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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

All content by Kylie Kirschner
Archie, NYU Public Safety’s dog-in-training, tags along with Karen Ortman to work at her office. (Staff Photo by Kylie Kirschner)

Puppy With a Purpose: NYU’s New Therapy Dog

Meet Archie, NYU Public Safety’s therapy dog-in-training.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer April 15, 2019

He’s hardly more than five pounds, but he’s training to serve a big purpose. Archie, the 6-month-old puppy now working with the NYU Department of Public Safety, is in training...

As an urban green space used for agriculture, the NYU Urban Farm Lab is an example of foodscaping at NYU. (Alana Beyer)

Edible Landscapes in a Concrete Jungle

NYU’s green spaces are becoming more sustainable.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer March 24, 2019

In a few weeks, a sea of purple blossoms will again be part of the view from the Kimmel Center for University Life’s upper floors. These particular flowers are from chives, but...

Streechas menu. (Staff Photo by Kylie Kirschner)

Streecha: 1600 Pierogi and a Vestige of Little Ukraine

Much more than a restaurant, Streecha offers a sneak peek into the Ukrainian community in New York City.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer March 13, 2019

Tucked away in an East Village basement, a handful of people sit around a long folding table — yellow plastic trays lightly dusted with flour sit in the middle, covered with...

Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. (via Wikimedia)

Finding Home Away From Home During Chinese New Year

NYU offers many clubs that celebrate the Spring Festival, but students say nothing beats going home.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

The rainbow and glitter sparklers, the ornate pig floats and the red everywhere signify the start of the weeks-long celebration of Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival...

A look through the windows of Beacons Closet, a used-clothing store with several locations in the city. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

The Rise of Environmentally Conscious Consumerism

Millennials and Generation Z are fighting fast fashion.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

There has always been a trade-off between buying clothes for instant gratification or to keep up with trends and shopping with quality and long-term use in mind. In the age of...

Student de-stresses 
 by writing an unsent letter. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

Preparing for a Stressful Spring

For when your mood is as low as the temperature outside.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

Settling back into NYU’s unrelenting grind, it is unnerving to think about returning to those late nights at Bobst Library and drowning sorrows in Red Bull. Before the rush of...