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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela
The dark blue silhouettes of two women are set against a light blue, denim-patterned background. A speech bubble that reads “Thank you!” comes out from the figure on the right.

Photo: Opinion: NYU students should appreciate professors more

November 1, 2022

NYU students are not nearly as appreciative of their professors as they should be. (Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

A black-and-white illustration of a young woman with long, dark hair and bangs sitting upright in a fetal position with her head on her knees. The background is made up of halftone black and white textures.

Photo: Review: Poppy paints an intimate portrait of her psyche with ‘Stagger’

November 1, 2022

Poppy released her new EP “Stagger” on Oct. 14. (Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

An illustration of Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi mounting a climbing wall. She has her black hair tied into a ponytail. She wears a white, red and green colored shirt — the colors of the Iranian flag. The back of her shirt reads “IRAN 009” and her left hand holds onto a blue boulder.

Photo: Guest Essay: The Islamic Republic’s mandatory rule limits its female athletes

November 2, 2022

Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi competed at the Asian Climbing Competition finals in Seoul, South Korea, without wearing a hijab on Oct. 16. (Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Illustration: Lydia Tár, played by Cate Blanchett, swings a conductor’s baton. She is illustrated with a smeared texture, and she wears mostly gray.

Photo: Review: Cate Blanchett delivers an immersive performance in ‘TÁR’

October 31, 2022

Psychological thriller “TÁR” is now playing in theaters. (Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)