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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 Sydney Chan
(AnMei Deck for WSN)

Review: 80WSE’s political exhibition leaves viewers asking for more

“Simone Weil: On the Abolition of All Political Parties” hints at Simone Weil’s argument against political factions, but does not adequately demystify the French philosopher.
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Located at 80 Washington Square East, a street-level, three-panel-long window gallery displays the face of Simone Weil, a French Resistance philosopher and activist during World...

A street view at night of a tall geometric building with lights shining through the windows.

The names behind NYU’s buildings

From billionaire donors to notorious nightclubs, NYU’s property honors decades of city and school history.
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

With a lengthy list of wealthy alumni and real estate in the city’s most historic districts, NYU has no shortage of subjects for its building’s namesakes. But despite their...

Three balconies spiraling up with various art pieces on the walls and people perusing them.

Review: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition teaches a history lesson about a fleeting art movement

Visit “Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930” for Orphism’s enchanting color, and leave with a newfound understanding of the cultural and technological innovations that captivated early 20th-century Paris.
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Geometric shards and sweeping streaks in chromatic hues adorn The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s walls. Upon first glance, the artworks feature no discernible subject for interpretation....

A group of protestors holding various signs outside, many of them reading “STOP THE BILL! TAX THE RICH.”

NYC students petition against NYU and Columbia tax cuts

The group of students is calling for the over $100 million that NYU saves in property tax exemptions to be allocated toward the city’s public universities.
Chloe Claytor and Sydney Chan September 18, 2024

NYU and Columbia University are the largest private landowners in the city, yet collectively save over $320 million on annual property taxes due to exemptions outlined in the New...