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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

A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.

Photo: Mayor Adams wages war against rats

December 8, 2022

File photo: New York City mayor Eric Adams speaking at an event in the spring of 2022. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A group of part-time faculty members on strike at a picket line on Fifth Avenue. They carry signs that read “U.A.W. on strike” and “Their working conditions are our learning conditions.” Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.

Photo: New School cuts pay for part-time faculty on strike

December 7, 2022

Part-time faculty at The New School have been on strike since Nov. 16. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A group of part-time faculty members on strike in a picket line. They carry signs that read “U.A.W. on strike” and “Their working conditions are our learning conditions.” Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.

Photo: Two weeks into strike, New School claims it can’t afford faculty demands

December 2, 2022

File photo: The New School adjuncts went on strike on Nov. 16, joined on the picket line by students. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A group of part-time faculty members on strike in a picket line. They carry signs that read "U.A.W. on strike" and "Their working conditions are our learning conditions." Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.

Photo: New School shutdown to continue after striking faculty dismiss latest offer

November 22, 2022

The New School adjuncts went on strike on Nov. 16, joined on the picket line by students. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A part-time faculty member on strike. They hold up their fist and carry a sign that reads "U.A.W. ON STRIKE." Behind them are other striking faculty members.

Photo: Strike upends classes at The New School

November 16, 2022

Part-time faculty at The New School are on strike after the union was unable to reach a new tentative contract with the university. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)