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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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President Trump plans to undo many environmental policies under the Obama administration, raising concerns of students.

Green Policies: From DC to NYC

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 17, 2017
Washington Square News takes a look into how specifically the proposed and already enacted environmental policies under Trump are going to affect students and Professors at the university.
NYU claims to have a deep commitment to recycling. However, janitors are often spotted dumping recyclables and trash together.

Does NYU Really Recycle?

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinions Editor April 17, 2017
Some students have reported seeing maintenance mix the recycling with trash after it has been sorted into the separate bins. Washington Square News investigates what actually happens to the recycling at NYU.
The Dining Issue

The Dining Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor April 10, 2017

Some people love fairy tales, but I personally love stories about food. Food and the way we consume it has evolved so rapidly — you can even see the changes in tastes and preferences...

Be Good or Be Gone: McSorley's Old Ale House

Be Good or Be Gone: McSorley’s Old Ale House

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
McSorley’s Old Ale House, true to its name, is one of the oldest saloons in New York City. As soon as customers walk into the establishment, they are taken to a different time and place. Suddenly, it is no longer 21st century New York.
The Arts Issue

The Arts Issue

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor April 6, 2017

The Arts Issue: Venn Diagrams

The Arts Issue: Venn Diagrams

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor April 6, 2017

This issue is a love poem to Venn diagrams. It is an ode to intersectionality. It is a peace offering to partisanship. I’m a very graphic learner. At the age of nine,...

Exposure | Nic Decides to Buy Some Juice

Exposure | Nic Decides to Buy Some Juice

Kat Vlasova, Contributing Photographer April 5, 2017
Inspired by the work and persona of Jean Michel-Basquiat, this photo series documents the photographer's friend Nic as he wanders around Alphabet City.

April 5, 2017

Take Research for Granted at NYU

Take Research for Granted at NYU

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017

NYU helps students engage with their studies outside of the classroom — no matter your area of interest, there’s a grant for that. The following seven recurring research grants...

The Research Issue

The Research Issue

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017

The Research Issue

The Research Issue

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017

Research is contemplation in action. Although it can involve extensive reading and long hours in the lab, it is not a passive activity — research is the pursuit of information...

The Search for Research

The Search for Research

Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor April 3, 2017

NYU’s status as a research university means that the school is dedicated to both education and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. The vast amount of research conducted at NYU...