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

Washington Square News

Katie Peurrung

Katie Peurrung, Under the Arch Multimedia Editor

Katie Peurrung is a Gallatin sophomore concentrating in Photo Politics. In addition to working at WSN, she photographs for various roasters in the New York coffee scene and also interns for a sustainability start-up called Seastraws. She is originally from Washington state, but has been enjoying living the East Coast life for the last two years. Beyond photography, her interests include zero-waste living, gardening and her dog, Deena. You can find her on Instagram @katie.rose.peurrung, and on Twitter @photosalad.

All content by Katie Peurrung
The front of a brown building, with the words "TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS" above the large doors. There are a few people walking down the street in front of the building.

Photo: Tisch prof. accused of sexual misconduct by former students ‘no longer employed’

September 6, 2024

A Tisch professor who was accused of sexual misconduct is “no longer employed” by the university. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Katie Peurrung

Katie Peurrung

Katie Peurrung May 7, 2020

Washington Square News gave me a place to work passionately with a group of like-minded people who quickly became my best friends. I would never have accomplished as much as I...

A parent of a Tisch student is suing the university on the grounds that students are entitled to a refund for all in-person services which can no longer be provided by the university. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Tisch Parent Sues NYU for Tuition

April 29, 2020

A parent of a Tisch student is suing the university on the grounds that students are entitled to a refund for all in-person services which can no longer be provided by the university....

Tisch students have been advocating for tuition reimbursement since the transition to remote learning due to COVID-19. However, students are being offered small fee refunds instead. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Expecting Tuition Reimbursement, Tisch Students Receive Fee Refunds Instead

April 13, 2020

Tisch students have been advocating for tuition reimbursement since the transition to remote learning due to COVID-19. However, students are being offered small fee refunds instead....

Left to right: guitarist Brian Robert Jones, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio and touring guitarist Greta Morgan, of Vampire Weekend. The band played an impromptu acoustic show in Washington Square Park on the release day of their new album "Father of the Bride." (Staff photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Vampire Weekend Plays Surprise WSP Set

Alex Cullina, Theater & Books Editor May 3, 2019

Left to right: guitarist Brian Robert Jones, Ezra Koenig, Chris Baio and touring guitarist Greta Morgan, of Vampire Weekend. The band played an impromptu acoustic show in Washington...

A trash bin overflows with food scraps, containers and papers in Kimmel's seventh-floor student lounge. Some of these items could be recycled. (Staff Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Busting the Myth About NYU Recycling

Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Deputy Under the Arch Editor April 22, 2019

On the Bobst Lower Level, waste receptacles are clearly marked for proper for landfill items and mixed recycling. Single-stream recycling is when various types of waste like aluminum...

De Lune is a natural remedy for period pain. (Staff Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: To Maintain Wellness, Students Turn to Plants

April 21, 2019

De Lune is a natural remedy for period pain. (Staff Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Gallatin first-year Madeline DeJong poses in a color block dress that she designed for the Annual Gallatin Fashion Show. Her designs closed out this year's show. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Fringe Spring 2019 | One Last Dance

Carol Lee, Beauty & Style Editor April 24, 2019

Gallatin first-year Madeline DeJong poses in a color block dress that she designed for the Annual Gallatin Fashion Show. Her designs closed out this year's show. (Photo by Katie...

APPLY YOURSELF | Karchin works as a freelance makeup artist on experimental and editorial projects. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: How a Prom Gig Turned Into a Career

April 24, 2019

APPLY YOURSELF | Karchin works as a freelance makeup artist on experimental and editorial projects. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Arts Issue | Spring 2019

Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor April 3, 2019

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Luca Renzi Smith | From Bethlehem to Bleecker Street, It’s Queer Dance Jesus

Claire Fishman, Film Editor April 3, 2019

Tisch Dance M.F.A. candidate Luca Renzi Smith has "VOGUE" tattooed on the back of his neck. Although he's been trained in ballet, he prefers hip-hop and vogue. (Photo by Katie...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Danielle Braga Jones | A Brazilian Bostonian Photographs New York City

Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor April 3, 2019

Tisch senior Danielle Braga Jones cities photographer Nan Goldin as one of her inspirations. (Photo by Katie Peurrung, Collage by Sophia Di Iorio, Additional Photos Courtesy of...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Alexandra Muhawi-Ho | Arab-Chinese Filmmaker Seizes Freedom of Choice

Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor April 3, 2019

Tisch senior Alexandra Muhawi-Ho identifies filmmaker Richard Linklater as one of her primary influences. Linklater is best known for his portrayal of bluntly quotidian experiences....

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Lesi Hreb | The Assertive yet Humble Idealist

Meghna Maharishi, News Editor March 13, 2019

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Natalia Bell | Sparking Change in Film

March 13, 2019

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Natalia Bell | Sparking Change in Film

Victor Porcelli, News Editor March 13, 2019

Sparking Change in Film

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Matthew Friend | Never Himself

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor March 13, 2019

Never Himself

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Ma Qing | Creating Her Own Seat at the Table

Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor March 13, 2019

Creating Her Own Seat at the Table

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Derin Caglar | Stepping Out Of the Pigeonhole and Flying High

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor March 13, 2019

Stepping out of the Pigeonhole and Flying High

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Ben Neiley | The Connoisseur of Contemporary Quality

Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor March 13, 2019

The Connoisseur of Contemporary Quality

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Justin Chae | The Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Local Canvasser

Sakshi Venkatraman, Editor-in-Chief March 13, 2019

The Fast-Talking, Fast-Walking Local Canvasser

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Photo: Maame Boatemaa | The Solo Traveler

Sam Klein, Managing Editor March 13, 2019

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Steinhardt sophomore Ainura Kudaibergen holds her vlog camera and a YouTube-branded notebook, which she fills with video ideas. She has been posting to YouTube since 2012. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: NY-YouTube

Joel Lee, Under the Arch Deputy Editor March 4, 2019

Kudaibergen vlogs outside of Steinhardt's Barney building, decked out in NYU apparel. In recent months, her channel has primarily consisted of NYU-related content. (Photo by Katie...

Elena sits near her family’s balcony opening gifts from residents who came to celebrate her 10th birthday with her. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: The Suite Life of Faculty Children

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor February 21, 2019

Elena sits near her family’s balcony opening gifts from residents who came to celebrate her 10th birthday with her. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Arbacher sits at her desk in the NYU Writing Center where she edits paper for fellow students. This on-campus job, in addition to tutoring students in music theory and money she saved up over the summer, helps her pay for her living expenses. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: The Monthly Grind: Paying Your Own Rent in New York City

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor February 21, 2019

Arbacher sits at her desk in the NYU Writing Center where she edits paper for fellow students. This on-campus job, in addition to tutoring students in music theory and money she...