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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

All content by Christobelle Rudes
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How to survive the NYC subway this summer

Nothing tests your morning like a packed subway car when you’re commuting in June.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer May 4, 2026

If you’re staying in the city after classes end this week, you are bound to be impacted by the subway heat. The humidity on the sidewalks is nothing compared to the stifling...

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New eats near NYU: Go Greek brings tastes of Greece to NoHo

At its first New York location, the shop puts a fresh spin on frozen yogurt by tracing back to its Mediterranean roots.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer April 16, 2026

Fitting neatly into New York’s frozen yogurt frenzy, Go Greek Yogurt opened its doors Sunday on the corner of West Third Street and Broadway.  Opening day carried a quiet...

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Your inside guide to maximizing retail sales

Get the most out of your money with these three shopping tips.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer April 3, 2026

Nothing annoys me more than buying a piece of clothing at full price, only to see it marked down a week later. It’s happened to me more times than I would care to admit, and...

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Ranked: Outfits in season 4 of ‘Bridgerton’

The hit Netflix show is known for its striking fashion — but its latest season features some eyebrow-raising looks.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer February 6, 2026

Dearest gentle reader: A new season of “Bridgerton” has arrived on Netflix, and with it, a return of the show’s iconic period costumes. But the fashion choices this season...

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6 fashion stereotypes that define winter at NYU

Even though the freezing New York City gusts came early this year, students stay fashionably strong.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer December 9, 2025

Winter is NYU’s most notorious season. Walking up University Place along Washington Square Park, the obnoxiously powerful winds make it nearly impossible to get to class without...

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People you’ll meet in NYU elevators

These characters will make you wish you took the stairs.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer December 2, 2025

At NYU, it might feel like a lot of your time is spent in an elevator. Widely used yet widely unreliable, the university’s elevators are often slow, broken and packed with people...

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How to love authentically in the digital age

Here are three ways to revive real connections in a city full of dating apps.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer October 30, 2025

In the city that never sleeps, people have always been trying to find love. Once upon a time, it might have been on a morning stroll through Central Park, through a conversation...

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4 years of Grand Street Pizza

This National Pizza Month, the Lower East Side shop celebrated its anniversary with familiar faces, music and savory pizza slices.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer October 27, 2025

On a chilly Wednesday night, Lower East Side community members gathered at Grand Street Pizza to celebrate the restaurant’s fourth anniversary. Friends, couples and individual...

Students study on the newly renovated first floor of Bobst Library. The renovations include new couches, blue carpeting and updated lighting fixtures.

Ranked: The best Bobst floors for studying

Midterms are hard, but finding an empty seat in Bobst Library is harder. Here’s your guide to the most ruthless building on campus.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer October 16, 2025

It’s safe to say that most students don’t choose to spend their free time in Bobst Library, unless they’re due for hardcore, locked-in studying. Everyone knows how it usually...

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Where is all the cool-toned makeup?

Tired of beauty products that are way too warm? You’re not alone.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer April 17, 2025

Here’s a question that never fails to keep me up at night: Why is every concealer, blush and lip liner way too warm? I’m serious — every makeup product seems to transform...

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Styling green this St. Patrick’s Day

Even if you only have a sprinkle of 2.7% Celtic in your blood, here’s how you can stay festive for any St. Patrick’s outing.
Christobelle Rudes, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Dressing for St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t mean you have to look like you’ve been swallowed up by a highly unflattering shade of neon green. Think of green as a pop of color...

A display with small cookies with various colors of icing and toppings on top of them.

‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats

These five desserts from bakeries and cafes around campus will get you in the holiday spirit.
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer December 12, 2024

The wave of seasonal desserts that arrive at New York City bakeries every December is always a treat, and finals season is the perfect time to indulge in a sweet one. From cream...

Your pen is more than just your pal

Your pen is more than just your pal

Whether you prefer a traditional No. 2 pencil or an iPad, this is what your writing utensil says about you.
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer December 10, 2024

On a daily basis, each of us pulls out our writing utensil of choice to take notes in class. It seems like an ordinary decision, but it actually says a lot about who we are and...

A hand scooping “Tutti Frutti Original” candy from a large container. Around it are rows of containers of candy.

This holiday season, give the gift of Swedish candy

Candy shops are making a comeback in New York City, and Swedish candy store BonBon is leading the way.
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer December 3, 2024

BonBon proves that candy stores aren’t just for kids. The viral Swedish candy shop, which opened its first location in 2018 just a 12-minute walk away from NYU’s Broome...