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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

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the left and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pictured on the right on a black background.

Opinion: The case for voter disenchantment

Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor October 28, 2024

Two N.Y.U. security officers standing outside the entrance to N.Y.U.’s Lafayette residence hall with a small police car parked on the street

How NYU’s safety report only documents a portion of on-campus crime

The university’s annual report does not include the two most-reported crimes on campus: petty larceny and sexual harassment.
Simon Tan, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

Three weeks ago, NYU released its 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, documenting an uptick in robbery, aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft in the last year. The...

A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.

New York Liberty end New York City’s basketball championship drought

The Liberty win the WNBA championship title against the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 on Sunday.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor October 25, 2024

In the final minutes of overtime on Sunday night at the Barclays Center, New York sports icon and NYU alum Spike Lee could only watch from his hands and knees as the New York Liberty...

A structure with draped white sheets that has the words “N.Y.U. FUNDS GENOCIDE” painted in black and red paint sits in the middle of a walkway with students confronting university staff.

Anti-Zionist Jewish group criticizes NYU ‘restrictions on movement’ at Gaza Solidarity Sukkah

The on-campus group Jews Against Zionism said Campus Safety officers were “increasingly hostile” toward its members at the Tuesday demonstration.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor October 25, 2024

A group of anti-Zionist Jewish students at NYU said in a statement that the university “was aware of credible threats of violence” around a pro-Palestinian sukkah they had...

An illustration of a purple lego figure in front of a purple and dark blue cityscape.

Review: ‘Piece by Piece’ is a playful yet shallow dive into a cultural icon

Pharrell Williams takes audiences on an amusing yet underwhelming journey through his life and career in animated Lego form.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault. Award-winning musician Pharrell Williams has produced some of the greatest songs of the 21st century — “Blurred...

On a periwinkle background is a yellow raincoat in front of smaller versions of the coat in navy and yellow.

Raincoats that have a 100% chance of matching your style

Don’t take a rain check on your style — wear a raincoat!
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

While seasons predictably change every few months, one weather pattern remains consistently uncertain — rain. It’s most upsetting when you have to shelve the outfit you’ve...

Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.

Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

A man smiling in a green varsity jacket while giving away a bowl of food.

Chef JJ Johnson throws the cookout to end all cookouts

The Cookout: A Hip Hop Celebration, an event at Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival, was a star-studded celebration of Black culture, cuisine and music in America.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 25, 2024

For James Beard Award-winning chef JJ Johnson, cookouts are about more than just the food. The final event of this year’s Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival,...

Women sitting in a lecture hall looking forward.

A woman in business school: Charisma, confusion and closure

How I navigated self-confidence and community in a male-dominated environment.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor October 25, 2024

The Stern School of Business had always been my dream college. Exactly three years ago, I was a wide-eyed senior from a no-name public school working tirelessly on my “Why NYU?”...