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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
Patricia Zajacova, Anika Elle Hartje and Nadal de Vries wearing gray, silver and white dresses.

Photo: Andrew Kwon enters his evening wear era

September 14, 2022

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A person sits against a tree while reading a book in Washington Square Park. Foliage and other parkgoers can be seen in the background.

Photo: 2 NYU students report sexual assault in Washington Square Park

Arnav Binaykia, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2022

File photo: A person reads in Washington Square Park, in September 2020. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background. In the foreground is a half-full syringe on the left and a bottle of COVID-19 vaccine on the right.

Photo: Updated COVID booster soon available at NYU, but not yet required

Allison Chow and Griffin Eckstein September 12, 2022

The newly authorized COVID-19 boosters targeted at the omicron variant are available to those 12 years and older. (Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

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Photo: 8 Too Good To Go options near NYU for your next meal

Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor September 9, 2022

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A person in a gray shirt stands to the left of a student at a graduation ceremony. They are posing in front of a crowd of graduates with their families and a moving bus.

Photo: Biden student loan forgiveness plan a late first step, NYU students say

September 6, 2022

The Biden administration’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program may provide relief for NYU students who graduate with student loan debt. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)

A group of photographers standing and crouching on the zebra-striped crosswalk.

How to get away, even if you’re stuck

A glimpse into how our photographers de-stressed during the summer.
Camila Ceballos, Samson Tu, Kevin Wu and Manasa Gudavalli September 2, 2022

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Photo: I tried every dollar pizza store around campus 

Alex Tran, Deputy Culture Editor October 28, 2021

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Tisch graduate Rodney Anderson addresses the class of 2022 as a student speaker during the morning commencement ceremony. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU ’20, ’21, ’22 grads honored at double-header commencement 

Abby Wilson, News Editor May 20, 2022

Tisch graduate Rodney Anderson addresses the class of 2022 as a student speaker during the morning commencement ceremony. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Two graduates in purple graduation robes crouch in front of a ring light camera to take a picture. There are other graduates, friends and family members walking around them. In the background, there banners for NYU Connect.

Photo: Advice for incoming first-years from NYU’s newest graduates

May 20, 2022

NYU graduates take photos at the 2022 NYU Grad Alley. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Judith Heumann waves to the crowd while on stage after delivering remarks during NYU's commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. NYU graduates and administrators cheer and clap their hands behind her. The backdrop of the stage is several NYU school flags.

Photo: Judith Heumann to NYU grads: ‘Disability is difference. It is not deficiency.’

May 20, 2022

Judith Heumann waves to the crowd while on stage after delivering her speech during NYU's commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Judith Heumann waves to the crowd while on stage after delivering remarks during NYU's commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021. NYU graduates and administrators cheer and clap their hands behind her. The backdrop of the stage is several NYU school flags.

Photo: Judith Heumann to NYU grads: ‘Disability is difference. It is not deficiency.’

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor May 20, 2022

Judith Heumann, left, and Faye Ginsburg, right, co-chair the NYU Center for Disability Studies, move to the stage at Yankee Stadium during the classes of 2020 and 2021 commencement...

Two graduates in purple graduation robes crouch in front of a ring light camera to take a picture. There are other graduates, friends and family members walking around them. In the background, there banners for NYU Connect.

Photo: Advice for incoming first-years from NYU’s newest graduates

Abby Wilson and Rachel Fadem May 20, 2022

NYU graduates carry NYU Alumni bags at the 2022 NYU Grad Alley. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Graduate Ayham Adawi in purple graduation robe holds the NYU Abu Dhabi banner. A crowd of graduates in purple robes are seen in the background.

Photo: Abu Dhabi, Shanghai seniors come together at NYC commencement

Roshni Raj, Culture Editor May 20, 2022

Matthew Fertig, a graduate of NYU Shanghai, takes a photo of the crowd as he walks to the commencement exercises stage during the graduation ceremony for the class of 2022. (Staff...

Taylor Swift hugs NYU president Andy Hamilton. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Here’s what Taylor Swift said during her NYU graduation speech

May 18, 2022

Taylor Swift hugs NYU president Andy Hamilton. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: Our own Ranked articles

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

A group photo of (Left to right, top to bottom) Jake Capriotti, Caitlin Hsu, Charitssa Stone, Sabrina Choudhary, Isabella Armus, Sho Matsuyama and Max Tiefer in front of the WSN logo in the WSN office.

Photo: Meet WSN’s 2022 graduates

May 6, 2022

Jake Capriotti, Caitlin Hsu, Charitssa Stone, Sabrina Choudhary, Isabella Armus, Sho Matsuyama and Max Tiefer. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A black and white portrait of David Sabatini wearing a sweater and button down overlaid in front of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine building. People are walking in the background outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.

Photo: David Sabatini will not be hired by NYU

May 3, 2022

David Sabatini has withdrawn his name from consideration for employment at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. (Image via MIT, Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Two people hang up a protest banner on the exterior façade of a building covered with scaffolding.

Photo: Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City's unhoused population

May 4, 2022

Banners are hung at Anarchy Row in the East Village during a rally organized by Brooklyn Eviction Defense and the Rent Refusers Network in April. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The interior of GLOSSLAB’s Flatiron location. LED signs with the word “GLOSSLAB” are affixed to the wall. Rows of seating are displayed. People are sitting and walking inside.

Photo: NYC nail salon advocates frustrated by state gov’t safety delays

May 3, 2022

GLOSSLAB is a nail salon with multiple locations throughout New York City and the United States. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A close-up shot of a group of protesters close together, all wearing masks. The signs in the front read “NYU Shame on You,” “Students Against Sabatini” and “Say No to Sabatini.” A screenshot of the NYU Langone Health Responds Twitter page is superimposed.

Photo: Langone Twitter account and anonymous MIT alums advocate for Sabatini

May 2, 2022

NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine is considering hiring David Sabatini, a biologist accused of sexual misconduct. A Twitter account called NYU Langone Health Responds was created...

A yellow bag, rolling papers, an orange lighter, a dollar bill, and a small green grinder on top of a red bag.

Photo: Ranked: Quintessential NYU experiences

Joey Hung and Sabrina Choudhary May 2, 2022

Joe’s Pizza in Union Square. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)