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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

The Alternative Endowment Coalition is a student-run NYU group formed to discuss and form plans to alter NYU’s endowment budget.

Student Coalition Seeks Alternative Funds

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 7, 2016
NYU student activists formed the Alternate Endowment Coalition to combat the university's present endowment distribution.
Sophomore Sage Scheiwiller has had a great start to the season with a four game hitting streak.

Second-Year Softball Starts Rocky

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Sports Editor February 29, 2016
Beginning its second season, the NYU softball team looked to get off to a good start in North Carolina.
Getting hot chocolate is one of the many things you can do this weekend at the annual City Bakery hot chocolate festival.

This Weekend: Kiss Winter Goodbye, Open Your Arms for Spring

Leigh Anderson, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
Orchids, hot chocolate, feminism and more are on tap in the city this weekend.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

Students Remain Wary as University Announces Affordability Plans

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 22, 2016
Andrew Hamilton and Gabrielle Starr update the NYU community regarding new affordability initiatives.
CAS Freshman, Donna Gary, is a poet living in Rubin Hall competing in UVL on Thursday Feb 15.

Previewing the Talent at UltraViolet Live

Callie Chute, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Here is a sneak preview of the contestants who will be performing at the Feb. 25 UVL Talent Show.
The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

The Sports Kid Column: Millennials Are Ruining the NBA

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor February 19, 2016
Don't you hate it when millennials go and ruin all that is good in life?
"Touched by Fire" is a new romance film directed by Paul Dalio, starring Luke Kirby and Katie Holmes.

Tisch Alum’s New Film Thoughtfully Portrays Bipolar Disorder

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
Katie Holmes stars as a poet with bipolar disorder in Tisch alum Paul Dalio's debut film "Touched with Fire"
To Defeat Boko Haram, Nigeria Needs Global Aid

To Defeat Boko Haram, Nigeria Needs Global Aid

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer February 8, 2016
The world must look to Boko Haram as a challenge and a threat to stability everywhere, not just in West Africa.
Katy Perry headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show last year, and as much as we love Coldplay, the WSN staff thinks another artist could play the show better.

Staff Recs: Artists We Wish Would Play the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Let's give some more interesting musicians a shot.
In Cheap Oil Economy, Stability Pays the Price

In Cheap Oil Economy, Stability Pays the Price

Daniel Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer February 5, 2016
For citizens in countries with less diversified economies, the plummeting oil prices accompanied with the devaluation of local currency forecast harsh economic conditions and social disorder.
Obama’s Mosque Visit Too Little, Too Late

Obama’s Mosque Visit Too Little, Too Late

WSN Editorial Board February 4, 2016
If any president is going to make meaningful progress for social justice in the United States, they must insist on that progress wholeheartedly, whether politically expedient or not.
ISIS' Destruction of Ancient Artifacts is a Smokescreen

ISIS’ Destruction of Ancient Artifacts is a Smokescreen

Pragya Gianani, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016
We are playing into ISIS’ agenda by constantly covering their seemingly mindless rampage.