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

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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

An illustration of a sports podium with a generic college building on the first place spot.

Off-Third: A sincere apology to our readers. College rankings do matter.

In a response to a previous article, Liberal Studies’ own Alexandra Cohen admits that she was wrong and that college rankings do matter — when they’re good.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor September 14, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Last semester, I made a grave mistake out of my own insecurity of NYU’s placement in the top 30 rather than the top 25. I claimed that...

The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ishmael Reed returns to stage at Nuyorican Poet Cafe this October. (Via Facebook)

Rebutting the Warped History of ‘Hamilton’

“The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda” refutes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s portrayal of Alexander Hamilton by shedding light on the untold stories of his victims.
Julianna Bjorksten, Contributing Writer October 10, 2019

“Hamilton,” one of the most decorated and beloved musicals in Broadway history, is under attack. Although the hip-hop-inspired production has received overwhelming critical...