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

Washington Square News

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Photo: Wood House Fall/Winter 2016

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor February 3, 2016

Andrea LeClerc showed of her prowess as a pianist/vocalist last year in the UVL preliminary rounds.

Photo: What You Need to Know about UltraViolet Live

February 3, 2016

Andrea LeClerc showed of her prowess as a pianist/vocalist last year in the UVL preliminary rounds.

Many NYU students struggle with getting the right balance of sleep, study, and social life. (Photo by Jake Quan)

Photo: SSS or SOS: How Students Balance Their Sleep, Studies and Social Life

April 4, 2019

Many NYU students struggle with getting the right balance of sleep, study, and social life. (Photo by Jake Quan)

NYU students congregate to watch the Democratic debate in the Leslie eLab.

Photo: Election Season in Full Swing

January 25, 2016

NYU students congregate to watch the Democratic debate in the Leslie eLab.

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Photo: Darren Yee

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor December 10, 2015

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Photo: Robert Jackson

Nina Jang, Features Editor December 10, 2015

The Citi Bikes situated all over the NYU campus are a relatively cheap and convenient way for NYU students to get around NYU and NYC.

Photo: Get around town quick and cheap

December 3, 2015

The Citi Bikes situated all over the NYU campus are a relatively cheap and convenient way for NYU students to get around NYU and NYC.

With over a dozen places to grab food, this year's market in Union Square is worth visiting to taste a variety of great food.

Photo: Five food highlights at the Union Square Holiday Market

November 30, 2015

With over a dozen places to grab food, this year's market in Union Square is worth visiting to taste a variety of great food.

Controversy continues about whether the Union of White NYU Students Facebook page is run by an NYU student.

Photo: White Student Union creator refutes claims of hoax

November 30, 2015

Controversy continues about whether the Union of White NYU Students Facebook page is run by an NYU student.

Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU, is pictured with his recently published book, “Modern Romance".

Photo: Q&A with ‘Modern Romance’ co-author

November 30, 2015

Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU, is pictured with his recently published book, “Modern Romance".

Even though laws changed, people under the age of 21 have still been able to find stores which allow them to purchase cigarettes.

Photo: NYC vendors not complying to 21 and up cigarette law change

November 30, 2015

Even though laws changed, people under the age of 21 have still been able to find stores which allow them to purchase cigarettes.

NYU joins 200+ American colleges and universities in support of sustainable actions both local and international.

Photo: NYU signs pledge to slow climate change

November 23, 2015

NYU joins 200+ American colleges and universities in support of sustainable actions both local and international.

NYU Tisch Alumni, Josh Mond, has directed his first feature film, James White, set to be released on the 13th of November, 2015.

Photo: Filmmaker alum talks Tisch, production company

November 16, 2015

NYU Tisch Alumni, Josh Mond, has directed his first feature film, James White, set to be released on the 13th of November, 2015.

John Sexton along with members of the Commuter Student Council cut the ribbon to Hayden Hall's new commuter den.

Photo: Sexton cuts ribbon at Commuter Den

November 11, 2015

John Sexton along with members of the Commuter Student Council cut the ribbon to Hayden Hall's new commuter den.

Enjoy a cheap glass of wine at the many bars participating in the 2015 NYC Wine Week.

Photo: Where to celebrate Wine and Cider weeks in NYC

November 6, 2015

Enjoy a cheap glass of wine at the many bars participating in the 2015 NYC Wine Week.

Colleges Against Cancer at NYU launches Paint the Campus Purple week today, to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the battle against cancer and continue to fight against the disease.

Photo: Relay for Life to paint Violets purple

November 2, 2015

Colleges Against Cancer at NYU launches Paint the Campus Purple week today, to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the battle against cancer and continue to fight against...

Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

Photo: #RiseUpOctober marches from Washington Square Park

October 26, 2015

Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

Photo: #RiseUpOctober marches from Washington Square Park

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer October 26, 2015

Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

Visit the New York Costumes store located at 104, 4th Avenue, New York City for all your potential Halloween group costume needs.

Photo: Costumes for you and your squad

October 26, 2015

Visit the New York Costumes store located at 104, 4th Avenue, New York City for all your potential Halloween group costume needs.

Curated by Brent Phillips, the positive/negative: HIV/AIDS exhibition is currently on display on the 3rd floor of Bobst Library at the Fales Library.

Photo: positive/negative: HIV/AIDS at NYU Fales Library

October 22, 2015

Curated by Brent Phillips, the positive/negative: HIV/AIDS exhibition is currently on display on the 3rd floor of Bobst Library at the Fales Library.

NYU Sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, have been working hard to raise money to enable the American Cancer Society to fund crucial breast cancer research.

Photo: Seeing pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 20, 2015

NYU Sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, have been working hard to raise money to enable the American Cancer Society to fund crucial breast cancer research.

Co-Presidents of the NYU Brazilian Society, Isabela Fonseca and Steph
anie Queiroz,showcase their national spirit.

Photo: International clubs at NYU

WSN Staff October 19, 2015

Co-Presidents of the NYU Brazilian Society, Isabela Fonseca and Steph anie Queiroz,showcase their national spirit.

NYU students at the 2015 Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Watch Party event held at NYU Leslie Elab.

Photo: NYU Democrats and Politics Society take in debate at viewing party

October 14, 2015

NYU students at the 2015 Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Watch Party event held at NYU Leslie Elab.

NYU Senior Phylicia Ashley, outside CAS where she studies Journalism.

Photo: On the job: Phylicia Ashley

October 13, 2015

NYU Senior Phylicia Ashley, outside CAS where she studies Journalism.

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Photo: Baldness by bun: plight of top knot

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015

Bartsch was well known on the NYC nightlife scene in the 1980s for the extravagant, crazy parties she threw.

Photo: Club icon’s edgy style on view at FIT

September 21, 2015

Bartsch was well known on the NYC nightlife scene in the 1980s for the extravagant, crazy parties she threw.

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Photo: Parsons MFA Show 2015

Laura Anne Tucciarone, Contributing Writer September 18, 2015