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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

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

Washington Square News

Kaylee DeFreitas

Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Managing Editor

Kaylee DeFreitas is a senior (Yikes!) majoring in Journalism and Educational Theatre with a minor in Irish Studies. When she isn’t writing for WSN, you can find her watching “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” doing embroidery and taking care of her plants. Born and raised in New Jersey, she will fight anyone who says Central Jersey doesn’t exist or calls a pork roll sandwich a taylor ham. Follow her and say hi on Twitter and Instagram at @kaylee_defre.

All content by Kaylee DeFreitas
Musician R. Kelly is the subject of recent controversies surrounding his sexual misconduct allegations

Should We Ignore the Mess Behind the Music?

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 3, 2018
How do we define the ethics of listening to controversial musicians and can we separate the art from its creator?
Let the Streaming Wars Begin

Let the Streaming Wars Begin

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
The variety of streaming services is rapidly growing, but some NYU students want to stick to the basics.
 "Love, Gilda" looks back on the career and life of Gilda Radner.

‘Love, Gilda:’ An Intimate Tribute to a Comedic Legend

Kaylee DeFreitas, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
"Love, Gilda," a new documentary profiling renowned comedian Gilda Radner, looks back on a life filled with both laughter and sadness.
Make Laundry Services Worth the Dollar

Make Laundry Services Worth the Dollar

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
A writer's take on laundry room horror stories and why the NYU residence hall laundry rooms could use a bit of improvement.
Nintendo recently switched their free online service to a paid plan.

Put Your Money Where Your Multiplayer Is

Ethan Zack, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Nintendo announced its online paid service to mixed reactions from the NYU student body.