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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

Polina Buchak, Senior Multimedia Editor

Polina Buchak is the Senior Multimedia Editor at the Washington Square News. She is in Tandon and Tisch, following her passion in Filmmaking and Integrated Design Media. Born in Ukraine, raised in Nigeria, and educated in United Kingdom, she will never be able to answer exactly where she is from. If you are looking for her, she is either running around NYC finding stories that she can turn into short movies or simply enjoying a coffee catching up with her fashion bible Vogue. Follow her projects at polinabuchak.com.

All content by Polina Buchak
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Photo: Ranked: First-year residence halls

Annie Emans, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

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Photo: Lafayette Hall

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor February 22, 2018

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Photo: Vivi Zubedi F/W 2018

Hannah Starke, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018

Coney Island makes for a great and unconventional picnic site and offers classic and cinematic New York views.

Photo: Top 10 Picnic Spots for You and a Friend

Fernanda Amis, Contributing Writer November 20, 2017

Coney Island makes for a great and unconventional picnic site and offers classic and cinematic New York views.

The NYU MetroCenter is housed at 726 Broadway, which is also the location of many other major NYU facilities, such as the Liberal Studies.

Photo: Report Shows Diversity is Crucial

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director November 13, 2017

The NYU MetroCenter is housed at 726 Broadway, which is also the location of many other major NYU facilities, such as the Liberal Studies.

Perfect Imperfections: Film vs. Digital

Polina Buchak, Senior Multimedia Editor November 6, 2017

Looking back at history, we cannot thank Steven Sasson enough for opening the doors into the future of photography and cinematography with the invention of the digital camera....

&pizza just opened on Broadway and Astor Place and offers a number of personal pizzas, as well as a create your own option at an affordable price. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

Photo: &pizza Makes Its Mark

Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017

&pizza just opened on Broadway and Astor Place and offers a number of personal pizzas, as well as a create your own option at an affordable price. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

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Photo: The Fashion Week Issue

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor September 18, 2017

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Virtual Reality in NYU’s Media and Games Network

Photo: NYU Professors Bring Hamlet to Virtual Reality

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017

Virtual Reality in NYU’s Media and Games Network

SLAM met in the park to discuss the different ways that the university could be more transparent.

Photo: SLAM Plans to Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Kristina Hayhurst, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017

SLAM met in the park to discuss the different ways that the university could be more transparent.

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Photo: Jarel Zhang S/S 2018

Ethan D'Spain, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017

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Photo: The Runway at Saks 5th Avenue

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer September 9, 2017

Club Fest showcases all of the different extracurricular clubs at NYU, giving students the opportunity to sign up for a number of activities.

Photo: Join the Club: Navigating Club Fest

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 5, 2017

Club Fest showcases all of the different extracurricular clubs at NYU, giving students the opportunity to sign up for a number of activities.

Welcome Week introduces first year students to the university and includes a number of events to get them situated in the city.

Photo: When Welcome Week Isn’t Welcoming

September 3, 2018

Welcome Week introduces first year students to the university and includes a number of events to get them situated in the city.

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Photo: BENCH/BODY S/S 2018

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor July 14, 2017