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

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

Washington Square News

Katie Peurrung

Katie Peurrung, Under the Arch Multimedia Editor

Katie Peurrung is a Gallatin sophomore concentrating in Photo Politics. In addition to working at WSN, she photographs for various roasters in the New York coffee scene and also interns for a sustainability start-up called Seastraws. She is originally from Washington state, but has been enjoying living the East Coast life for the last two years. Beyond photography, her interests include zero-waste living, gardening and her dog, Deena. You can find her on Instagram @katie.rose.peurrung, and on Twitter @photosalad.

All content by Katie Peurrung
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Photo: Exposure | Pillow Fight

Katie Peurrung, Deputy Photo Editor April 9, 2018

A student reads in her common room.

Photo: Read the House Down

April 4, 2018

A student reads in her common room.

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray leaving the event.

Photo: New York City Remembers MLK on 50th Anniversary of Final Speech

April 4, 2018

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray leaving the event.

An NYU student enjoys a popsicle on the steps of an apartment building on 12th Street.

Photo: Want Food Quick? Put It on a Stick

Celina Khorma, Staff Writer April 2, 2018

An NYU student enjoys a popsicle on the steps of an apartment building on 12th Street.

Two visitors peek inside Mmuseumm, located on Cortlandt Alley. Even when the museum is closed, visitors can call a toll-free number to hear about the objects, or look inside the building’s windows. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Photo: Cover a Lot of Ground at New York City’s Smallest Mmuseumm

November 2, 2018

Two visitors peek inside Mmuseumm, located on Cortlandt Alley. Even when the museum is closed, visitors can call a toll-free number to hear about the objects, or look inside the...

Stoneman Douglas alumni and Stern Junior Dakota Damiani watches Elizabeth Hartley, a junior at the Fashion Institute of Technology, speak in front of students at the vigil held for the Parkland shooting on Feb. 22. Both women have lived near Parkland and share an especially close connection to the tragedy.

Photo: Students Take a Second on the Gun Debate

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer March 21, 2018

Stoneman Douglas alumni and Stern Junior Dakota Damiani watches Elizabeth Hartley, a junior at the Fashion Institute of Technology, speak in front of students at the vigil held...

IT Cosmetics display of the Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream with SPF 50+ at Sephora Union Square.

Photo: Top Five Spring Makeup Bag Essentials

March 19, 2018

IT Cosmetics display of the Your Skin But Better™ CC+™ Cream with SPF 50+ at Sephora Union Square.

A barista pours Oatly oat milk at City of Saints on Astor Place.

Photo: New York’s Newest Non-Dairy Trend: Oat Milk

March 19, 2018

A barista pours Oatly oat milk at City of Saints on Astor Place.

Three ways to incorporate peanut butter into your daily meal are in a sandwich, in a smoothie bowl or as a dip for your apple slices.

Photo: A Holiday to Go Nuts Over

March 6, 2018

Three ways to incorporate peanut butter into your daily meal are in a sandwich, in a smoothie bowl or as a dip for your apple slices.

A laptop displaying the Bananacoin homepage.

Photo: Bananacoin — To Invest or Digest?

Oriana Carisa De Angelis, Contributing Writer February 28, 2018

A laptop displaying the Bananacoin homepage.

The Intentionally Blank Per Mule in a dressing room at Reformation Bond St.

Photo: Fashion’s Greatest Underdog: The Kitten Heel

February 26, 2018

The Intentionally Blank Per Mule in a dressing room at Reformation Bond St.

NYU’s Lipton Dining Hall, which recently failed a health inspection by the New York City Department of Health.

Photo: Aramark’s Long History of Missing the Mark

February 26, 2018

NYU’s Lipton Dining Hall, which recently failed a health inspection by the New York City Department of Health.

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Photo: Duncan Lemieux

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor February 22, 2018

Front row from left: Shawn Kshatriya, Shriya Khonde, Kyle Haynes;
Middle row from left: Tayler Everts, Antonella Cotilletta, Shraddah Jajal, Duncan Lemieux; Back row: Tom Fogle

Photo: The Hidden Student Figures of Residential Life

Pamela Jew and Natasha Roy February 22, 2018

Front row from left: Shawn Kshatriya, Shriya Khonde, Kyle Haynes; Middle row from left: Tayler Everts, Antonella Cotilletta, Shraddah Jajal, Duncan Lemieux; Back row: Tom Fogle

Interior of a Rubin double room.

Photo: Rubin Hall

Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

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Photo: Founders Hall

Natalie Chinn, Deputy Features Editor February 22, 2018

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Photo: University Hall

Jordan Reynolds, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

Photo: Cheesy Goodness at Black Seed

Scott Hogan, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018

Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

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Photo: Katie Gallagher F/W 2018

Nina Donoghue, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018