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

Washington Square News

Photo Essay

Zohran Mamdani posing for a photo with players and fans at the end of the Classic. (Evan D’Souza for WSN)

Mamdani is ready to be called up off the bench

The assemblyman and mayoral frontrunner fused his love of soccer with the campaign trail to appeal to voters at the Cost of Living Classic.
John Bush and Evan D’Souza October 23, 2025

Large groups of fans crowd into the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan for the 19th annual New York Comic Con. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

The community at the heart of New York Comic Con

The annual convention is known for elaborate cosplays and star-studded guest lists, but the center of it all is the devoted fans.
Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor October 15, 2025

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Lost in New York, found through photography

Julia Smerling, Creative Director August 11, 2025

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court

NYU’s Dean’s Cup team played their first home match in the Paulson Center for the annual charity game.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor April 29, 2025

Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later

On April 22, 2024, a pro-Palestinian encampment outside the Stern School of Business led to more than 130 arrests, dozens of demonstrations and a year of ongoing calls for NYU to divest from Israel.
WSN Staff April 22, 2025

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Spring break adventures

WSN makes it out of Third Avenue North's basement.

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A season-long look into the record-breaking NYU women’s basketball team

WSN's photo editor attended every home game this season to provide a glimpse into the success of the Violets, who are currently on top of the nation for the second consecutive season, two national championship titles and a 62 game win streak behind them.
Kiran Komanduri, Photo Editor March 22, 2025

Children exchanging “Gulal,” colorful powder used for Holi. (Anna Prenowitz for WSN)

In photos: Holi at the Seaport Museum

At Pier 16, thousands formed a sea of color to celebrate the Hindu festival.
Anna Prenowitz, Contributing Photographer March 20, 2025

(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)

In photos: St. Patrick’s Day Parade

WSN photographers took a trip to the annual Irish celebration.
Alex Woodworth, Emma Foley, Kaleo Zhu and Kyra Reilley March 19, 2025

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

In photos: Game on!

NYU students from multiple schools competed in the Violet 100 All-University Games at the Paulson Center.
Julia Smerling, Multimedia Editor March 3, 2025