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

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

Washington Square News

Julia Smerling

Julia Smerling, Photo Editor

Julia Smerling is a sophomore studying photography and imaging, and is one of WSN’s Photo Editors. 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
A worm's eye view of a man sitting on a barstool.

Lupe Fiasco and Frayne Vibez bring electric energy to Brooklyn Steel

WSN spoke to hip-hop rapper Lupe Fiasco and opener Frayne Vibez about hosting a night celebrating hip-hop roots.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor October 10, 2024

Blue and pink lights flash, reflecting off artist Frayne Vibez’s Spider-Man’s jacket as he enters the Brooklyn Steel venue to a crowd cheering his name. As the opening act...

A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.

Photo: These naked babies are taking campus by storm

Juan Hanes, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine

September 30, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Surrounded by other people, a person in a red shirt stands under letters on a white wall which reads, “HOW DO WE PLAY?” in rainbow colors.

Photo: 'How Do We Play?' will revitalize your inner child

September 25, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: Rise and dine: where to find brunch bliss around NYU

Katie Liao, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Three images of models in a side-by-side collage.

Photo: Art and activism: A NYFW experience in Times Square

September 10, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

A person in a white top, jeans and pink strawberry earrings sits on a park bench with a pink tote bag.

Photo: Style on the Square

September 5, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

A weathered wooden storefront with “JACK’S WIFE FREDA” in gold text on a green and white striped awning hanging over small yellow tables and chairs.

Photo: 5 Restaurant Week deals to kick off the school year

Lauren Ng, Dining Editor September 3, 2024

White Oak Tavern. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.

A look at ‘Bobst Boy’ 20 years later

Steve Stanzak, the student who lived in Bobst Library for nearly eight months while at NYU, shared his experience and where he is now with WSN.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor June 18, 2024

It's been 20 years since Steve Stanzak, otherwise known as “Bobst Boy,” lived in Bobst Library for the majority of his sophomore year at NYU after a lack of financial support...