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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

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Review: In ‘Rumours,’ the medium is the message

Guy Maddin’s latest film is a funny but bloated critique of the relationship between leaders and those who are led.
Omar Drissi, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

A narcoleptic American who, inexplicably, has a thick British accent. A sensitive Canadian with a ridiculous man bun and an exaggerated libido. A chubby, rambling Frenchman writing...

A woman with short black hair stares offscreen, her hand covering up her bottom lip. In blue cursive text reads “The Secret of Life — Deluxe” on the top half of the album cover.

Review: ‘The Secret of Us (Deluxe)’ is just so cool

The four new tracks on Gracie Abrams’ new release are exactly what the album needed.
Emily Genova, Managing Editor October 31, 2024

After I witnessed Gracie Abrams sing “That’s So True” and “Packing It Up” live at Radio City Music Hall, I think I changed as a person. There was something so beautiful...

A woman in costume wears a pink wig with a crown. She has her hand over her chest, and is illuminated by blue light.

Opinion: Ditch your plastic Halloween costumes this year

If you are about to buy a last-minute costume for Halloween, try checking out a more sustainable option.
Anne Lise Tan, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

Halloween might be a season for chills and thrills, but the real horror story lies in the unregulated sweatshops and factories that churn out those plastic-filled costumes. In...

A group of men in suits and khakis stand at the top of a staircase, holding drinks.

Review: ‘The Line’ illustrates the consequences of tradition

Ethan Berger’s feature-length directorial debut provides a vivid and unsettling look into the cruel and often conditional camaraderie of fraternity hazing culture.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor October 31, 2024

Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers. There’s something unrelentingly disturbing about a film that can strip an already controversial institution naked and leave...

A birds-eye-view of the Lower East Side and Financial District in New York City.

Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves

NYU students living off campus get taken advantage of by their landlords because they don’t know any better. Let’s put a stop to that.
Omar Drissi, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Wide-eyed, fresh-faced and new to the city, NYU students arrive on campus with dreams of the quintessential New York City apartment, only to meet landlords eager to exploit...

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Faculty revisit concern over deans’ ‘unchecked, arbitrary power’

NYU’s tenured faculty argued that changes to the faculty handbook don’t allow for fair disciplinary hearings processes.
Audrey Abrahams, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

A committee of tenured faculty reintroduced concerns regarding a change in university policy that transfers jurisdiction over disciplinary proceedings from faculty committees to...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Opinion: The NYU College Democrats’ Harris endorsement undermines democracy

The group argues for Kamala Harris as the antidote to Donald Trump, but its reasoning relies more on fear of the alternative than accountability for its chosen candidate.
Omar Drissi, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

A few weeks ago, the NYU College Democrats published a guest essay entitled “Why Kamala Harris is our choice.” While the group raises some valid points, the piece has many...

A top-down view of a hexagonal bowl containing dark green vegetables, meat and other ingredients tossed together with a slice of bread on top.

5 salad bowls and $75 later, here’s what’s actually worth your money

A not-so scientific comparison of five popular bowl chains near campus.
Noe Rhee, Contributing Writer October 30, 2024

If you’re treating yourself to a meal outside of the dining hall, the last thing you want is to spend $15 on an average, unfulfilling meal. For NYU students, bowl chains hit...

The N.Y.U. Athletics logo split into six sections with the colors and name of the corresponding affinity group.

Building community beyond sport

NYU Athletics affinity groups bring community to student-athletes and remind us that sports are for everyone.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Last spring, a number of NYU’s student-athletes sought to fulfill a long overdue demand on campus: a safe space in which athletes of similar ethnic, racial, cultural and even...

People look at artwork in a gallery. One wall contains a biography of the exhibiting artist titled “Make Way For Berthe Weill” and “Art Dealer Of The Parisian Avant-Garde.”

Review: NYU’s Grey Art Museum unearths a vital female art dealer

“Make Way for Berthe Weill” underscores Weill’s success in overcoming challenges as the first woman modern art dealer.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor October 30, 2024

Entering the Grey Art Museum, English and French chatter bounces off the walls as gallery-goers lust over harmonious impressionist paintings, absurd cubist pieces and striking...

A man wearing a purple “New York University” jersey has a spinning basketball on his fingertip, smiling at the camera.

In the Huddle: Zay Freeney on finding inspiration on the court and around the city

The senior Violet spoke with WSN on basketball, life and leaving an impact on the next generation.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2024

Senior guard Zay Freeney played an instrumental role in the recent success of the NYU men’s basketball team. Besides reaching the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament,...

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Review: ‘We Live in Time’ is defined by love, not loss

The romance offers a refreshingly realistic portrayal of choosing joy during tragedy — a choice I watched my own family make.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor October 30, 2024

I have never audibly sobbed in a movie theater before, but there’s a first time for everything.  I haven’t seen my mom since she died from cancer almost 10 years ago —...