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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

Julia Kim

Julia Kim, Culture Editor

Julia Kim is a sophomore studying journalism and gender & sexuality studies at CAS. Originally from Missouri, they can be found awaiting R.F. Kuang’s latest novel, exploring art museums throughout New York City, rewatching their favorite Studio Ghibli movies and collecting CDs if their bank account allows it. You can find them on Instagram @jjulia.kim or email them at [email protected].

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Celebrate Trans Day of Visibility at these 4 events

Amid national and local rollbacks on trans rights, these New York City organizations are encouraging you to cheer on trans artists and immerse yourself in queer history.
Sam Donagi and Julia Kim March 31, 2026

Over the past year, 23 anti-transgender bills have been passed across 11 states, including Utah’s ban on providing hormonal transgender treatment to minors and Wisconsin’s...

(Photo by Corky Lee, with permission of the Corky Lee Estate, all rights reserved.)

You cannot be Asian American without being against ICE

“Asian American” is not just a label — it’s a political commitment against the forces of racism, capitalism and imperialism.
Julia Kim, Culture Editor February 11, 2026

Growing up, I didn’t really understand what it meant to be Asian American. Part of it could be that I’ve grown up in predominantly white communities, mainly in Missouri, where...

Canvasser Ujji Bathla who assisted Zohran Mamdani's campaign for mayor. (Kaleo Zhu for WSN)

The NYU students behind Mamdani’s historic win

Students who helped build Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign now plan to carry the momentum through his tenure.
Julia Kim, Culture Editor November 19, 2025

Nearing the final week of Zohran Mamdani’s historic campaign for mayor, CAS junior Sebastian Martinez found themselves addressing nearly 13,000 attendees at the mayor-elect’s...

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The Black LGBTQ+ history of NYU’s campus

NYU’s Washington Square campus is home to historic sites of Black LGBTQ+ community’s resistance and expression.
Julia Kim, Deputy Culture Editor February 3, 2025

While we often say that the city is our campus, the history of the neighborhood that NYU inhabits — specifically that of the Black LGBTQ+ community — remains unrecognized by...

Seven hot sauce bottles of varying colors are lined up against a white background.

I tried 5 New York City-founded hot sauces

“Hot Ones” has nothing on me. With the sudden drop in temperature, warm your taste buds with these five locally sourced hot sauces.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 27, 2024

If you’re a “Hot Ones” connoisseur like me or simply crave spice in everything you eat, look no further. New York City is home to many niches, including hot sauce. New Yorkers...

The interior of a small bookstore with a wooden floor, bookshelves lining the walls and globes and wooden birds hanging from the ceiling.

5 identity-based bookstores to explore

Skip the corporate chains and flip through the unique shelves of five bookstores focused on showcasing the stories of marginalized groups.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer November 18, 2024

New York City has no shortage of bookstores. From the well-known names of Shakespeare & Co. and the Strand Book Store, to the hole-in-the-wall shops you find by chance on your...

In a purple-lit room, a student holds a striped rainbow flag with a blue triangle and white star while another student next to her holds a black-and-white flag.

Haus of Violets works to foster queer joy and expression on campus

The Haus of Violets brings ballroom culture to NYU students, paying homage to Greenwich Village’s deep roots in LGBTQ+ life and activism.
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer September 26, 2024

Greenwich Village has long been a host to queer history, specifically the underground subculture known as “ballroom” by Black and Latine transgender individuals. The “houses”...