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

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

Washington Square News

Columns

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Welcome Week Stories: A Failed Stint as a New York Guru

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer August 28, 2017
Patrick Seaman's Welcome Week adventure took an interesting turn.

Welcome Week Stories: Friends at First Sight

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor August 28, 2017
Andrew Heying met some of his best friends on his very first night at NYU. Here's how.
Welcome Week Stories: Friends From Around the World

Welcome Week Stories: Friends From Around the World

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor August 28, 2017
Natasha Roy came from Georgia, but she now boasts friends from all over the world.
Welcome Week Stories: The Magical, Mystery Pizza Tour

Welcome Week Stories: The Magical, Mystery Pizza Tour

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor August 28, 2017
Ryan Mikel's Welcome Week was unforgettable: he went on a one-night tour of the best pizza places around.
Welcome Week Stories: False Alarm

Welcome Week Stories: False Alarm

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor August 28, 2017
Jemima McEvoy found herself on quite the adventure on her fourth night of Welcome Week.
The World According to Rachel: On Moms, Musicals and Everything Else

The World According to Rachel: On Moms, Musicals and Everything Else

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor May 1, 2017
In the last edition of her column for the semester, Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on music and her mom, among other things.
The World According to Rachel: On the Real Deal

The World According to Rachel: On the Real Deal

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor April 20, 2017
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses how capitalism has grown from a free-market theory into a complicated and occasionally depressing paradox, but it's hard to see its complexities from inside the bubble.
The World According to Rachel: On Loving What You Do and Doing the Work

The World According to Rachel: On Loving What You Do and Doing the Work

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor April 13, 2017
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses putting in the work to get the desired outcome and loving whatever you do.
The World According to Rachel: On Coffee Dates

The World According to Rachel: On Coffee Dates

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor April 6, 2017
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the journey of friendship throughout college.
News Analysis: Journalism for the People

News Analysis: Journalism for the People

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 30, 2017
Deputy News Editor Sayer Devlin discusses an event recently held by the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and how it reflects the current state of journalism.
The World According to Rachel: On Traveling Standby

The World According to Rachel: On Traveling Standby

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor March 30, 2017
Senior editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the stresses of flying standby.
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on how popular culture revolves around community.

The World According to Rachel: On Community

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor March 9, 2017
Senior editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the complexities of finding community while studying in New York.