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

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

Washington Square News

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Study abroad, eat like a local: Where to eat near NYU Paris

Say au revoir to boring baguettes and bonjour to Parisian classics and more.
Andrea Lui and Katie Liao April 30, 2025

PARIS — Before stepping foot into France, we thought the Paris food scene was just baguettes, croissants and crepes. While these are still some classic French staples, Paris...

Nancy Deihl and Rachel Lifter. (Henry Bayha for WSN)

Inside Steinhardt’s new Fashion Studies minor

The minor, which launches this fall, takes an interdisciplinary approach to fashion and brings together existing fashion-focused courses across NYU.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Every day, people flood the streets of New York City in eclectic fashion, turning the city into a living runway. Now, undergraduates have the chance to explore the world of fashion...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

Technology and hospitality: Enemies or allies?

Have we reached a compromise between automated service and human connection?
Bella Simonte, Dining Editor April 30, 2025

As a kid, my daily schedule revolved around meal times. Even when I had school activities until 9 p.m. or my parents got stuck at work, we would still make time to eat together...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Staff Recs: Seniors’ best pieces of advice

WSN’s soon-to-be graduates offer their words of wisdom on topics from apartment hunting to cultivating friendships.

While many students are simply finishing up the spring semester, some of us are closing our chapter on undergrad at NYU. With four years of experience applying to internships,...

(Ruhi Joshi for WSN)

Ranked: Manhattan’s AMC theaters

A list by AMC A-List warriors for AMC A-List warriors.
Dani Biondi and Annie Emans April 29, 2025

The Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government food pantry in Pless Hall. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

The fight for food security at NYU

A look into how student-led efforts to create food pantries and donate meal swipes can help students struggling to afford standard meal plans.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer April 28, 2025

For more than 1.2 million New Yorkers, food insecurity is a daily struggle. Facing a rising cost of living, heightened grocery prices and inadequate access to fresh, nutritious...

(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)

Look into these NYU student research journals

From neuroscience to art history, these academic publications highlight the scholarly works of students across the university.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

One of the most prominent research institutions in the country, NYU is known for its extensive body of scholarly work across disciplines. While lab assistant jobs and summer research...

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‘I’m not Superman’: 13-year-old NYU student Suborno Isaac Bari speaks at TEDxNYU

Bari was one of four speakers who challenged the concept of predetermined labeling at this year’s TEDxNYU conference.
Daphne Zhu, Beauty & Style Editor April 28, 2025

On Thursday, anticipation filled a packed lecture hall at NYU's Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. Under spotlight beams, a seemingly incongruous figure took the stage:...

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The tight-knit teams bringing original comedy to NYU

From improv families to stand-up stars, meet some of the student groups responsible for NYU’s burgeoning community of comedians.
Adi Rajpurohit, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

If you’ve ever walked down St. Marks Place or MacDougal Street at night, you’ve probably heard people on the streets advertising free comedy shows. While the city’s comedy...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

6 spring treats to cure your finals stress

Celebrate the warm weather with these six sweet treats from New York City’s favorite bakeries.
Amanda Wang, Contributing Writer April 25, 2025

The arrival of spring brings a rebirth to New York City — icy sludge no longer lines the curbs, daffodils peek their heads up from the melted snow and, most noticeably, restaurants...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Students strut and stun at NYU Program Board’s fashion show

The board’s second annual fashion show showcased stylish students and celebrated the collections of five student designers.
Ivanka Sun, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Anyone who walked into the Grand Hall of the Kimmel Center for University Life on Monday, April 21, would have felt the electric transition from the monotonous, fluorescently lit...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Ranked: NYU core requirements

Nobody likes them, everybody takes them and I love to hate them.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

I think most of us can acknowledge that a core curriculum is good in theory — everyone should receive a well-rounded college education. But it doesn’t make it any less annoying....