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

Washington Square News

A student athlete is midair preparing to spike an incoming volleyball.

The future of NYU women’s volleyball shines bright

Despite falling out of the NCAA tournament early, the Violets have a lot to look forward to.
Jonathan Mak and Logan Holland December 6, 2024

Playing against the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the NYU women’s volleyball team were ahead 16-14 with the match tied 1-1 in the second round NCAA Division III tournament...

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The Soapbox: Workers strike in Germany, aid suspension in occupied Palestine, social media ban in Australia

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor December 6, 2024

In Germany, Volkswagen workers strike to resist pay cuts and plant closures Nearly 100,000 Volkswagen employees across Germany joined strikes on Monday in protest of the company’s...

A photo of a half green and white book cover with a cat, three chairs and three mugs on a table. Displayed is the title “Before we forget kindness, a novel" and the author’s name “TOSHIKAZU KAWAGUCHI.”

Review: The comforting magic of ‘Before We Forget Kindness’

The latest book in Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s popular series “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is the ultimate dose of whimsy and escapism.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

Some people consume media for the thrill — they relish the suspense of a mystery novel, the action in an adventure movie or the high-stakes climax of a teen drama. Personally,...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

A tale of two Bryces

Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

A woman wearing a blue sweater smiles while standing in front of a bookshelf.

Why you should be thinking about food beyond your plate

Marion Nestle, the founder of NYU’s food studies program and one of the world’s most influential scholars in food, has been challenging the norms of the American food industry for decades.
Mia Shou, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

“Food” and “studies” aren’t words that most of us associate with one another. But for Marion Nestle, the founder of the Food Studies program at NYU, food has long been...

A purple illustration of a referee yelling “OUT OF BOUNDS” in a speech bubble with the Big Ben tower, a tower from Madrid and the United States Capitol building behind him. The referee holds a purple whistle.

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, D.C. and Madrid

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Constantine Moore, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

London Two rival Premier League teams from London clashed on Saturday, Nov. 30. Arsenal defeated West Ham United in a 5-2 victory. Within the first ten minutes of the match, Gabriel...

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How multicultural sororities foster community at NYU

Five students share how multicultural Greek life shaped their time at NYU.
Joanne Lee, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

In an overwhelmingly bustling atmosphere like New York City, it is easy to feel lost in the crowd –– and disconnected from others –– especially as a college student navigating...

Dancers dressed in soldier costumes lined up onstage.

The Rockettes don’t know when to tap out

The Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes has complicated its timelessness and tradition with too much technology, instead of fixing existing issues.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer December 6, 2024

After 91 years of cancans and kicklines in the annual Christmas Spectacular, seeing the Radio City Rockettes remains a staple in many families' holiday traditions. Sitting on the...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

NYU Athletics by the numbers

Karina Rower, Under the Arch Editor December 6, 2024