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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

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

Washington Square News

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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

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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....

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Ranked: Yankee Stadium grub

The ultimate guide to which Yankee Stadium foods hit it out of the park — and which deserve a spot on the bench.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Baseball season is back — and it’s not just for sports fans. You don’t have to be a die-hard Yankees supporter to enjoy ball caps, pinstripes and signature stadium snacks...

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Ranked: NYU merch

Are these NYU Bookstore purchases tasteful or tacky?
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer February 24, 2025

On most college campuses, you’ll find a strong sense of school pride — from students repping spirited hats and hoodies to drinking from water bottles donning university logos....

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Ranked: Subway stations near NYU

Because it takes a real subway surfer to navigate through the Union Square subway station’s maze of exits.
Isabel Lesser, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

Whether you’re running late to class or sick of walking, nearly all NYU students have used the subway for one reason or another. Each train line and station seems to have its...

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Ranked: NYU lore

Here are four NYU moments guaranteed to give you brain rot. Where we lack in school spirit, we make up for in weird history.
Sreya Nair, Contributing Writer December 4, 2024

As we draw closer to winter break, the holiday season reminds us to appreciate the important things in life: family, friends and most importantly, dumb stories that make...

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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods

This year, I’ll be stuffing myself with stuffing.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again — it feels like Halloween just ended, but Thanksgiving is already upon us. Whether you’re going home for the weekend, attending a Friendsgiving...

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Ranked: Fast food near campus

These spots might not help your health, but can certainly please your need for grease.
Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 3, 2024

College students need quick and easy food to eat in between classes or after their night-long study sessions when all the dining halls are closed. We’re all in need of meals...

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Ranked: Book tracking apps

Yes, there are more ways to monitor your reading habits than just Goodreads.
Yasmin Minos, Contributing Writer April 29, 2024

Keeping up with yearly reading goals can be tough, especially when you start the year with the naive assumption you’ll be productive. Be honest, we’ve come around to that time...

Collage of the five dating apps, with “tinder” and “match” on the left, “RAYA” in the middle, and “Hinge” and “Bumble” on the right.

Ranked: Dating apps

Love can be hard to find, but download these apps and cross your fingers!
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor April 24, 2024

In today’s climate, love is seemingly hard to come by and healthy relationships are few and far between. This desperation has led many to search for companionship via the internet,...