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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

Anna Letson, Senior Multimedia Editor

Anna Letson is the Multimedia Editor at the Washington Square News. She is a junior in Gallatin and finally ready for you to ask her about her concentration. She loves all sorts of photography, but has a soft spot for analog, and not because it’s hipster (though hailing from Seattle could have something to do with it). After being in Paris in last spring and now studying abroad in Sydney this spring, she has become even more dependent on caffeine and the company of other people’s dogs. You can find her at a number of concerts and cafes around the city or convincing someone to go to brunch. If you can’t find her, she’s probably in the darkroom. Keep up with her at www.annaletson.com and on ig @annaletson.

All content by Anna Letson
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Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor December 8, 2016

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Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2016

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Lexi Faunce, Investigative Editor December 8, 2016

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Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor December 8, 2016

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Nina Jang, Digital Director December 8, 2016

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Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor December 8, 2016

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Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor December 8, 2016

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Emily Fong, Opinion Editor December 8, 2016

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Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

Video: Student by Day, Bartender by Night

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
What are the chances the person pouring your drink at your local bar is a fellow student? We talked to two students who work as bartenders in the city.
In light of recent mass shootings, students might be left wondering what NYU’s mass shooting protocols are.

Photo: What Is NYU’s Emergency Protocol for Mass Shootings?

December 6, 2016

In light of recent mass shootings, students might be left wondering what NYU’s mass shooting protocols are.

Despite univeristy efforts to prevent sexual assault, it is still a common occurrence on college campuses. NYU’s sexual assault policy is full of ambiguity surrounding the idea of affirmative consent, leaving a lot of grey area regarding proper procedures.

Photo: Affirmative Consent Causes Confusion

November 28, 2016

Despite univeristy efforts to prevent sexual assault, it is still a common occurrence on college campuses. NYU’s sexual assault policy is full of ambiguity surrounding the idea...

Mayor De Blasio continued to show his support for the Democratic Party by declaring New York as a sanctuary city.

Photo: Thanksgiving News Update

November 28, 2016

Mayor De Blasio continued to show his support for the Democratic Party by declaring New York as a sanctuary city.

As the weather gets colder, it’s time to get a warm winter coat, which can be found and all price points.

Photo: Cuddle Up, Bundle Up

November 28, 2016

As the weather gets colder, it’s time to get a warm winter coat, which can be found and all price points.

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Photo: Engineering and Cross Country

Emily Dethlefs, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016

With the controversy of the current election, political tension between family members may cause awkward gatherings over the Thanksgiving break.

Photo: Taking Politics to the Thanksgiving Table

November 17, 2016

With the controversy of the current election, political tension between family members may cause awkward gatherings over the Thanksgiving break.

Although the Republican Party may have majority in congress and taken the presidency, student republicans are not completely in support of Trump.

Photo: NYU Republicans Double Down on Trump

November 14, 2016

Although the Republican Party may have majority in congress and taken the presidency, student republicans are not completely in support of Trump.

Video: VIDEO: A Trump Presidency in the Eyes of New Yorkers

November 13, 2016

NYU Journalism students interviewed New Yorkers on the streets in the wake of the election. Here are some of the things they had to say about his impending presidency.

New York Reacts: Trump Elected President

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor November 9, 2016
NYU Journalism students went around New York today and asked people about their feelings surrounding the election results. This is what they had to say.

Video: Students Find Community at Flurry

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
On one night each year, NYU students unite in their shared love for free ice skating.

Can leggings be considered pants?

Photo: Leggings Leave Jeans in the Past

November 7, 2016

Can leggings be considered pants?

It turns out that iPhones are dirtier than toilets, so avoid the germs and use headphones or earphones instead.

Photo: Cell Phones: Harming Your Skin?

November 7, 2016

It turns out that iPhones are dirtier than toilets, so avoid the germs and use headphones or earphones instead.

The National Science Foundation has given NYU-X a $2.9 million grant to create a holodeck similar to virtual technology in Star Trek.

Photo: Not Star Trek: NYU Building Holodeck

November 7, 2016

The National Science Foundation has given NYU-X a $2.9 million grant to create a holodeck similar to virtual technology in Star Trek.

There are a number of classes you can take if you’re into food and health, available in Steinhardt’s Food and Nutrition Studies Department.

Photo: NYU Classes For Student Foodies

November 7, 2016

There are a number of classes you can take if you’re into food and health, available in Steinhardt’s Food and Nutrition Studies Department.

For all the good food that can be found around campus, there are a handful of places you should avoid going to, like bad bakeries and risky food trucks.

Photo: You Don’t Want a Seat at These Tables

November 7, 2016

For all the good food that can be found around campus, there are a handful of places you should avoid going to, like bad bakeries and risky food trucks.

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Photo: Skye Daru

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 3, 2016