider a more expansive definition of what trans art can be.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

In a 2014 cover story, Time Magazine declared that we reached the “Transgender Tipping Point.” Transgender awareness was increasing, and we were moving toward progress. Ten...

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An interview with Tandon’s new dean

Juan de Pablo, who was appointed as Tandon’s head earlier this year, spoke with WSN about his plans for the future of the school.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

Last month, Juan de Pablo assumed his position as dean of the Tandon School of Engineering and as NYU’s inaugural executive vice president for global science and technology,...

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Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ melts even the most robotic hearts

The new Broadway musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen is a refreshing comedy merging robots and romance.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

“Maybe Happy Ending” is a tale as old as time — boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl also happen to be robots. The new musical playing at the Belasco Theatre...

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Review: The Cure takes on death in gothic rock fashion with ‘Songs of a Lost World’

Sixteen years since its last album and almost 50 years since the band formed, The Cure is back with its strongest album since “Disintegration.”
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

After The Cure’s last release, “4:13 Dream” in 2008 and the album’s subsequent tour, the band began to fall apart. Robert Smith, frontman and genius behind The Cure —...

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Review: ‘Allen Sunshine’ hooks the heart with friendship, music and the gentle art of healing

NYU alum Harley Chamandy's debut film helps a mourning man rediscover life’s quiet joys.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer November 14, 2024

We often find joy in unexpected places, and “Allen Sunshine,” the debut film by NYU alum Harley Chamandy, beautifully captures this sentiment against the backdrop of grief...

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Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball look to defend UAA Championship title

The volleyball team is set to play Washington University in St. Louis in their quarterfinal matchup on Friday.

The NYU women’s volleyball team finished their regular season on a three-game winning streak with a 20-10 record, placing sixth in the UAA conference. They won the tournament...

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Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand

Just like many of us, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire used to wind down by watching TikTok videos before bed. Now, millions of people are tuning in to watch hers.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2024

In high school, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire would go about her daily life of rigorous classes and sports practices, and get ready for bed — pausing her nightly routine...

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This $159 all-you-can-eat Wagyu in Koreatown is worth every cent

While Korean barbecue at HYUN may run up a hefty bill, the overall value and service are priceless.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor November 14, 2024

Last April, I was faced with one of life’s toughest questions: Where should I host my 20th birthday dinner? As a snobby New York City foodie, I felt the pressure to find the...

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Opinion: Student activism in the age of Trump

President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies and rhetoric surrounding protests on college campuses threaten the safety of protestors and the efficacy of the First Amendment.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor November 14, 2024

Many Americans have grown weary of the impending threats to their rights in the days following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Trump’s notoriety for impeding on various...

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For this NYU student, pastry is power

Steinhardt junior Sara Hunt is carving her own path in the food industry — all while paying for school and overcoming personal challenges along the way.
Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

It took all of three weeks for Steinhardt junior Sara Hunt to land a job at one of New York City’s most popular bakeries. Hunt, a nutrition and food studies major, is no stranger...

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What Trump’s reelection could mean for NYU

A look into how the president-elect’s second term will potentially stifle student loans, reduce financial aid and limit federal research funding.
Dharma Niles, News Editor November 13, 2024

Since President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign kicked off last year, he has pervasively promised to “reclaim” top U.S. universities “from the radical Left.” While NYU’s...