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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

Julia Smerling

Julia Smerling, Creative Director

Julia Smerling is a junior studying photography and imaging. She is from West Palm Beach, Florida, and you can find her writing poetry, obsessing over films, painting art on jeans and always having her headphones on. Also, she’s secretly Peter Parker. You can reach her on Instagram @juliasmerling or her art account @jul3sarchive where mostly her mom hypes her up and likes her posts. Please give it a look — it’s becoming embarrassing at this point.

All content by Julia Smerling
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Photo: Opinion: NYU uses renovations to suppress student speech

Grace Penny, Contributing Writer September 30, 2025

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Photo: City Scoop: Adams drops out of mayoral race, and other top stories across NYC

Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor September 29, 2025

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On the Street: New York City

On the Street: New York City

On the Street is WSN’s photo column, published biweekly.

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Photo: Renee Cafaro Atelier redefines couture with inclusive vision at NYFW

Maya Santiago, Fine Arts Editor September 15, 2025

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Photo: Lost in New York, found through photography

Julia Smerling, Creative Director August 11, 2025

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A Film and Television student receiving their symbolic diploma silently protests by raising their hands to reveal “NO JUSTICE” and “NO PEACE." (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: Protests persist across Tisch, law school graduations

May 22, 2025

A Film and Television student receiving their symbolic diploma silently protests by raising their hands to reveal “NO JUSTICE” and “NO PEACE." (Julia Smerling for WSN)

2025 Gallatin graduation ceremony student speaker Logan Rozos. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: NYU withholds diploma of Gallatin graduate who condemned ‘genocide currently occurring’ in Gaza

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor May 16, 2025

2025 Gallatin graduation ceremony student speaker Logan Rozos. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills' commencement address on Thursday, May 15. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: Mills booed again as graduates walk out at 2025 commencement

Yezen Saadah, Editor-at-Large May 15, 2025

Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills' commencement address on Thursday, May 15. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

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Photo: On the Street: Reflections

The Multimedia Desk May 7, 2025

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Photo: Q&A: Milehin on art and student artistry

Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 6, 2025

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The Romance Issue photoshoot

Julia Smerling, Multimedia Editor May 5, 2025

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Photo: Communication 101

Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor May 5, 2025

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Photo: Rom-com worthy first date ideas in NYC

Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer May 5, 2025

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Photo: Swoonworthy dorm dinners

Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025