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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

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.

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Photo: Claudia Li Fall/Winter 2016

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016

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Photo: Nina Vizcarrondo

Anne Cruz, Copy Chief December 10, 2015

"This is an extraordinary incident," University spokesperson John Beckman said. "I've been here very nearly 20 years, and I cannot think of anything quite like it."

Photo: Masked assailant threatens professor with knife in Tandon classroom

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015

"This is an extraordinary incident," University spokesperson John Beckman said. "I've been here very nearly 20 years, and I cannot think of anything quite like it."

CAS professor Dmitry Zakharov, gives advice on how to master Math final exams.

Photo: Faculty advice on finals

December 3, 2015

CAS professor Dmitry Zakharov, gives advice on how to master Math final exams.

CAS Freshman, Janice Lu, works as a tutor at MS 131 Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School, and is a part of America Reads, a national campaign started in 1996 that aims to help every child’s educational pursuits

Photo: On the Job: Janice Lu

November 9, 2015

CAS Freshman, Janice Lu, works as a tutor at MS 131 Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School, and is a part of America Reads, a national campaign started in 1996 that aims to help every child’s...

You can find many sweet potato options at Potatopia located at 378 Sixth Ave.

Photo: Top five ways to celebrate Sweet Potato Awareness

November 2, 2015

You can find many sweet potato options at Potatopia located at 378 Sixth Ave.

Video: Five food-inspired Halloween outfits

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 29, 2015
There's still time to whip up these food-related Halloween costumes.
Sophomore Christian Alfaro handles all his school work and extracurriculars while also working on the Events Operation Staff for the New York Red Bulls.

Photo: On the Job: Christian Alfaro

October 28, 2015

Sophomore Christian Alfaro handles all his school work and extracurriculars while also working on the Events Operation Staff for the New York Red Bulls.

Video: [VIDEO] Leather: the ultimate outerwear

Adryan Son, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
From biker to bomber, the leather jacket is always in style. Lucky for us, it's also back in season.
Mette Loulou Von Kohl performing for "Decolonially".

Photo: Artists intersect heritage, queerness

October 19, 2015

Mette Loulou Von Kohl performing for "Decolonially".

NYU Tennis player, Alice McGinty, is a freshmen from Barcelona, Spain.

Photo: Globetrotting freshman hits NYU tennis courts

October 8, 2015

NYU Tennis player, Alice McGinty, is a freshmen from Barcelona, Spain.

Barbecue outside the bar at Pier15 to celebrate Oktoberfest.

Photo: Top 4 spots to spend Oktoberfest

September 28, 2015

Barbecue outside the bar at Pier15 to celebrate Oktoberfest.

Lucas Doucette is a goalkeeper for the NYU men’s soccer team.

Photo: Junior goalie trades San Diego for soccer

September 28, 2015

Lucas Doucette is a goalkeeper for the NYU men’s soccer team.

Women’s volleyball player Alexis Jackson.

Photo: Sophomore mixes hip-hop with volleyball

September 21, 2015

Women’s volleyball player Alexis Jackson.