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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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The Soapbox: Deadly flooding in Spain, military strikes in Israel, support for Morocco in France

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor November 1, 2024

In Spain, deadly floods plague cities and coasts  Flash floods in eastern Spain killed more than 158 people in less than 24 hours, amid one of the country's deadliest bouts of...

Three people stand next to each other with their hands clasped in front of them. The person on the left and the person on the right wear keffiyehs and the person in the middle is holding a piece of paper.

Student gov’t expresses concern over NYU silence on Lebanon

NYU’s student government issued a statement condemning the loss of life in Lebanon and criticizing the university for its “lack of acknowledgment” of the ongoing violence.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2024

NYU’s Student Government Assembly said in a Thursday statement that it condemns Israel’s escalating bombardment of southern Lebanon and that it is “concerned” about university...

An album cover of a gray man breathing fire with the words “bruce cockburn stealing fire” in a green font. An illustrated vinyl record is coming out of the album cover.

Review: Virtual Riot’s ‘Stealing Fire’ is a sometimes-chaotic, always-energetic standout for bass music

The German DJ’s sophomore album is a rip-roaring record bound to tear up the dance floor.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

If there’s one thing that DJ and producer Skrillex’s return last year showed, it’s that dubstep didn’t die. After the meteoric boom and subsequent bust of its raucous,...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a mosque, a tower and a building.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Paris, Tulsa and Sydney

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy November 1, 2024

Paris Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí were honored as the best men’s and women’s soccer players at this year’s Ballon d’Or awards ceremony. Rodri won...

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Say ‘bonjour’ to NYU Paris’ newest dorm

The study abroad site’s newest apartment-style residence hall, YouFirst Porte d’Ivry, is a half-hour tram ride away from main campus.
Sara Sharma, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Since the start of the semester, NYU Paris has had a new housing option at YouFirst Porte d’Ivry, a third-party student residence located on the outskirts of Paris in Ivry-sur-Seine....

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Tales of a haunted campus

Scary stories usually start on a dark and stormy night, but these ghost tales can haunt us anytime.
Alessa Alluin, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

Halloween may be over, but it's still Halloweekend — so it's time to leave students with a far greater sense of dread than they felt while taking their last midterm. From busy...

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NYU reasserts its no-guest policy in Bobst Library

The university issued updated signage after students called the library’s guidelines unclear.
Addison Alvarado, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

NYU has reaffirmed its policy that student-sponsored visitors cannot enter Bobst Library, with the exception of immediate family members. The change was implemented in April amid...

A group of protestors walk down the street, the person in the middle holding a Palestinian flag. On the left side there are police officers walking.

Law students threatened with disciplinary action by admin at pro-Palestinian sit-in

The students participated in the sit-in at the NYU Law Library, where administrators and Campus Safety officers told them to leave and photographed their IDs.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 31, 2024

NYU Law administration told students at a pro-Palestinian sit-in on Tuesday that they “may be subject to disciplinary action” after refusing to relocate the demonstration from...

Two drag queens stand on stage holding microphones. One wears a blonde wig and a black leotard, and the other wears a black wig and a long sparkly black dress.

Drag your friends to these drag queen shows

From brunch to bingo, commemorate LGBT History Month by attending these invigorating shows from some of New York City’s most renowned queens.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

Did midterms leave you completely exhausted? Well, I’ve got the perfect remedy to breathe some life into you: drag queen shows. New York City is considered one of the drag...

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The heels that heal

Kick those blister-inducing stilettos to the curb. Here are some comfy heels that will keep you pain-free from classrooms to dance floors.
Ella Kwon, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

It’s the morning after, and the back of your ankles are stinging, red and swollen. Your arches feel like they’ve been torn in half, and one of your toes has a blister so shiny...

A close-up shot of a woman and a monster holding onto each other in an intimate dance dip.

Review: ‘Your Monster’ is the perfect monster-romance story

Caroline Lindy’s debut feature film understands why it’s so easy to fall in love with a creature of the night.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Why would anyone want to fall in love with a monster? From “Beauty and the Beast” to “The Twilight Saga,” there’s no shortage of films that play with this trope. One...

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Horse girls are misunderstood

Riding horses is not as easy as it looks — especially when you attend school in Manhattan.
Lauren Donnelly, Deputy Copy Chief October 31, 2024

Gallatin junior Anabel Giacobbi’s horse-riding journey began when she was put on a horse for the first time at two years old by her parents. Growing up in Brooklyn, Giacobbi...