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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

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
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

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If securing a Valentine’s date proves to be a failure, WSN has you covered with a list of movies to watch alone on Valentine’s Day. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Staff Recs: Anti-Valentine’s Day films

February 14, 2022

If securing a Valentine’s date proves to be a failure, WSN has you covered with a list of movies to watch alone on Valentine’s Day. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Wordle is the latest word puzzle game to go viral on social media. It was acquired by The New York Times Company last week. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: Unity is what makes Wordle special

Alexandra Cohen, Senior Staff Writer February 9, 2022

Wordle is the latest word puzzle game to go viral on social media. It was acquired by The New York Times Company last week. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

NYU encourages faculty, staff and students to wear KF94, N95 and KN95 masks to combat omicron’s high transmissibility. But the university has yet to provide its community with the masks it recommends. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Editorial: NYU, buy better masks in bulk

February 7, 2022

NYU encourages faculty, staff and students to wear KF94, N95 and KN95 masks to combat omicron’s high transmissibility. But the university has yet to provide its community with...

In light of rapidly declining omicron numbers and a high vaccination rate, NYU is easing its COVID-19 guidelines and policies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYU is right to reopen campus

February 4, 2022

In light of rapidly declining omicron numbers and a high vaccination rate, NYU is easing its COVID-19 guidelines and policies. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

The Donut Pub at Broadway and Astor Place is suffering the effects COVID-related inflation. Local businesses in New York City are feeling the burden of 40-year high inflation rates. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Local businesses wrestle with record inflation

February 3, 2022

The Donut Pub at Broadway and Astor Place is suffering the effects COVID-related inflation. Local businesses in New York City are feeling the burden of 40-year high inflation rates....

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Ranked: Bad movies

January 29, 2022

(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Many NYU buildings and web services can only be accessed with multi-factor authentication, which requires a smartphone. Without one, you might be locked out.
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Locked out: a multi-factor authentication nightmare

January 28, 2022

Many NYU buildings and web services can only be accessed with multi-factor authentication, which requires a smartphone. Without one, you might be locked out. (Staff Illustration...

Despite opting for in-person classes this spring, NYU has not provided adequate support to students and faculty — making it difficult for them to navigate the new semester amid the ongoing pandemic. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Review: ‘Cheer’ transitions from upbeat to disturbing in season 2

Lucy McHugh, Contributing Writer January 28, 2022

Despite opting for in-person classes this spring, NYU has not provided adequate support to students and faculty — making it difficult for them to navigate the new semester amid...

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston streets, is NYU's new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand

January 27, 2022

181 Mercer St., located between Bleecker and West Houston streets, is NYU's new multi-use building. The building is expected to open in fall 2022. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

A plan calling for an artificial 1,760-acre expansion of Manhattan below the Financial District has gained undeserved popularity. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYC needs more affordable housing, not more land

January 26, 2022

A plan calling for an artificial 1,760-acre expansion of Manhattan below the Financial District has gained undeserved popularity. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

NYU announced in a Jan. 12 email that the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. Senior leadership acknowledged that flexibility regarding in-person classes would only be offered temporarily at the start of the semester. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Some faculty unwilling to allow remote learning, despite NYU guidance

January 25, 2022

NYU announced in a Jan. 12 email that the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. Senior leadership acknowledged that flexibility regarding in-person classes would only be...

In a Jan. 12 email, NYU announced the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. More than 2,200 students concerned for their safety have since signed a petition demanding a permanent remote learning option at NYU. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Petition for remote learning option garners 2,200-plus signatures

January 24, 2022

In a Jan. 12 email, NYU announced the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. More than 2,200 students concerned for their safety have since signed a petition demanding a...

Third Avenue North is located at 75 3rd Ave. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies

Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor January 24, 2022

Third Avenue North is located at 75 3rd Ave. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

An NYU student is logged on to the school's online learning platform, Brightspace. Brightspace is the central location for course work when students transition to a remote learning environment. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Editorial: NYU should mandate a remote learning option

WSN Editorial Board January 24, 2022

An NYU student is logged on to the school's online learning platform, Brightspace. Brightspace is the central location for course work when students transition to a remote learning...

Despite the surge in cases of the omicron variant, NYU announced that classes will be held in-person. However, the omicron variant can be fatal for disabled and immunocompromised students, whose health and safety continue to be overlooked. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Opinion: NYU’s reopening is ableist

January 17, 2022

Despite the surge in cases of the omicron variant, NYU announced that classes will be held in-person. However, the omicron variant can be fatal for disabled and immunocompromised...

In a Jan 12. email, NYU announced that the spring 2022 semester will be held in-person. Schools, departments and faculty should offer students flexibility and allow for students to attend their classes remotely or through alternative methods due to the spike in cases of the omicron variant. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Spring 2022 semester will be in person, NYU says

January 12, 2022

In a Jan 12. email, NYU announced that the spring 2022 semester will be held in-person. Schools, departments and faculty should offer students flexibility and allow for students...

An NYU alumni newsletter suggests that NYU will resume in-person instruction for the spring 2022 semester. The university has yet to officially announce its plans. (Staff Photo and Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU alumni newsletter hints at in-person spring 2022 semester

January 10, 2022

An NYU alumni newsletter suggests that NYU will resume in-person instruction for the spring 2022 semester. The university has yet to officially announce its plans. (Staff Photo...

NYU will announce its spring semester plans this week as the omicron variant continues to surge. Other New York City colleges and some NYU schools have already communicated virtual plans for the beginning of the spring semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: NYU to announce spring semester plans this week

January 10, 2022

NYU will announce its spring semester plans this week as the omicron variant continues to surge. Other New York City colleges and some NYU schools have already communicated virtual...

An NYU student was shot in the arm outside of a building at the Tandon School of Engineering on Sept. 21. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday, Jan. 4. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Tandon shooting suspect arrested

January 5, 2022

An NYU student was shot in the arm outside of a building at the Tandon School of Engineering on Sept. 21. The 17-year-old suspect was arrested yesterday, Jan. 4. (Staff Photo by...

Michael Steinhardt, after whom NYU Steinhardt is named, was recently ordered to surrender $70 million worth of stolen antiquities. This, coupled with sexual assault allegations, have driven the Department of Media, Culture and Communication to demand that their school be renamed. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli, Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Photo: Steinhardt MCC faculty also demand the school be renamed

December 10, 2021

Michael Steinhardt, after whom NYU Steinhardt is named, was recently ordered to surrender $70 million worth of stolen antiquities. This, coupled with sexual assault allegations,...

NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is located on 295 Lafayette St. NYU Wagner recently launched its NYC 2025 initiative to address New York City’s COVID-19 economic recovery and racial justice. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Photo: Wagner develops plan for NYC economic recovery and racial justice

December 12, 2021

NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is located on 295 Lafayette St. NYU Wagner recently launched its NYC 2025 initiative to address New York City’s COVID-19...