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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

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor

Anne Cruz is the Abroad Editor for the Washington Square News. She is a junior from Orange County, CA studying journalism and politics and minoring in French. She loves judging couples on HGTV shows for their life choices and rock climbing. She tweets, but mostly to alert the local media about cute dogs.

All content by Anne Cruz
While the HQ of WSN is located in New York City, some of our staff report stories from the abroad sites.

Welcome Back to the Abroad Desk

Anne Cruz, Abroad Editor October 4, 2016
Abroad Editor Anne Cruz went to Paris and got her wallet stolen. Here are her hopes for this semester's Abroad Desk, which she will run from Paris.
Students think NYU’s refusal to divest from fossil fuels contradicts its sustainability efforts, even though the university focuses on other efforts such as water, power and waste.

NYU Decides Against Fossil Fuel Divestment

Anne Cruz, News Editor June 16, 2016
Despite continued protests from some NYU students, the university decided it would not divest from fossil fuels, choosing instead to focus on what it described as "direct" action against climate change.
The Incarceration to Education Coalition met with NYU President Hamilton Monday, the second term agreed upon during IEC’s 33-hour sit in earlier this month.

Photo: IEC Preps for Hamilton Meeting

April 25, 2016

The Incarceration to Education Coalition met with NYU President Hamilton Monday, the second term agreed upon during IEC’s 33-hour sit in earlier this month.

Sudhi Kaushik

Sudhi Kaushik

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 10, 2016

There is no such thing as a normal day for Sudhi Kaushik. One day, he’ll be organizing a protest, the next he’ll be organizing content for an online literary magazine. In fact,...

Clark Street

Clark Street

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 25, 2016

Residency: Upperclassmen, Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $11,056 - $18,452 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 20 minutes to Manhattan via subway, 15 minute walk...

Left to Right: Politics at NYU

Left to Right: Politics at NYU

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 8, 2016

Depending on who you ask, young people are either uninterested in politics, or leading a democratic revolution. According to the Pew Research Center, millennials are less interested...

Nina Vizcarrondo

Nina Vizcarrondo

Anne Cruz, Copy Chief December 10, 2015

Volunteers at the St. George Greenmarket in Staten Island are hard at work. During a chilly Saturday morning, they distribute electronic benefit and SNAP cards for eligible customers...

Love can go the distance

Anne Cruz, Copy Chief November 30, 2015

Artist Ajit Johnson gained plenty of attention last April for his art campaign called “#ThisGeneration.” Ironically, his critiques of technology-obsessed millennials went viral...