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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

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
Exposure | Day Wave at Baby's All Right

Exposure | Day Wave at Baby’s All Right

Polina Buchak, Deputy Multimedia Editor November 17, 2016

I think it was after going to Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival last summer that I truly understood the power of live music. I commute to Brooklyn every day, therefore the only...

NYU provides a space for students to share their affordability ideas.

Photo: What Happened to NYU's Affordability Ideas Website?

November 11, 2016

NYU provides a space for students to share their affordability ideas.

Faith Gates challenged herself to go a week without Netflix.

Photo: I Tried… Giving Up Netflix for a Week

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Faith Gates challenged herself to go a week without Netflix.

Video: Exposure | Unbreakable

Polina Buchak, Deputy Multimedia Editor October 31, 2016

Different people express themselves in different ways – some write poetry, some draw paintings, and some may crash things in front of them. I, on the other hand, find comfort...

The Creatives Issue

The Creatives Issue

Anna Letson and Polina Buchak October 31, 2016
This issue is not about creating art within a specific school, but about having a passion to pursue art outside of academics.
WSN Staff recommend their favorite Halloween movies.

Photo: Staff Recs: Favorite Halloween Movies

WSN Staff October 27, 2016

WSN Staff recommend their favorite Halloween movies.

MakerSpace opened on September 20th in Rogers Hall where students can create their own projects using 3D printers and laser cutters.

Tandon’s Newest Upgrade Helps Students Build the Future

Polina Buchak, Deputy Multimedia Editor October 3, 2016
Washington Square News took a look at NYU Tandon's new laboratory known as the MakerSpace.
While the HQ of WSN is located in New York City, some of our staff report stories from the abroad sites.

Photo: Welcome Back to the Abroad Desk

October 3, 2016

While the HQ of WSN is located in New York City, some of our staff report stories from the abroad sites.

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Photo: Queens

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 3, 2016

Food options from NYU dining halls. (WSN file photo)

Photo: Like NYU, Barnard Drops Aramark for Chartwells

April 11, 2019

Food options from NYU dining halls. (WSN file photo)

Gallatin junior Casey Whyland performing in the Reality Show during the Presidential Welcome for the Class of 2020.

Photo: School or a Career? An NYU Dilemma

September 26, 2016

Gallatin junior Casey Whyland performing in the Reality Show during the Presidential Welcome for the Class of 2020.

NYU SLAM organizer Katie Shane stands next to a sign that summarizes the request of their action.

Photo: NYU SLAM Petitions in Bobst for Student Representation on Board of Trustees

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 24, 2016

NYU SLAM organizer Katie Shane stands next to a sign that summarizes the request of their action.

In comparison to other social media platforms, college students tend to have a more professional tone while using Facebook.

Photo: Is Facebook Becoming Less Personal?

September 19, 2016

In comparison to other social media platforms, college students tend to have a more professional tone while using Facebook.

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Photo: The Fashion Week Issue

Gabriella Bower, Beauty & Style Editor September 19, 2016

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Photo: Georgine S/S 2017

Krista Burton, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016