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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

All content by Ciara Lang
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Books beyond Bobst: A novel in verse, a journalism-centered drama and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Self-Help” by Lorrie Moore Lorrie Moore’s short story collection “Self-Help” made me truly appreciate the art of prose. Looking into the lives of various women going...

(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)

5 books written by Irish authors

Appreciate Irish American heritage month by exploring these books by notable Irish authors.

We are already more than halfway through Irish American heritage month, so if you are still searching for some luck this March, but haven’t found a four-leaf clover yet, consider...

(Charlotte Nichols for WSN)

Review: From the battles to the bedroom, ‘Onyx Storm’ was rushed and unsatisfying

“Onyx Storm” is another example of an underdeveloped romantasy novel.
Ciara Lang, Contributing Writer February 11, 2025

After waiting almost a year and a half for the third book in Rebecca Yarros’ “Empyrean” series, I almost didn’t want to buy it — my anger and confusion from the second...