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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

Under the Arch

Welcome to Under the Arch, WSN’s magazine. Under the Arch publishes editions with a unique theme each month. For more information or to contribute, please contact [email protected].

An illustration of a woman wrapped in a purple blanket, with her brown hair in a bun. She is eating ice cream in bed, watching "The Notebook" on a laptop sitting in front of her.

Lovesick: A collection of poems for the romantic pessimist

Arranged marriages are often presumed to be cold by nature, but my family taught me how loving they truly are.
Safia Ahmad, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

An illustration of two hands touching, holding two small figures by strings made of leafy vines. One of the figures is a woman wearing a long blue dress, a head covering and a veil, and the other is a man wearing a long yellow garment and a yellow hat with brown shoes. They are linking arms.

Spaces for Queer Women Are in Need of a Resuscitation

Arranged marriages are often presumed to be cold by nature, but my family taught me how loving they truly are.
Colleen Secaur, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

An illustration of a woman with reddish brown hair wearing a green sweater, looking at herself in a mirror. There are stars and hearts drawn on the mirror, a piece of tape over the right top corner that reads "Slay Queen," and post-it notes that read "You are enough," "Be Kind to Yourself," "Believe in Yourself," "Love Yourself" and "I am Fearless!"

Lovesick

Summer Campbell, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

Valentine's Day, 2023. (Sheridan Smith for WSN)

Love in New York City

February 26, 2023

Green and gold crosses on the left and right respectively stand side by side on the roofs of mostly out-of-frame buildings against a clear, blue sky.

Anatomy of a Sunday

My experiences with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the duality of self when split between Black and white worlds.
Payton Frances Selby, Contributing Writer December 11, 2022

A long, empty stark white office is pictured with little saturation. The only distinct feature is the neon red EXIT sign.

The Night Shift

An adrenaline junkie meets a new friend and faces their fears in a corporate janitorial gig.
Poe Rosenberg, Contributing Writer December 11, 2022

A dark-haired man with yellow highlights wearing a white shirt and a small, gold dangling earring with a red gem looks off into the distance while sitting to eat food at a diner with another dark-haired man.

Men Like Us

Set in 1980s New York City, “Men Like Us” tells the story of a man who has everything except the ability to be himself.
Catherine Kenny, Contributing Writer December 11, 2022

The torso of a person holding a champagne glass with a silver ring on their finger. The person wears a dark blue outfit with light blue gems.

A Colorful Evening

Was it a wrench, a pipe or a knife that brought the party grinding to a halt? Only a few people know the answer…
Shay Jones, Contributing Writer December 11, 2022

The Funeral

The Funeral

Successful Dr. Nontsikelelo must travel back to her village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and finally confront the past that she ran away from years ago in this story about tragedy, love and staying true to yourself.
Mika Chipana, Contributing Writer December 11, 2022

The Universal Language of Visual Storytelling

The Universal Language of Visual Storytelling

In a series of paintings, illustrations, and sculptures, seven NYU artists craft captivating visual narratives.
December 11, 2022