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

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

Washington Square News

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March 27, 2017

NYU campus and flags.

NYU Criticized for Ties to Aramark

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
NYU Prison Divest created a petition requesting that the university end its relationship with the food provider Aramark Corporation.
Namaste-ing Mentally Present

Namaste-ing Mentally Present

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2017

Rather than just visiting the Wellness Center for stress or other mental health burdens, MindfulNYU provides students free and educational resources to help them live in the moment....

Say Hello to the New, Not Goodbye to the Old

Say Hello to the New, Not Goodbye to the Old

Sierra Jackson, Managing Editor March 27, 2017

Dalton Corr wants his listeners to twist and shout to a Beatles-inspired sound. The Steinhardt senior enjoys pairing 1960s songwriting styles with electronic and pop music in an...

Angie Liao

Translating Human Rights
Thomas Price, Opinion Editor March 23, 2017

Maybe it’s the yoga. Or maybe it’s her natural serenity. But more than likely, it’s Angie Liao’s knowledge that being frazzled does nothing to advance the human rights...

Aneesh Ashutosh

From Clubs to Communities
Grace Halio, Editor-at-Large March 23, 2017

On a busy day, you should consider yourself lucky if you can catch Aneesh Ashutosh, a CAS sophomore, on a midday coffee break — you’re more likely to find him in the Leslie...

Arya Diwase

Bridging Inequality with Drama
Kaitlyn Wang, Managing Editor March 23, 2017

For Arya Diwase, all the world’s a stage — and in her opinion, commanding the stage might be the best way to learn English. While a freshman, Diwase fused her eloquent verbal...

René Rismondo

Hitting Stigmas out of the Park
Jemima McEvoy, News Editor March 23, 2017

René Rismondo wants to break into the boys’ club — a term used by women to reference the male domination of the baseball industry. The gender disparity in baseball is exemplified...

Eli Nachmany

The Man in the "MAGA" Hat
Sierra Jackson, Managing Editor March 23, 2017

On the night of the most suspenseful event in U.S. politics, SPS senior Eli Nachmany — buried amongst a sea of red hats and matching ties — screamed in celebration at President...

Paige Alenick

The Toothbrush Fairy
Natasha Roy, News Editor March 23, 2017

Swish, rinse, repeat. It all started while 15-year-old Paige Alenick was brushing her teeth. A thought suddenly popped into her mind — not everyone in the world owns a toothbrush....

Aija Mayrock

Love Thy Bullies
Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor March 23, 2017

Imagine recounting the worst experiences of your life in front of huge crowds on a near-daily basis. Imagine having to answer questions about that trauma in endless interviews...

Ryan Thomas

The Diplomatic Educator
Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor March 23, 2017

A student who has now interned at the White House and with Hillary for America once struggled to get through a book. But Ryan Thomas now excels in the classroom and serves as the...