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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

All content by Leila Tarighi
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5 books worth wrapping this season

Go-to reads to effortlessly find a holiday gift for everyone in your life.
Leila Tarighi, Staff Writer December 12, 2025

During the holiday season, we’re all searching for gifts that feel personal and sincere. A book is an intimate and meaningful gift for those closest to you, a thoughtful...

(Jenny Qian for WSN)

20 Cooper Square Gallery navigates Oceanic tradition

Sean Connelly explores how Oceanic perspectives reshape ideas of land and migration.
Leila Tarighi, Contributing Writer November 20, 2025

Walking past the 20 Cooper Square Gallery, the phrase “Hawaiʻi is not the United States, but it is your future” blazes across the floor-to-ceiling windows. The statement provokes...

(Courtesy of the Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat)

With contemporary Iranian poetry, I reimagine my culture

The Vahdat sisters’ poetry concert, “Deep Roots, Fresh Leaves,” summons a spiritual vision of Iran for those separated from its homeland.
Leila Tarighi, Contributing Writer November 20, 2025

“My country, I will build you again, / if need be, with bricks made from my life.”  That line from Iranian poet Simin Behbahani rose through the auditorium at the Asia...