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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

Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Justice Department blocked from NYU Langone’s records on transgender youth
Zachary Karp, News Editor • June 25, 2026
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
John Bush, Azelin Chen, Krish Dev, Rhea Kohli, Kiran Komanduri, Suditi Sircar, Neil Tawney and Hanni Wang May 4, 2026
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
Nikolai Kovach and Alex Woodworth May 4, 2026
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
Krish Dev, Alisia Houghtaling, Ethan Li, Darryl Linardi, Jada Nakagawa, Saya Quisbert, Neil Tawney and Kaleo Zhu April 20, 2026
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
Natalie Deoragh and Zachary Karp June 4, 2026
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Tisch graduation. (Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYU challenges keffiyehs across graduation ceremonies
Natalie Deoragh, Aashna Miharia and Paige Tang May 22, 2026
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
Zachary Karp, Deputy News Editor • May 21, 2026
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Graduates boo Haidt during commencement speech
Aashna Miharia, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2026
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
Sam Donagi, Deputy Culture Editor • May 6, 2026
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
Lauren Ng, Managing Editor • May 6, 2026
(Courtesy of Dorothy Bailey)
This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
Natalie Plavec, Contributing Writer • May 6, 2026
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
‘I knew what I was signing up for’: The high price of sisterhood
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer • May 6, 2026
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
Dani Biondi and Amelia Knust June 13, 2026
(Courtesy of Amanda M Hatfield)
Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
Amelia Knust, Arts Editor • June 9, 2026
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Staff recs: Goodbye
Dani Biondi, Skylar Boilard, Leo Field, Amelia Knust, Rhea Kohli and Chantal Mann May 6, 2026
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
What your most-anticipated summer release says about you
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor • May 6, 2026
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
Mehr Kotval, Guest Contributor • May 22, 2026
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2026
NYU’s 2024 commencement at Yankee Stadium. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Opinion: Defend student speech at graduation before it disappears
Mehr Kotval, Editor-at-Large • May 6, 2026
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor • May 6, 2026
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
Sayako Ikeda, Deputy Sports Editor • May 6, 2026
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
The unsung efforts of student team managers
Chloe Sundstrom, Staff Writer • May 6, 2026