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

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

Washington Square News

An illustration of the Earth with a giant red ballot box that reads “VOTE.” Many paper airplane ballots fly towards it.

Opinion: Voting abroad can seem daunting — but it’s essential

NYU provides varying levels of guidance for voting abroad to its study-away students. Young voters need to be made aware of these initiatives.
Amanda Chen, Contributing Writer September 27, 2024

The 2024 presidential election could profoundly reshape the U.S. and global political landscape, and for American students studying abroad, their vote holds just as much weight...

People in multi-colored outfits stand in a circle around candles and flags on the ground.

Students hold vigil in Washington Square Park to mourn deaths in Lebanon and Palestine

Dozens gathered under the Washington Square Arch on Tuesday to grieve the hundreds of lives lost in the ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Palestine.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2024

More than 40 people, including NYU students and faculty members, gathered in Washington Square Park on Tuesday night to mourn the hundreds of lives lost in Israel’s escalating...

Blue, pink and purple hands hold pastel-colored bottles of perfume.

Perfumes that perfectly match your personality

From fruity florals to warm vanillas, here’s what your signature scent says about you.
Olivia Condell, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

“You smell good” is hands down one of the best compliments to receive. The last thing we do before walking out the door is spritz on some perfume — it’s part of how we...

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New York signs legislation saving some students money post-graduation

The bill, signed earlier this month, only benefits students with New York 529 plans.
Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill that expands how students can use investments in their higher education. The legislation, signed Sept. 5, aims to make it easier for...

Five panelists sit on a stage in front of a red curtain and a screen that reads “Listening from the Heart.”

Guest Essay: NYU in Dialogue’s ‘Shared Grief, Shared Hope’ panel was heartbreakingly healing

Ashlie Oxford is a second-year MS student in Global Affairs, concentrating in peacebuilding. She is also the Senator at-Large for Student Activists in the Student Government Assembly.
Ashlie Oxford, Guest Contributor September 26, 2024

Guest essays reflect opinions from writers beyond WSN. If you’d like to submit a guest essay for consideration, please email [email protected]. On Tuesday, Sept. 17, NYU...

In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.

Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus

The Haus of Violets brings ballroom culture to NYU students, paying homage to Greenwich Village’s deep roots in LGBTQ+ life and activism.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Greenwich Village has long been a host to queer history, specifically the underground subculture known as “ballroom” by Black and Latine transgender individuals. The “houses”...

In front of a brick wall, two men sit across from each other at a small table. One man appears normal while the other has a disfigured face.

Review: ‘A Different Man’ is a thought-provoking take on transformative medicine

A24’s latest dark comedy is a gloomy and bizarre, yet realistic representation of a man struggling with how illness shapes his identity.
Lulu Chatterjee, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Is the world against you, or are you simply the problem? How can you be expected to love anyone if you don’t love yourself? And what does it really mean to be a good person?...

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Review: ‘The Forest Is the Path’ follows Snow Patrol’s decade-long healing journey

Snow Patrol’s millennial-melancholic sound adapts itself to the current state of indie-rock in its new album, “The Forest Is The Path.”
Ana Marks, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Snow Patrol's newest album, "The Forest Is The Path," is loud — each chorus is accompanied by loud drums and an even louder guitar. In this way, it feels reminiscent of the band's...

An illustration of two purple islands in a starry night sky. The further one is a white arch with “W.S.P.” and an N.Y.U. flag and on the closer one is a person sitting in a bedroom on their laptop.

Opinion: Some distance from campus may be what you need

Living away from the chaos of campus can help you improve productivity, work-life balance and mental health.
Grayson Stotz, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Attending college in the city that never sleeps can feel like a marathon. While many students, like myself, were drawn to the bustling city life of the Village, there are times...

(Krish Dev for WSN)

Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image

In a bid to keep pro-Palestinian protests at bay, NYU is putting up physical barriers to limit congregation, an attempt to keep student activism out of view — and out of headlines.
WSN Editorial Board September 26, 2024

NYU’s crackdown on student and faculty protests in the past academic year has demonstrated a clear aversion to on-campus expression, specifically as it pertains to the ongoing...

Between buildings is a small park with a colorful sign in front of a path with the words “EMERSON COLLECTIVE PRESENTS CLIMATE SCIENCE FAIR WITH THE HIGH LINE.”

The Climate Science Fair returns to the High Line with climate action initiatives and activities aplenty

The three-day event presented a variety of organizations and their climate solutions as part of New York City’s annual Climate Week.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Between Sept. 21 and 23, Emerson Collective hosted its second Climate Science Fair on the High Line. Meant to “immerse the public in climate innovations, exhibitions, and hands-on...

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Steinhardt welcomes rapper Eve as its newest scholar-in-residence

Grammy-winning rap legend Eve kicked off her tenure as this year’s Steinhardt scholar-in-residence, where she spoke on her new memoir “Who’s That Girl?” with co-writer and NYU adjunct professor Kathy Iandoli.
Ekene Onukogu, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

On Sept. 21, hip-hop trailblazer Eve came to the Kimmel Center for University Life to speak on music, motherhood and her newly-released memoir “Who’s That Girl?” in conversation...