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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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How a long-lost Filipino masterpiece came to NYFF 62

Writer and producer Gil Quito spoke to WSN about the restoration of Lino Brocka’s “Bona,” which premiered at this year’s New York Film Festival.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Filipino director Lino Brocka’s 1980 film “Bona” is known as one of the greatest works in Philippine cinema. The film depicts the story of titular character Bona, documenting...

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Green getaways around NYU

Forget Washington Square Park — it’s time to find a new green space and escape this concrete jungle.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

If you’re searching for a peaceful place without straying too far from campus, look no further. The NYU area has more green spaces beyond the hustle and bustle of Washington...

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Opinion: Don’t always trust Rate My Professors

The unreliable nature of online teacher-review sites should dissuade students from depending entirely on them.
Grayson Stotz, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

For every NYU student, course selection on Albert is a familiar burden. Its simplistic design is structured entirely around communicating the most rudimentary information: the...

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NYFF 62 Review: ‘Megalopolis’ is a fever dream of conspiracy plots and over-the-top flaunts of wealth

Rome may not have been built in a day, but not even four decades of workshopping could keep Francis Ford Coppola’s new science-fiction drama from crumbling.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor September 30, 2024

If Francis Ford Coppola had TikTok in 2023, he’d tell you he’s been thinking about the Roman Empire for over 40 years — a thought that’s cost him over $120 million out...

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From Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief:

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief September 30, 2024

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From Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor:

Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor September 30, 2024

A group of police officers and protesters gathered outside a white building. One protester holds a large Palestinian flag on the left, while another has an Israeli flag on the right and police officers stand in the middle.

A look into how U.S. colleges responded to waves of on-campus protests

NYU joined several other higher education institutions across the country in updating its protest guidelines and non-discrimination policies.
Naisha Roy, Editor-at-Large September 30, 2024

On-campus tensions over the war in Gaza left NYU’s administration scrambling to meet the needs of its student body. University policies have evolved in response to its crackdown...

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Your ultimate guide to thrifting around NYU

Daphne Zhu, Contributing Writer September 30, 2024

A brunette girl wearing a white top smiling, standing against a green wall, with the words “BEYOND N.Y.U" illustrated next to her.

Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows

Dissatisfied with her experiences in the fashion industry, Leah Gans decided to change the trajectory of her career by creating a clothing label.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor September 30, 2024

Gallatin alum Leah Gans came to NYU with a passion for fashion, but left with a degree in the psychology field. Now, she’s hitting rewind and teaching herself how to channel...