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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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Q&A: Samantha Crain on redefining her roots

Ahead of the release of her folk-rock album “Gumshoe,” Crain spoke with WSN about attending DIY shows in Oklahoma, scoring for film and homecoming.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 2, 2025

For Samantha Crain, home isn’t a singular place. As a self-taught guitarist and songwriter, she has been on the road as a touring musician since age 19. Whether for her independent...

Aiden Mailley photographed on the left with the white electric guitar. (Courtesy of Olivia Federici)

Q&A: How studying abroad helped Aidan Mailley kickstart his music career

Following the release of his first single, WSN spoke to Steinhardt junior Aidan Mailley about how being away from New York City helped him write a song about the city.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

Aidan Mailley played bass or guitar for bands at local New York music venues — now, he’s stepping into the limelight. Mailley, a junior studying music business at the Steinhardt...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, the UK and Los Angeles

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor May 2, 2025

Australia In the State of Origin women’s rugby opener, a best-of-three rugby league series, the New South Wales Blues defeated the Queensland Maroons 32-12 at Suncorp Stadium...

The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

The Soapbox: Blackout in Spain, mosque murder suspect surrenders in France, weapons shipment thwarted in UAE

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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2025

In Spain, 60 million lose power without explanation An “unexplained” power outage swept Spain, Portugal and some parts of southern France on Monday, affecting nearly 60 million...

(Courtesy of Jennifer Linnea)

8 pop-punk albums for jamming out

These classic and new-gen pop punk records will be the perfect sound for your summer.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

Whether you’re stuck at home with family, enjoying a sandy beach in Costa Rica or spending time exploring New York, your summer needs a soundtrack. It’s getting warmer, Washington...

The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life has dedicated spaces for meditation and reflection. (Evan D’Souza for WSN)

Know your resources: NYU’s wellness services

As finals season rolls around and stress levels rise, access to mental health services become more pertinent for students.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

From academic stressors to familial and financial obligations, mental health plays a large role in daily conversations, particularly for college students. But amid finals season,...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Guest Essay: The future of NYC can’t be left to Cuomo or Adams

We, the NYU College Democrats, are proud to endorse leaders ready to move our city forward — ranking Zohran Mamdani first and endorsing Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams and Jessica Ramos.
NYU College Democrats May 2, 2025

It shouldn’t be too much to ask for the mayor of New York City to show up for New Yorkers — but here we are. The cost of living is out of control, and one in four New Yorkers...

People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5

Easy, packable lunch recipes that won’t eat your whole paycheck.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As a summer intern, you’ll quickly learn that the biggest thing eating away at your below-average pay won’t be taxes, rent or Uber's home from after-work happy hour: It’ll...

(Emma Foley for WSN)

Review: Emily Henry’s new book expands beyond romance

The best-selling author and queen of rom-coms switches things up with “Great Big Beautiful Life.”
Ana Sofia Erath, Contributing Writer May 2, 2025

Since moving to New York City, I’ve come to associate the arrival of spring with shorter sleeves, longer days and the blossoms in Washington Square Park. But this year, my favorite...

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May 1, 2025

                    In today's digital age, cyberattacks are no longer a matter of "if," but...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

NYU has a ‘moral obligation’ to protect noncitizen students, immigration experts say

WSN spoke to three legal experts about the federal government’s recent onslaught against student visa holders and the university’s responsibility to protect its noncitizen affiliates.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief May 1, 2025

Earlier this week, all NYU students who were affected by the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration had their legal status reactivated after the State Department faced...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

For these students, academic disciplines have no bounds

Across NYU’s schools, students take advantage of the university’s plethora of majors and minors to study not one, not two but sometimes three or more.
Stutee Oke, Contributing Writer May 1, 2025

It should come as no surprise that many students take advantage of the opportunity to mix majors and minors across schools. At a university like NYU, a major in game design with...