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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

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
A woman in a black jacket is passing in front of a glass window. Behind the window is a bright yellow neon sign which reads “ChickenHawk” in all capital letters, along with a large photo of Nashville fried chicken and a list of various food items.

Photo: ChickenHawk: The West Village’s spiciest, sweetest and most affordable chicken

February 23, 2023

ChickenHawk offers high quality food with reasonable prices. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

Photo: Here’s the scoop on the best ice cream in NYC

Anya Paiz, Contributing Writer February 20, 2023

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

Two tall rows of storage units of different sizes. The doors to the units are red and locked.

Photo: Opinion: NYU can improve students' lives with summer dorm storage

February 13, 2023

NYU is not doing enough to help with student storage needs. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A protesting worker speaks into a microphone in front of N.B.C headquarters.

NBC journalists walk out over unfair labor practices

NBC journalists went on a 24-hour strike on Feb. 9 following unsuccessful contract negotiations with the company’s management.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor at-Large February 10, 2023

An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.

Photo: Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds

February 7, 2023

Only 40% of NYU students have received a second COVID-19 booster shot, according to a survey conducted by WSN. (Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

A crowd of people outside of The New York Times building holding signs that read “New York Times Walks Out.” The crowd is facing a speaker at a podium.

In photos: Journalists of The New York Times stage a walkout

New York Times employees went on a 24-hour strike on Dec. 8 after unsuccessful contract negotiations with the publication’s management.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor at-Large December 9, 2022