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

Washington Square News

All content by Kiran Komanduri
Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

Photo: I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

November 27, 2024

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Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

Photo: I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

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A woman wearing mouse ears playing guitar and singing in a park.

Rats are for the people, not the streets

The NYU Animal Rights Collective hosted Ratfest to appreciate the often stigmatized species with music and activities.
Kiran Komanduri and Mikaylah Du November 26, 2024

A sandwich wrapped in paper, filled with turkey, cheese and coleslaw, sitting in a blue-and-white checkered paper wrap.

Photo: 5 turkey dishes that go beyond the Thanksgiving classic

Amy Song and Ryan Lin November 25, 2024

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The exterior of a public restroom in a park.

Photo: Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee

November 18, 2024

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The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.

Photo: 5 identity-based bookstores to explore

November 18, 2024

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An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”

Staff Rants: Post-election feelings

WSN staff shares their feelings in light of the 2024 presidential election results.

The Democrats have severely underestimated the power of the insecure white man.  — Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief To the women from our grandmothers’ generation and to the...

The brightly-lit interior of a store, with an order counter and electronic menu signs.

Photo: New eats near NYU: Global tea phenomenon HEYTEA arrives at Waverly Place

Ivanka Sun, Contributing Writer November 4, 2024

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Two drag queens stand on stage holding microphones. One wears a blonde wig and a black leotard, and the other wears a black wig and a long sparkly black dress.

Photo: Drag your friends to these drag queen shows

Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

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Photo: These apple treats don’t fall far from the tree

Ashley Combs, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

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Photo: Where to find autumn leaves that will have you falling to your knees

Pritheva Zakaria, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

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A stadium is packed with people around tables and chairs. In the stands, above the scene, are large white and blue letters spelling out “EEEEEATSCON.”

Photo: EEEEEATSCON NYC 2024 deserves all 5 of its Es

Bella Simonte, Staff Writer October 16, 2024

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A girl with brown hair sitting in a pool crosses her arm on the pool’s ledge.

Photo: In the Huddle: Issara Schmidt, a national champion for NYU Diving

Anthony Lo, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

Junior Issara Schmidt. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A nightclub with purple-blue lighting full of people. From the ceiling hangs a disco ball.

Photo: 8 birthday bash ideas for every type of party-goer in New York City

Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer April 15, 2024

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Kiyan Williams (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Review: The 2024 Whitney Biennial poignantly portrays life in the modern world

Alexa Donovan, Deputy Arts Editor April 2, 2024

Kiyan Williams (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Koneko Cat Cafe on Clinton Street. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Tired of your go-to coffee shop? Try one of these unique cafes instead

Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer March 1, 2024

Koneko Cat Cafe on Clinton Street. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Whipped - Urban Dessert Lab on Orchard Street. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Photo: Feast at these 5 iconic Black-owned eateries in honor of Black History Month

Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer February 27, 2024

Whipped - Urban Dessert Lab on Orchard Street. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A person in a blue face mask and black apron is styling a client’s hair who is wearing a black barber’s cape and a black face mask. Hair equipment lines the tabletop in front of them.

Photo: The 4 best hair salons for a gender-affirming haircut

Marbella Ramirez Arrazola, Contributing Writer February 23, 2024

HAIRRARI on 34 E First St. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

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Photo: Impress your Valentine with these 5 intimate restaurants

Teresa Mettela, Contributing Writer February 13, 2024

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Two people standing in front of a crowd, hold up a large petition to N.Y.U. president Linda Mills, followed by a long list of names that signed it.

Photo: Clerical and technical workers deliver petition for higher wages to Mills

December 14, 2023

Clerical employees at NYU, members of UCATS Local 3882 gathered inside Bobst Library. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

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Photo: 5 unique hot chocolates near NYU to warm your winter days

Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer December 11, 2023

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A building facade with gray and brown tiles. In front of the building is a roadsign that reads "Third Av" and "E. Ninth Street."

Photo: Student sexually assaulted outside Alumni Hall

December 10, 2023

File Photo: NYU Alumni Hall located at 33 3rd Ave. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A man in a blue sweatshirt and a baseball cap with a bee on it is reading a newspaper. Behind him are shelves with magazines and a stand surrounded by candy with a register on it.

Photo: Print is not dead: 5 local magazine shops to support

Karina Rower, Contributing Writer November 20, 2023

Soho News International located on 186 Prince St. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Patrons browse the The New York Public Library gift shop. There are several tables filled with books.

Photo: The best NYC museum gift shops for the holiday season

November 14, 2023

The New York Public Library (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A display of shelves showing Taylor Swift smiling with the words "1989 (Taylor's Version)" with multiple vinyls in the middle of a large room with other aisles of items on sale.

Photo: Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ proves the album will never go out of style

October 30, 2023

"1989 (Taylor's Version) was released on Oct. 26, 2023. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A bird's-eye view of a pumpkin spice latte on a white wicker table.

Photo: Pumpkin perk-fection: The best pumpkin spice drinks near campus

Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

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A band is onstage, mid-action. There are two female guitar players, a male drummer, and a male guitar player.

Feminine rage and queer joy: The Crane Wives rock New York

The Crane Wives creates community for fans at its Brooklyn show on Oct. 12.
Kiran Komanduri, Contributing Writer October 19, 2023

“Do we have any feminine rage in the house?” asked Kate Pillsbury, lead singer and guitarist of The Crane Wives, before launching into the rousing tune of “Steady, Steady.”...

An exterior view of the Stern School of Business. The Tisch Hall building is to the right and the Kaufman Management Center is to the left. In the foreground is the Gould Plaza public gathering area.

Photo: Opinion: Stern has a designated ‘lunch hour,’ other schools should too

April 18, 2024

File photo: The NYU’s Stern School of Business in spring of 2022. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A tall building complex with protruding glass windows under construction. Across the street from the construction site is a row of buildings with brown brick exteriors. The road sign indicates that the building is on Bleecker Street.

Photo: NYU’s yearslong history with the Turner Construction Company

February 20, 2024

File photo: The Paulson Center under construction in April 2022. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

A group of visitors stands outside a university building that has glass windows with posters on them.

Photo: Opinion: NYU Admissions Ambassadors deserve more respect

February 24, 2023

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An N.Y.U. flag hangs above the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Cars line the road to the right of the building and an entrance to Washington Square Park can be seen in the background.

Photo: Ex-NYU finance director charged with embezzling millions

Carmo Moniz and Tori Morales December 20, 2022

Ex-NYU finance director Cindy Tappe — who worked at the university's Metro Center in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development — is facing multiple...

The east-facing view from the intersection of Washington Square East and Washington Place. On the right is the N.Y.U. Steinhardt Pless Hall.

Photo: Teachers in training fight for future of NYU music education program

November 22, 2022

File photo: The NYU Steinhardt Pless Hall located on 82 Washington Square East. Photo taken in spring 2022. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

An exterior view of the Stern School of Business. The Tisch Hall to the right, the Kaufman Management Center to the left and Gould Plaza at the bottom.

Photo: Stern receives $20 million donation to create new real estate institute

September 26, 2022

The newly established Chao-Hon Chen Institute for Global Real Estate Finance seeks to boost students’ industry connections through increased co-curricular programming. (Kiran...

Photograph of Gould Plaza. The Tisch building, which houses NYU's Stern School of Business, can be seen in the background. People are walking along the sidewalk bordering the plaza.

Photo: Security guard publicly masturbated outside NYU building, lawsuit claims

September 20, 2022

File photo: Gould Plaza is located on NYU’s Washington Square Campus, near the Stern School of Business. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

Laura Derbonne. (Photo by Kiran Komanduri)

Photo: Not according to plan: From college major to career path

Nikkala Kovacevic, Staff Writer May 6, 2022

Laura Derbonne. (Photo by Kiran Komanduri)

A mocktail glass with a dried citrus fruit on top against a yellowish background.

Photo: A hangover remedy guide

May 4, 2022

A mocktail. (Photo by Kiran Komanduri)