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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-at-Large

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Influential 2017

Influential 2017

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017
NYU is chock-full of talented, passionate students. We chose to profile 11 who make an impactful difference on campus.

Grace Moon

Writing the World into Words
Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017

Grace Moon has the kind of adventurous spirit that leads someone to ride the subway to random stops and pop out to take photographs of whatever she finds. Her curiosity makes her...

This bagel was purchased from Bagel Belly, located on Third Avenue.

Bagel Clash

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief November 16, 2017
Our Editor-in-Chief rated bagel spots from best to worst, so you do not have to go through the trouble of doing it yourself!
The Meme Issue

The Meme Issue

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2017
Memes: those silly images that captivate internet users on all forms of social media. Meme culture is huge at NYU, and this is our attempt to characterize the fad.

Memetic Warfare at NYU

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief October 16, 2017
Meme pages have sprung up at elite colleges across the nation, and NYU Memes for Slightly Bankrupt Teens is NYU's iteration of the trend.
Madrid: Home Away from Home

Madrid: Home Away from Home

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer February 23, 2017

If you’re going abroad, you’ll hear it said time and time again: living with a host family is the best way to immerse yourself in a different culture while learning a new language....

Tyler Benjamin

Tyler Benjamin

Taking and Making Space for Collaboration
Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor December 8, 2016

Tyler Benjamin can wear just about any hat you want him to. There’s the committed Tyler who acts as treasurer for both the Black Students Union and Gentlemen of Quality. There’s...

Non-Voters Are Few at NYU

Non-Voters Are Few at NYU

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor November 9, 2016

NYU is such a politically-active campus that you’d be hard-pressed to find a student who has actively declined to take part in the political process (contrary to what Fox News’...

Searching For Spirit

Searching For Spirit

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor September 6, 2016

NYU kicked off the new school year with a pep rally in which more than 300 Welcome Week leaders paraded through the Washington Square Park fountain with beach balls and inflatable...

Our Coolest Tips to Beat the Heat

Our Coolest Tips to Beat the Heat

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor August 28, 2016

NYU students arriving at Washington Square for the new school year get to take part in one of New York’s most popular rituals: complaining about the heat. And this isn't just...

The Registration Issue

The Registration Issue

Abigail Weinberg, Deputy Features Editor April 4, 2016

We know trying to navigate Albert to pick your classes for next semester can be a bit daunting. That's why we've compiled a few of our top choices to make your decisions a little...

UHall

Abigail Weinberg, Deputy Features Editor February 25, 2016

Residency: Upperclassmen, Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $15,884 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 10 minutes Nearby subways: N, Q, R, 4, 5, 6, L Shuttle:...