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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

Alexandra Chan

Alexandra Chan, Editor-at-Large

Alexandra Chan is a junior studying history, politics and East Asian studies. She has done her time in the basement dungeon state of mind and can’t really seem to let go. Follow her @noelle.png on Instagram for inconsistent posting but aesthetically pleasing rows. She doesn’t know what Twitter is.

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A portrait of Olivia Hughart in Tompkins Square Park. She is wearing a navy blue three-quarter sleeve blouse with a ruffle hem at the elbow. She is holding a saxophone in her hands.

Photo: Key of She is redefining gender in jazz

Isabella Armus, Deputy Arts Editor March 11, 2022

Olivia Hughart playing her saxophone in Central Park. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The glass entrance of the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life.

Photo: Student gov’t proposal demands suspension of NYU Tel Aviv

March 11, 2022

The Student Senators Council met on Thursday, March 10, to discuss new proposed resolutions. They called for the closing of the NYU Tel Aviv site, improving facilities for Muslim...

An illustration with a United States C.D.C.-issued Vaccination card in the background. In the foreground is a half-full syringe on the left and a bottle of vaccine on the right.

Photo: Opinion: Adams, take away the mask mandate but keep the vax

March 11, 2022

New York City has removed its mask and vaccine mandate, but regulations must be lifted at a more measured pace if Mayor Eric Adams wants to keep the community safe. (Staff Illustration...

The exterior of the REI SoHo Flagship Store. The storefront has words that read “REI Co-Op” and “Since 1938.” The facade of the building is predominantly red with green trim around the windows. The building sits just behind a busy traffic intersection, and a black car is passing the store as pedestrians cross the street.

Photo: REI student workers anticipate NLRB union certification

Elias Lopez, Contributing Writer March 10, 2022

The interior of the REI SoHo flagship store. The company specializes in selling outdoor gear for sports and camping. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A child wearing a green dress and shoes with a purple backpack is walking next to a red brick wall on a brown floor while a hand with pink nails holds a gray cell phone camera that records the child's walk. On the cell phone is a distorted and glitchy image of the child walking. The text "Like, Comment, Subscribe'' appears chalked on the top right corner of the wall.

Photo: Opinion: Adults must prioritize the well-being and safety of children over social media’s profitability

April 11, 2022

The rise of social media platforms has made children increasingly susceptible to unwanted attention and exploitation. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Students march in line on the white concrete sidewalk on the south side of West Fourth Street in front of the red Bobst library building passing by a small green tree and a red street sign. Some of the students hold posters in support of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee.

Photo: Grad union demands missing back pay from NYU admin

March 8, 2022

The NYU graduate student union’s April 2021 picket line in front of Bobst Library. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a podium during a press conference. She stands in front of an American flag and a royal blue background. She is wearing a black blazer with a pale blue collared shirt.

Photo: Opinion: Struggling New Yorkers need Good Cause Eviction legislation

March 7, 2022

Following the expiration of the eviction moratorium, thousands of New Yorkers, especially Black renters and families, are facing imminent eviction. Passing good-cause legislation...

An illustration of a white voting ballot with a pen writing in black ink. Behind the ballot is the Empire State Building and the larger New York City skyline.

Photo: Opinion: New York, make it easier to get on the ballot

March 4, 2022

Two Democratic New York State leaders are pushing for a reform bill to abolish complicated ballot access laws and make it easier for aspiring political candidates to get on the...

San Marzano is an Italian restaurant located at 117 2nd Ave. (Staff Photo By Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: The best places for bottomless brunch around NYU

Roshni Raj, Culture Editor March 4, 2022

San Marzano is an Italian restaurant located at 117 2nd Ave. (Staff Photo By Manasa Gudavalli)

A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He is sitting at a conference table and speaking in front of a royal blue background.

Photo: Confronting food insecurity is the key to improving NYC’s health

March 4, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams has proposed several new initiatives that target the city’s distribution and advertisement of nutritious food. Throughout his campaign, the mayor promised to...

Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.

Photo: A look at ‘Bobst Boy’ 20 years later

June 18, 2024

(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A filled transparent condom dispenser against a pink wall located in the resource center of the Third North residence hall.

Photo: Student-led initiative expands dental dam access

March 2, 2022

Dental dams will soon become more accessible on NYU’s campus following efforts by the Amnesty International sexual reproductive rights working group at NYU. (Staff Photo by Manasa...

The exterior facade of the Astor Place Starbucks location is covered by scaffolding as pedestrians walk by underneath.

Photo: How baristas at the Astor Place Starbucks are fighting to unionize

Alina Hollister, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

The Astor Place Starbucks serves customers in the NoHo area. Workers there are seeking to initiate a vote to unionize. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

On Feb. 18, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new subway safety plan that prioritizes the relocation of homeless individuals. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Editor’s Note: This week’s top stories, and WSN vs. world news

Alex Tey, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2022

On Feb. 18, Mayor Eric Adams announced a new subway safety plan that prioritizes the relocation of homeless individuals. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The NYU Stern School of Business is located at 44 W. Fourth St. Four students were attacked nearby in the past two weeks. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Assaulted student says he was dismissed by NYU Campus Safety

February 17, 2022

The NYU Stern School of Business is located at 44 W. Fourth St. Four students were attacked nearby in the past two weeks. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

New York Fashion Week is decadent, depraved and delusional

And somehow Tiffany Brown was boring?
Manasa Gudavalli and Trace Miller February 15, 2022

Nothing about Tiffany Brown Designs’ Fall/Winter 2022 collection enticed us to wear it — much less purchase it. It was superfluous. It was superficial. It was fake leather...

(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Party or fashion show? Christian Juul Nielsen debuts at NYFW

Olivia Liu, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

IMG model and DJ Mona Matsuoka. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Join the Washington Square News

September 6, 2016

(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

(Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

#TeamKhangle’s Fall/Winter 2022: Chaos, but you wouldn’t know it

Khangle closed out VIP Pageantry with a second look at the haute couture Dreamer collection and the launch of the ready-to-wear Louiso collection.
Alexandra Chan, Editor-at-Large February 14, 2022

Blue and pink lights set the stage on the fifth floor ballroom of the Times Square Marriott Marquis Hotel. A vaguely reflective white material covered the T-shaped runway as...