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

Washington Square News

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NYU Langone awarded $600,000 to expand substance abuse education in Brooklyn schools

The Sunset Park Family Support Center at NYU Langone will use the money to strengthen overdose prevention measures and curriculum in Brooklyn high schools.
Addison Alvarado, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

NYU Langone Health’s Sunset Park Health Council received a $600,000 grant this month to expand anti-overdose educational programs in Brooklyn.  The Blue Shield Foundation...

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Students join dozens in City Hall Park in honor of Mahsa Amini

The demonstration commemorated the two-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, which sparked protests across the world, including at NYU.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor September 17, 2024

NYU students joined around 30 demonstrators in City Hall Park on Sunday to honor the two-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being detained by...

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Review: Sarah Kinsley’s ‘Escaper’ takes listeners on a transcendental exploration of self-discovery

The newest project from singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley is a majestic soundtrack to life with resonant reckonings on love, friendship and remembrance.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

It was only fitting that I listened to Sarah Kinsley’s first single for her debut album, “Escaper,” before embarking on an escape of my own — a plane ride. I downloaded...

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Review: Paris Hilton’s ‘Infinite Icon’ is not hot!

Hilton's second album strives to thrive in today's pop scene, but lacks originality.
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

After 18 years, a few iconic mugshots and countless one-liners, Paris Hilton has released her second album, “Infinite Icon.” It’s 35 minutes of glittery — and sometimes...

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players

After another winning performance this weekend, NYU’s talented and budding roster set a precedent for what’s in store this season.
Levi Langley, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team added two more wins to its record this past weekend, bringing them to a staggering 8-2. The team's success is attributable to its deep roster,...

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Faculty group’s service strike hits 2-week mark

An NYU spokesperson said that the university has not experienced “any negative impact” since the strike began on Labor Day.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2024

Four months ago, a cohort of faculty threatened to halt all administrative work if NYU leadership did not remove police from campus, pardon students facing disciplinary action...

The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Illustration by Allina Xiao)

The Soapbox: X ban in Brazil, protests against sexual violence in France, new metro line in Sydney

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.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of sexual misconduct. In Brazil, the Supreme Court upholds X ban Brazil’s highest court banned the social media platform X,...

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Wagner school relocates to Union Square

The move comes after NYU’s lease for the building that previously housed programming for Wagner ended in mid-2024.
Thomas Hunter, Contributing Writer September 16, 2024

NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service relocated to a new building just north of Union Square this past summer to support a centralization of student life at...

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Off-Topic: Streaming services are the death of good entertainment

The creation of a comprehensive streaming world has been a step forward in convenience, and a monumental step backward in quality.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor September 16, 2024

Enshittification, the American Dialect Society’s word of the year for 2023, refers to “a gradual worsening in the quality of service on digital platforms.” It’s perhaps...

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Golf and tennis kick off seasons, men’s soccer suffers first loss and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Sept. 9 - Sept 15.
Jonathan Mak and Krish Dev September 16, 2024

Cross Country The No. 18 ranked men’s and No. 1 ranked women’s cross-country teams placed second in their respective events at the Ron Stonitsch Invitational hosted by Vassar...

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Review: MJ Lenderman’s ‘Manning Fireworks’ is everything rock should be

The Ashville alt-country musician releases another enthralling, poignant rock album.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

MJ Lenderman may not be a household name, but he is well-acquainted with success — the release of his 2022 album “Boat Songs” and the 2023 release of “Rat Saw God” alongside...

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Review: ‘Speak No Evil’ manifests the horrors in the unspoken

The new psychological thriller will be sure to make your skin crawl this fall.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

Family vacations can be relaxing retreats that allow everyone to forget about their responsibilities — until sometimes, they go too far. These blurred boundaries of reality define...