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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

Matt Petres

Matt Petres, Photo Editor

Matt Petres is a first-year studying Economics. He is from Chicago, Illinois and likes to bike and kayak. You can contact him on Instagram @matt.petres

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Polly’s NYC on 204 W. 55th St. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: Cocktail chronicles: A guide to Midtown bars and nightclubs for every day of the week

Liz Lindain and Leila Anderson April 24, 2024

Polly’s NYC on 204 W. 55th St. (Matt Petres for WSN)

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‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’ becomes site of mass arrest at NYU

WSN photographers documented protest and police activity from early morning to late in the evening on Monday, the day the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” was set up in Gould Plaza.

Two men walk past the exterior of a brick building.

Photo: How students at NYU find community during Passover

Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

The Bronfman Center for Jewish Life on 7 E. 10th St. (Matt Petres for WSN)

The exterior of Scarr’s Pizza, with a sign that says “Scarr’s Pizza,” and two people inside.

Photo: The best way to go on a pizza crawl across Manhattan

Stutee Oke, Contributing Writer April 19, 2024

(Matt Petres for WSN)

A man uses a blowtorch on a piece of sushi.

Photo: Lunch at Kintsugi Omakase is simple yet magnificent

Gabriel Giacomelli, Contributing Writer April 17, 2024

Hojicha tea. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A man in traditional kendo wear, holding a string on the garment in front of himself.

Photo: In the Huddle: Danny Chung’s Kendo journey

Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Contributing Writer April 16, 2024

(Matt Petres for WSN)

Bobian Demce standing with his arms crossed, looking up in front of a wall of photos.

Photo: Dua Kafe is the heart and soul of Albanian food in the East Village

Carina Christo, Contributing Writer April 11, 2024

(Matt Petres for WSN)

A man with long hair and a mustache sings into a microphone, pink and purple lights outline him.

Photo: Review: Grouplove finishes tour with a celebration

April 5, 2024

Grouplove performed at Terminal 5 on March 30. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Six bowls of food and two teddy bears wearing chef outfits sit inside the storefront window of “Sanuki Udon.”

Photo: Sanuki Udon brings the rich flavor of Japanese udon close to campus

March 28, 2024

Sanuki Udon is located just across from the Stern School of Business. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Three students walk down the Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life. A barrier is placed on the left side of the staircase.

Photo: ‘It’s better than nothing’: NYU partially reopens Kimmel stairs

March 27, 2024

The Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life on March 26, 2024. (Matt Petres for WSN)

The Toronto skyline at night.

Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks

WSN staff share photos from their first week of free time this year.

Line of colorful tin cans arranged next to each other. From left to right: “GHOST” on a yellow and blue can, “BANG ENERGY” on a white and blue can , “C4” on a black and orange can, “ALANI NU” on a blue and mint green can, “MONSTER” on a black and neon green can, “CELSIUS” on an orange and white can, “JAVA MONSTER” on a brown can, “PRIME” on a pink and white can, “YERBA MATE” on a yellow and red can and “RED BULL” on a blue and tin can.

Photo: Ranked: Energy drinks

Annie Emans, Contributing Writer March 25, 2024

(Matt Petres for WSN)

BAGGUs Sunshine Tile reusable bag. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: Baggu is the bag-u need

Elena Portnoy, Beauty & Style Editor March 15, 2024

BAGGU's Sunshine Tile reusable bag. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A basketball player in a white-and-purple uniform labeled “violets” runs across the court with the ball as a basketball player in a blue uniform labeled “TUFTS” attempts to block him from the right.

Photo: In the Huddle: Spencer Freedman on NYU men’s basketball

Logan Holland, Contributing Writer March 14, 2024

Freedman makes a layup against Husson University at the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A girl with a pink umbrella watches an ongoing picket line. There is a blue U.A.W. sign in the background.

Photo: New School student workers reach agreement, end strike

March 11, 2024

A student at the SENS-UAW picket line on March 6, 2024. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A man in a beige cowboy hat and red bandana speaks into a microphone in front of a glass building with a sign reading, “THE NEW SCHOOL.”

New School student workers begin strike

The New School’s student workers union began a strike Wednesday, continuing its demands for increased compensation and benefits.
Matt Petres and Shiphrah Moses March 7, 2024

Dozens of student workers at The New School went on strike outside the university’s Fifth Avenue buildings Wednesday afternoon, following more than six months of what they said...

A man in a white N.Y.U. basketball jersey makes a layup with a basketball while playing against players wearing blue jerseys.

Photo: Men’s basketball finishes strong season with tough loss

March 4, 2024

Junior Zay Freeney makes a layup in NYU’s championship game against Tufts University. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A man in a white N.Y.U. basketball jersey makes a layup with a basketball while playing against players wearing blue jerseys.

Photo: Men’s basketball finishes strong season with tough loss

Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer March 4, 2024

Fans holding cardboard cutout letters. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A bearded man in a lavender dress shirt hugs a woman in a yellow sweater with white stars.

Photo: Contract faculty win union recognition

February 29, 2024

(Matt Petres for WSN)

A group of students posing for a group photo in front of N.Y.U.’s Bobst Library. Some students on the right are holding a white banner with the red, green and red words “CUT the CONTRACT with STARBUCKS” written on it. A student beside the banner is holding a yellow envelope.

Photo: Students deliver letter calling for removal of on-campus Starbucks

February 23, 2024

Members of “Students Against Starbucks” outside Bobst Library. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A pale green building with flowers has the restaurant name “DANTE” on it. There are white chairs and tables outside.

Photo: Cocktail chronicles: A guide to West Village bars and nightclubs for every day of the week

Leila Anderson and Liz Lindain February 21, 2024

Due West on 189 West 10th Street. (Matt Petres for WSN)