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 Jae Jin
An illustration of a person wearing a white sweater, looking at a painting of a city skyline against a red background. A ray of light shines on the painting, and there are other frames hanging on the wall next to the painting.

Photo: Experiencing art in NYC: A guide for students on a budget

February 15, 2023

Affordable ways to enjoy art in a not-so-affordable city. (Illustration by Jae Jin)

An illustration of a person sitting in front of a desk with their head resting on the table. They are looking at a screen with the word “rejected” written in red. On the left side of the desk is an empty jar labeled “savings.” There is a large stack of papers under the desk with a large potted plant to the right.

Photo: Opinion: NYU needs to create more work-study jobs

February 9, 2023

NYU students often can’t redeem the entirety of their work study grants due to low availability of jobs. (Illustration by Jae Jin)

Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass

Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass

Jae Jin, Staff Writer April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.
An illustration of two characters from Disney’s “Turning Red” hugging one another. On the left, Mei Lee as a Red Panda and on the right Mei Lee as a human.

Photo: Review: More than fluff, ‘Turning Red’ is a soft look at growing up and generational struggles

March 30, 2022

“Turning Red” is a Disney/Pixar animated film about coming of age, Asian cultural identities and intergenerational traumas. “Turning Red” is available on Disney+. (Illustration...

An illustration of a cell phone showcasing on the screen a Tik Tok app video, with a sign that reads “Shein Haul”. Under this, a girl with brown hair and a yellow sweater holding 5 plastic packages.

Photo: Slow down and resist fast fashion

March 3, 2022

Fast fashion is a term used to refer to the accelerated process of producing and buying clothing items. Social media has contributed to keeping this environmentally harmful practice...

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Photo: What I wish I’d known: Students on residence halls

February 18, 2022

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Photo: Dating horror stories

February 14, 2022

(Staff Illustration by Jae Jin)