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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

Manasa Gudavalli

Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief

Manasa Gudavalli is a super senior studying a super strange combination of psychology, mathematics, journalism, and chemistry. When they are not editing the Washington Square News, they are probably reading Freud, watching college football, or developing film photos. You can find them on Instagram @manasa.gudavalli and @gudavalli.photography.

All content by Manasa Gudavalli
Police officers in what look like biker helmets stand around the entrance to a subway station. Behind them, people are marching. One person holds a small Palestinian flag, and two hold up posters.

Photo: NYU students join hundreds at Columbia pro-Palestinian encampment

Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer April 19, 2024

NYPD officers line the walls of Columbia University's main campus. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

NYU woman's basketball team celebrated their historic win at the University Senate meeting on March 28. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

Photo: The Violets’ top 5 moments of the 2023-24 season

NYU woman's basketball team celebrated their historic win at the University Senate meeting on March 28. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

NYU woman's basketball team celebrated their historic win at the University Senate meeting on March 28. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

Photo: ‘Symbolic and celebratory’: NYU places No. 1 in D-III winter standings

Jonathan Mak and Yezen Saadah April 18, 2024

The NYU women's basketball team gifted President Linda Mills a piece of their winning basketball net. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

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Photo: Ranked: First-year residence halls

Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A woman handing a letter to another woman.

Photo: RAs unionize, demand university recognition

April 17, 2024

Student Workers At NYU hand their letter to NYU counselor to the president Kristie Patten at Bobst Library. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A woman handing a letter to another woman.

Photo: RAs unionize, demand university recognition

Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor April 17, 2024

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

An S.A.T. a practice pamphlet sits alongside a book featuring the words "S.A.T. Test Preparation" on it, and other study items on a desk.

Photo: NYU considers reinstating standardized testing requirement

Ruhan Ganpath, Contributing Writer March 29, 2024

(Alexandra Chan for WSN)

A photo of the Washington Square Arch.

Photo: NYU acceptance rate stays at 8% for class of 2028

April 8, 2024

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

The Toronto skyline at night.

Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks

WSN staff share photos from their first week of free time this year.

Four people on a stage playing instruments. A crowd watches them from the audience.

Photo: Q&A: Punchlove on its debut album ‘Channels’

Julia Diorio, Music Editor March 14, 2024

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A crowd of people dance on a dance floor with their hands up. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the room is basked in pink-ish purple light.

From prom to Pier 60: Violet Ball brings nostalgia to the dance floor

The Violet Ball, NYU’s annual dance event, gave the class of 2024 a long-awaited celebration as they prepare for graduation.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024