New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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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 Samantha Esmé Williams
A person walking in Washington Square Park is wearing a brown mini skirt, black sneakers and a black open-knit sweater over a white tank top, while carrying a yellow tote bag.

Photo: Cultivate your spring wardrobe with these 6 blooming trends

Isabella Jambrina, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

(Samantha Esmé Williams for WSN)

An illustration of Ariana Grande facing away and leaning against another version of herself.

Photo: Review: Ariana Grande isn’t perfect, and neither is ‘eternal sunshine’

Naisha Roy, Editor-at-Large March 13, 2024

Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album, “eternal sunshine,” on March 8, 2024. (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

A hand holds a black telephone amidst a background of city skyscrapers. Cursive text in the upper right-hand corner reads Real Estate. A record is coming out of the cover.

Photo: Review: Real Estate perfects simplicity with its new record ‘Daniel’

March 6, 2024

Real Estate’s most recent album, “Daniel." (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

A red mug and a laptop with a blue-toned image of a woman applying lipstick to another woman.

Photo: Off the Radar: Feminism, race and gender in ‘The Big City’

February 16, 2024

“The Big City” is available through NYU’s streaming partners. (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch shown from a low angle. Around and behind the arch are cells and a DNA strand.

Photo: The Research Issue | Under the Arch Magazine

February 11, 2024

(Illustration of Samantha Esme Williams)

An illustration of a laptop and a mug on a purple background. On the laptop is a child sitting in a car leaning outside the window. The foreground is a grassy field with a city background and above the car is the red title: “24 City.”

Photo: Off the Radar: ‘24 City’ and building over the ashes of industry

February 2, 2024

“24 City” is available through NYU’s streaming partners. (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

An illustration of three blue mugs with cake baked in them on a green background.

Photo: Mug cake recipes: Single-serve holiday happiness

December 15, 2023

(Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

An illustration of coquito, against a yellow background. The drink is white with cinnamon on top.

Photo: Bridging Puerto Rican culture and veganism with dairy-free coquito

December 14, 2023

Coquito, a Puerto Rican Christmas drink. (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

(Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

Photo: Beauty in a bowl: Crafting your own luxurious face and hair treatments

December 11, 2023

(Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

A laptop with the screen open to “NYU Albert” is covered with a red X on the left, and a piece of paper with the NYU logo titled “Course Registration” is covered with a green checkmark on the right. The background is blue.

Photo: Off Third: NYU takes course registration completely off the grid

November 17, 2023

(Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

An illustration of a girl wearing a yellow hat, blue scarf, blue-and-white socks and yellow gloves walking in front of the Bobst Library entrance.

Photo: Fall accessories: A guide to (pumpkin) spicing up your outfits

Brianna Ly, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

(Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

Poison Apple Cider (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)

Photo: Spook-ify these sweet recipes for your Halloween night

Sar Perez, Contributing Writer October 31, 2023

Poison Apple Cider (Illustration by Samantha Esmé Williams)