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

Washington Square News

Students who have worked as promoters share their experiences.
(Via Wikimedia Jazz Guy)

Student Club Promoters Disillusioned by Party Industry

Getting paid to party isn’t all fun and games.
Tessa Kilcline, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

New York City is famous — or perhaps infamous — for its lively clubbing scene. Nights out filled with top-shelf liquor bottles and top-rated entertainment bring in billions...

Comedy club, many of which can be found in the nearby West Village, are a common non-alcoholic  night out activity. (Photo by Shawn Paik)

How to Have the Best Booze-Free Night in New York City

No fake ID? Taking it easy after a crazy night on the town? No problem. This list of exciting after-dark hotspots has got you covered.
Lauren Gruber, Deputy Copy Chief March 11, 2019

It’s no secret that New York City has some of the best nightlife in the world. If you’ve ever walked down Third Avenue after 8 p.m., you know the feeling of sensory overload...

New York Nightlife Is on the Rise With the New Nightlife Mayor

New York Nightlife Is on the Rise With the New Nightlife Mayor

Just let them dance.
Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor October 18, 2018
In a city with a population of students dying to experience everything New York has to offer after the sun goes down, what can the office of nightlife do for us?
Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Tyler Crews and Yasmin Gulec October 1, 2018
New York City nightlife can be tricky to navigate for students under 21. NYC Welcome Week tries to eliminate this struggle by providing 18+ events.
Staff Member Receives Harassing Phone Call at 4:20 p.m.

Staff Member Receives Harassing Phone Call at 4:20 p.m.

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 23, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from April 18 to 20.
Kombrewcha is the first hard kombucha to launch in the United States.

A New Kind Of Bubbly: Kombrewcha

Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
What if we told you there was a drink out there that wasn't going to give bad hangovers and was relatively healthy? Behold the hard Kombucha: Kombrewcha.
NYU Student Witnesses Kidnapping Near Washington Square Park

NYU Student Witnesses Kidnapping Near Washington Square Park

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor April 2, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from March 22 to 29.
Student Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Carlyle Court

Student Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Carlyle Court

Jamie Karns, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Feb. 11 to 18.
Student Assaulted by Partner in Weinstein Residence Hall

Student Assaulted by Partner in Weinstein Residence Hall

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Feb. 4 to 11.
The consequences for drinking are much less severe than those of using marijuana — this mirrors how pot is treated in society as well. However, the number of weed-related incidents is much lower than that of alcohol's rates, so the university should reconsider its ambiguous and severe drug policy surrounding marijuana.

NYU Should Weed Out Harsher Marijuana Penalties

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor March 6, 2017
In light of the decriminalization of marijuana in New York, NYU should lessen several of its policies against its use to liken those against alcohol use on campus and set an example for other colleges with harsher penalties.
Good Samaritan Policy Isn't Very Good

Good Samaritan Policy Isn’t Very Good

WSN Editorial Board January 30, 2017
A more explicit approach, like the policies put out by Columbia and Cornell University, would create an environment that both protects the wellbeing of students and clearly defines the authority of university staff.
Hangovers are like roller coasters - just like the one from Winter Wonderland in London.

Hang in There: It’s Only a Hangover

Alice Li, Staff Writer December 2, 2016
Suffering from a hangover? Some experienced NYU students chimed in with their advice.