

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.
Nov 24, 2021


Letter from the editor: on regeneration
Welcome to Washington Square News, NYU’s independent undergraduate newspaper.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 13, 2020


Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
The ban of the Chinese messaging app WeChat could have disastrous effects on the Chinese immigrant community.
Sep 10, 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.
May 7, 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.
Mar 23, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 29 – March 6
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Mar 6, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 22 – Feb. 28
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
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.
Feb 14, 2020




Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Feb 13, 2020


Weekly Radio Roundup: Jan. 31 – Feb. 3
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 21, 2019


Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
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?
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.
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.
Sep 4, 2019




Jadah Jules, Contributing Writer • Jan 31, 2023


Molly Koch, Deputy Opinion Editor • Jan 31, 2023


Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer • Jan 31, 2023


Avery Hendrick, Staff Writer • Jan 31, 2023


Ania Keenan, Staff Writer • Nov 3, 2022

