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

Washington Square News

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Q&A: Tisch alum on being the next ‘Karate Kid’

Ahead of the theatrical release of “Karate Kid: Legends,” WSN spoke with actor Ben Wang about ushering in a new era for the beloved franchise.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor May 5, 2025

Actor Ben Wang is living every kid’s dream. Since graduating from Tisch School of the Arts in 2020, his career exploded. He’s starred alongside Hollywood legends like Michelle...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Ranked: Relationship Statuses

Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

Staff Recs: Let’s go to the beach

Grab a towel, a bottle of sunscreen and your sunglasses — it's time to get out of the city.

School’s out — almost. The moment has come to put your required reading down, close the Brightspace tab on your laptop and get on the train to Coney Island. If you’re struggling...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

The 5 stages of heartbreak

Grayson Stotz, Under the Arch Editor May 5, 2025

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Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?

Our university president stands at a precipice, where she can choose to either complicitly facilitate repression or loudly stand up for NYU’s values.
WSN Editorial Board May 5, 2025

It has been over one year since President Linda Mills authorized the sweeps of two Gaza Solidarity Encampments on campus. In the aftermath, students, faculty, parents and alumni...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

The Romance Issue photoshoot

Julia Smerling, Multimedia Editor May 5, 2025

(Courtesy of the ROSES study)

Students confront youth incarceration through community-focused advocacy

NYU ROSES challenges the punitive approach of criminal legal reform, working directly with at-risk or involved girls to meet their self-determined goals.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

Although young girls are arrested at a lower rate than to their male counterparts, they not only make up a growing proportion of teen arrests in the United States but are also...

(Courtesy of NYU Lacrosse)

Women’s lacrosse off to nationals for the first time in NYU history

Despite limited funding and relatively new status, the team is finding ways to succeed.
Isabella Bickenbach, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Just a few days after the regional tournament, the NYU women's lacrosse team received the phone call — a call which earned them a wild card bid to the national tournament. This...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Books beyond Bobst: A book by a great American novelist, an art-centered romance and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“All Fours” by Miranda July Last summer, I was surrounded by books and bookish people for the entire season, and it felt like nobody could stop talking about Miranda July’s...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Mayoral candidates talk housing affordability at Kimmel forum

Three politicians running for New York City mayor discussed ways to effectively use public resources to combat a longstanding affordable housing crisis in the city.
Eva Mundo, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

Three New York City mayoral candidates discussed their plans to increase affordability and combat the city’s housing crisis at the Kimmel Center for University Life on Thursday.  The...