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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

All content by Safia Ahmad
An illustration of two hands touching, holding two small figures by strings made of leafy vines. One of the figures is a woman wearing a long blue dress, a head covering and a veil, and the other is a man wearing a long yellow garment and a yellow hat with brown shoes. They are linking arms.

First Comes Marriage, Then Comes Love

Arranged marriages are often presumed to be cold by nature, but my family taught me how loving they truly are.
Safia Ahmad, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

An illustration of two hands touching, holding two small figures by strings made of leafy vines. One of the figures is a woman wearing a long blue dress, a head covering and a veil, and the other is a man wearing a long yellow garment and a yellow hat with brown shoes. They are linking arms.

Lovesick

Arranged marriages are often presumed to be cold by nature, but my family taught me how loving they truly are.
Safia Ahmad, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

An illustration of a woman wrapped in a purple blanket, with her brown hair in a bun. She is eating ice cream in bed, watching "The Notebook" on a laptop sitting in front of her.

Lovesick: A collection of poems for the romantic pessimist

Arranged marriages are often presumed to be cold by nature, but my family taught me how loving they truly are.
Safia Ahmad, Contributing Writer February 26, 2023

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LA-based ‘Dances with Films’ festival hits the East Coast

The 26th annual “Dances with Films” festival debuted for the first time on the East Coast from Dec. 1 to 4 at Regal Union Square.
Safia Ahmad, Contributing Writer December 5, 2022

The “Dances with Films” festival, a beloved Los Angeles indie film festival, celebrated its 26th anniversary by screening never-before-seen projects on the East Coast. While...