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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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NYU delays login for students who have not completed non-discrimination training

The university said that students could experience “extended” login delays on NYU’s websites and mandatory password resets if they do not complete the Brightspace module.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2024

Students who have not yet agreed to the university’s updated student conduct policies are facing 30-second delays while logging into NYU Home, Albert and Brightspace, multiple...

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Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance

Rachel Chavkin, director of the Broadway show “Hadestown,” jump-started her career with five of her Tisch classmates by her side.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2024

The most important course of Tisch alum Rachel Chavkin’s life took place from 7-10 p.m. every Sunday night. In that experimental theater class at NYU, titled “Creating Original...

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Where to find autumn leaves that will have you falling to your knees

The seasons are changing, the leaves are falling and we’ve got the best spots around New York City for you to get your fall foliage fix.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

As we settle into the fall season in New York City, we need places to escape to see the leaves change and the cute dogs wearing little boots. Seeing the fall leaves and feeling...

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Review: Gigi Perez headlines at Baby’s All Right

The indie singer-songwriter performed her music in Brooklyn, encompassing themes of love, loss and heartbreak.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor October 17, 2024

On Oct. 10, indie singer-songwriter Gigi Perez performed at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. Although she had performed at the venue before, the success of her recent single, “Sailor...

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Review: ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ is an inaccurate portrayal of the infamous murder case

The second season of Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters” doesn’t fully grasp the complexity of the Menendez brothers’ childhood and subsequent 1989 Beverly Hills crimes.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer October 17, 2024

Biopics and true crime have gained traction after Netflix docuseries like “Baby Reindeer” and “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile,” each retelling tragedies in...

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Between the binaries

Trans individuals demonstrate how fashion — which once felt oppressive — is now a liberating form of self-expression.
Zara Surti, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

For transgender individuals, clothes can be either restrictive or freeing, and this relationship with fashion can change while exploring their identity. From the time people are...

A man in a warlock costume with a long pointed hat and robe speaks to a woman with gray hair. She sits in a chair in a room made of stone.

Review: ‘The Rings of Power’ returns after a clunky first season

The Second Age, though handled with many liberties, leaps from page to screen in true Tolkien fashion.
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers. In its 2022 debut season, Amazon’s mega-budget fantasy series “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” premiered with higher...

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NYU squash club gears up for 2024-25 season

With limited resources and highly selective rosters, the men’s and women’s squash teams are pushing for continued success.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer October 17, 2024

The NYU women’s and men’s club squash teams are ranked second and 15th, respectively, in the College Squash Association rankings for the 2023-24 season. The women’s team...

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Chicken tikka masala pizza is taking over First Avenue

The Onion Tree Pizza Co. makes its East Village debut with modern Indian-Italian fusion.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer October 17, 2024

You’ve probably heard of Detroit-style pizza, Chicago deep-dish, and of course, the classic New York slice — but what about an Indian-inspired pizza? On the corner of First...

A police officer holds onto a metal barricade, blocking protesters holding Israeli flags from a space. A person in the foreground watches and the back of his jacket reads: “N.Y.P.D. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS.”

Zionist group accused of vandalism demands expulsion of NYU SJP

The group, Betar USA, sent a letter to President Linda Mills criticizing the university’s condemnation of its “violence and vandalism.”
Rory Lustberg and Gigi Liman October 16, 2024

The right-wing Zionist movement, Betar USA, sent a letter to NYU President Linda Mills on Friday, demanding that the university terminate its chapter of Students for Justice in...

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Review: ‘The Wild Robot’ finds the beauty in nature

Visually dazzling and just as heartfelt, DreamWorks Animation's latest effort is nothing short of a triumph.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

Animation is in a precarious spot as of late. Films and other animated projects are facing cancellations, hostile working conditions and constant uncertainty surrounding outsourcing...

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This year’s NYU Mystery Concert showcases an engaging and intimate atmosphere

With headliner Anycia, NYU Program Board’s yearly mystery concert presented energetic indie-pop and rap performances.
Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

As students entered the dimly lit Le Poisson Rouge on Oct. 9, they were greeted with an array of red and blue lights, a disco ball and an empty stage. The classic Greenwich Village...