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

Washington Square News

Julia Smerling

Julia Smerling, Photo Editor

Julia Smerling is a sophomore studying photography and imaging, and is one of WSN’s Photo Editors. She is from West Palm Beach, Florida, and you can find her writing poetry, obsessing over films, painting art on jeans and always having her headphones on. Also, she’s secretly Peter Parker. You can reach her on Instagram @juliasmerling or her art account @jul3sarchive (where mostly her mom hypes her up and likes her posts. Please give it a look — it’s becoming embarrassing at this point.)

All content by Julia Smerling
A screen with the words “Fork n’ Film” projected onto it, with an image of a fork and a film reel below it.

Photo: Sipping and savoring cinema

Andrea Lui, Culture Editor December 11, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: A tale of two Bryces

Jonathan Mak, Sports Editor December 6, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

From left to right, a bottle of self-tanner, a lip balm, self-tanning drops and there a blue hand lotion.

Photo: Beauty products to beat the cold

Brianna Ly, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

A person grabs toothpaste from a box in a drawer. The cupboards above are filled with non-perishable foods.

Photo: How SGA’s extra $500,000 is set up to help students

October 30, 2024

Steinhardt's food pantry is located in Pless Hall. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

A look-a-like in a Willy Wonka costume smiling with a microphone in front of him while people behind him smile and raise their hands in the air.

Photo: Rats don’t run this city, Timothée Chalamet lookalikes do

Dani Biondi and Olivia Condell October 29, 2024

Miles Mitchell from Staten Island took home the “Best Tim” award and oversized check.

A man smiling in a green varsity jacket while giving away a bowl of food.

Photo: Chef JJ Johnson throws the cookout to end all cookouts

October 25, 2024

JJ Johnson (Julia Smerling for WSN)

A man smiling in a green varsity jacket while giving away a bowl of food.

Photo: Chef JJ Johnson throws the cookout to end all cookouts

Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 25, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

A musician is singing and playing guitar under purple lights during a concert.

Review: Gigi Perez headlines at Baby’s All Right

The indie singer-songwriter performed her music in Brooklyn, encompassing themes of love, loss and heartbreak.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor October 17, 2024

On Oct. 10, indie singer-songwriter Gigi Perez performed at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn. Although she had performed at the venue before, the success of her recent single, “Sailor...

A worm's eye view of a man sitting on a barstool.

Lupe Fiasco and Frayne Vibez bring electric energy to Brooklyn Steel

WSN spoke to hip-hop rapper Lupe Fiasco and opener Frayne Vibez about hosting a night celebrating hip-hop roots.
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor October 10, 2024

Blue and pink lights flash, reflecting off artist Frayne Vibez’s Spider-Man’s jacket as he enters the Brooklyn Steel venue to a crowd cheering his name. As the opening act...

A photo of toy angels in a line, wearing various bright hats and outfits.

Photo: These naked babies are taking campus by storm

Juan Hanes, Contributing Writer October 3, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: The Fashion Issue | Under the Arch Magazine

September 30, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Surrounded by other people, a person in a red shirt stands under letters on a white wall which reads, “HOW DO WE PLAY?” in rainbow colors.

Photo: 'How Do We Play?' will revitalize your inner child

September 25, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Photo: Rise and dine: where to find brunch bliss around NYU

Katie Liao, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

(Julia Smerling for WSN)