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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

An illustration of a person sitting at a desk with their hands on their head. The desk cracks under the person's elbows which are leaning on the desk. Above "ADULTING… " is written in red.

For international students, NYU can feel like a running race

Becoming an adult at NYU as an international student can feel like a bind — the more we explore what our true interests are, the more pressure there is to get a job.
Katie Liao, Contributing Writer December 12, 2023

It happened in a dimly-lit cafe in Brooklyn. No more than 10 minutes into a consulting meeting for pre-law advice with a professor, I began oversharing my anxieties about the impending...

Two performers play the bass on a stage with red lighting. They are standing back to back, and a drum set can be seen in the background

j solomon on ‘Sleeping in the Garden’ and the disorientation of growing up

“Sleeping in the Garden” candidly communicates j solomon’s disjointed experience growing up in his bucolic childhood home and later moving to an apartment in the city.
Katherine Manatos, Contributing Writer April 3, 2023

j solomon’s “Sleeping in the Garden” — a reflection on his rural childhood home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and his journey to adulthood in New York City — depicts...

Adulthood Begins at 24

Adulthood Begins at 24

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer January 31, 2018
The age of adulthood should be increased to 24 years old.
Croll points to artists like Paul Simon and Prince as his musical inspiration and admires their popularity and uniqueness.

Dan Croll Explains ‘Adulthood’

Robert Frezza, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Dan Croll's folk-meets-electronica music style was on display at the Brooklyn Bazaar on Sept. 7. WSN talked with him about his new music and his experience in the music industry thus far.
No Applause for Adulting

No Applause for Adulting

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor December 1, 2016
By rewarding themselves for minor efforts, young people undermine the challenges many face every day.
Parents Day disruptive, little use

Parents Day disruptive, little use

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
NYU Parent's Week wasn't a fun time at all. Not only was it an inconvenience for students in Bobst trying to study for midterms, but there are so many better ways for parents to spend time with their kids in the city.

Becoming adult does not always mean moving away

November 13, 2012
Argentinian culture can teach Americans about family ties and growing up.