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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

Identity & Equity

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Where did all the gays go?

Over the past 50 years, the gay bar — facing rising rent prices and evolving expectations of queer nightlife — has dramatically changed.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

Strobe lights flashing on the dance floor, heavy pours of liquor gushing from glass to glass and the aroma of poppers wafting through a sea of men. It’s far from a typical night...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

How millennial cafes are fueling NYC gentrification

Aesthetic coffee shops all over New York City are both a product of changing generational preferences and a driver of gentrification.
George Piper, Contributing Writer April 10, 2025

Any New Yorker who has explored the city’s plethora of coffee shops has undoubtedly encountered a pattern of homogenization. Many cafes that follow the formula of a single brick...

(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)

As Bobst prayer room is vandalized, Muslim students gather to celebrate Eid

Eleven Muslim student organizations at NYU hosted the second annual Eid Fest last Thursday, bringing together Muslim students and community members.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

NYU’s second annual Eid Fest, the student-run celebration of Eid al-Fitr, drew hundreds of students to the Kimmel Center for University Life on Thursday. Hosted by Muslim student...

The main reading room in the Jefferson Market Library (Isabel Albors for WSN)

The forgotten history of the Women’s House of Detention

The prison, which has since been replaced by the Jefferson Market Library, incarcerated LGBTQ+ people for nearly 40 years.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

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What’s happening to St. Marks?

St. Marks Place has long been a storied hub of countercultural movements, but economic pressures are pushing the street in new directions.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer April 3, 2025

Although it is physically separated from Washington Square Park, St. Marks Place is often seen as NYU’s unofficial haven for food, culture and of course, nightlife. At the same...

Eli Lane performs his monologue as the character Zak in the play “The Ball.” (Ivy Chan for WSN)

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage

Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Broadway has its fair share of LGBTQ+ representation — think musicals like “& Juliet” and plays like “Oh, Mary!” — but at the Fresh Fruit Festival, there is an...

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These Japanese teahouses near NYU stay true to matcha traditions

Ditch your trendy strawberry matcha latte for a slow-paced matcha dining experience.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer March 20, 2025

Walking down West Fourth Street, you’ll find many students running to class, calling friends and responding to emails — all with a matcha latte in their hand. Like coffee and...

(Srividhya Chandramouleeswaran for WSN)

What I didn’t say in my Common App essay

As college commitment season approaches, a reflection upon my academic journey reveals new insights into the value of acknowledging self-doubt and rewriting expectations.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

As weird as it sounds, I’m starting to think I was accepted into NYU on the basis of mediocrity.  And by mediocrity, I mean how I wanted to go into a humanities field in...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

The NYU student bringing Rajasthani fashion to New York City

LS sophomore Vedanshi Jain runs her clothing brand, Asahi Jaipur, with her mother.
Roshan Rao and Sara Sharma March 12, 2025

Vedanshi Jain doesn’t believe she has the gene for fashion. Looking at her Instagram account, you’d never be able to tell — Jain, an LS sophomore who will transfer into the...

The NYU Dillagi South Asian dance team during practice. (Emma Foley for WSN)

NYU’s multicultural dance teams cultivate connection and encourage cultural exploration

Multicultural dance teams offer a unique way for NYU students to build strong communities and explore their identities.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer March 11, 2025

NYU is home to over 400 clubs and organizations, including multicultural dance teams that are rich in tradition and culture, but not often highlighted. Spanning from East Asian...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Wearing my food on my sleeve

A cilantro T-shirt and a dumpling hat might not seem like much, but food-themed clothing embodies everything about me, from my hobbies to my career path.
Lauren Ng, Culture Editor March 3, 2025

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The forgotten history of NYC’s Black cowboys

In Queens, students can take horseback riding lessons and tour a museum that features authentic cowboy artifacts and memorabilia.
Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer February 28, 2025