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

Washington Square News

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Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

WSN Staff January 31, 2017
More rants to fill the void! Listen to our staff voice their frustrations as we enter this week’s edition of Staff Rants!
A film about Warren Buffett, “Becoming Warren Buffett,” shows various aspects of this billionaire’s life, from his rise in success to his underlying humility.

“Becoming Warren Buffett,” an Inspiring Story about an Inspiring Man

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer January 31, 2017
HBO's new documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett" takes a larger-than-life icon of our age and makes him into something almost unimaginable — human.
Despite the large walkout in Washington Square Park in November, NYU is still not officially a sanctuary campus.

NYU Still Not a Sanctuary Campus

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 30, 2017
Despite President Andrew Hamilton's letter after the sanctuary campus walkout in November, NYU has not been declared an official sanctuary campus. NYU Sanctuary, a coalition of students and faculty, is working to change that.
Migos, a rap trio from Atlanta, taught NYU students a class about their rise to fame and pop culture.

Migos Teaches What Culture Means

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017
Rap group Migos discusses culture, popularity and inspiration at NYU Culture Class.
Pasta Wiz in Brooklyn is the perfect place to go for those who love both wizards and pasta.

Pasta Wiz Charms Visitors

Sona Shekhawat, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017
Reminiscent of a building straight from a Harry Potter film, Pasta Wiz will charms its clients with both its food and decor.
Good Samaritan Policy Isnt Very Good

Good Samaritan Policy Isn’t Very Good

WSN Editorial Board January 30, 2017
A more explicit approach, like the policies put out by Columbia and Cornell University, would create an environment that both protects the wellbeing of students and clearly defines the authority of university staff.
Tandon announced that it is investing $500 million into renovating its campus, including a new building at 370 Jay St.

NYU Invests $500 Million in Renovations for Brooklyn Campus

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2017
The Tandon School of Engineering announces a new building for its students to the price of $500 Million.
Beanies can be styled in a variety of ways.

Unique Beanies Spice Up Bleak Winter Wear

Liv Chai, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
Brighten up your outfit and keep warm with these new decked out beanies.
WSN staff talk about their favorite protest posters

Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs

WSN Staff January 27, 2017
The beauty of protest signs lasts long after the day they're held in defiance — the best ones live on in memory as succinct slogans of resistance.
Tchaikovskys Swan Lake was one of the three ballets performed by the NYCB in honor of George Balanchines birthday

“All Balanchine” Ballet Preserves NYCB Legacy

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
In a worthy tribute to their founding artistic director George Balanchine, the latest New York City Ballet showcase "All Balanchine" stuns and awes audiences with its dancers' skill and precision.
People attended the rally hosted by the Council On American-Islamic Relations in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trumps ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.

People Flock to Washington Square Park for Emergency Rally

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2017
The Council On American-Islamic Relations is hosting a rally in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.
Monochrome outfits dont have to be monotonous.

Monochrome Doesn’t Have To Be One-Toned

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor January 26, 2017
A popular trend, monochrome outfits can be vamped up in multiple ways.