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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

Ryan Walker

Ryan Walker, Social Media Editor

Ryan Walker is a junior in Gallatin concentrating on the intersections of photography and themes of justice. As a military kid who’s moved every two years, she has no hometown, but has been fortunate enough to live and travel worldwide. Outside of school, she works as an admissions ambassador and holds multiple leadership roles in her sorority Alpha Sigma Tau. In her free time, Ryan loves working with youth, baking or getting brunch with friends (she’s biased toward Follia and Grey Dog). You can find her on Instagram @ryankwalker.

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A group of four people wearing the same yellow sorority t-shirts all take a selfie with a smartphone. They stand on a rooftop with other sorority members in the background.

Photo: Opinion: Fraternities suck. Here's why they’re still important.

October 18, 2022

Many may dismiss NYU Greek Life because of its small presence on campus, but there are some upsides we should consider. (Ryan Walker for WSN)

Portrait of Mika Chipana smiling and dressed in a white shirt with black polka dogs and a black sweater. She is standing in front of the red brick columns of the NYU School of Law courtyard, her hair neatly braided and flung to the back.

Photo: Re: The prodigal tongue: Making the return to my native languages

Mika Chipana, Contributing Writer April 8, 2022

Mika Chipana. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Portrait of Grace Xiang holding up an assortment of stickers. Xiang is standing in front of an abstract multicolored background.

Photo: Re: ‘Healing our inner child’: Students Selling Stickers

Roshni Raj, Culture Editor April 8, 2022

CAS junior Grace Xiang is SSS’ head of management and graphic design. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

A blurred biker rides along the Hudson River Park piers. On the left, a white banner hangs on a rail with the words “#NewYorkTough” in royal blue. Behind both is the Jersey City skyline.

Photo: The allure of the pause

April 2, 2022

(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

A portrait collage of Bohao Liu and Fiqah Rahman. On the left, Raham stands against a teal background wearing a blush pink shirt with her hair in an updo. On the left, Liu stands against a gray brick background wearing a sleeve t-shirt and black rounded glasses.

Photo: 2 NYU alumni nominated for student filmmaking awards

March 23, 2022

Two alumni of NYU’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences have been nominated for the Television Academy Foundation's 41st College Television Awards. The award ceremony will be...

The Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy.

Photo: A commuter student on studying abroad

February 28, 2022

The transition from being a commuter student to studying abroad can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. For students in Florence handling a language barrier and change...

Facade of the Starbucks coffee shop at NYU’s Goddard Hall. Some pedestrians are walking in front of the building and a customer is opening the front door.

Photo: 2 more students allege NYU mishandled campus attacks

February 25, 2022

After four students were assaulted on campus this month, two more students have said they’ve been attacked. One was punched between Bleecker Street and Bond Street; the other...

The facade of the NYU building on 105 East 17th Street.

Photo: NYU announces relocation plans for some buildings and student housing

February 25, 2022

The Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will move from the Puck Building to 105 E. 17th St., one of many relocation plans that NYU recently announced for several...

Empty assembly hall with a purple overlay. Text reads “Resolution to Include Student Voices in the Election of the SGA Chairperson.” At bottom center is the logo of NYU’s student government.

Photo: Student gov’t passes resolution to elect its chairperson by student vote

February 23, 2022

The most recent Student Government Assembly meeting on Feb. 17 passed a resolution that would allow the student body to elect the SGA chairperson. (Images courtesy of SGA and Jorene...

Passengers wait on the subway platform as an R train approaches the station.

Photo: Village Community Board talks local crime, subway safety at latest meeting

February 22, 2022

Manhattan Community Board 2 met on Feb. 17 to discuss subway safety, armed crime and NYU's impact on the community. The board represents Greenwich Village and neighboring areas....

Eighteen mannequins display clothing by famous ’90s designers in the Museum at FIT. Unfinished wooden slats separate the exhibit into sections.

Photo: The Museum at FIT showcases the ’90s as a decade of ‘Reinvention and Restlessness’

February 23, 2022

“Reinvention and Restlessness: Fashion in the Nineties,” the current exhibit at The Museum at FIT, depicts the fashion trends of the 1990s. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Eighteen mannequins display clothing by famous ’90s designers in the Museum at FIT. Unfinished wooden slats separate the exhibit into sections.

Photo: The Museum at FIT showcases the ’90s as a decade of ‘Reinvention and Restlessness’

Carina Christo, Contributing Writer February 23, 2022

The exhibit “Reinvention and Restlessness: Fashion in the Nineties,” is open to the public until April 27. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Photo: Flappers and philosophers: Markarian brings 1920s glamor to Colorado country

Con Xie, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Photo: PatBO, embracing sparkle, leaves patterns in 2021

Ari Arvand, Contributing Writer February 15, 2022

(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Average annual transportation costs in New York City exceed $1,000 per student. NYU should work with the MTA to alleviate this financial burden. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Photo: Editorial: Hamilton, implement the SGA’s transportation resolution

February 14, 2022

Average annual transportation costs in New York City exceed $1,000 per student. NYU should work with the MTA to alleviate this financial burden. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

A subway rider stands on the Times Square station platform. Riders are on alert after a rise in assaults at subway stations. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Photo: Subway crime spike unnerves NYU students

January 31, 2022

A subway rider stands on the Times Square station platform. Riders are on alert after a rise in assaults at subway stations. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

The NYU community is experiencing a high number of COVID-19 cases. Students can access Binx saliva tests in NYU housing. (Staff Photo and Screenshot by Ryan Walker)

Photo: Explained: What to do if you test positive for COVID-19

Gabriel Hawthorne, Deputy News Editor January 26, 2022

Students, faculty and staff must use NYU’s self-reporting form if they have symptoms of COVID-19, test positive for the virus or come in contact with someone who tests positive....

Students who live in NYU residence halls can submit a COVID-19 Binx saliva test through the designated boxes in their hall lobby. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Photo: A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies

Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor January 24, 2022

Students who live in NYU residence halls can submit a COVID-19 Binx saliva test through the designated boxes in their hall lobby. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

One year ago today, domestic terrorists in support of former President Donald Trump stormed the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Photo: Opinion: The Jan. 6 insurrection, one year later

Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor January 6, 2022

Supporters of President Donald Trump stand outside the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 12, 2020. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)