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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Mellak Abduelal
As NYU’s Greek life undergoes changes to promote a more welcoming community for students, one question remains: Can Greek life escape its infamous stereotypes? (Illustration by Max Van Hosen)

Can Greek Life at NYU Evolve With the Times?

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Mellak Abduelal, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

An illustration of a black-and-light-purple direction pole against a dark purple background. The pole has five different signs that individually read: “What is L.S?,” “G.L.S.?,” “Transfer?,” ‘Major?” and “r/nyu.”

The case for Liberal Studies

One Liberal Studies first-year on the program that so many newly accepted NYU students find themselves in.
Mellak Abduelal, Staff Writer April 18, 2022

On Dec. 15 of my senior year of high school, I opened an acceptance letter to the school of my dreams: NYU. “Congratulations” jumped out of the phone screen. I rejoiced, but...

An illustration of a glass tipped over with liquid flowing from it. The liquid is flowing into a cigarette butt that has smoke billowing up from it.

When you left

A collection of poems about living in the wake of heartbreak.
Mellak Abduelal, Staff Writer April 11, 2022

“Dear You” I drink my cappuccinos With soy milk And maybe oat  Whatever there is I feel like I never know  Anything.   At the diner Do you...

(Staff Illustration by Natalia Palacino Camargo)

Amore abroad

Students at NYU’s Florence campus share their stories of dating while studying away.
Mellak Abduelal, Contributing Writer February 14, 2022

If the candy aisle at CVS Pharmacy isn’t an obvious hint, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For students attending NYU’s Florence study-away site, this corner may...