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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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Ranked: NYU lore

Here are four NYU moments guaranteed to give you brain rot. Where we lack in school spirit, we make up for in weird history.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer December 4, 2024

As we draw closer to winter break, the holiday season reminds us to appreciate the important things in life: family, friends and most importantly, dumb stories that make...

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Every Greenwich Village resident should read these 4 newspapers

Local newspapers are a bedrock of democracy — and you need to read them. Here are four local newspapers in the city to keep up with.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor December 4, 2024

Local newspapers are the cornerstone of informed and engaged communities. They are often the most transparent and trustworthy news outlets, as they operate in service to their...

A person wearing a blue suit with white sleeves holds the hand of a person wearing a pink dress while they sit on a beige couch in a set of a house.

Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ disguises mediocrity with a star-studded cast

As literary adaptations take over the Broadway stage, “The Great Gatsby” fails to set itself apart.
Shiphrah Moses, Culture Editor December 4, 2024

Earlier this April, the Broadway Theatre invited viewers to travel back in time to the world of 1920s New York City with the new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic...

First lady Jill Biden, wearing a red dress and black boots, holds a cellphone as President Joe Biden, wearing a black suit with a blue tie, and his son Hunter Biden, wearing a black shirt, walk behind her.

Off Topic: Hunter Biden’s pardon highlights Democrats’ hypocrisy

After an election predicated on preserving democracy, this was a really bad time to prove just how rife with corruption the system can be.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor December 4, 2024

Watergate was a political scandal of unprecedented scale, which revealed the seedy underbelly of political espionage rampant in the halls of government. While the whole ordeal...

A sword hangs in mid-air between two men fighting in black and gold gladiator armor. Spectators watch from raised seats behind them.

Review: ‘Gladiator II’ is the world’s new Roman Empire

Ridley Scott’s latest proves that sequels are worth it, even after 24 years.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Copy Chief December 4, 2024

Spoiler warning: This review contains spoilers for “Gladiator II.” When I think of Paul Mescal’s filmography, one word sticks out to me more than anything: sadness. From...

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Your December horoscope: Winter break projections

As you prepare to visit your family for the holiday break, it’s best to let your horoscope guide your awaited homecoming.
Annie Emans, Beauty and Style Editor December 4, 2024

The holiday season is here! As we suffer through final papers and exams, all anyone can think about is the beautiful and oh-so-long winter break that awaits, along with the accompanying...

A protest in a park that contains a crowd wearing masks and holding signs that say "Divest From UAE” and “FREE SUDAN”.

Students protest Abu Dhabi campus amid Sudan civil war

Demonstrators called for NYU to pull investments from companies with ties to the United Arab Emirates, citing its alleged supply of weaponry used against Sudanese citizens.
Dharma Niles, News Editor December 3, 2024

Around three dozen students rallied in Washington Square Park on Monday afternoon to protest NYU’s campus in Abu Dhabi, calling for the university to disclose its investments...

Three people wearing purple graduation gowns and black graduation caps are standing raising diplomas. To the left is former N.Y.U. president standing behind a purple-and-white N.Y.U. sign.

Opinion: No longer behind bars, but not truly free

Without support systems in place, many formerly incarcerated individuals in New York risk falling into a cycle of poverty and criminalization.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

The United States has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world, keeping about 2 million people behind bars at any given time and costing an absurd $182 billion...

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6 of 2024’s most overlooked movies

Before “Anora” and “Wicked” become the unbridled talk of the town, take a look at a few of 2024’s most underrated gems.
Leo Field, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

The 2025 Academy Awards are approaching, and with them come the inevitability that most people will only be talking about a handful of movies released in 2024. However, it’s...

The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.

The letters in my NetID differ from the name I go by. Here’s why.

My birth name means more to me than my Westernized name, but I still chose the latter.
Katie Liao, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

During my first year, in an introductory computer science class with over a hundred students, my professor handed out exam papers by calling out names. As he tried his best to...

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This holiday season, give the gift of Swedish candy

Candy shops are making a comeback in New York City, and Swedish candy store BonBon is leading the way.
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

BonBon proves that candy stores aren’t just for kids. The viral Swedish candy shop, which opened its first location in 2018 just a 12-minute walk away from NYU’s Broome...

In the Huddle: Maria Stamos on fencing at NYU and competing at the international level

Fresh off a plane from Tunisia, the fencer discusses what it means to fence internationally and in college.
Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

[00:00:09] WSN: Foil fencer Maria Stamos has a 62 percent win rate in her Violets collegiate career and has led NYU in foil victories since her sophomore year. The New York native...