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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

(Krish Dev and Qianshan Weng for WSN)

Student groups refuse to complete online modules reiterating updated conduct policy

The mandatory modules instructs returning students to agree to the university’s student conduct guidelines, which were updated last month.
Addison Alvarado and Zahraa Al-Saif September 25, 2024

On-campus student groups are refusing to complete a set of modules on Brightspace reviewing NYU’s student conduct and non-discrimination policies, the People’s Solidarity Coalition...

An illustration of five multi-colored bottles sitting on water that reflects pink plants and a pink sky.

The best setting sprays to lock in your look

Setting sprays are a great way to elevate your makeup look. But which one is best for you?
Noor Maahin, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Setting sprays, along with powders and primers, are a great way to give your makeup a more finished look and make it last all day. However, with so many different setting sprays...

The photo is shot from behind a troupe of police in helmets surveying a group of protesters while the Washington Square Arch stands above them all.

Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new

As much as the university frames itself as a progressive institution, it continues to regress into actions that undermine social and political activism.
Muhammad Siddiqui, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the Weinstein Hall sit-in. After NYU canceled LGBTQ+ university events until homosexuality was deemed “morally acceptable” by a panel of...

A panel of three men sit on a stage with a large screen above them projecting a photo with Celtics basketball players titled “THE ISLAMIC CENTER AT NYU AND THE BLACK MUSLIM INITIATIVE PRESENTS FAITH ON THE COURT.”

NBA star Tacko Fall discusses his ‘Faith on the Court’ in talk at Kimmel

Around 200 students attended the talk held by the Black Muslim Initiative and Islamic Center at NYU.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2024

Around 200 students listened as NBA Boston Celtics player Tacko Fall discussed the intersection of faith and sports during a conversation hosted by the Islamic Center at NYU and...

Athlete Julian Aske wears a purple short sleeve shirt that reads “N.Y.U. VIOLETS” in block white lettering as he poses on a roof with the Empire State Building in the background.

In the Huddle: How NYU’s Julian Aske shattered cross country records

The sophomore runner spoke with WSN about breaking the university’s 800m record, training with Olympian John Trautmann and embracing cross country.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer September 25, 2024

Windy City native and NYU sophomore Julian Aske was the only NYU runner to break the 1:50 barrier in the 800m last season, at 1:48.98. The Second Team All-American identifies as...

A canvas with a scene of people in an outdoor market wearing popular 19th century dress

Review: ‘Mexican Prints at the Vanguard’ highlights Mexico’s colorful and complicated history

The exhibition presents over 130 artworks and is currently on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor September 25, 2024

Ascending the steps of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a vibrant banner adorns its exterior and advertises its newest exhibition, “Mexican Prints at the Vanguard.” The entrance...

Surrounded by other people, a person in a red shirt stands under letters on a white wall which reads, “HOW DO WE PLAY?” in rainbow colors.

‘How Do We Play?’ will revitalize your inner child

In an exhibition furnished with photography, paintings and swings, viewers can immerse themselves in an artistic playscape meant to reinvoke feelings of joy and curiosity.
Dani Biondi and Eleanor Jacobs September 25, 2024

In a dim lecture hall, students watch a live video feed of three people at podiums captioned “REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.”

Over 100 students take one-month course on democracy amid 2024 presidential election

This semester is the first to offer a one-credit class on the history and future of democracy in response to 2024 political elections in 64 countries.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

More than 100 NYU students are gearing up for this year’s election by taking a course exclusive to this semester that covers the state of democracy and potential strategies to...

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CAS to move into West Fourth Street building early 2025

The relocation will mark NYU’s first building dedicated entirely to its College of Arts & Science.
Alessa Alluin, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

NYU’s College of Arts & Science will move into its new 25 W. Fourth St. location early 2025, the first building dedicated solely to the school. The new building will feature...

NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings

NYU rises 5 spots in this year’s U.S. News rankings

The university is now ranked 30th on the list, following a 10-spot decline last year.
Dharma Niles and Krish Dev September 24, 2024

NYU rose five spots in the annual U.S. News & World Report’s national university rankings, placing it at No. 30 among nearly 436 four-year institutions.  The increase...

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Review: While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, ‘Uglies’ is shoved right down your throat

The 2005 novel could have done without a film adaptation 19 years later.
Max Vetter, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

Who in the world wanted an adaptation of “Uglies?” Director Joseph McGinty Nichol’s parade of cliches masquerading as a feature film might make sense in the landscape of,...

The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.

Tandon study finds high pollution levels within the subway system

The study revealed that air pollution levels in New York City exceed the World Health Organization safety threshold by over 900% on subway platforms and over 600% on trains.
Avital Rabinovitch and Sophia Chen September 24, 2024

Researchers at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering found that concentrations of air pollution levels in New York City subway platforms were nearly ten times higher than what the...