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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

The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Max Van Hosen and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

The Soapbox: New ruling excludes trans women in UK, prisons attacked in France and presidential visit in the UAE

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor April 18, 2025

In the United Kingdom, trans women excluded from national definition The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled unanimously Wednesday that the legal definition of “woman”...

NYU’s rendering for the renovated Grand Staircase at the Kimmel Center for University Life. (Courtesy of Joseph Tirella)

NYU to add ‘seating pods’ to Kimmel stairs, redesign lobby

The university has teased plans for its Grand Staircase at the Kimmel Center for University Life since it was initially closed in October 2023 due to “protest activity.”
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor April 16, 2025

For 17 months, the Kimmel Center for University Life’s Grand Staircase — once a hub for student protests — has been walled off, accompanied by rumors of an ongoing renovation....

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Ranked: Yankee Stadium grub

The ultimate guide to which Yankee Stadium foods hit it out of the park — and which deserve a spot on the bench.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Baseball season is back — and it’s not just for sports fans. You don’t have to be a die-hard Yankees supporter to enjoy ball caps, pinstripes and signature stadium snacks...

The personal information included in the leaked files on NYU's homepage on the morning of March 22, 2025. (Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Editorial: NYU is failing to protect the safety of its applicants

Since the university’s data breach exposed personal data of over 3 million applicants, NYU hasn’t substantially addressed privacy concerns and the attack’s racist messaging.
WSN Editorial Board April 11, 2025

While students were enjoying their spring break, a hacker took over NYU’s homepage for more than two hours, leaking the names, hometowns, GPAs, test scores as well as personal...

(Mariana Arboleda for WSN)

As Bobst prayer room is vandalized, Muslim students gather to celebrate Eid

Eleven Muslim student organizations at NYU hosted the second annual Eid Fest last Thursday, bringing together Muslim students and community members.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

NYU’s second annual Eid Fest, the student-run celebration of Eid al-Fitr, drew hundreds of students to the Kimmel Center for University Life on Thursday. Hosted by Muslim student...

NYU President Linda Mills sent an email to the university community on Sunday afternoon.

Mills ‘stunned’ days after Muslim prayer room desecration

President Linda Mills said she plans to bolster security for on-campus prayer rooms and issue the university’s “most severe sanctions” after a Muslim prayer room in Bobst Library was vandalized on Thursday.
Liyana Illyas, Staff Writer April 7, 2025

President Linda Mills encouraged students to “come together to find a peaceful way forward” in her first universitywide message addressing the desecration of a prayer room...

A prayer room in Bobst Library was vandalized on Thursday, prompting outrage from Muslim organizations on campus. (Courtesy of Widad Saab)

Muslim prayer room vandalized, prompts hate crime investigation

NYU is investigating the incident, which took place just days after Eid celebrations, as a hate crime and act of Islamophobia.
Liyana Illyas, Staff Writer April 5, 2025

Members of the Muslim community at NYU were left shocked and disturbed after a student discovered prayer mats soaked in urine and inappropriate graffiti etched onto the walls in...

President Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Opinion: How to protect your mental health under a new Trump era

The Trump administration’s method of shock and awe has created lasting damage to the American psyche.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor April 3, 2025

Three months into the second Trump administration, Americans are already experiencing crisis fatigue. With every news cycle exposing extreme situations, attacks on democratic norms...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, California and London

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Isabella D’Erasmo, Deputy Managing Editor March 21, 2025

Australia Formula 1 is officially back, and the race to crown the new driver’s and constructor’s champions has begun. The Australian Grand Prix — the first of 24 race weekends...

(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)

5 books written by Irish authors

Appreciate Irish American heritage month by exploring these books by notable Irish authors.

We are already more than halfway through Irish American heritage month, so if you are still searching for some luck this March, but haven’t found a four-leaf clover yet, consider...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of France, Spain and the UK

Out of Bounds is a weekly column by WSN covering major athletic developments at and around NYU’s campuses and study away sites.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor March 14, 2025

France France’s national rugby team swiftly defeated Ireland last week 42-27, pushing them to the forefront of favorites to take home the upcoming Six Nations Grand Slam...

Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"

Guest Essay: NYU AAUP condemns detention of Mahmoud Khalil

The American Association of University Professors is a national organization of professors and academics with over 500 chapters at college campuses.

NYU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors condemns the unlawful abduction and detention of U.S. permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil is a recent...