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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

Zara Surti

Zara Surti, Photo Editor

Zara Surti is a junior double-majoring in journalism and film & television. When she’s not roaming around a new neighborhood doing street photography, she’s likely busy maintaining her 700 day+ Duolingo streak, seeking a new book to stay on top of her annual Storygraph reading goal, or on the hunt to find the best chocolate milk in the city. You can find her on Instagram @zarasurti or reach out to her via email at [email protected].

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Members of CampGrrl’s e-board hosting a carabiner decorating event at the LGBTQ+ Center in honor of Lesbian Visibility Week. (Zara Surti for WSN)

CampGrrl is for all the gays

After years of serving as a community space for female-presenting queer people, CampGrrl is shifting to be more welcoming to marginalized gender identities.
Zara Surti, Photo Editor April 30, 2026

Every meeting at CampGrrl looks a little different. Club meetings can be anything from tea parties and flowerpot painting to queer trivia and teach-ins. Some nights, you can find...