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Washington Square News

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

Ryan Kawahara

Ryan Kawahara, Web Director

Ryan Kawahara is a sophomore at Tandon majoring in Integrated Design and Media. He’s a huge movie and history buff as well as an avid runner and tennis player. He enjoys creative coding but also gets made fun of a lot for not having Instagram and for stopping to read all the historical plaques in New York City.

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Queen Elizabeth II’s burgundy red Jaguar Land Rover hearse passes by crowds. Behind the hearse’s clear glass window lies the late queen’s decorated oak coffin.

Photo: NYU London shuts down for queen's funeral

September 26, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral took place on Sept. 19. The queen’s coffin was transported by the state hearse and started in Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey. (Ryan Kawahara...

Ranked: Student lounges

Ranked: Student lounges

Because there are places to study other than Kimmel or Bobst.
Lorraine Olaya and Ryan Kawahara November 15, 2021

Forty-degree weather means it’s time to find an on-campus spot to chill at for the winter instead of shivering in Washington Square Park. Whether you need to do homework, meet...

NYU Tandon School of Engineering's undergraduate Teaching Assistants have gone on strike. The TAs responsible for course EG 1003 are demanding better working conditions. (Photo by Ryan Kawahara)

Photo: Teaching assistants at Tandon on strike

April 7, 2021

NYU Tandon School of Engineering's undergraduate Teaching Assistants have gone on strike. The TAs responsible for course EG 1003 are demanding better working conditions. (Photo...