

Ashley Wu, Editor-in-Chief
All content by Ashley Wu


The Factory, revived
New Yorkers may be nostalgic for Andy Warhol’s ’70s-era Factory, but the spirit of artistic innovation and youthful collaboration is alive and well.
Ashley Wu, Editor in Chief
• Nov 24, 2021


Letter from the editor: on regeneration
Welcome to Washington Square News, NYU’s independent undergraduate newspaper.
Ashley Wu, Editor-in-Chief
• Aug 25, 2021


Slices of Home
Places in New York City that remind us of home, or otherwise hold a special place in our hearts.
Ashley Wu, Caitlin Hsu, and Alexandra Chan
• Aug 25, 2021


Listen to this: Singles from July
In case you missed it, here are new tracks by Bo Burnham, Peggy Gou and more.
Caitlin Hsu, Alexandra Chan, Isabella Armus, Sasha Cohen, Ana Cubas, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Ashley Wu, and Julian Hammond Santander
• Jul 30, 2021


Photo: Char
Apr 23, 2021


You know who had a bad day? Asian women
The killing of six Asian women in Atlanta is a hate crime informed by centuries of exoticization and dehumanization.
Ashley Wu, Opinion Editor
• Mar 18, 2021


‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Will Leave You Confounded
This movie will have you scouring Reddit for hidden meanings as soon as the credits roll.
Ashley Wu, Editor-at-Large
• Sep 14, 2020


Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
The ban of the Chinese messaging app WeChat could have disastrous effects on the Chinese immigrant community.
Ashley Wu, Editor-at-Large
• Sep 11, 2020


Transfers’ Journal
A collection of short narratives that give an insight into the lives of transfer students, discussing the concepts of transferring from another university or another school within NYU, where it is often difficult to situate in.
Ashley Wu, Brooke LaMantia, Jake Capriotti, Kylie Smith, Rebekah Nelson, and Tricia Phillips
• May 8, 2020


How to Support New York’s Vibrant Independent Arts Scene
Even though New York is on pause, that doesn’t mean you still can’t support your favorite local bookstore or movie theater from home.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Ethan Zack, Fareid El Gafy, Sasha Cohen, Ashley Wu, and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer
• Mar 23, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 29 – March 6
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ian Reid, Ashley Wu, Henry Carr, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Charles Smith, and Emily Nicole Glass
• Mar 6, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 22 – Feb. 28
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ashley Wu, Ian Reid, Alexandra Bentzien, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, and Destine Manson
• Feb 28, 2020


Staff Recs: Valentine’s Day Edition
The Arts Desk recommends the best films, music and galleries for you to enjoy this Valentine’s Day.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Ethan Zack, Sasha Cohen, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Ashley Wu, and Fareid El Gafy
• Feb 14, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Alexandra Bentzien, Abby Hofstetter, Angela Cai, Ana Cubas, Destine Manson, and Ashley Wu
• Feb 13, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: Jan. 31 – Feb. 3
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Ethan Zack, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Alexandra Bentzien, and Ashley Wu
• Feb 6, 2020


‘Sex Education’ Season Two Explores the Serious Side of Sexuality
The new season deftly tackles issues like sexual assault, but still fosters toxicity in its portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships.
Ashley Wu, Deputy Arts Editor
• Jan 31, 2020


The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Still Feeds on Insecurity
An unrealistic literary trope, popularized and fetishized by young-adult fiction writers, has negatively influenced the self-esteem of women who read these books during formative years.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• Nov 18, 2019


To Condemn Serial Killers, We Must Stop Glorifying Them
Serial killers like Ted Bundy deserve to be relegated to the dredges of society, and we must change how popular media portrays them.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• Oct 21, 2019


Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• Oct 5, 2019


Rupi Kaur Is Killing Poetry
The popularity of Instagram confessional poetry is rising, but is it wiping out more legitimate forms of poetry?
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• Sep 15, 2019


The Golden Lining of a Thrifted Find
Piece Out is a Beauty & Style series where students discuss their favorite wardrobe pieces and the stories behind them.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• Sep 9, 2019


Travel Can Revitalize Hong Kong
Traveling to Hong Kong can help boost the city’s economy, which has suffered in the midst of protest.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer
• Sep 5, 2019




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Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor • May 24, 2023


Yezen Saadah, News Editor • May 19, 2023


Sheridan Smith, Staff Photographer • Apr 9, 2023


Ania Keenan, Features Editor • Feb 6, 2023