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

Shawn Paik

Shawn Paik, Editor-at-Large

Howdy. Y'all can just call me Uncle Lightnin'. I been shootin' since I was just a boy down in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I shot everything from kids to politicians. I even shot a few small animals in my time. They say I got a shutter fast as lightnin', and that's why they call me Uncle Lightnin'. 'Fore this, I worked as a photo intern for the good ole' Chattanooga Times Free Press, the grand uncle of the New York Times. Ye ever need a good shot, I'm yer guy.

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Chick-Fil-A location at NYU was located at Upstein food court prior to Spring 2021 semester. NYU formally requested that Chartwells terminate their licensing agreement with the brand, concluding that the long-term space, brand, and capital requirements presented by Chick-Fil-A is no longer adequate for NYU. (Photo by Shawn Paik)

Photo: Campus Services severs ties with Chick-Fil-A, searches for replacement

Mar 11, 2021

Chick-Fil-A location at NYU was located at Upstein food court prior to Spring 2021 semester. NYU formally requested that Chartwells terminate their licensing agreement with the...

CAS senior Darshan Mahabare teaches a classroom of children, mothers, teachers and social workers in Mumbai how to wash their hands. Mahabare, alongside Kanyon Iwami, is a representative of KickToChange, an organization that raises funds by teaching soccer in order to provide hygiene kits for communities that need it.

NYU Seniors’ NGO Changes World With Soccer

Shawn Paik, Editor-at-Large Apr 17, 2017
Two CAS seniors created a startup, KickToChange, which is designed to generate revenue through teaching soccer lessons, and use the profits to package hygiene kits for people in India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
The “Food Computer,” invented by MIT agricultural researcher Caleb Harper, can progress urban farming by making it more sustainable. Amy Bentley, co-founder of the NYU Farm Lab and Professor of Food Studies at NYU Steinhardt, is thinking about using the “Food Computer” at the NYU Farm Lab.

Photo: Give Bees a Chance

Mar 1, 2017

The “Food Computer,” invented by MIT agricultural researcher Caleb Harper, can progress urban farming by making it more sustainable. Amy Bentley, co-founder of the NYU Farm...

The NYU hockey team playing at their home ground of Chelsea Piers. Spencer Varney and Mike Martin are the assistant coaches of the team, with the head coach being Chris Cosentino and goaltending coach, Dan Fortunato.

Photo: Martin and Varney: On the Ice to Behind the Bench

Feb 27, 2017

The NYU hockey team playing at their home ground of Chelsea Piers. Spencer Varney and Mike Martin are the assistant coaches of the team, with the head coach being Chris Cosentino...

The NYU Hockey Teams goalie, Sam Daley, gets ready during a defensive zone faceoff.

Photo: Standing on Your Head: The Journey of Sam Daley

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor Apr 6, 2016

Sam Daley waits in his nets to deflect all shots on goal.

Off the Ice: Overheard With the Hockey Team

Rachel Ruecker and Shawn Paik Feb 19, 2016
WSN's Rachel Ruecker reports on the colorful characters that make up NYU's hockey team.
The NYU mens hockey team is one of NYUs most talented, hardworking and gritty groups of students.

Photo: Off the Ice: The Little Club Hockey Team That Could

Feb 9, 2016

The NYU men's hockey team is one of NYU's most talented, hardworking and gritty groups of students.

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Photo: Terri Burns

Alex Bazeley, News Editor Dec 10, 2015

File photo from Sunday, February 1st, 2015. 
 
NYU loses to University of Massachusetts-Amherst over the the weekend, breaking the four-game win streak.

Photo: Hockey suffers first loss, but quickly rebounds

Oct 19, 2015

File photo from Sunday, February 1st, 2015. NYU loses to University of Massachusetts-Amherst over the the weekend, breaking the four-game win streak.

NYU men’s hockey keeps keeps their perfect streak alive by winning against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Saturday night.

Photo: Men’s hockey to defend win streak

Oct 13, 2015

NYU men’s hockey keeps keeps their perfect streak alive by winning against University of Massachusetts Amherst on Saturday night.

Commuterty at NYU

‘Commuterty’ at NYU

Shawn Paik, Editor-at-Large Oct 5, 2015
Though commuters come from New Jersey, Long Island and beyond, some have found community at NYU.
Michael Costello Spring/Summer 2016

Michael Costello Spring/Summer 2016

Shawn Paik, Editor at Large Sep 15, 2015
Michael Costello Spring/Summer 2016

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