New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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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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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)

A front entrance with the text “Electric Lady Studios” written in a retro white font on two reflective walls.

Photo: ‘An exploitative environment’: The interns behind Electric Lady Studios

February 20, 2024

Electric Lady Studios at 52 W. 8th St. (Matt Petres for WSN)

(Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: 5 cute and casual on-campus date ideas

Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer February 13, 2024

(Matt Petres for WSN)

Aerial shot of orange soup with leeks. There is a candle and rose beside the dish.

Photo: Casa Bond: where fine dining meets Mexican tradition

February 12, 2024

Chipotle Lobster Bisque (Matt Petres for WSN)

Aerial shot of orange soup with leeks. There is a candle and rose beside the dish.

Photo: Casa Bond: where fine dining meets Mexican tradition

Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer February 12, 2024

Tres leches cake (Matt Petres for WSN)

King Dumplings (Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: Dumping your misfortunes behind: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these delectable dumpling spots

Jack Dai, Contributing Writer February 8, 2024

King Dumplings (Matt Petres for WSN)

A woman wearing a black top, a black and white striped jacket, a gold bracelet and a pair of black jeans stands in front of a black fence.

Photo: In the huddle: From serves to spikes, Lindsey Hirano on her volleyball journey

Briggs Negrón, Contributing Writer February 7, 2024

NYU Volleyball libero Lindsey Hirano. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Three security guards in blue uniforms congregate in front of the Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life. A barrier is placed both on the top and bottom of the staircase.

Photo: Student gov’t passes resolution to reopen Kimmel steps

March 15, 2024

File Photo: NYU campus safety officers guarding the Kimmel staircase on Oct. 12, 2023. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Three security guards in blue uniforms congregate in front of the Grand Staircase in the Kimmel Center for University Life. A barrier is placed both on the top and bottom of the staircase.

Photo: Opinion: Students deserve to know why the Kimmel staircase is closed

February 2, 2024

NYU campus safety officers guarding the Kimmel staircase on Oct. 12, 2023. (Matt Petres for WSN)

The Multifaith Prayer Space on Lower Level 2 of Bobst Library has prayer rugs. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: Renovations to keep an eye out for at Bobst

Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor January 29, 2024

The Multifaith Prayer Space on Lower Level 2 of Bobst Library has prayer rugs. (Matt Petres for WSN)

(Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: 5 unique hot chocolates near NYU to warm your winter days

Lauren Ng, Contributing Writer December 11, 2023

(Matt Petres for WSN)

A woman in a black shirt wearing multiple necklaces looking down as she places her hand down. She is looking towards another hand sitting on the table under a white device emitting purple light.

Photo: Small spaces, big ideas: Running small businesses from NYU dorms

Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer December 11, 2023

(Matt Petres for WSN)

The remnants of a poster showing the Israeli hostages who are missing stuck on a pillar in N.Y.U.’s Stern School of Business. Behind the pillar is a white and purple N.Y.U. flag hanging on a building.

Photo: Student suspended after tearing down Israeli hostage posters

December 7, 2023

File Photo: Remnants of the Israeli hostage posters on the building of the Stern School of Business on Oct. 22. (Matt Petres for WSN)

A person in a beige top and white pants laces up gray ice skates.

Winter Wonderland arrives early at NYU’s Flurry

The IRHC’s annual event at Central Park offered a fun night of ice skating, games, snacks and more.
Matt Petres, Staff Photographer November 15, 2023

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: The best NYC museum gift shops for the holiday season

Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer November 14, 2023

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (Matt Petres for WSN)

Wegmans exterior with a line of Citi Bikes in front of a red fencing.

Photo: Wegmans at Astor Place brings a taste of suburbia to NYU

November 2, 2023

Wegmans opened a new location at Astor Place. (Matt Petres for WSN)

The remnants of a poster showing the Israeli hostages who are missing stuck on a pillar in N.Y.U’s Stern School of Business. Behind the pillar is a white and purple N.Y.U. flag hanging on a building.

Photo: Postdoc terminated after taking down hostage posters

April 30, 2024

Remnants of hostage posters near the Stern School of Business. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Jin Vathanakul’s grandmother’s hand-sewn bag. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: Beyond books and bedding: The comfort objects students bring to college

Michael Lando, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Jin Vathanakul’s grandmother’s hand-sewn bag. (Matt Petres for WSN)

Two women dancing while surrounded by a cheering crowd.

Photo: Hispanic and Latine organizations come together through dance

Alina Hollister, Staff Writer October 17, 2023

(Matt Petres for WSN)

(​​Matt Petres for WSN)

Photo: Skip Whole Foods and try these more affordable alternatives

Jules Hasler, Contributing Writer September 25, 2023

(​​Matt Petres for WSN)