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David Krieger the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life on Thursday, May 1. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
‘Civil rights warrior’: Title VI coordinator talks neutrality at student gov’t meeting
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Early education program at NYU canceled after federal funding cuts
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students and faculty join citywide May Day rallies
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: Blackout in Spain, mosque murder suspect surrenders in France, weapons shipment thwarted in UAE
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU has a ‘moral obligation’ to protect noncitizen students, immigration experts say
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.
A search firm failed to find misconduct allegations against NYU’s former athletics director. Here’s why.
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Early education program at NYU canceled after federal funding cuts
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students and faculty join citywide May Day rallies
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Artists join decadelong fight for Elizabeth Street Garden
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
Demonstrators on Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Washington Square Park, Monday, March 31, 2025, in New York. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Hundreds march across campus for trans rights
David Krieger the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life on Thursday, May 1. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
‘Civil rights warrior’: Title VI coordinator talks neutrality at student gov’t meeting
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Early education program at NYU canceled after federal funding cuts
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students and faculty join citywide May Day rallies
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU has a ‘moral obligation’ to protect noncitizen students, immigration experts say
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
NYU Langone patient lives with pig kidney for 130 days
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Professors call for sanctuary campus with off-site classes
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students hold cross-campus march for divestment, noncitizen support
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
NYU Langone treats Israeli soldiers with advanced prosthetics
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU bars 20-plus law students from Bobst after pro-Palestinian sit-in
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU has a ‘moral obligation’ to protect noncitizen students, immigration experts say
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Professors call for sanctuary campus with off-site classes
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students hold cross-campus march for divestment, noncitizen support
A vehicle, parked on LaGuardia Place outside Bobst Library, displaying authorization from federal law enforcement. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
You may have seen federal law enforcement roaming around campus. It’s Secret Service for Barron.
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
Over 100 NYU Law faculty condemn Trump attack on higher ed
(Courtesy of Padmini Murthy)
Beyond NYU: Advancing women’s health through global activism
(Courtesy of Beau Flynn)
Beyond NYU: From studying at Stern to producing ‘Moana’
(Courtesy of Augusta Lecaros)
Beyond NYU: Creating and curating feminist art around the world
(Courtesy of Marin Driguez)
Beyond NYU: From aspiring scientist to award-winning reporter
(Courtesy of Elliot Greenfield)
Beyond NYU: Shaping the image of a top luxury brand
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Guest Essay: The future of NYC can’t be left to Cuomo or Adams
(Jane El Khoury for WSN)
Opinion: This finals week, don’t put studying before mental health
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Opinion: Trump’s tariffs are back, and New Yorkers will pay the price
Pinnacles National Park. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Off Topic: Public lands deserve priority
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Opinion: Gen Z is abusing therapy speak
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Editorial: Why NYU should, but probably won’t, follow Harvard
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
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must protect its international community’s right to free speech
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Editorial: NYU, step up
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Guest Essay: The future of NYC can’t be left to Cuomo or Adams
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Guest Essay: We, a small group of LS faculty, call on Mills to resign
(Courtesy of Emma Bell)
Guest Essay: Emma Bell for SGA chair
(Chelsea Li for WSN)
Guest Essay: It’s time to end legacy admissions in New York
(Courtesy of Alisa Vvedenskaia)
Guest Essay: Ashlie Oxford for SGA chair
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News
Letter from the editor: On reflection
Letter from the editor: On reflection
Letter from the editor: On celebration
Letter from the editor: On celebration
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Off-Third: Mills to star in Broadway bio-musical, tickets start at $1099
A four panel illustration of four different people drawn in a monochrome purple pallet.
Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
An illustration of a poster on a utility pole with a woman in the center with a question mark over her face. Above are the words “LINDA MILLS” and below are the words “Lookalike Contest.”
Off-Third: Linda Mills lookalike contest brings new crowd to Gould Plaza
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
An illustration of a person with binoculars staring in awe at a woman wearing dark sunglasses and red lipstick.
Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
Pinnacles National Park. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Off Topic: Public lands deserve priority
(Courtesy of Gage Skidmore)
Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s autism solution is worse than the problem
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Matt Petres for WSN)
Off Topic: Trump’s war on the arts
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Off Topic: Today’s feminism prioritizes performance over action
(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)
Off Topic: The hysteria around trans athletes is a distraction
An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
An illustration of a megaphone with the phrase “Staff Rants” written on it. The megaphone wears a red Santa hat and the background is white with blue snowflakes.
Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
An illustration of a purple and orange megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in green letters. There are purple and green lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is black.
Staff Rants: Spooky season
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, the UK and Los Angeles
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Navigating graduation as a student-athlete
(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)
NYU men’s and women’s tennis teams finding success and high rankings despite the challenges of New York City
(Courtesy of the NYU Karate Club)
A look inside the NYU Karate Club
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Golf, tennis and track & field teams compete in conference tournaments, baseball plays away games and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Women’s golf wins tournament, tennis ends regular season with wins and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Track & field program record, men’s volleyball remains undefeated and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Men’s volleyball ends regular season undefeated, baseball opens conference play and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Basketball teams advance to Final Four, track & field close out indoor season and other news
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Volleyball player Emerson Evans on NYU’s historic season
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Aurora Aschettino on her fencing career
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A conversation with two-time national swimmer of the year Kaley McIntyre
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: MK Fahey on the women’s basketball team’s monumental season
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A sit-down with baseball player Aidan Pawlak
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the UK, France and Spain
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, Spain and the UK
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, California and London
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the Czech Republic, France and Italy
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
I asked ChatGPT to make my outfit — here’s what happened
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
20 years in, this CAS department combines analysis and activism
The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life has dedicated spaces for meditation and reflection. (Evan D’Souza for WSN)
Know your resources: NYU’s wellness services
People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
For these students, academic disciplines have no bounds
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
I asked ChatGPT to make my outfit — here’s what happened
Nancy Deihl and Rachel Lifter. (Henry Bayha for WSN)
Inside Steinhardt’s new Fashion Studies minor
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students strut and stun at NYU Program Board’s fashion show
(Alessa Alluin for WSN)
The Future Fashion Group blends fashion, sustainability and community
(Courtesy of Warner Bros. Television)
6 ‘Friends’-inspired outfits to get you through the week
People with takeout orders walking out of sweetgreen. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Brown bag your way through the 9-to-5
(Evan D’Souza for WSN)
Southeast Asian restaurants to check out near campus
(Andrea Lui for WSN)
Study abroad, eat like a local: Where to eat near NYU Paris
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Technology and hospitality: Enemies or allies?
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
6 spring treats to cure your finals stress
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
20 years in, this CAS department combines analysis and activism
The Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government food pantry in Pless Hall. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
The fight for food security at NYU
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Why are there huge inflatable rats in NYC?
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
4 LGBTQ+ organizations to join outside of NYU
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
‘A vile complicity’: Members of the Rwandan community recount 1994 genocide
(Ruhi Joshi for WSN)
Ranked: Manhattan’s AMC theaters
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Ranked: NYU core requirements
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Ranked: Yankee Stadium grub
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Ranked: NYU merch
(Henry Bayha and Allina Xiao for WSN)
Ranked: Subway stations near NYU
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Norma Kamali invents and reinvents herself at NYFW
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
(Levi Langley for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective flaunts the abundance of spring at NYFW
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective toys with heritage, nostalgia and the cosmos
Aiden Mailley photographed on the left with the white electric guitar. (Courtesy of Olivia Federici)
Q&A: How studying abroad helped Aidan Mailley kickstart his music career
(Courtesy of Peter Quinn)
Q&A: Samantha Crain on redefining her roots
(Courtesy of Jennifer Linnea)
8 pop-punk albums for jamming out
(Emma Foley for WSN)
Review: Emily Henry’s new book expands beyond romance
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Off the Radar: ‘Jealousy’ tackles the artist’s dilemma
(Emma Foley for WSN)
Review: Emily Henry’s new book expands beyond romance
(Courtesy of Amanda Eisenberg)
NYU professor and journalist speaks about her new feminist novel
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Books beyond Bobst: A conversation between Kublai Khan and Marco Polo, a Russian classic and more
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
10 thought-provoking poems for National Poetry Month
(AnMei Deck for WSN)
Review: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ adds another piece to the ‘Hunger Games’ puzzle
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Off the Radar: ‘Jealousy’ tackles the artist’s dilemma
(Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
The Oscars will soon award stunts. Here’s what they missed out on.
(Courtesy of Netflix)
Review: A ‘Black Mirror’ season with fragmented love and throwbacks
(Ruhi Joshi for WSN)
Ranked: Manhattan’s AMC theaters
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
10 years later, ‘Ex Machina’ is electrifyingly relevant
Aiden Mailley photographed on the left with the white electric guitar. (Courtesy of Olivia Federici)
Q&A: How studying abroad helped Aidan Mailley kickstart his music career
(Courtesy of Peter Quinn)
Q&A: Samantha Crain on redefining her roots
(Courtesy of Jennifer Linnea)
8 pop-punk albums for jamming out
(Courtesy of Grand Jury Music)
Review: On ‘Bloodless,’ Samia teeters on the edge of rebirth
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
TikTok songs we actually like
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, starring as Othello and Iago. (Courtesy photo by Julieta Cervantes)
Review: ‘Othello’s’ star-studded cast outshines its meaning
(Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Review: ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ exists as just a live television episode
(Courtesy of Evan Zimmerman)
Review: ‘All Nighter’ takes on the college student’s psyche
(Courtesy of Damon Baker)
Review: ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ wages war on the male abuser
(Daniel Yee for WSN)
Remembering William Finn: Finding joy in pain, at NYU and on Broadway
The Garden Court (Courtesy of The Frick Collection)
The Frick Collection’s Gilded Age time capsule has finally reopened
(Henry Bayha for WSN)
Review: ‘American Sublime’ at the Whitney responds to the Trump era
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
‘Anonymous Was A Woman’ celebrates women artists’ individuality
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
New Met exhibition shatters beauty with a feminist hammer
A reproduction of Jan Lievens' 1625 painting “The Feast of Esther” at the entrance to “The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt.” (Katherine Welander for WSN)
Review: The Jewish Museum’s Rembrandt exhibition promises more of the artist than it delivers
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court
On the Street: Floral
On the Street: Floral
Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later
On the Street: Escapism
On the Street: Escapism
(Henry Bayha for WSN)
NYU Gallatin fashion show highlights student creativity
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Cartoon: The commuter life
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
In the panel titled Tisch, a girl with long braided hair, alternative clothing and round glasses types on a computer with sheets of paper flying around her. Her eyes are swirls and her expression is panicked as she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a 73-page play due tomorrow!” In the panel titled Stern, a man with short dark hair and rectangular glasses wears a suit saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have 500+ LinkedIn connections due tomorrow…” He holds a phone with a symbol of people and the number 500 while people shake hands in the background. In the panel titled Gallatin, a boy with wavy brown hair and goggles holds ropes while saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to weave a basket underwater tomorrow.” Another dialogue line reads “Yeah, that’s my concentration…” next to drawings of fish and baskets. In the panel titled Steinhardt, a girl with curly blonde hair and freckles stares at a phone while various electronic devices are scattered in the background including a phone with a caller ID saying “Kiara & Allina.” In a dialogue bubble she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to communicate tomorrow.” In the panel titled Tandon a boy with round glasses, a puffer vest, a quarter-zip sweater and dyed purple hair says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a robot due tomorrow!” Behind him is a robot holding a sandwich on a plate saying “YUMMY,” a laptop on a desk displaying “Chat G.P.T.” and a blackboard with various diagrams in white chalk. In the panel titled C.A.S. is a girl wearing a white lab coat and goggles over a pink shirt and saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to write an essay on bird migration in Ancient Greece due tomorrow!” She holds an open book while plucking a leaf off of an overhead branch with forceps, facing away from a desk where a beaker of green liquid overflows.
Cartoon: NYU during finals is just so … unique
In a grayscale comic, a person works at a desk in front of a computer next to a window showing a city in ruins with a fallen sign saying “TECH INDUSTRY.” In the bottom right corner is a thought bubble that says, “Why can’t I find an internship?”
Cartoon: Your major in computer science has been declared
On the Street: Floral
On the Street: Floral
On the Street: Escapism
On the Street: Escapism
Ivy Chan, Kiara Mujica, Ethan Li, and Krish Dev.
On the Street: Food
(Krish Dev, Kyra Reilley, Suditi Sircar, and Isaac Wheatley)
On the Street: Framing
(Krish Dev, AnMei Deck, Julia Smerling, John Zhang for. WSN)
On the Street: Solitude
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court
Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Spring break adventures
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
A season-long look into the record-breaking NYU women’s basketball team
Children exchanging “Gulal,” colorful powder used for Holi. (Anna Prenowitz for WSN)
In photos: Holi at the Seaport Museum
(Henry Bayha for WSN)
NYU Gallatin fashion show highlights student creativity
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
A woman hanging a Turkish flag on a curtain by a window at N.Y.U.'s Kimmel Center. Outside of the window is a red building.
Turkish NYU students commemorate 85 years since the death of republic founder
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
Barks in Tompkins Square Park: Annual Halloween Dog Parade returns
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
Six models wearing all black, walking down a runway in a single-file line.
The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News
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Alisia Houghtaling

Alisia Houghtaling, Multimedia Editor

Alisia Houghtaling is a sophomore originally from Moscow but lives in New Orleans and is studying applied psychology. You can find her flipping through The New Yorker to look for cool illustrations and inspirations for the cover she’ll make one day. She has an addiction to tea and the Breaking Bad franchise. You can find her at @_alisiart_ on Instagram.

All content by Alisia Houghtaling
A movie ticket booth with popcorn and 3-D glasses on the roof. Above it hangs a neon sign that reads “INSIDE THE BOXD” and a star that reads “WSN”.

Photo: Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more

October 28, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Three volleyball players stand on one side of the net looking at a ball in the air, while a fourth player jumps in the air to set the ball.

Staff Predictions: Women’s volleyball play final round of UAA matches

The Violets round out UAA matches with a double-header against the University of Rochester and Emory University before postseason.
Alisia Houghtaling, Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Levi Langley, Logan Holland and Sidney Snider • October 25, 2024

The NYU women’s volleyball team will start a run of five away games this weekend in Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday at 10 a.m., they will first play the University of Rochester, currently...

A black and purple illustration showing a person wearing a suit on a podium speaking on the right, with letters that spell “S.G.A." on the left.

Photo: Student gov’t on upholding ‘mutual respect’ on campus post-election

November 11, 2024

A man wearing a shirt that says “I heart N.Y.” while sitting on a couch in a red room.

Photo: BabyJake on growing up and creating a community on tour

October 23, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

An illustration of a baby with dark lines following its face contours and a syringe being inserted into their cheek. Next to the baby is a bottle labeled “Botulinum Toxin Formula” and the scratchy words “I want to look like a newborn again.”

Photo: Is the anti-aging trend necessary for young kids?

Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer • October 22, 2024

A collage of four illustrated book covers.

Books beyond Bobst: An art criticism compilation, a romance set in Communist Poland and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Alisia Houghtaling, Anna Baird-Hassell and Ella Sabrina Malabanan • October 21, 2024

“Hot, Cold, Heavy, Light, 100 Art Writings 1988-2018” by Peter Schjeldahl “Schjeldahl has enriched the sensibilities of several generations by narrating his own process...

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person is the Sydney Opera House, the Los Angeles Eastern Columbia Lofts Building and the Big Ben.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Sydney, Los Angeles and London

Sidney Snider, Sports Editor • October 18, 2024

A man swings a racquet. Behind him is a wall with black marks from the ball.

Photo: NYU squash club gears up for 2024-25 season

October 17, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Canalejas Center and the Sydney Opera House.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Spain, Australia and the United Kingdom

October 11, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

A man reading off a paper in front of people, with “BANNABLE AT N.Y.U.” written on the back of his shirt.

Photo: Pro-Palestinian faculty read passages from ‘bannable’ books in Bobst demonstration

October 11, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouting “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle. Behind the person are the silhouettes of Big Ben, the Berlin T.V. Tower and the Canalejas Center.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Berlin, London and Madrid

October 4, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Quadball players on a field, with one player passing a volleyball to their teammate.

Photo: The magic and controversies of NYU’s Quidditch team

Levi Langley, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024

An illustration of four woman walking across a crosswalk. The first woman is wearing a black t-shirt and tan shorts and holding a book with the word "JOAN." The second woman is wearing a black tube top and maxi skirt with sunglasses and a blue necklace. The third woman is wearing a black leather jacket, a skirt and tights, and holding a green bag that matches her green heels. The fourth woman is wearing an oversized white jacket over a black skirt and holding a martini glass.

Photo: How the writers I love — both fictional and real — influence what I wear

September 30, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

A girl jumps up, swings and hits a volleyball.

Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball play first conference games

The volleyball team is set to play three matches this weekend in the Paulson Center, the first round of matches in the UAA.
Alisia Houghtaling, Emily Genova, Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev and Sidney Snider • September 27, 2024

An illustration of a purple hand with its index finger up. In the background are repeated drawings of blue trench coats.

Photo: Review: ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ has viewers praying for more

September 27, 2024

An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouts “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a cathedral, a tower and a statue of someone holding a torch.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Carlos Alcaraz wins the Laver Cup for Europe, professional English cricketers announce equal pay, Prague hosts penultimate round of Climbing World Cup

September 27, 2024

An illustration of the Earth with a giant red ballot box that reads “VOTE.” Many paper airplane ballots fly towards it.

Photo: Opinion: Voting abroad can seem daunting — but it’s essential

September 27, 2024

Blue, pink and purple hands hold pastel-colored bottles of perfume.

Photo: Perfumes that perfectly match your personality

September 26, 2024

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Photo: Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked

September 20, 2024

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An illustration of a purple-colored person on the right shouts “OUT OF BOUNDS" while holding a big whistle on the left. Behind the person is a mosque, a tower and a statue of someone holding a torch.

Photo: Out of Bounds: Jordan Chiles appeals bronze medal decision, Abu Dhabi invests in esports development, Yankees beat Red Sox

September 20, 2024

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One volleyball player jumps up to spike the ball while her opponents on the other side of the net jump to block her.

Photo: ‘The sky’s the limit’: Women’s volleyball coach on the team’s new class of players

Levi Langley, Contributing Writer • September 17, 2024

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In a dark attic, a woman stands in shock with her eyes wide open while a man next to her in a black and white striped suit and face paint smiles.

Review: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a classic Tim Burton horror, with modern muses and snappy humor

“Turn on the juice and see what shakes loose” with your favorite demon in Tim Burton’s new film.
Alisia Houghtaling, Multimedia Editor • September 16, 2024

There are few directors who have such a distinct style that you can guess their work with one frame. Tim Burton is one of them. His works are completely recognizable —...

A black and purple illustration of a person speaking at a podium with the letters “S”, “G” and “A” inside abstract shapes on the left.

Photo: Student gov’t to create new committee for student participation in academic conferences

September 13, 2024

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Photo: The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine

September 30, 2024

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Photo: Welcome home, class of 2028

August 7, 2024

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Photo: Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • August 7, 2024

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A blue woman in pink sunglasses with one ear phone in, and coming from it is a speech bubble of an ocean and sunset.

Photo: Staff Recs: HOT HOT HOT!

May 3, 2024

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Two stuffed animals, one yellow moose and a beige star, sitting on a ledge in front of a garden of purple flowers.

Adults need stuffed animals too

A stuffed animal may seem like a childish possession. Be it as it may, I never outgrew mine, and I’m all the better for it.
Alisia Houghtaling, Illustration Editor • May 2, 2024

I have had the same teddy bear, Meme  — pronounced Mimi, but I was unaware of the correct spelling because I grew up in Moscow — since I was five. When I was packing to move...

A collage with a Zodiac wheel on the left and six outfits on the right.

Photo: Make the stars align with these zodiac-inspired outfits

Ranina Simon and Sar Perez • May 1, 2024

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Three small figurines sit and stand near an edge, overlooking the a hallway with photos on the wall.

Photo: Review: Tisch photography highlights individuality at senior thesis exhibition

April 30, 2024

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Three small figurines sit and stand near an edge, overlooking the a hallway with photos on the wall.

Photo: Review: Tisch photography highlights individuality at senior thesis exhibition

Eleanor Jacobs, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

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Photo: Books beyond Bobst: A summertime romance novel, an analysis of the art world and more

Alexa Donovan, Ariana Wahab, Aarna Dixit and Ethan Beck • April 29, 2024

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A record player cover and a record coming out of it, against a blue background. On the record cover is a man’s face looking down.

Photo: Review: ‘boy’ is an ethereal recollection of nostalgia

Julia Diorio, Music Editor • April 29, 2024

Australian singer Luke Hemmings released his second solo project, “Boy,” on April 26, 2024. (Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

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Photo: What to expect with your off-campus apartment search

The WSN Management Team • April 25, 2024

A photograph of jeans, a pink shirt and a black shirt with buttons, with illustrated hands, sewing needle, thread, measuring tape and paintbrush.

Photo: Repair and rewear: 5 ways to upcycle your summer wardrobe

Isabela Fitzgerald, Contributing Writer • April 22, 2024

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An illustration with “BOOTS” written in the middle, and boots are below and above the words.

Photo: These boots were made for walking: A guide to the best boot styles

Noor Maahin and Isabella Jambrina • April 11, 2024

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An illustration of a man with brown hair and a blue shirt wearing movie theater 3D glasses that say "VERSUS" across the lenses.

Photo: ‘Free Time’ subverts any semblance of competent adulthood

April 5, 2024

“Free Time” is a movie directed by Ryan Martin Brown, released on March 22, 2024. (Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

An illustration of a mouth smiling with a flower in it emerging from dirt.

Photo: Review: Hozier’s ‘Unheard’ draws fans deeper into his conceptual art

April 1, 2024

Hozier’s “Unheard” released on March 22, 2024. (Illustration by Alisia Houghtaling)

An email from N.Y.U.’s department of campus safety pasted on a purple background.

Photo: Campus Safety responds to wave of assaults near Washington Square Park

Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor • March 29, 2024

The email was sent out on March 27, 2024 from the Department of Campus Safety. (Graphic by Alisia Houghtaling)

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Photo: 6 books to read this Women’s History Month

Camryn Loor, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2024

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