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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

Special Issues

Food & Fun Guide 2018

Food & Fun Guide 2018

WSN Staff August 26, 2018

As upperclassmen and first-years slowly migrate into their new or familiar NYU stomping grounds, we wanted to give you a guide to start off your new semester of discovering, eating...

While You Were Here 2018

While You Were Here 2018

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief May 3, 2018

A lot has changed while you were here. The university has changed, the city has changed and as a result, as is inevitable with the passing of time, you have changed. Hopefully...

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Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor May 2, 2018
Language is everything. It is how we comprehend concepts. It is how we communicate. It is a core part of society and its institutions. And these days, it seems that the words we use and how we use them have become more important than ever.
Fringe 2018: Streetwear

Fringe 2018: Streetwear

Thomas Chou, Beauty and Style Editor April 18, 2018
In the last few years, fashion has beared witness to the unprecedented growth of streetwear. A style and culture originally born on the streets, streetwear and streetstyle represent a newfound freedom in fashion that rebels against the traditional constraints of couture. 
Food Consumes Us

Food Consumes Us

Liv Chai, Dining Editor April 16, 2018

It’s a food lover’s dream to write about food and read about it as often as I do. Reading about ungodly cheese creations and finding what restaurant I should surrender all...

The Technology Feature

The Technology Feature

Tom Miritello, Audio Engineer April 9, 2018

As the Audio Engineer at WSN and a Music Technology student, I deal with technology a lot. I’ve been involved in New York City tech since I went to “Scratch Day,” an event...

The Arts Issue 2018: Movements

The Arts Issue 2018: Movements

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor April 5, 2018

movement (ˈmo͞ovmənt/) a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas. In my journalism class sophomore year, my professor...

The Conspiracy Issue

The Conspiracy Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 1, 2018

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 2, 2018 I was introduced to the whirlwind nature of conspiracy theories when I was around five. My family and I were visiting a friend’s...

The Intersectionality Feature

The Intersectionality Feature

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow March 19, 2018

As we become more aware of issues related to identity, it is increasingly evident that intersectionality is a must when addressing how to tackle these. Given that intersectionality,...

Up-and-Comers 2018

Up-and-Comers 2018

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

We’re not just university students. We’re journalists, YouTubers, coders, organizers, historians, investors and entrepreneurs. We’re all at the cusp of breaking into...

The Awards Feature

The Awards Feature

We all dream in violet.
Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan March 5, 2018

Let’s face it: the Academy Awards is not the end-all, be-all for measuring aptitude and success in the film industry. Every year there are snubs. Every year there is controversy....

The Abroad Feature

The Abroad Feature

Carine Zambrano and Anna Letson February 26, 2018

New York City is a world in itself. In Manhattan, from the Financial District to Washington Heights, every neighborhood has its own quirks and idiosyncrasies. So much so that countless...