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

Washington Square News

April Fools' Day 2014

April Fools’ Day 2014

April 1, 2014
Happy April Fools' Day from the WSN staff.
Going Global: Lack of full transparency in lethal injection drugs immoral

Going Global: Lack of full transparency in lethal injection drugs immoral

March 28, 2014
It is necessary to have full transparency regarding the drugs and the corporations that provide them.
David Lin/WSN

Up-and-Comer | Aziza Barnes

March 27, 2014
When Barnes came to the Tisch School of the Arts, she began writing more poetry, as well as performing.
Band honors 40 years of punk

Band honors 40 years of punk

March 26, 2014
The band played at the "40 Years of Punk" celebration, hosted by NYU and the American Comparative Literature Association.

Egyptian military as destructive as Brotherhood regime it replaced

March 24, 2014
For the people of Egypt, one must hope that the possibility of 529 executions is enough to generate change.
Omar's Oration: Satirist must not forgo his role in Egyptian revolution

Omar’s Oration: Satirist must not forgo his role in Egyptian revolution

March 24, 2014
Youssef must be careful to not permit his recklessness to contribute to his downfall.
courtesy of Playwrights Horizons

Playwrights Horizons presents theatrical satire in ‘Stage Kiss’

March 12, 2014
Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Sarah Ruhl returns to Playwrights Horizons with this play, running through Aprli 6.
courtesy of the Gazelle

From the Emirates: In focus: Saadiyat update

March 10, 2014
NYUAD has released more details regarding the ongoing construction of its new campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
Courtesy of Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor March 3, 2014
Slam poets Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn will represent Third North in UVL XI.
Matt Chu for WSN

Groups advise university to take action against labor violations in Abu Dhabi

February 27, 2014
Nicholas McGeehan of the Human Rights Watch gave a presentation on Feb. 26 at the Kimmel Center for University Life.
NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 10, 2014
SLAM and FASP protest at the Coles Sports Center against the construction of the Zipper building.
Lawrence Wu/WSN

University members discuss usual topics at senate meeting

February 7, 2014
The University Senate met to discuss NYU concerns such as student debt.