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Sanna Marin, wearing a black dress, stands behind a glass podium which has a microphone attached to it. The podium has the emblem of the Finnish government on it. There is a blue wall behind her, with the logo of the Fnnish government printed on it.
World’s ‘coolest prime minister’ to speak at NYU commencement
Three pages of legal document stacked on top of each other against a purple background. The text indicates that the lawsuit is initiated by Mark Crispin Miller.
Court dismisses Steinhardt prof’s defamation lawsuit against colleagues, again
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A wide gallery space, with a white wall on the left side of the room that has blue-colored text and pieces of art in brown frames. Behind it are black curtains and a large multicolored sculpture made of thin layers. On the right side of the image there is a green wall with black text.
NYU Latinx Project to create research center with $1.3 million donation
A rally attendee dressed in a gray mouse costume holding signs that read Democrat Rhino Politician and Trust me demonstrates in Collective Pond Park while two media personnel record the attendee from behind.
Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance
A rally attendee dressed in a gray mouse costume holding signs that read Democrat Rhino Politician and Trust me demonstrates in Collective Pond Park while two media personnel record the attendee from behind.
Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance
The exterior of N.Y.U. Langone’s Tisch Hospital and the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion.
Air quality ‘hazardous’ in North Brooklyn, says NYU study
A line of activists with megaphones and signs stand in front of a large crowd of people. They hold a black banner with green text which reads “Climate Can’t Wait.” They are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City skyline is in the background.
Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation
Four vigil attendees appear in the photo. The three on the left stand, each holding a candle. The one on the right sits in a powered wheelchair.
Vigil at City Hall mourns disabled people killed by caretakers
A police car sits in the middle of the intersection between east thirteenth street and university place with its driver’s side airbags blown, and yellow police tape reads “Do Not Cross,” draped on its left side. The front of the vehicle is severely damaged, with shattered glass and parts of the car in pieces on the pavement. Behind it are civilians and their vehicles along with other police cars and a firetruck.
Police car crashes into civilian vehicle on University Place
Doctor Carl Zimmer speaks from the wooden podium in Hemmerdinger Hall. An audience sits in front of him. Behind him is a projector screen displaying two images.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A man wearing a dotted tie, a white shirt and a black suit jacket speaks in an online conference session. Behind him are a bookshelf and five clocks displaying times in different time zones.
Minnesota prof criticizes public health response at COVID-19 lecture
An illustration of a COVID-19 vaccination card in the background with a half-full syringe on the left of the foreground and a bottle reading “COVID-19 VACCINE BOOSTER” on the right.
Most NYU students haven’t received the bivalent booster, WSN survey finds
A building which has NYU and NYU Steinhardt flags hoisted from a walls.
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.
Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal
A large group of people sit on the large staircase inside the lobby of New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life, with one person in the front row holding a sign with text “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM” printed on it.
Students demand more from Hamilton on Iran demonstrations
The logo of New York Universitys Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.
Asian/Pacific/American Studies major lacks adequate representation, students and faculty say
An exterior shot of the Bronfman Center. On the left is the entrance of the building with a New York University sign that reads “STILL REQUIRED FACE MASK.” On the right is a plaque that reads “New York University 7 The EDGAR M. BRONFMAN CENTER FOR JEWISH STUDENT LIFE”
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
Dr. Jonathan Haidt speaking in front of an audience with a presentation labeled “The Partisan Divide on Political Values Grows Even Wider” behind him.
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
An illustration of a gray facade which reads “NYU School of Global Public Health”, with a purple banner that reads “NYU” on the right side, all against a pale background.
Women with disabilities more likely to report food insecurity, NYU study finds
Sanna Marin, wearing a black dress, stands behind a glass podium which has a microphone attached to it. The podium has the emblem of the Finnish government on it. There is a blue wall behind her, with the logo of the Fnnish government printed on it.
World’s ‘coolest prime minister’ to speak at NYU commencement
Three pages of legal document stacked on top of each other against a purple background. The text indicates that the lawsuit is initiated by Mark Crispin Miller.
Court dismisses Steinhardt prof’s defamation lawsuit against colleagues, again
A wide gallery space, with a white wall on the left side of the room that has blue-colored text and pieces of art in brown frames. Behind it are black curtains and a large multicolored sculpture made of thin layers. On the right side of the image there is a green wall with black text.
NYU Latinx Project to create research center with $1.3 million donation
A group of people standing around a table with a sign propped up against it. The sign reads “National Review Institute” and “College Republicans at N.Y.U.”
College Republicans talk ‘woke capitalism’ with National Review editor
Three pages of a document superimposed over a blurred photo of an N.Y.U Law building.
NYU Law students demand compensation for academic journal work
Three school-aged girls sit in a classroom in discussion with a program facilitator
Beyond NYU: Empowering young women with L.O.V.E.
An illustration of a girl wearing pink clothes with frilly sleeves. Her fingers touch one another inside of a planetary shape. Behind her is a purple expanse with white planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Designing sustainable style
An illustration of a pink, circular planet with a pink gift box. There’s an image of a woman wearing a pink dress and handbag smiling on the box. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Creating art post-NASA
An illustration of a green, circular planet with two men’s faces in it. They are wearing white shirts with the text “M.C.W.” on them. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Working toward worldwide access to health and education
An illustration of an orange circle with a woman’s face inside. Over the woman’s face, the words “bare feet” are written with a pair of orange footprints. The words “Beyond N.Y.U.” are written above the circle. The background is dark purple with white sketches of planets and stars.
Beyond NYU: Dancing around the world won her an Emmy
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.
Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”
Sex on the Square: Debunking myths about casual sex
The green spire and marble buttresses of the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.
The best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC
A hand holding a prosciutto sandwich, wrapped in paper.
All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
A group of models stand together for a photo on the runway. Behind them is a stream of purple light.
A look into the 2023 Gallatin Fashion Show
A photograph of the inside of Glossier SoHo, showing two store workers ringing up products for customers. The worker on the left wears a pastel pink jumpsuit and messy hair bun. The worker on the right wears a half unzipped pastel pink Glossier jumpsuit with a white Glossier t-shirt visible underneath.
Fans glow for Glossier’s new SoHo storefront
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.
New York Fashion Week
A full body flash photograph of a model standing backstage, wearing a light blue, velvet, bow-shaped top and long, pleated, black velvet dress.
Mark Badgley and James Mischka bring elegance to the table
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
Markarian manifests Old Hollywood glamour at Fashion Week
The end of the Badgley Mischka show, when all the models came out on the runway to pose around a group of chairs.
New York Fashion Week
A full body flash photograph of a model standing backstage, wearing a light blue, velvet, bow-shaped top and long, pleated, black velvet dress.
Mark Badgley and James Mischka bring elegance to the table
Dancer Marcus Braggs and Artist Leone dressed in a custom outfit by designer Cilium.
IMPACT and VERS exhibit local talent
One model wears magenta, sequined pants and a collared shirt, and another wears a magenta, sequined dress. They walk opposite one another, going in opposite directions.
Flying Solo: A cultural fashion collective unites
Suzanne Rae F/W 2019
Fashion for Peace F/W 2019
NPC F/W 2019
Zang Toi F/W 2019
Peacebird F/W 2019
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Private Policy Family Dinner: NYFW F/W 2020
(Photo by Kaleah Mchawi)
Noon by Noor: F/W 2020
(Photo by Justin Park)
Just in XX F/W 2020
(Photo by Li Chun)
Vivenne Hu: F/W 2020
(Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Flying Solo Couture: F/W 2020
(Photo by Ashley Hurst)
Timo Weiland F/W 2020
(Photo by Valerina Young)
Oxford Fashion Studio II S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)
Oxford Fashion Studio III S/S 2020
(Photo by Aidan Singh)
Fashion Palette Australian Designers S/S 2020
(Staff Photo by Justin Park)
Swiss Touch Presents: Mode Suisse S/S 2020
Being a world-renowned fashion event, New York Fashion Week brings thousands of attendees from around the world to the city every year. This year, with the ongoing pandemic situation, the Beauty & Style section at Washington Square News has decided not to cover the gathering. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)
Why WSN Will Not Cover New York Fashion Week In-Person This Year
(Photos by Catherine McMahon)
Flying Solo: NYFW Spring/Summer 2022
(Photo by Ishaan Parmar)
Chuks Collins goes through a style metamorphosis
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)
Deity New York’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection screams femme fatale
(Staff Photos by Ryan Walker)
Global Fashion Collective II S/S 2022
(Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)
Imperial Legacy brings I ❤️ NY gift shop to NYFW
(Photo by Justin Park)
Foresight into fashion’s future: emerging designers’ visions for menswear
(Photo by Justin Park)
You can sit with us: CISE brings empowering pieces to the NYFW showroom
(Photo by Camille Harvell)
Dancers stole the show at the 2022 Uplive x Hekka NYFW runway show
(Photo by Celia Tewey)
Claudia Li brings another quirky, playful collection to Fashion Week
(Image via THEO)
Diamond in the rough: THEO continues mining for brand identity
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
A hand holding a prosciutto sandwich, wrapped in paper.
All’Antico Vinaio: A taste of Florence in NYC
A charcuterie board is assembled on a wooden chopping board, consisting of crackers, cheese, blackberries, grapes, apple slices, various cured meats and madeleines. Next to it is a receipt from Trader Joe’s, listing the prices of each ingredient.
Boarding on a budget: How to craft a charcuterie board at any price range
One hand holds a green bowl filled with hashtags, and another feeds the hashtags into the mouth of an anthropomorphized phone.
From table to phone: NYU’s food influencers on standing out online
The interior of Forsyth Fire Escape. In the foreground is a bar area with chairs. In the background, a kitchen area, which has ceilings decorated with Chinese ornaments such as a lantern.
Forsyth Fire Escape serves up fiery fusion at Olly Olly Market
A whot bowl on a marble table containing chinese noodles.
Nighttime noodles, a midnight delicacy
A glass of clear gin-based cocktail decorated with sage leaves and a metal straw against a white background shot from above.
Grab a muddler and mix up a Wise Man
Two alcohol bottles and a champagne flute on a granite countertop. On the left, a mostly empty bottle of liqueur. On the right, a half-empty bottle of prosecco with an orange decal. In the center, a champagne flute with a homemade deep red spritz.
Spoil yourself and impress your friends with a refreshing spritz
Protein bars are a popular snack choice. But they may not be as nutritious as they claim. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)
Remaking the protein bar: the ugly, processed truth of a beloved snack
While gin and tonics primarily consist of a balanced mix of gin and tonic water, they can be spiced up with citrus, syrups and bitter liqueurs. (Photos by Phoebe Goldman)
Neither shaken nor stirred: A foolproof guide to mastering the gin and tonic
An illustration of a pavilion with a dome, covered in stained-glass-like art against the night sky with crescent moon and stars. Smaller domes lay behind the center one, which has a clear middle above an ornate bottom.
Celebrating Ramadan and the Muslim experience at NYU
An illustration of the Syrian and Turkish flags waving on flagpoles. Behind them is a gray and red gradient.
What the NYU community is doing to help Turkey and Syria
An illustration of a group of protesters holding signs in front of the Washington Square Arch. A rainbow reaches across the background. A purple sign in the middle reads “Black Trans Lives Matter.”
How NYU students can live up to the legacy of mutual aid in NYC
A female wearing a black down coat and carrying a tablet in her left hand speaks to a group of people in Chinatown. She is wearing a microphone on her ear.
Small-business renewal program rekindles Chinatown spirit
In front of multiple wooden doors there are four low-rise beds with four males laying down on them.
New York City’s only refugee shelter is out of space
Collage of images and objects featured in WSN’s ranked column during the 2021-22 school year. At the center, Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung, the writers of the column, set against a background of a photograph of the Andromeda galaxy. The images and objects include a photo of the Trader Joe’s logo, a screenshot from the NYU Affirmations Instagram page, the Washington Square Park fountain, WSN Managing Editor Trace Miller, two cans of hard seltzer, Washington Square Mews, and a collage with the words “Ranked: NYU.”
Ranked: Our own Ranked articles
A yellow bag, rolling papers, an orange lighter, a dollar bill, and a small green grinder on top of a red bag.
Ranked: Quintessential NYU experiences
An illustration of five individuals. From left to right, a man with tattoos wearing a black graphic t-shirt, a man wearing an oversized white t-shirt and gray rounded sunglasses, a girl sitting at a cafe table, a man with a white button down shirt and khaki pants, and a man reclined on a white bed sheet.
Ranked: NYU students who will break your heart by senior year
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: Bad movies
(Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Ranked: NYU meme pages
An exhibit with several miniature mushrooms with ladders carrying miniature human beings. This is in a display case with a green base.
Review: ‘Small is Beautiful’ exhibit shows the intricacy of miniature art
Musician Palmyra Delran wearing a black jacket while holding a magnifying glass in her hand. She sits in front of a white backdrop.
Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll
A photograph of the four members of the band “Inhaler,” standing together against a white screen.
A conversation with Irish indie-rock sensation Inhaler
An illustration of a laptop placed on a bed with blue sheets. The laptop displays two people wearing white T-shirts sitting together.
Off the Radar: Lessons on how to film ‘The Act of Killing’
An illustration of a woman wearing a yellow dress and a man wearing a black shirt and brown pants. They are dancing in front of a building with a red exterior.
The case against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
An illustration of two women’s faces overlaid upon one another, with two pairs of half-closed lips visible. There are also illustrated black text bubbles, which read, “Closer baby closer,” and “Poems,” along with a white text bubble which reads “Savannah Brown.”
Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’
The cover of the book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” is centered in frame. Pink text against a light yellow background reads “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” The author’s name, “Jennette McCurdy,” is pink and outlined in black. At the center of the cover is a portrait of actor Jennette McCurdy, whose hair is tied up into a ponytail. She wears a pink dress and holds a pink urn against a pink background.
Review: ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ offers a new take on memoirs
Author Suad Amiry talks with Columbia University professor Edward Said in front of a classroom full of people at the Barnard Center for Research on Women in Columbia University.
Review: Suad Amiry’s ‘Mother of Strangers’ powerfully portrays Palestinian life
An illustration of the covers of three books by Deborah Levy against a light blue background. From left to right: “The Man Who Saw Everything,” “Hot Milk,” “An Amorous Discourse in the Suburbs of Hell.”
Reading Guide: Fall in love with Deborah Levy
Two feminine-presenting robotic figures pose against a light blue background.
Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ examines humanity through the eyes of a machine
An illustration of a laptop placed on a bed with blue sheets. The laptop displays two people wearing white T-shirts sitting together.
Off the Radar: Lessons on how to film ‘The Act of Killing’
An illustration of a woman wearing a yellow dress and a man wearing a black shirt and brown pants. They are dancing in front of a building with a red exterior.
The case against Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’
An illustration of actor Tom Cruise operating a fighter jet. He wears a green suit and a blue helmet.
The case for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
A family — including a mother with a blonde bob haircut who is wearing a white shirt and a black dress, a son, and a father wearing a gray, plaid three-piece suit — watches a movie in the theater.
Review: ‘The Fabelmans’ is Spielberg at his most vulnerable
A soldier wearing a helmet in a trench.
Review: Carnage and cannon fire in ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’
Musician Palmyra Delran wearing a black jacket while holding a magnifying glass in her hand. She sits in front of a white backdrop.
Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll
A photograph of the four members of the band “Inhaler,” standing together against a white screen.
A conversation with Irish indie-rock sensation Inhaler
An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”
Listen to This: boygenius’ ‘Not Strong Enough’ is their strongest single to date
Noelia Carrasco plays the cello wearing a dark blue sweater.
Grammy-winning NYU student on uplifting Black female composers
A photo of the four members of the band Quarters of Change standing in a line showing the sides of their bodies. They are wearing black clothes and are standing against a blurred blue background.
Rock band Quarters of Change on its ever-evolving sound
An illustration of a person with a blank face, wearing a black turtleneck sweater against a yellow background. There is a red question mark on the person’s face and text “hanksy” next to it. Several abstract patterns are drawn around the person.
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
A woman wearing an orange dress sits in a sofa chair on stage in front of a gray backdrop with smudged square patterns on it.
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
A collage of four photos. The top right features a man wearing a mask with kiwis covering the mouth region and a cracker with kiwis covering the eye region. The top left features a man wearing a food mask with multiple slices or bread surrounding the head, leaving the eyes visible. The bottom right features a man wearing a food mask with multiple tomatoes and basil leaves near the head and mouth regions. The bottom left features a man wearing a food mask with a giant cracker topped with strawberries, a leafy green and green paste on top.
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
Two oil paintings on canvas depicting Asian American portraits are hung against a white wall.
Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
Three women stand on stage with a wooden stool in the middle of them. On the left is a woman wearing a blue tank top and black yoga pants holding up both of her fists; on the right is a woman wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans holding her right fist over her head; in the middle of them is a woman wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans trying to stop the other two women from fighting.
Review: ‘FUKT’ reminds us that it’s never too late to redefine ourselves
A still from the video game Return to Monkey Island depicts a locksmith wearing a pair of black goggles, standing behind the counter of a workshop. The workshop is decorated with various keys.
Review: ‘Return to Monkey Island’ is a nostalgic pirate adventure game
An illustration of a man holding a gun and wearing a khaki trench coat. Behind him there is a mill, and to the left there is text: “Call of Duty Vanguard Warzone Season Two.”
‘Call of Duty’ brings subtle yet impactful changes with new season
Developed by 343 Industries, “Halo Infinite” is the newest installment in the “Halo” franchise. The game has successfully blended familiar aspects of “Halo” with modern first-person shooter elements. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Halo Infinite’ multiplayer: the revival of a franchise
“Call of Duty: Vanguard,” the newest installment in the “Call of Duty” series, will be released on Nov. 5. The multiplayer beta, which allowed players to try the game’s multiplayer mode before release, proves to be promising despite a few issues. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ beta revives the first-person shooter
Though historical revisionism is an issue in video games, taking liberties with the details can enhance the game play experience. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)
‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ demands historical distortion
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, keep more locations open over break
Two people walk past an entrance of an building used by N.Y.U’s Tandon School of Engineering.
Guest Essay: The demise of NYU’s sustainability major
A photo of a computer screen displaying N.Y.U.’s academic calendar.
Opinion: A longer spring break is the simple solution to burnout
The entrance to N.Y.U’s Upstein dining hall with a sign that reads “Order Ready.” There is a pick-up counter in the background with many brown paper bags waiting to be collected.
Opinion: Unpredictable dining hall wait times make it impossible to plan ahead
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Crave NYU is better because it has a different food provider
Inside a New York City polling site. A red Vote N.Y.C. sign in the foreground, and a polling booth in the background.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
Protesters walk down University Place holding large signs that read “N.Y.U. OWES ADJUNCTS” and “UNION POWER.”
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
A man reading the October 4, 2022, edition of The New York Times. The newspaper headline reads “N.Y.U. Students Were Failing Class. The Professor Lost His Job.”
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
A masked student sits in an NYU common area. She is surrounded by tables, chairs and a foosball table.
Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isn’t the time to be idle
A protester holding up a sign saying “NYU + Sabatini = Disgrace” in front of the NYU Langone Health Center. A black-and-white headshot of Sabatini is superimposed on the left.
Editorial: Do no harm, Grossman. Reject Sabatini.
A person wearing a black coat, red hoodie and red pants sits on a stone bench in a park with a small table in front of them. On the table is a glass jar with cannabis joints in it.
Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
The New Jersey side tower of the George Washington Bridge.
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
Two silver M.T.A. Metrocard vending machines with red, yellow, blue and green panels sit against a white-tiled wall.
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
A cart wrapped around by plastic bags and an opened pink suitcase with clothes lays on a sidewalk under scaffolding.
Guest Essay: Mayor Adams’ new policy for the unhoused is dangerous for New York
A hand holding a small, pink canister of pepper spray that shoots out liquid.
Opinion: Strike down pepper spray restrictions
An illustration of a white speech bubble that reads “This shit sucks” in black font. Next to it, another speech bubble that is blue and reads “Right?”. Both speech bubbles are against a gray grid background.
Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
An illustration of a purple world map with four circles of club logos overlaying it. The top left circle has text “the French club” with the French flag drawn inside the letter “F” against a blue background. The top right circle has the tip of the Empire State Building lit with green, white and red lights and text “ITALIAN CLUB AT N.Y.U.” against a light blue background. The bottom left circle has text “C.M.S” in red and a red flower icon. The bottom right circle has text “Russian Club at N.Y.U” in red against a white background.
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
An illustration of a tweet from user @A1exandraCohen with text “if i EVER get Twitter blue, just know it’s a cry for help.” against a blue background. The tweet has two likes.
Opinion: Students can save Twitter
An illustration of white wired earphones surrounded by musical notes, against a blue background.
Opinion: It’s high time we embrace pop music again
An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.
Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal
A tall building complex with protruding glass windows under construction. Across the street from the construction site is a row of buildings with brown brick exteriors. The road sign indicates that the building is on Bleecker Street.
Opinion: NYU needs to talk about gentrification
An illustration of a figure with a turquoise head and purple body wearing a white bracelet with “N.Y.U.” written on it. It is hugging the Chat G.P.T. logo.
Opinion: ChatGPT has untapped potential for use in the classroom
An illustration of a roll of paper, tied with a purple ribbon in front a black graduation cap. It is pictured sitting atop a stack of four books of different academic subjects against a purple background.
Opinion: CAS needs to offer more joint majors
An illustration of a person with blond hair wearing a dark blue cap and a red backpack. IN the backpack are documents titled Script and permits. The person waves at green bills falling from the sky against a light purple background.
Opinion: NYU’s film production allotment isn’t enough
A photo of a classroom that is full of unoccupied chairs.
Opinion: Lectures are a thing of the past
An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. The bed on the left is purple and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants sits on top. The bed on the right has light blue bedding and a girl wearing a blue long-sleeved jersey and gray pants sits on top. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other, facing opposite walls.
Off-Third: NYU says farewell to randomized roommates
A student walks through the N.Y.U Bookstore entrance.
Off-Third: “Anti-NYU” merch line now available at bookstore
A student dressed in a black t-shirt and black checkered sweatpants does laundry in the Coral Tower residence hall laundry room. The laundry room consists of two rows of white washers and dryers.
Off-Third: Students wash clothing one article at a time to protest laundry conditions
A box of emergency contraceptive pills on a white tabletop. The box reads “Plan B. One-Step.”
Off-Third: NYU takes ‘the city is our campus’ literally, offers off-campus tours to visitors
A smartphone displaying a pass inside of its digital wallet. The pass has a purple background with N.Y.U.’s logo and the text “Violet Go” on the top. The image indicates the pass belongs to a person named Andrew Hamilton.
Off-Third: NYU security asks for magic beans in lieu of Violet Go
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.
Letter to the Editor: An open letter to President Hamilton
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Dear NYU Eats, keep more locations open over break
A photo of a computer screen displaying N.Y.U.’s academic calendar.
Opinion: A longer spring break is the simple solution to burnout
The entrance to N.Y.U’s Upstein dining hall with a sign that reads “Order Ready.” There is a pick-up counter in the background with many brown paper bags waiting to be collected.
Opinion: Unpredictable dining hall wait times make it impossible to plan ahead
Two students at a salad bar with dining tables to the right.
Opinion: Crave NYU is better because it has a different food provider
An image of two levels of Bobst Library, with students studying at tables on both floors. The seats are almost full.
Opinion: For a building so big, Bobst has little seating room
A cargo loading dock with maintenance equipment and trash cans inside.
Acquired, stored, forgotten: NYU Dentistry’s collection of Indigenous remains
The cheap labor of academia
The cheap labor of academia
An illustration of the silhouettes of three NYU Campus Safety officers, standing with the hands clasped in front of their bodies. None of their faces have been drawn.
Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
Judith Heumann sits in a warmly lit room holding up two of her books, Being Heumann and Rolling Warrior. She is wearing a blue top with floral embroidery. In the background, two vases sit on a shelf and a lamp can be seen.
Judith Heumann on NYU commencement and disability activism
Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass
Skirting the Screener: How students fake NYU’s COVID pass
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To the Sweet 16: NYU women’s basketball advances in NCAA tournament
Group photograph of players from N.Y.U’s men’s basketball team. They are in a huddle with their arms in the air.
The shot that ended NYU men’s basketball’s season
Five members of the N.Y.U. men’s basketball team huddle together on the courtside. All of them are wearing purple jerseys and shorts.
NYU men’s basketball earns first NCAA bid since 2016
An illustration of a soccer player wearing blue, kicking a soccer ball toward a net. A soccer player wearing an orange shirt and bright yellow gloves is guarding the net. In front of them is a man wearing a bright yellow shirt and black shorts, holding his hand to his mouth and, in his other outstretched arm, holding a document that reads “New Penalty Rules” with score charts on it.
First penalty kick wins soccer match, NYU prof finds
Wearing a gray jersey with a purple number 13 printed on the top, a basketball player is dribbling a basketball with his left hand. Raising his right hand, his opponent, who is wearing a ruby jersey, is defending from behind.
How an NYU grad student is making a name for himself on and off the court
Giovanni (right) sits with his mentor on Bleecker Street. (Sheridan Smith for WSN)
Love Dissolution | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
The Art of Storytelling | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
Money Matters | Under the Arch Magazine
A blue and white cracked vase is illustrated against a blue background. SIlhouettes of Joy Li’s family are painted on the vase.
Family Ties | Under the Arch Magazine
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Who Are You?
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To Langone by water: the ferry commute of Langone’s students and faculty
Three school-aged girls sit in a classroom in discussion with a program facilitator
Beyond NYU: Empowering young women with L.O.V.E.
Alan Grossman is pictured, wearing jeans, a navy blue quarter-zip sweater, a blue-and-white button-up shirt and clear glasses. He is sitting on a brown leather couch and holding a map. Behind him is a window with a white curtain facing the street.
‘Where is Greenwich Village?’ A mapmaker’s mission to document a storied neighborhood
A person wearing a big-headed Buddha mask guides a lion to its offerings, a bowl of grapefruit and pastries.
A dance of lions
Chameleons, guinea pigs and ferrets, oh my! What it’s like to be a pet parent at NYU
Chameleons, guinea pigs and ferrets, oh my! What it’s like to be a pet parent at NYU

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An illustration of a megaphone with a red handle. Written in orange on the megaphone are the words “Staff Rants.”

Staff Rants: Post-NYT Wordle

Our staff shares their thoughts on Wordle after its acquisition by the New York Times.
WSN Staff • Feb 23, 2022

On double letters Yas Akdag, Music Editor OK, I know Wordle hasn't actually been harder post-NYT, but they seriously need to cool it on those double letters… and who even...

(Staff Illustration by Jae Jin)

Dating horror stories

Tinder hookups and sexting scandals: our staff share their strangest and cringiest stories of dating in the modern age.
WSN Staff • Feb 14, 2022

I had been dating a guy for around three months. We had snuck into my room and were hooking up and as we switched positions, he winced really hard. I asked him what was wrong....

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Staff Rants: West Elm Caleb

Our staff’s takes on TikTok’s latest villain.
WSN Staff • Jan 26, 2022

On fallacious axioms Manasa Gudavalli — Multimedia Editor They say all publicity is good publicity… [un]fortunately, this was not the case for West Elm or for West Elm...

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Staff Rants: NYU’s re-reopening

From gatekeeping masks to the lack of a remote option, our staff had a lot to say about NYU's plan for reopening.
WSN Staff • Jan 24, 2022

On inconsistent restrictions Caitlin Hsu — UTA Publishing Editor Tell me why a 100-person lecture can be fully in person but we have to do newspaper production over Zoom.  On...

(Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

We’re Resigning from WSN. Here’s Why.

We are now publicizing the grievances that led us all to this decision.
WSN Staff • Sep 28, 2020

We, the undersigned WSN Fall 2020 Editorial Staff, have collectively decided to resign from Washington Square News, effective immediately. This was extensively deliberated in collaboration...

Staff Rants and Raves: Snack Foods

Staff Rants and Raves: Snack Foods

What’s better than snacking during quarantine? Here’s our staff’s favorite snack foods.
WSN Staff • Apr 2, 2020

Rants On Lack of Real Meals Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor Before I was in quarantine, I used to eat real meals. Now, all I do is drink Dalgona coffee and eat Takis....

Food and Fun Guide 2019

Food and Fun Guide 2019

WSN Staff • Aug 25, 2019

  Suffice it to say that city life tends to move fast, and with every new school year come opportunities to find and settle into familiar routines while wandering your...

Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition

Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I’m 20 minutes late to Texts and Ideas.
WSN Staff • May 2, 2019

Staff Rants On The ASStor Place Cube By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor This week is about the commute, and as a person that lives in the East Village with close proximity...

Staff Rants & Raves: Words Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Words Edition

The WSN Staff has a complex relationship with the English language. It can be a pain, but it can also be enjoyable. Here’s why we think so.
WSN Staff • Apr 25, 2019

Staff Rants “Meatloaf” By Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor I’ve never eaten meatloaf, nor do I plan to any time soon. Partially because literally no one serves meatloaf...

Staff Rants and Raves: New York City Sights

Staff Rants and Raves: New York City Sights

The Big Apple definitely has its sour spots, and the WSN staff is ready to rant about them.
WSN Staff • Apr 19, 2019

On Those Pigeon-Kicking Bastards By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor As I approach the end of my third year living in New York City, I realize how unfazed I am about...

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

We all knew what we were signing up for when we decided to go to school in the city; New York isn’t exactly known for being quiet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it.
WSN Staff • Apr 11, 2019

On Crusty Catcallers By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor You are walking down the street, minding your own business when a creepy man walks past you, a little too close,...

Staff Rants: NYC Smells

Staff Rants: NYC Smells

Sometimes New York boasts the intoxicating aroma of dollar pizza, while other times it’s the stink of a busted sewer line. Here at WSN, we’ve smelt them all.
WSN Staff • Apr 5, 2019

On Mango Juul Juice Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor There are much worse smells in New York than juuls, but none quite as obnoxious. This rant goes out to every single one of...

Staff Rants: Campus Edition

Staff Rants: Campus Edition

Deck: Even a campus in the heart of New York City has its flaws.
WSN Staff • Mar 28, 2019

On the Worst Lecture Halls: Cantor Film Center Paul Kim, Deputy Copy Chief The very fact that you have to line up outside of the Cantor Film Center before your class stuffs this...

Staff Rants: Midterms Edition

Staff Rants: Midterms Edition

You're tired of midterms, I'm tired of midterms, we're all tired of midterms. Cheers!
WSN Staff • Mar 13, 2019

Don't Sh-t Where You Eat, and Other Postulates By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor This week I decided to rant about two things in one little blurb — it is midterms season...

Staff Rants & Raves: High School Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: High School Edition

Did you hate the days you only had five minutes to get to each class? Or maybe you miss actually being able to see your friends every day? Either way, the WSN staff has you covered.
WSN Staff • Mar 7, 2019

Staff Rants On Advocating For and Against an All-Girls Education By Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor I’m forever indebted to my parents for spending the extra...

Staff Rants: Gym Edition

Staff Rants: Gym Edition

Whether it’s the uncomfortable locker room vibe or the person you can never avoid running into while aggressively panting on the treadmill, the gym has many rant-worthy moments.
WSN Staff • Feb 22, 2019

On Treadmill Vultures By Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor My sophomore year, I would try to go to the gym at least twice a week — shocking, I know. The treadmill was something...

Staff Rants & Raves: Valentine’s Day Edition

Staff Rants & Raves: Valentine’s Day Edition

Whether Valentine’s Day is your favorite or least favorite holiday of the year, the WSN staff has you covered.
WSN Staff • Feb 14, 2019

Staff Raves On Romantic Comedies By Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor Why not take full advantage of the open opportunity to take pleasure in the graces of a comfy, cozy romantic...

Staff Rants: Beginning of Semester Woes

Staff Rants: Beginning of Semester Woes

Missing the days where you didn’t have four classes, an internship and club meetings all on the same day? Same here.
WSN Staff • Feb 7, 2019

On Unexpected and Ever-Changing Weather By Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor Beginning of the semester woes — ok, well, Polar Vortex. That happened. I could concoct many rants...

Staff Rants: Expensive Notebooks, Mint-Flavored Ice Cream and This Frigid Winter

Staff Rants: Expensive Notebooks, Mint-Flavored Ice Cream and This Frigid Winter

WSN is back in New York and ready to take on second semester the only way we know how: with plenty of ranting.
WSN Staff • Jan 30, 2019

What better way to welcome ourselves to campus by already talking about the things that have been annoying us since we’ve been back? On Expensive Notebooks By Melanie Pineda,...

Staff Rants: Finals Week

Staff Rants: Finals Week

For the last Staff Rants of the semester, WSN complains about the horrors and inconveniences of finals week.
WSN Staff • Nov 29, 2018

On Irresponsible University Scheduling Practices By Sam Klein, Deputy Multimedia Editor It’s the most wonderful time of the year. ‘Tis the season when every NYU student...

(Illustration by Jemima McEvoy)

Staff Raves: What WSN Is Thankful For

Before the Thanksgiving break ahead of us, WSN Staff is taking a break from ranting and instead reflecting on what we’d like to give thanks for.
WSN Staff • Nov 20, 2018
Before the Thanksgiving break ahead of us, WSN Staff is taking a break from ranting and instead reflecting on what we’d like to give thanks for.
Staff Rants: 14 St. Trader Joe’s, Tinder and Early-Morning Fire Alarms

Staff Rants: 14 St. Trader Joe’s, Tinder and Early-Morning Fire Alarms

We’re feeling ranty!
WSN Staff • Nov 14, 2018
We feel like complaining, don't you?
(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Staff Fits: Stressed, But Well Dressed

Staff fits is a Beauty & Style series where staff members spill their style secrets. Fresh from the WSN office, our staff shares how they dress for our most hectic day of the week.
WSN Staff • Nov 5, 2018
Staff fits is a Beauty & Style series where staff members spill their style secrets. Fresh from the WSN office, our staff shares how they dress for our most hectic day of the week.
Staff Rants: Halloween

Staff Rants: Halloween

Halloween isn't always the best holiday.
WSN Staff • Oct 31, 2018
Halloween isn't always the best holiday.
Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W. Fourth St.

Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W. Fourth St.

WSN Staff • Oct 17, 2018

On Public Bathrooms By Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor Now hear me out. I know that public bathrooms aren’t meant to be considered the cleanest and reliable of places....

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Staff Fits: Sloppy and Stylish for the WSN Staff Party

WSN Staff • Oct 17, 2018
A look at what WSN staff members wore to our first party of the semester.
5 Key Takeaways From the Being@NYU Survey

5 Key Takeaways From the [email protected] Survey

WSN Staff • Oct 9, 2018

Thirty-one percent of all students, faculty, staff and administrators took the heavily advertised [email protected] survey in the fall 2017 semester, administered as a means of gauging...

Staff Rants: Faltering Quality of Music, Avenue A and Cantor Film Center

Staff Rants: Faltering Quality of Music, Avenue A and Cantor Film Center

WSN Staff • Sep 20, 2018
For our first Staff Rants of the semester, WSN weighs in on the rapid pace of music production, Serial’s new season, Avenue A, NYU’s poor organizational skills and the rain.
Food & Fun Guide 2018

Food & Fun Guide 2018

WSN Staff • Aug 26, 2018

As upperclassmen and first-years slowly migrate into their new or familiar NYU stomping grounds, we wanted to give you a guide to start off your new semester of discovering, eating...

Staff Rants: MTA, Sophomore Year and Laurie Metcalf

Staff Rants: MTA, Sophomore Year and Laurie Metcalf

WSN Staff • Apr 24, 2018
This week on staff rants, Tom is angry about MTA fares, Natasha feels stuck in a sophomore slump and Ryan is passionate about Laurie Metcalf and how the world has underrated her.
Staff Rants: Food, Class and our Gluttonous Opinion Editor

Staff Rants: Food, Class and our Gluttonous Opinion Editor

WSN Staff • Apr 17, 2018
This week on staff rants, our opinion editor Tyler had to incentivize her staff with candy. While some debated her methods, the result was an increase in staff rants for all of you to enjoy.
Staff Rants: Printing, Security Guards and Umbrellas

Staff Rants: Printing, Security Guards and Umbrellas

WSN Staff • Apr 10, 2018
On this not so fine Tuesday, our staff is ranting about frustrating printing people, unfriendly security guards and eager umbrella wielders.
Staff Rants: Revolving Doors, April Weather and Dining Halls

Staff Rants: Revolving Doors, April Weather and Dining Halls

WSN Staff • Apr 3, 2018
Our staff is letting everyone know what irks them on this fine, or not so fine, Tuesday! This week we are ranting about revolving doors, poor weather and dining hall options for early risers.
Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

WSN Staff • Mar 20, 2018
Every Tuesday our staff has something to say about NYU, food and the angsty lives of students. After a week of spring break, our staff is back and ready to complain.
Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6

Staff Rants Feb. 27 – March 6

WSN Staff • Mar 6, 2018
Staff Rants are back and they are here to stay! Check in every Tuesday to see what our staff is complaining about. This week, it seems that our staff is fed up with the student experience here at NYU, as well as the absence of Kobe Bryant beverages.

Retraction: Brendan O’Neill Speaks at NYU Law

WSN Staff • Nov 13, 2017

On Monday, Nov. 13, WSN reported that libertarian speaker and editor of Spiked magazine Brendan O'Neill had visited NYU School of Law on Nov. 2. O'Neill spoke at New York Law School,...

The Food and Fun Guide

The Food and Fun Guide

WSN Staff • Aug 28, 2017

Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List

Staff Recs: NYU/NYC Bucket List

WSN Staff • May 1, 2017

New York City has no shortage of things to see and do. When you go to school here, the plethora of possibility can even — and sometimes often — feel overwhelming. So here are...

Staff Rants April 19-25

Staff Rants April 19-25

WSN Staff • Apr 24, 2017
The final installment of Staff Rants has arrived for the semester, and with it, the staff has taken time to reflect on the beauty and horror of our time at NYU and WSN.
Staff Rants April 5-18

Staff Rants April 5-18

WSN Staff • Apr 17, 2017
In our latest edition of Staff Rants, our comically beautiful and talented staff has a few choice words about a variety of topics!
Staff Rants March 29 - April 4

Staff Rants March 29 – April 4

WSN Staff • Apr 3, 2017
Welcome to another edition of Staff Rants! Our staff is excited to be angry about people, places and things!
Staff Rants: March 22-28

Staff Rants: March 22-28

WSN Staff • Mar 27, 2017
As our model-level, gorgeous staff comes together once again for the week, they have many rants with which to fill this page with! Please enjoy!
Staff Rants: March 8-21

Staff Rants: March 8-21

WSN Staff • Mar 20, 2017
As our beautiful staff returns from spring break, they are filled with more topics to rant about for your entertainment.
WSN staff discusses the books were looking forward to reading over spring break.

Staff Recs: Break Book Fantasies

WSN Staff • Mar 9, 2017
As a small ray of light at the end of the midterm exam tunnel, WSN staff has gathered the books that we're looking forward to reading over spring break — outside of class assignments.
Staff Rants March 1-7

Staff Rants March 1-7

WSN Staff • Mar 7, 2017
As we move along in our unrelenting march towards death, our lovely staff has a lot to say about pizza and bagels!
WSN staff shares their favorite teen heartthrob crushes.

Staff Recs: Favorite Nostalgic Teen Heartthrobs

WSN Staff • Mar 2, 2017
Take a break from the mounting stress of midterms and think back — all the way back to your tweenage years. Who were your celebrity heartthrobs? Did you have posters of ZEfron on your bedroom wall? We did.
Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

WSN Staff • Feb 28, 2017
Our staff returns with more stuff to rant about! Enjoy reading our passion and anger in this Oscar edition of Staff Rants.
WSN Staff: Our Favorite Sex Tips

WSN Staff: Our Favorite Sex Tips

WSN Staff • Feb 27, 2017

Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

WSN Staff • Feb 23, 2017
Another week has passed, and our staff is still ranting. Here's another edition of staff rants.
The interior of the Village East Cinema is worth the price you pay for the ticket. In New York, you pay for the experience as much as the movie.

Staff Recs: Best Local Cinemas

WSN Staff • Feb 17, 2017
Mid-winter is prime movie-theater-going time. This week, WSN staff help you out for a date-night spot or a justification for staying in.
Staff Rants Feb. 8-14

Staff Rants Feb. 8-14

WSN Staff • Feb 14, 2017
Another edition of staff rants: we promise the staff are nicer than they appear.
Lady Gagas halftime show at this years Super Bowl left our staff wowed, stunned and in tears.

Staff Recs: Favorite Moment from Lady Gaga’s Halftime Show

WSN Staff • Feb 10, 2017
Our staff cried at Lady Gaga's halftime show at the Super Bowl — in this week's Staff Recs, we tell you exactly when we broke out in tears.
Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

WSN Staff • Feb 7, 2017
Here is the newest collection of Staff Rants for you to read. It is filled with rants from our staff. Please enjoy.
We share with you our favorite laptop stickers.

Staff Recs: Best Laptop Stickers

WSN Staff • Feb 3, 2017
If you're still in the midst of reinventing your new self for the new year — or if you're just looking for a new statement sticker for your laptop — WSN staff has got their picks for the best screen accessories.
Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

WSN Staff • Jan 31, 2017
More rants to fill the void! Listen to our staff voice their frustrations as we enter this week’s edition of Staff Rants!
WSN staff talk about their favorite protest posters

Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs

WSN Staff • Jan 27, 2017
The beauty of protest signs lasts long after the day they're held in defiance — the best ones live on in memory as succinct slogans of resistance.
Staff Rants: Dec. 6 - Jan. 23

Staff Rants: Dec. 6 – Jan. 23

WSN Staff • Jan 24, 2017
Welcome to another addition of Staff Rants! While our problems may be mediocre, our frustration is monumental! Read our menial issues and hear our mighty roar!
Staff Rants: Nov 29-Dec 5

Staff Rants: Nov 29-Dec 5

WSN Staff • Dec 6, 2016
As the semester draws to a close, our staff reflects on homesickness, elevator etiquette, Union Square, and produce.
Still from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizards Rattlesnake Official music video.

Staff Recs: Best Worst Band Names

WSN Staff • Dec 2, 2016
We all know there are some band names that shouldn't be band names — here's WSN staff's favorites.
Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

WSN Staff • Nov 29, 2016
Come one! Come some! Watch the stresses of daily life explode in the faces of our underpaid staff! For just the price of a yearly salary at WSN, experience the 9th wonder of the world: Staff Rants!
Winter is a time filled with family memories like skiing, skating and game-outings.

Staff Winter Sports Traditions

WSN Staff • Nov 28, 2016
The WSN staff sheds some light on some of their favourite winter sports traditions and memories.

Thanksgiving Foods Evoke Memories

WSN Staff • Nov 21, 2016
WSN’s staff shares their best memories of Thanksgiving through the foods that brought them together.
WSN talk about their favorite Gilmore Girls episodes.

Staff Recs: Favorite ‘Gilmore Girls’ Episodes

WSN Staff • Nov 18, 2016
Can't wait for the return of "Gilmore Girls?" Neither can we. Seriously.
Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

WSN Staff • Nov 15, 2016
These post-election staff rants are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and shove all of the kale in your house into the garbage.
WSN Staff share their favorite methods of self-care - sleep being one of them.

Staff Recs: Best Self-Care Strategies

WSN Staff • Nov 11, 2016
In a week that has seen more drama than perhaps all of this tumultuous calendar year, WSN offers up our best ways to care for ourselves.
Election 2016: The Upset

Election 2016: The Upset

WSN Staff • Nov 9, 2016

In defiance of what most political forecasts predicted, Donald Trump has been elected as the next president of the United States. As the country — and by proxy the rest of the...

Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7

Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7

WSN Staff • Nov 8, 2016
This week, our staff digs into the birth control double standard, bemoans the normalization of Trump and appeals to the all-but-lost R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage

WSN Staff • Nov 4, 2016
Feeling cold? Need some warming up? Unless you ask our News Editor, the WSN Staff has a boatload of perfect warm seasonal drinks to perk you right up.
Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff • Nov 1, 2016
Our staff felt some bad vibes this week from the music industry, healthcare providers and umbrella-wielding New Yorkers. Read their takes below.
WSN Staff recommend their favorite Halloween movies.

Staff Recs: Favorite Halloween Movies

WSN Staff • Oct 28, 2016
Just in time for Halloweekend, WSN staff offers our best recommendations for the greatest Halloween films.
Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

WSN Staff • Oct 25, 2016
From dog culture, sharing food, to Kourtney Kardashian — check out this week’s set of hashtag hot takes from the WSN staff.
Pumpkins are known to be famous ingredients in dishes for the fall season.

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Fall Dishes

WSN Staff • Oct 21, 2016
In the spirit of the season (despite this week's unseasonable weather), WSN staff names their favorite fall foods.
Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

WSN Staff • Oct 18, 2016
Welcome to a new series on WSN, Staff Rants. Read what made your favorite WSN Staff Members angry this week!
Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

WSN Staff • Oct 14, 2016
In honor of their newest full-length album "Revolution Radio" plus all of staff's collective nostalgia, WSN staff picks their favorite Green Day songs.
The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff • Oct 7, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

Pop-Up Lukes Invokes Gilmore Girls Nostalgia

Pop-Up Luke’s Invokes ‘Gilmore Girls’ Nostalgia

WSN Staff • Oct 6, 2016
For a day, WSN staffers got to pretend they were in Stars Hollow thanks to Netflix and coffeeshops across NYC.
The staff of WSN pick their winners for the World Series.

Staff Picks: World Series

WSN Staff • Oct 4, 2016
The WSN Staff puts it all on the line as they make their World Series picks.
Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows

Staff Recs: Problematic TV Shows

WSN Staff • Sep 30, 2016
Sometimes, you just have to have a guilty pleasure. Most of the time, that guilty pleasure is problematic.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

The First Presidential Debate: Live from WSN

Watch a live stream of the debate below, and follow along with a curated list of thoughts (in 140 characters or fewer) from the WSN staff.
WSN Staff • Sep 26, 2016
The WSN staff shares their thoughts on the first presidential debate of 2016.
WSN Staff reminisces on their favorite Brad and Angelina moments given the recent news of their separation.

Staff Recs: Best Brangelina Moments

WSN Staff • Sep 23, 2016

via GIPHY I knew the truth had finally come out on Tuesday, the Greatest Day — otherwise known as the day it was revealed Angelina had filed for divorce. Despite Brad...

The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50. Whos next?

Staff Picks: Early Super Bowl Picks

WSN Staff • Sep 16, 2016
The WSN staff makes their early predictions as to who will take home professional football's ultimate prize.
When I Feel Homesick, I...

When I Feel Homesick, I…

WSN Staff • Sep 12, 2016

...I do something that reminds me of how much I love New York, like order Indian food at 2 a.m. You can't do that in Tennessee. -Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor ...I...

NYU Steps Up

WSN Staff • Sep 12, 2016
From the Sept. 12, 2001 print edition.
Kanye West, the poet behind these iconic tweets.

Staff Recs: Best Kanye Tweets

WSN Staff • Sep 9, 2016
Kanye is a Twitter genius.
The Food and Fun Guide

The Food and Fun Guide

WSN Staff • Aug 28, 2016

Swiss Army Man, an upcoming film starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, is amongst the list of things the Washington Square News staff are looking forward to this summer.

Staff Recs: Arts for Your Summer 2016, Featuring Beyonce, ‘Hamilton’ and a Farting Corpse

WSN Staff • Apr 29, 2016
The Arts Desk ends the semester with recommendations from our staff on what cultural activities to anticipate this summer.
Your Guide to 2016

Your Guide to 2016

WSN Staff • Jan 25, 2016

Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Maddie Pazzani, Joseph Myers, Zach Martin, E.R. Pulgar, Bobby Wagner, and WSN Staff • Oct 29, 2015
Celebrate Halloween with a seasonal movie binge with staff-recommended movies. The list includes the musical "Hocus Pocus," the nostalgic "Halloweentown" and the racy "Rocky Horror Picture Show."
International clubs at NYU

International clubs at NYU

WSN Staff • Oct 19, 2015
Members of NYU's international community often find a home away from home in one of the university's many cultural clubs.
News from Lake Wobegon is an offshoot of NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion.

Staff Recommendations: Podcasts

WSN Staff • Oct 2, 2015
Podcasts are an alternative way to get the news, learn about grammar or catch up on fictional towns in Night Vale. Listen to these staff-recommended podcasts on your next walk to class.

Staff Recommendations: Albums to study to

WSN Staff • Apr 29, 2015
As finals quickly approach, the WSN staff recommends albums to listen to while studying.
The High Line extended another four blocks last fall, bringing its total distance to roughly a mile and a half.

Staff Recommendations: Spring spots

WSN Staff • Apr 15, 2015
With the weather becoming nicer and spring occurring, New York City presents a myriad of places to enjoy the warmer weather in. The WSN staff recommends spring spots to visit throughout the season.
Clockwise from top left, photo courtesy of Piotr Uklański, Skarstedt Gallery, Janette Beckman, Hauser & Wirth.

Staff Recommendations: Spring art shows

WSN Staff • Apr 8, 2015
The WSN staff recommends new art exhibitions for spring 2015, including "Hip Hop Revolution" and "Fatal Attraction: Piotr Uklański Selects from the Met Collection."

Staff Recommendations: Class registration

WSN Staff • Apr 2, 2015
With registration approaching for Fall 2015, the WSN staff recommends NYU courses to take.

Staff Recommendations: Early 2015 albums

WSN Staff • Mar 25, 2015
As the first quarter of music releases of 2015 is finishing up, the WSN staff recommends albums released so far, including music from Big Sean and Earl Sweatshirt.

Staff Recommendations: National Reading Month

WSN Staff • Mar 11, 2015
With spring break approaching, the WSN staff recommends literature to read over the break.

Staff Recommendations: Netflix binges

WSN Staff • Mar 4, 2015
After Netflix recently announced their programming premieres, the WSN staff recommends shows to binge-watch on Netflix.
Staff Recs: Oscar nominees

Staff Recs: Oscar nominees

WSN Staff • Feb 18, 2015
With the 2015 Oscars occurring this weekend , the WSN Staff gives our recommendations for films to watch, from this year's nominees.
Staff recs: Valentines Day films

Staff recs: Valentine’s Day films

WSN Staff • Feb 11, 2015
With Valentine's Day approaching, the WSN staff recommends film to watch, this forthcoming holiday.
Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

WSN Staff • Feb 5, 2015
With the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards approaching, the WSN staff looks back on this year’s nominees’ previous works.
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