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

Washington Square News

Bold neon text states “Welcome to N.Y.(DRAG)U.” in front of a red curtain. A drag queen with short blonde hair poses while a spotlight shines on her face.

NY(DRAG)U rocks out on the queer holy ground that is the NYU campus

The over-the-top production embraced all forms of queer identity with various drag kings and queens.
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

NY(DRAG)U, hosted by the NYU LGBTQ+ Center on Oct. 9, was a night of dance, music and a celebration of queer identity. The series of lip-sync performances, held at NYU's Skirball...

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Review: Toosii returns, ‘JADED’ as ever

The Syracuse emcee dips into his smooth R&B with features from Gunna, Kehlani and Muni Long — but the experiment yields generic results.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

Like many other rappers of his time, Toosii first found fame during the SoundCloud era of the mid-2010s. He carved out a space for himself by adopting era-defining features into...

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Opinion: NYU needs to get its students moving — for free

If the university truly believes that “the city is our campus,” it's time they help students actually afford to explore it.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

My high school — just like every public high school in New York City — provided every student with a free MetroCard to get to and from school. However, NYU offers no comparable...

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Dancing, dandiyas and dinner: Students gather to celebrate Indian Garba

NYU’s Indian Cultural Club fosters community and cultural understanding through the annual Garba event.
Aryana Arora, Contributing Writer October 16, 2024

On Friday, Oct. 11, NYU's Indian Cultural Club hosted its annual Garba at the Eisner and Lubin Auditorium in the Kimmel Center for University Life, where students gathered...

An artist sings into a microphone on a stage made to look like a minka-style house with sliding doors open to reveal a mountain lake scene. A few musicians play in the corner.

Review: Rex Orange County’s ‘FINALLY: A Theatre Tour’ grapples with his emotional turmoil on stage

Returning to the stage after a two-year hiatus, Alexander O'Connor captivated fans with introspective tunes and classics alike through an intimate performance.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor October 16, 2024

The iconic Beacon Theatre's ornate cornices and vast red curtains set the stage for Rex Orange County's six-show stint In New York City, beginning on Friday, Oct. 11. With the...

A dark-haired athlete in a black hoodie faces the camera standing on a city street.

In the Huddle: Jomyuth Luangtana-anan on balancing school, golf and his mental health

The sophomore Violet spoke with WSN about his mindset and the keys to his success on the golf course.
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor October 16, 2024

Grounding his feet parallel to the hole 250 yards away marked by a distant flag resembling a mere fluttering yellow speck, NYU golfer Jomyuth Luangtana-anan had just one thought:...

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NYU among 40 schools accused of inflating tuition costs for noncustodial parents

A university spokesperson said that NYU “intends to vigorously defend itself” against allegations made in a lawsuit, which claims it intentionally misconstrues demonstrated need for financial aid.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor October 16, 2024

NYU is one of 40 private U.S. colleges accused of conspiring to reduce financial aid for students with noncustodial parents in an Oct. 7 antitrust lawsuit. The suit claims “individuals”...

A stadium is packed with people around tables and chairs. In the stands, above the scene, are large white and blue letters spelling out “EEEEEATSCON.”

EEEEEATSCON NYC 2024 deserves all 5 of its Es

This year, The Infatuation’s star-studded food festival featured 28 vendors and three unique restaurant collaborations.
Bella Simonte, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

Your local Shake Shack burger probably isn’t served with pickled bamboo and green chili relish. But at EEEEEATSCON NYC, these culinary crossovers are the rule, not the exception. Hosted...

Protesters on one side of a street raise Palestinian flags and signs while protestors on the other side raise Israeli flags.

FSJP, NYU condemn ‘violence and vandalism’ from right-wing Zionist group

The group, Betar USA, denied the allegations and called on “all Jewish Americans to boycott NYU.”
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2024

NYU’s chapter of Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine criticized Zionist movement, Betar USA, for allegedly vandalizing a university building and threatening pro-Palestinian...

A woman carrying a basket and a rolled up rug with one arm around a young boy. Both look down a subway tunnel with concern.

NYFF 62 Review: ‘Blitz’ finds humanity and horror in wartime London

Steve McQueen’s latest — the New York Film Festival’s closing night selection — opens at Film at Lincoln Center on Nov. 1.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2024

British filmmaker Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” recently made its North American premiere at Film at Lincoln Center as the closing night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival....

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Women’s soccer shutout, ITA cup highlights and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Oct. 7 - Oct. 13.
Isabella D'Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief October 15, 2024

Golf The men's golf team placed 11th in the Skidmore Fall Invitational, tying with Bowdoin College after weather conditions shortened the event to just one round on Saturday,...

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NYU Law renames courtyard after alum, New Jersey congressman

The School of Law held a ceremony dedicating the Vanderbilt Hall courtyard to a 1955 alum who is the recipient of NYU’s Presidential Medal of Honor and Italy’s highest honor.
Vasily Belousov, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

After years without a formal title, the courtyard outside Vanderbilt Hall has been named in honor of Frank Guarini, a graduate of NYU’s School of Law from the class of 1955 who...