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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

A portrait of Jason Alpert-Wisnia.

Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Editor-at-Large

Jason Alpert-Wisnia is a junior majoring in Photography and Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts, primarily focused on photojournalism and documentary photography. His photography ranges from coverage of professional sports, to political protests and music festivals. When he is not pounding the pavement with a camera in his hands looking for the next story, you are likely to find Jason in a used bookstore looking for rare finds or in the park reading. You can find him on Instagram @jasonalpertwisnia and contact him at [email protected].

All content by Jason Alpert-Wisnia
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Photo: Betting on burgers: A new take on the American classic from The Happiest Hour

Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer April 12, 2024

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Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

March 7, 2024

“AARON Gijon” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Three people sitting in front of a screen with bright, colorful strokes.

Photo: Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch

Dani Biondi, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

“Stephanie & Friend” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A man in a suit cutting purple ribbon while N.Y.U. baseball players stand behind him and watch.

Photo: NYU Athletics unveils new indoor baseball training facility

Jonathan Mak, Deputy Sports Editor March 1, 2024

Donor John Branca and his son Dylan Branca standing in front of the new baseball facility with the team. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Museum display with headline “MARTA MINUJÍN: ARTE! ARTE! ARTE!” in green and red. Under the headline a glass display has a fabric sculpture of multicolored stripes.

Photo: Review: ‘Marta Minujín: Arte! Arte! Arte!’ explores the meaning of life through mattresses

Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor March 1, 2024

“The Parthenon of Books” (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The exterior of a marketplace where two neon light signs that say “ESSEX MARKET” are placed above the entrance.

Photo: Savor global flavors at these 5 vibrant food markets

Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

Essex Market on 88 Essex St. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A model walking down a runway with a red dress that has a blue protruding hand and cat.

Photo: Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW

February 13, 2024

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Photo: Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters march across Manhattan

Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor February 9, 2024

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Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Photo: Trump PAC, org. paid Stern professor almost $900,000 to testify at trial

December 15, 2023

File Photo: Donald Trump addresses the press outside of the courtroom during his New York civil fraud case in New York City on Oct. 17, 2023. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

An iPhone screen displaying an image of Lana Del Rey on a purple background. Various artist and song names are in white text. The phone is being held by a hand over a brown wooden table.

Photo: How unlimited music is changing our listening habits

November 30, 2023

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There is a man sitting on a bench in a park. He is wearing a brown jacket and faded white pants.

Photo: Breeding entrepreneurship at NYU: Wesley Breed’s streetwear universe

November 6, 2023

Gallatin junior and content creator Wesley Breed. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

From left to right: A representative from Wheated in a black shirt, a representative from Olmo in a blue shirt, Sam Silverman the founder of New York BagelFest in a beige pullover hoodie, and a representative from O’Bagel in a black shirt and black baseball cap with a green apron.

Photo: New York BagelFest taught me I was doing bagels wrong

Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor October 26, 2023

One of the appointed Bagel Experts rates the bagels at New York BagelFest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Photo: Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

October 24, 2023

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, best known together for their roles as Jesse Pinkman and Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” made an appearance at the bar for their mezcal Dos Hombres....

Aaron Paul in a black shirt and beanie and Bryan Cranston in a blue shirt, both holding bottles, smile with an arm around each other.

Photo: Chowing down on tacos and tequila with ‘Breaking Bad’ stars

Andrea Lui, Dining Editor October 24, 2023

People toughed out the rain in jackets and with umbrellas to enjoy all the food and drinks. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A person dressed as Jason Voorhees from the movie “Friday the 13th” holds up a prop knife in one hand and reaches out to the camera with their other hand.

Photo: New York Comic Con: An ode to pop-culture enthusiasts and cosplayers alike

October 17, 2023

Thousands descended upon the Javits Center in Manhattan for the four-day long 2023 New York Comic Con – many in full costume. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A colorful portrait of Miguel Guerrero on top of text stating ‘Beyond N.Y.U.’

Beyond NYU: Building entrepreneurial success

Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero created one the world’s largest Minecraft servers when he was 14. Now, he is helping small businesses with their marketing campaigns at his own company.
Bruna Horvath and Jason Alpert-Wisnia October 5, 2023

When Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero was just 14 years old, he created a Minecraft server that was at one point considered the world’s largest. This was only the beginning of his...

Three people in purple gowns wearing black graduation caps are walking across reddish-brown dirt in a line, with the person in the front smiling with a scarf around her neck made up of photos while simultaneously carrying a large banner which reads SILVER SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK and has a logo depicting a half a planet with a cityscape on top of it. Behind the is a large crowd of people sitting in purple graduation gowns and caps, separated from the trio by a wall of netting.

Photo: Silver to cut down on field requirement for social work students

May 24, 2023

Representatives of the Silver School of Social Work at NYU’s class of 2023 commencement ceremony. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Katie Song-Yi Nam sings the national anthem. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: 2023 Commencement: Hamilton’s goodbye, a speech from Finland’s prime minister and more

Bruna Horvath and Yezen Saadah May 17, 2023

Katie Song-Yi Nam sings the national anthem. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A big crowd of people sit on ascending tan marble steps, many of them with their heads facing down and their eyes closed.

Photo: NYU students and faculty hold vigil to mourn deaths in Sudan

Alina Hollister, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

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The entrance to Theatre Eighty Saint Marks with a person standing outside. An old-fashioned green awning hangs above the entrance and a bright red sign hanging on the building reads, “Bankruptcy” and “Auction.”

Photo: Historic East Village theater faces foreclosure

Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor April 26, 2023

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Director Martin Scorsese wearing a suit and a blue tie, standing in front of a backdrop with the N.Y.U. logo and text “TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.”

Photo: Martin Scorsese makes appearance at first Tisch Gala since 2019

Clara Spray and Julia Diorio April 6, 2023

Deborah Willis and Hank Willis Thomas are the honorees of this year’s Tisch Gala. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Representative George Santos was at the site of the protest earlier in the morning. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Photo: Trump pleads not guilty as protesters, media crowd Manhattan courthouse

Carmo Moniz, News Editor April 4, 2023

Representative George Santos was at the site of the protest earlier in the morning. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

Protesters make their way down University Place in a large group, holding signs and chanting.

Photo: Trans Day of Visibility march sees hundreds gather for trans rights

Alina Hollister, Staff Writer April 3, 2023

Actress Tommy Dorfman addresses the crowd. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

The picket line of an anti-abortion rally on Broadway. Attendees hold signs and banners that read “International Gift of Life Walk New York City” and “Pray and Act against Sin of Abortion.”

Photo: Manhattan anti-abortion marchers impeded by counterprotesters, ‘Joker’ movie set

March 28, 2023

Dozens gathered near Foley Square on March 25 for the International Gift of Life Walk, an anti-abortion march that marched downtown. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A woman in a brown jacket bends down and lays a white flower on the pavement among other flowers. In front of her is a banner and a wreath, behind it is a fire truck.

Photo: Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

March 27, 2023

Dozens gathered outside the NYU Brown Building on March 24 to commemorate those lost for the anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A rally attendee dressed in a gray mouse costume holding signs that read Democrat Rhino Politician and Trust me demonstrates in Collective Pond Park while two media personnel record the attendee from behind.

Photo: Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance

Ania Keenan and Carmo Moniz March 20, 2023

Some counter-protesters attended the rally in favor of Trump’s arrest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)

A line of activists with megaphones and signs stand in front of a large crowd of people. They hold a black banner with green text which reads “Climate Can’t Wait.” They are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City skyline is in the background.

Photo: Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation

March 7, 2023

undreds of people marched from Foley Square in Manhattan to Brooklyn’s Borough Hall as a part of a climate protest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)