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

Editor's Picks

A Trump supporter outside of the Hilton in New York on Election Night.

Why Couldn’t We Handle Four Years of This?

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor November 9, 2016

The impossible is real and, frankly, Democrats are disoriented in trying to figure out how. For all the incessant talk of classified information that drove 2016’s political...

The Obama Administration got the first crack at capitalizing on the emerging social media landscape.

The Digital Presidency

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

People will debate President Barack Obama’s legacy for years, but there’s no questioning this: he will go down in the history books as the first president to tweet. Coming...

Non-Voters Are Few at NYU

Non-Voters Are Few at NYU

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor November 9, 2016

NYU is such a politically-active campus that you’d be hard-pressed to find a student who has actively declined to take part in the political process (contrary to what Fox News’...

There’s more to just packing a passport and the usual items when preparing for studying abroad. Other items such as a travel diary come in handy too.

What to Pack for Your Semester Abroad

Halle Gold, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Going abroad but not sure what to pack? This is your guide for things that you might not have thought to bring with you when you leave.
Augustine “Allah” Joseph’s dedication to music stretches beyond YouTube and reaches as far as performing live at Webster Hall.

Gallatin’s Allah Joseph: ‘My Perspective Sets My Music Apart’

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Everything about Gallatin freshman Augustine Joseph, who goes by Allah Joseph for his music career, screams "inclusive" — even more, it screams that this is someone who knows what they're doing and how they're going to do it.
NYU quidditch team celebrates victory, showcasing its immense spirit for the quirky sport.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.
Hamilton’s Commitment to NYU Science Prestige Laudable

Hamilton’s Commitment to NYU Science Prestige Laudable

Chuyu Xiong, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Hamilton’s effort to cultivate the sciences is a good sign not just for students or professors in the departments themselves, but also for the rest of the community to be more informed of NYU’s broad academic reach.
There are a number of classes you can take if you’re into food and health, available in Steinhardt’s Food and Nutrition Studies Department.

NYU Classes For Student Foodies

Diya Jiang, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
It is not a dream to enjoy delicious food, learn knowledge and earn college credits at the same time. In fact, many food related NYU courses have been wondering around and waiting for you!
Former NYU student Emma Witmer, also known as gobbinjr, released an EP with dreamy and layered tracks.

gobbinjr Captivates With Dream Pop

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor November 7, 2016
Rising Brooklyn bedroom-pop star gobbinjr's new album "vom night" is the antithesis to the overly perfect, romanticized version of what girlhood is — and for that, it's a work of real art.
Captain Steven Esposito at center ice for the ceremonial puck drop on Friday night against Northeastern University.

Promotion Provides Momentum for Hockey

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 7, 2016
NYU's hockey team stayed dominant in its pair of outings this weekend, beginning Friday at home with a 3-2 win over Northeastern and finishing big on Saturday 11-3 against Montclair State.
Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU should implement an open curriculum to rectify the rigidity of the core curriculum.
Steinhardt freshman Oliver Wang tutors at University Neighborhood Middle School in Brooklyn.

On the Job: America Reads and Counts

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 4, 2016
Although NYU gives students many different opportunities to earn scholarship money through work study jobs, the most popular job for students is the America Reads program, which attracts more than 1,000 volunteers each year.