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Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Justice Department blocked from NYU Langone’s records on transgender youth
(Zara Surti for WSN)
NYU fraternity suspended following allegations of sexual assault, hazing
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Judge extends NYU Langone’s deadline to share records on transgender youth
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
Lisa White, a longtime ER nurse at NYU Langone Health, battled cancer for eight months. (Courtesy of Brooke Kesselring)
NYU Langone fired a nurse battling cancer. Her story isn’t the only one.
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
Inside one of NYU’s prominent antisemitism consultants
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
NYU Grossman rescinds program acceptances after losing federal grant
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
(Maryam Lootah for WSN)
City Scoop: Cartel drug conspiracy, and other top stories across NYC
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU orgs join thousands for May Day protests
Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a March 2025 forum at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Campus groups demand Mamdani outlaw 24-hour workday
(Maryam Lootah for WSN)
City Scoop: Train ticket prices skyrocket for World Cup, and other top stories across NYC
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Justice Department blocked from NYU Langone’s records on transgender youth
(Zara Surti for WSN)
NYU fraternity suspended following allegations of sexual assault, hazing
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Judge extends NYU Langone’s deadline to share records on transgender youth
A blue flag with two swastikas, a Star of David and the letters “NYU” flies above the Steinhardt building on May 13. (Yezen Saadah for WSN)
Steinhardt community member arrested for raising swastika flag during Grad Alley
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Tisch graduation. (Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYU challenges keffiyehs across graduation ceremonies
In October 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian Jewish students and faculty built a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU investigates Instagram post advertising anti-Zionist Passover Seder
(Zara Surti for WSN)
Pro-Israel student rave disrupted by ultra-Orthodox Jews
NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine members David Ludden, Sara Pursley, Sonya Posmentier and Kathy Engel, from left to right. (Krish Dev for WSN)
‘The Palestine exception’: Faculty launch probe into NYU’s protest response
Members of NYU Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine joined protesters at Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Faculty group to investigate NYU’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech
(Ivy Chan for WSN)
Students and faculty commence ‘solidarity fast’ in Bobst
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
NYU Grossman School of Medicine. (Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Grossman joins RFK Jr.’s nutrition education initiative
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
NYU Law dropped from US military scholarship
Gays Against Guns president Jay W. Walker speaks during the protest. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Hundreds protest Trump administration’s pride flag removal at Stonewall Inn
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
‘Fucking disgusting’: ICE shootings spur protests, walkout on campus
(Courtesy of Barbara Cittadino, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Leaving law for a career in photography
(Courtesy of Kenzi Crash, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Changing the narrative on illness in literature
(Courtesy of Diane Hodson, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Balancing teaching with podcast production
(Courtesy of Amy Gabrielle, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Rewriting life after loss
(Courtesy of Ken Schneck, illustration by Maryam Lootah)
Beyond NYU: Amplifying LGBTQ+ stories in the Midwest
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
NYU’s 2024 commencement at Yankee Stadium. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Opinion: Defend student speech at graduation before it disappears
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)
Opinion: NYC’s lines aren’t worth a surveillance network
Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills’ 2025 commencement address. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Editorial: Let graduates celebrate
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Editorial: The work has just begun
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Students deserve clarity from NYU leadership
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
In October 2024, a group of pro-Palestinian Jewish students and faculty built a Gaza Solidarity Sukkah in Schwartz Plaza. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
Guest Essay: All Jews must commit to anti-Zionism
(Courtesy of the YeCao Collective)
Guest Essay: You can’t police universities into freedom
Guest Essay: During authoritarian times, the university needs to fight back
Guest Essay: During authoritarian times, the university needs to fight back
(Courtesy of Christian Howze)
Guest Essay: From goals to action — Christian Howze for SGA Chair
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: My goodbye to WSN
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News
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Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
(Lauren Ng and Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Off-Third: Aspiring architect named this year’s best applicant
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
Off-Third: Mills rebrands Campus Cash as Linda Lira
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Off-Third: The Washington Square Park fountain deserves to drown
(Noelle Darts for WSN)
Off-Third: NYU must establish a universitywide uniform
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Off-Third: NYU must bring back the Tisch scaffolding
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
Off Topic: Violence has left America too disconnected between power and reality
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Off Topic: Skinny sells — what’s the harm?
(Courtesy of U.S. Air Force)
Off Topic: Trump’s Vietnam War doesn’t need a draft
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Off Topic: Green energy is not driving up costs — corporations are
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Off Topic: OpenAI’s latest acquisition is merely to save face
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Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
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Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
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Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
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Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
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Staff Rants: Spooky season
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
The unsung efforts of student team managers
NYU women’s basketball at the 2026 NCAA Final Four. (Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Women’s basketball turns a new page
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Women’s golf sweeps Liberty League, baseball and softball finish seasons and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Women’s golf sweeps Liberty League, baseball and softball finish seasons and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Track & field thrower wins UAA Championship, golf dominates Liberty League and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Men’s volleyball falls out of NCAA tournament, baseball and women’s tennis celebrate seniors and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Golf takes first place, men’s volleyball falls out of UVC tournament and other news
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Women’s golf dominates the week, volleyball closes out regular season and other news
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
(Photo by Kiran Komanduri, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Katie Antosiewicz on her first year pitching at NYU
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Cooper Kline on his senior year and captaincy with the men’s tennis team
(Photo by Kiran Komanduri, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Tiya Chowdary on her golf career
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
In the Huddle: Alexa McMillian on her first season with NYU
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: A historic first for female soccer coaches in Berlin, and other major sports news from London and Shanghai
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Buenos Aires, Shanghai and Washington, D.C.
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Ghana, Spain and Oklahoma
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Accra, Los Angeles and Sydney
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
(Courtesy of Dorothy Bailey)
This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
‘I knew what I was signing up for’: The high price of sisterhood
(Courtesy of the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research With Communities and Lands)
‘You have a home here’: How NYU’s Indigenous research center reminds us whose land we’re on
(Courtesy of Dorothy Bailey)
This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
How Stern is bringing luxury fashion to NYC and beyond
(Grady Rajagopalan for WSN)
Clearing your closet? Here’s where to donate near NYU
(Courtesy of Sarah Shalan)
From NYC to Gaza, Thrift4Gaza converts used clothes to mutual aid
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
A popular Nordic brand is foregrounding sustainability
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
(Zara Surti for WSN)
24 hours at Veselka
(Krish Dev for WSN)
This 30-year-old Indian deli is a haven for cab drivers
(Ivanka Sun for WSN)
Queer joy and budget-friendly service collide at this East Village fine dining spot
(Zara Surti for WSN)
How NYU handles its food waste
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Courtesy of the Center for Collaborative Indigenous Research With Communities and Lands)
‘You have a home here’: How NYU’s Indigenous research center reminds us whose land we’re on
(Lauren Ng for WSN)
Your next semester belongs in Accra
(Zara Surti for WSN)
‘Support is all-inclusive’: Students and faculty honor sexual assault awareness
(Courtesy of Gayatri Gopinath)
‘A way out of no way’: How this NYU professor centers queer activism in New York
(Krish Dev for WSN)
WSN at NYFW
(Sophia Rivera-Korver for WSN)
Veejay Floresca pushes for inclusivity and advocates for immigrants at NYFW
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Raul Peñaranda writes an NYFW love letter to his Latin heritage with ‘Bolero Nights’
(Yasseen Ashri, Suditi Sircar and Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective blends culture and couture at NYFW
(Zara Surti for WSN)
At NYFW, Chuks Collins bridges African heritage with the future
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
(Courtesy of Amanda M Hatfield)
Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Staff recs: Goodbye
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
What your most-anticipated summer release says about you
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
(Courtesy of Sourcebooks Fire, Random House Trade Paperbacks, Villard and HarperCollins)
5 books we read when we’re homesick
(Courtesy of Penguin Random House)
Review: ‘Famesick’ is not your average celebrity memoir
(Courtesy of New York Review of Books, Spiegel & Grau, Crown Publishing Group and Ballantine Books)
Books beyond Bobst: A novella in Sudan, a debut memoir and more
(Amy Wang for WSN)
4 books to grow your green thumb this Earth Day
(Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)
Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ lays out the blueprint for a new world
Nico Carney and Misha Osherovich star in director Siobhan McCarthy's coming-of-age trans comedy “She's the He.” (Courtesy of Obscured Releasing)
Q&A: Laughing at the absurdity of anti-trans bigotry
(Courtesy by Marcel Hartmann for The Independent Film Channel, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
Off the Radar: ‘The Time That Remains’ is a quintessential retelling of the Nakba
(Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios)
Review: Bloodshed and resilience dominate ‘Invincible’ season 4
(Zara Surti for WSN)
What NYU taught me about the arts
Lorde headlining the festival on June 5. (Courtesy of The Governors Ball and Rich Fury)
At this year’s Gov Ball, weather setbacks and mosh pits flood the festival
(Courtesy of Amanda M Hatfield)
Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
(Julianna Lindo for WSN)
5 unconventional contenders for your summer playlist
(Courtesy of Epic Records)
Review: Meghan Trainor’s ‘Toy With Me’ is a failed attempt at TikTok virality
(Courtesy of Polyvinyl Record Co.)
Review: American Football finds light in the dark of ‘LP4’
Zia Lawrence in “Oversized Suits.” (Courtesy of Page 8 Pictures)
Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on touring Shakespeare across NYC
(Courtesy of The Public Theater)
Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on bringing Shakespeare to Central Park
(Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)
Review: ‘The Lost Boys’ soars on spectacle but lacks substance
(Courtesy of Maria Baranova)
Review: A mother and son experiment with death in ‘Rheology’
(Krystal Khine for WSN)
4 theater gems that never made it to Broadway
(Ethan Li for WSN)
Review: ‘Raphael: Sublime Poetry’ reminds that simplicity is the most radical art
(Noelle Darts for WSN)
The case against the Instagrammable museum
(Sophia Graves for WSN)
Review: The Clive Davis Gallery’s latest exhibition instills hope
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Review: ‘Act Black’ unmasks the high stakes of Black stardom
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
In Brooklyn, a printmaking fair returns with a bang
(Courtesy of Ouat Media)
The case for ‘Jane Austen’s Period Drama’
Animated short film “Butterfly.” (Courtesy of Sacrebleu Productions and XBO Films)
WSN’s favorite Oscar-nominated short films of 2026
(Susan Behrends Valenzuela for WSN)
6 historic Oscar snubs
(Courtesy of Focus Features)
The case against ‘Hamnet’
(Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
The case for Paul Thomas Anderson
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Graduation Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Zara Surti for WSN)
The 2026 Housing Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
The Literacy Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
The Health Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Beverage Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Beverage Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
(Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
ICE and DHS in their own words
(Julianna Lindo for WSN)
What’s for lunch at NYU?
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Tandon floods force students to take a shower
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
NYC during a snowstorm
Cartoon: The 'enlightened' centrist
Cartoon: The ‘enlightened’ centrist
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
(Yasseen Ashri, Kiran Komanduri, Suditi Sircar and Eva Mundo for WSN)
On the Street: Color
(Natalie Deoragh, Krish Dev, Kyra Reilley and Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
On the Street: Spring break travels
On the Street: Architecture
On the Street: Architecture
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
Bargaining committee member Jacob Remes embraced a contract faculty member at the end of the strike’s second day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
In Photos: Contract faculty’s long journey to a deal
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Emerging artists reimagine tradition at Paris Fashion Week
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
In Photos: Chinatown parade welcomes Year of the Fire Horse
In Photos: Social media post spurs chaotic snowball fight
In Photos: Social media post spurs chaotic snowball fight
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
The business keeping hand-painted advertisements alive
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
Valentine’s Day: Stories of love
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
A talk with competitive rock climber Nasif Kabir
Beverage Bundling
Beverage Bundling
(Meera Gupta for WSN)
Canines in costumes return to Washington Square Park
(Courtesy of Skinny Louie)
SPONSORED: Flat out delicious: Smash burger chain Skinny Louie opens in the West Village
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Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later

On April 22, 2024, a pro-Palestinian encampment outside the Stern School of Business led to more than 130 arrests, dozens of demonstrations and a year of ongoing calls for NYU to divest from Israel.
WSN Staff • April 22, 2025

(Zev Marinoff for WSN)

WSN predicts the Oscars

Because only NYU students’ voices matter this awards season.
WSN Staff • February 28, 2025

After what seemed like an eternity of artifical intelligence controversies, resurfaced racist tweets and Kylie Jenner appearances, the 97th Academy Awards are this Sunday. To honor...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

WSN predicts the Grammys

Who our newsroom thinks should win the biggest awards in music.
WSN Staff • January 31, 2025

With the 67th annual Grammy Awards ceremony coming up this Sunday, WSN’s Arts Desk took a poll of the newsroom in anticipation of music’s biggest night. Whether you had a “brat...

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Staff Recs: The best books we read this year

The staff of WSN shares their favorite reads from 2024.
WSN Staff • December 13, 2024

As the year comes to a close, the WSN staff is reflecting on the best books we read in 2024. From old classics to new releases to academic texts, we all read a lot. Alexa Donovan,...

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Staff Rants: Post-NYT Wordle

Our staff shares their thoughts on Wordle after its acquisition by the New York Times.
WSN Staff • February 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 • February 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 • January 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 • January 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 • September 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 • April 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 • August 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 • April 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 • April 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 • April 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 • April 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 • March 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 • March 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 • March 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 • February 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 • February 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 • February 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: 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 • November 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 • November 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.
(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 • November 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.
Food & Fun Guide 2018

Food & Fun Guide 2018

WSN Staff • August 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: March 13-March 20

Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

WSN Staff • March 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 • March 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.
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 • April 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 • April 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 22-28

Staff Rants: March 22-28

WSN Staff • March 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 • March 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 we're looking forward to reading over spring break.

Staff Recs: Break Book Fantasies

WSN Staff • March 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 • March 7, 2017
As we move along in our unrelenting march towards death, our lovely staff has a lot to say about pizza and bagels!
Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

WSN Staff • February 28, 2017
Our staff returns with more stuff to rant about! Enjoy reading our passion and anger in this Oscar edition of Staff Rants.
Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

Staff Rants Feb. 1-7

WSN Staff • February 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 • February 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 • January 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!
Staff Rants: Dec. 6 - Jan. 23

Staff Rants: Dec. 6 – Jan. 23

WSN Staff • January 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. 15-28

Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

WSN Staff • November 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!
Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

WSN Staff • November 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.
Election 2016: The Upset

Election 2016: The Upset

WSN Staff • November 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 • November 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 Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff • November 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.
Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

Staff Rants: Oct. 18-24

WSN Staff • October 25, 2016
From dog culture, sharing food, to Kourtney Kardashian — check out this week’s set of hashtag hot takes from the WSN staff.
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 • September 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 • September 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...

When I Feel Homesick, I...

When I Feel Homesick, I…

WSN Staff • September 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...

"News from Lake Wobegon" is an offshoot of "NPR’s A Prairie Home Companion."

Staff Recommendations: Podcasts

WSN Staff • October 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.
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 • April 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.
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