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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

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Elizabeth Olsen-led ‘Romeo and Juliet’ misconstrues classic play

October 23, 2013
Despite the famous source material, this rendition of Shakespeare's classic fails to live up to the original verse.
Coraline Wang for WSN

Day in the Life: Resident Assistant Miriam Wickman

October 10, 2013
Day in the Life is a recurring feature where students with interesting lives share what it's like to spend a day in their shoes.
Supreme Court agenda might yield partisan rulings

Supreme Court agenda might yield partisan rulings

October 8, 2013
The Supreme Court returned in full force to the bench on Oct. 7 with a docket full of controversial topics.
Sejal Kothari for WSN

NYUGreen Day of Service beautifies LES

September 30, 2013
The NYUGreen Day of Service planted daffodils on Saturday in an effort to beautify the Lower East Side.
Jacob Gianaris for WSN

Author Reza Aslan visits NYU to discuss religion, history

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer September 24, 2013
The New York Times bestselling author Reza Aslan spoke at NYU about the spread of religion.
Westgate Shopping Center attack incentive for counterterror plans

Westgate Shopping Center attack incentive for counterterror plans

September 24, 2013
After the al-Shabab attack on the Westgate Shopping Center in Nairobi, Kenya, the government needs to consider its counterterror efforts.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Diplomacy, not democracy, would be best for U.S. involvement in Egypt

September 12, 2013
In light of the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the world is reminded of the value of a properly functioning democracy, and more significantly, the inherent devastation that comes from not having one.
Syria's biggest threat not being talked about

Syria’s biggest threat not being talked about

September 11, 2013
Despite extensive media coverage, Syria's greatest threat is not President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons, but the displacement of over six million Syrians.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Fast food workers protest working conditions

Emily Bell September 2, 2013
NYU students joined fast food workers in a protest in Union Square on last Thursday.
NYUAD's first graduating class begins final year

NYUAD’s first graduating class begins final year

August 25, 2013
As NYU Abu Dhabi's inaugural graduating class of students embarks on their final year at the university's middle eastern campus, students and faculty reflect on their accomplishments.
Joon Lee/WSN

Social activists celebrate May Day

May 2, 2013
Lower Manhattan hosted May Day protests that called attention to desired social, economic and political reforms.
Courtesy of Noah Eckstein

Ann Coulter presents extremist views

May 1, 2013
Ann Coulter, though funny, at times goes too far.