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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

All content by Aicha Fall
Sofar Sounds organizes live music events where audience members sign up with no idea where the show will be held or who will be performing. Rafe Offer founded it with the intention of bringing back love and appreciation for live music.

Sofar Sounds Founder Reflects on Success

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
WSN talked with the co-founder of Sofar Sounds, Rafe Offer, about his inspiration for the company and his favorite performances.
Writer Judy Blume, speaks about her success as a writer following her time as a Steinhardt student at NYU.

Judy Blume talks NYU in the ’50s, latest novel

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
WSN interviews NYU alumna Judy Blume.
In an interview with WSN John C. McGinle, revisits his pre-fame, college days at NYU’s Tisch Acting program.

Alum Q&A: John McGinley looks at life before and after ‘Scrubs’

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
The October Alumni Feature sits down with John C. McGinley, NYU Tisch alumnus of '84.

Alum Dot da Genius talks Kid Cudi, music business, value of a degree

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
NYU Poly Alum Dot da Genius sits down with WSN to talk music and education.
Dubin’s film career started in dorm

Dubin’s film career started in dorm

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
A profile of alumnus Adam Dubin, director of Beastie Boys' "Fight For Your Right", and his time in his Weinstein dorm room during the 80's
Perez Hilton recalls his time at NYU.

Hilton opens up on NYU, blogging career, regrets

Aicha Fall November 24, 2014
The name Perez Hilton is synonymous with Hollywood scandal, but before Hilton built his celebrity gossip blog into a multimedia and multi-million dollar empire, he was a student in the Tisch School of the Arts.

Alumna shines as creative director

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 30, 2014
We sat down with Creative Director at KITH NYC and NYU alumna, Mellany Sanchez.
NYU alum debuts as director

NYU alum debuts as director

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer September 29, 2014
WSN talks to actor Jake Hoffman about his directing debut with the film "Asthma."