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

Washington Square News

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Two N.Y.U. security officers standing outside the entrance to N.Y.U.’s Lafayette residence hall with a small police car parked on the street

How NYU’s safety report only documents a portion of on-campus crime

The university’s annual report does not include the two most-reported crimes on campus: petty larceny and sexual harassment.
Simon Tan, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

Three weeks ago, NYU released its 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, documenting an uptick in robbery, aggravated assault and motor vehicle theft in the last year. The...

A group of people gathered in Washington Square Park for a protest.

Photo: Opinion: NYU is neglecting students by delaying proposal on pro-Palestinian speech

February 23, 2024

File Photo: Hundreds of students gathered at Washington Square Park for a pro-Palestinian protest on Nov. 16. (Simon Tan for WSN)

A group of people gathered in Washington Square Park for a protest.

Photo: Students criticize NYU response to Israel-Hamas war at pro-Palestinian protest

November 17, 2023

Hundreds of students gathered at Washington Square Park for a pro-Palestinian protest on Nov. 16. (Simon Tan for WSN)

A group of pro-Israeli protesters holds signs and Israeli flags in front of the Garibaldi statue in Washington Square Park.

Photo: Students and faculty demand support for Jewish students at WSP protest

Luke McCrory, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

(Simon Tan for WSN)

(Simon Tan for WSN)

Photo: Cure your Halloween candy cravings at these Greenwich Village institutions

Aidan Levin, Contributing Writer October 27, 2023

(Simon Tan for WSN)

The interior of I Love Paraguay Restaurant. Two people are sitting across from each other. Jaime Issac S., a server at I Love Paraguay, is talking to them. The wall behind them is painted and there are pink flowers across it, as well as across the ceiling.

Photo: Restaurants to love for Hispanic Heritage Month

Carina Christo, Staff Writer October 6, 2023

(Simon Tan for WSN)

Two mooncakes are on a plate, sitting on a table. To the left of the photo there is a blue-and-white teapot.

Photo: Moonstruck for mooncakes at the Mid-Autumn Festival

September 28, 2023

Congee Village. (Simon Tan for WSN)