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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

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20 years in, this CAS department combines analysis and activism

A look into how students in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis get much more out of their education than a diploma.
Mia Shou, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

Many people associate the disciplines of history, literature and politics with analyzing old laws and lengthy manuscripts. However, after meeting the people behind NYU’s Department...

The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life has dedicated spaces for meditation and reflection. (Evan D’Souza for WSN)

Know your resources: NYU’s wellness services

As finals season rolls around and stress levels rise, access to mental health services become more pertinent for students.
Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

From academic stressors to familial and financial obligations, mental health plays a large role in daily conversations, particularly for college students. But amid finals season,...

People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5

Easy, packable lunch recipes that won’t eat your whole paycheck.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer May 2, 2025

As a summer intern, you’ll quickly learn that the biggest thing eating away at your below-average pay won’t be taxes, rent or Uber's home from after-work happy hour: It’ll...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

For these students, academic disciplines have no bounds

Across NYU’s schools, students take advantage of the university’s plethora of majors and minors to study not one, not two but sometimes three or more.
Stutee Oke, Contributing Writer May 1, 2025

It should come as no surprise that many students take advantage of the opportunity to mix majors and minors across schools. At a university like NYU, a major in game design with...

(Evan D’Souza for WSN)

Southeast Asian restaurants to check out near campus

Celebrate AAPI Month by tasting some of Southeast Asia’s more underrepresented cuisines, just steps from campus.
Ryan Lin and Sydney Poser May 1, 2025

With Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month now here, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the rich and diverse Southeast Asian cultures that have shaped America. While...

(Andrea Lui for WSN)

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...