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

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Veronica Liow

Veronica Liow, Senior Multimedia Editor

Veronica Liow is the Senior Multimedia Editor at Washington Square News. From the Bay Area in California, she is an advocate of the term, “hella.” More than (almost) anything, she loves pugs. You can find her drinking tea almost everywhere, anytime. When she’s not having anxiety over how to better her Instagram feed, she’s working on her concentration at Gallatin: the Ethics of Visual Art and Media. For her thoughts and whatnots, check out her Twitter.

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Photo: Fyodor Golan S/S 2018

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Abroad Editor September 18, 2017

The School of Professional Studies announced several changes in their educational program over the summer.

Photo: SPS Changes Paul McGhee Division to Provide Affordable Education

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor September 5, 2017

The School of Professional Studies announced several changes in their educational program over the summer.

Palladium, along with other NYU dining halls, wastes great quantities of food. This is due to the discrepancy between how much food people take and how much food people actually eat.

Photo: Food Waste Is Taking Over America

Kate Holland, Staff Writer March 27, 2017

Palladium, along with other NYU dining halls, wastes great quantities of food. This is due to the discrepancy between how much food people take and how much food people actually...

Global Liberal Studies Commencement ‘17

Global Liberal Studies Commencement ‘17

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Editor May 20, 2017
For Global Liberal Studies students, the commencement ceremony on Tuesday was not a commencement at all — rather a continuation of the brave and ambitious work they already began during their studies at NYU.
School of Law Commencement '17

School of Law Commencement ’17

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Editor May 20, 2017
Even despite fraught political and social climates, the 2017 graduates of NYU's School of Law faced their future this Thursday with enthusiasm and excitement.
The School of Professional Studies is making changes to reflect the changing demographics of its students. SPS is letting go of several faculty members and is changing the makeup of the Paul McGhee Division.

Photo: SPS Changes Lead to Firing of 10 Faculty Members

Natasha Roy, News Editor May 22, 2017

The School of Professional Studies is making changes to reflect the changing demographics of its students. SPS is letting go of several faculty members and is changing the makeup...

Isolationist populism is becoming a concern not just in the United States, but also other parts of the world such as Britain and France.

Photo: World Politics: The Spring of Closed Doors

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017

Isolationist populism is becoming a concern not just in the United States, but also other parts of the world such as Britain and France.

Steinhardt senior Alexander Lehktman, the president of NYU’s chapter of SSDP, led a trip to Albany along with six others on April 24 to lobby for the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill would effectively legalize adult use of cannabis in New York.

Photo: Pot Prohibition: Potentially Pardoned?

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 30, 2017

Steinhardt senior Alexander Lehktman, the president of NYU’s chapter of SSDP, led a trip to Albany along with six others on April 24 to lobby for the Marijuana Regulation and...

WSN weighs in on what music to listen to while studying.

Photo: Staff Recs: Best Music to Study To

April 27, 2017

WSN weighs in on what music to listen to while studying.

Although President Trump’s recent executive order threatening the funding of sanctuary cities was overturned, New York City and the sanctuary campus movement at NYU still face significant threats.

Photo: President Trump’s Administration Threatens Sanctuary Cities

April 27, 2017

Although President Trump’s recent executive order threatening the funding of sanctuary cities was overturned, New York City and the sanctuary campus movement at NYU still face...

The Community Service Issue

The Community Service Issue

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Editor April 24, 2017

The Community Service Issue

The Community Service Issue

Veronica Liow, Multimedia Editor April 24, 2017

Before I came to NYU, I remember hearing about students and alumni and their achievements. One Tisch alum wins an Oscar. A Gallatin student has a published book and is working...

The shots were fired on the same street as the NYU Bookstore.

Photo: NYU Bookstore to Be Leased to Follett Higher Education

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 24, 2017

The shots were fired on the same street as the NYU Bookstore.

Boba Guys, at 23 Clinton St., is a popular bubble tea spot founded originally in San Francisco.

Photo: The Best Boba Spots Near NYU

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer April 24, 2017

Boba Guys, at 23 Clinton St., is a popular bubble tea spot founded originally in San Francisco.

On April 11, Maggie Rogers performed at Bowery Ballroom, continuing her successful music career. She played her EP and several new songs, staying true to herself as an artist.

Photo: Maggie Rogers Conquers Emotional NYC Homecoming

April 18, 2017

On April 11, Maggie Rogers performed at Bowery Ballroom, continuing her successful music career. She played her EP and several new songs, staying true to herself as an artist.

Central Park

Exposure | Finding Peace in the Environment

Veronica Liow, Euan Prentis and Julia Saliba April 17, 2017
New York City can be overwhelming. Documented in this exposure are various places students, both in New York and abroad, can venture off to to feel more connected with nature.
Third North’s laundry room holds a re-fashioNYC recycling point — 16 other halls have joined this initiative. The re-fashioNYC program promotes the recycling of clothing, the majority of which is not biodegradable.

Photo: NYU Recycles Through re-fashioNYC

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor April 17, 2017

Third North’s laundry room holds a re-fashioNYC recycling point — 16 other halls have joined this initiative. The re-fashioNYC program promotes the recycling of clothing, the...

The NYU Wireless Center, which works through Tandon, plans to develop its 5G wireless technology. More on the development will be discussed at the Brooklyn Summit 5G.

Photo: NYU Developing New Wireless Technology

Sanjukta Phadke, Contributing Writer April 17, 2017

The NYU Wireless Center, which works through Tandon, plans to develop its 5G wireless technology. More on the development will be discussed at the Brooklyn Summit 5G.

At the end of this semester, NYUHome will be replaced with Global Home, which has a very different interface. The switch will happen over the next few months.

Photo: NYUHome Reboots to Global Home

March 29, 2017

At the end of this semester, NYUHome will be replaced with Global Home, which has a very different interface. The switch will happen over the next few months.

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Photo: Paige Alenick

Natasha Roy, News Editor March 23, 2017

Last week, President Donald Trump barred the New York Times alongside other major news outlets (including CNN and Politico) from attending White House briefings. Journalism students worry about what this means for the future.

Photo: NYU Journalists Face Uncertainty Following Press Briefing Bans

March 2, 2017

Last week, President Donald Trump barred the New York Times alongside other major news outlets (including CNN and Politico) from attending White House briefings. Journalism students...

This past weekend’s Tisch Dance MFA 1 Concert, a program of original works both choreographed and performed by students, introduces many artistics and political themes, such as gender roles and domestic abuse. The first-year graduate MFA 1 students spent a semester choreographing the works.

Photo: Tisch Grads Collab for Evocative Dance

February 27, 2017

This past weekend’s Tisch Dance MFA 1 Concert, a program of original works both choreographed and performed by students, introduces many artistics and political themes, such...

Third Avenue North

Third Avenue North

Veronica Liow, Deputy Multimedia Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 15-20 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride Tandon Nearby...

Rubin's second floor study lounge where students have the option to stay tonight.

Photo: Heat Wave Displaces Rubin Hall Residents

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor August 29, 2018

Rubin's second floor study lounge where students have the option to stay tonight.

The exterior of Rubin Residence Hall, which is NYU's lowest cost first-year residence hall due to its absence of air conditioning.

Photo: Rubin Will Cool Down — In Three Years

September 10, 2018

The exterior of Rubin Residence Hall, which is NYU's lowest cost first-year residence hall due to its absence of air conditioning.

Coral Tower, 129 3rd Ave

Photo: Coral Tower

February 23, 2017

Coral Tower, 129 3rd Ave