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

Washington Square News

Rudy Guiliani is a revered NYU alumni. (Staff illustration by Chelsea Li)

Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend from Rudy Giuliani

New York City’s former mayor may be famous for his public outbursts and unprofessionalism in his career as a lawyer, but few know that he learned this at NYU.
Noah Friend, Staff Writer October 29, 2019

Happy Alumni Weekend from Off-Third, WSN’s satire section. Try not to take us too seriously. A soaking wet, three-week-old copy of the New York Post; two bags of unsalted...

Arts Issue Fall 2019

Arts Issue Fall 2019

October 17, 2019

Ashley Jane Lewis uses P5.js programming to immerse the user in this interactive dystopian game, guiding them with audio and visuals through Brooklyn after the city mysteriously goes dark. (Courtesy of Ashley Jane Lewis)

Electronic Forests and Programming Obama: Interactive Art Captivates the Mind

Interactive artist and Tisch graduate student Ashley Jane Lewis’s latest interactive installations attract a wide range of patrons — from people who love politics to those who can’t resist the allure of colorful spinning panels.
Destine Manson, Contributing Writer October 16, 2019

Women's tennis claimed multiple victories at the UAA championships in Florida. (Courtesy of NYU Athletics)

Women’s Tennis Shines at UAA Championships

A recap of all things NYU athletics from April 7 to 13.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor April 28, 2019

Baseball The Violets played in a doubleheader against Emory University on both Saturday and Sunday at MCU Park. In the first game on Saturday, the Violets secured a 7-4 win,...

Cal Ramsey, one of the greatest basketball players in NYU history, died Monday at 81. The former standout played and broadcasted for the New York Knicks and coached at NYU. (via gonyuathletics.com)

Community Reflects on NYU Hall of Famer Cal Ramsey’s Passing

Larger-than-life New York City basketball great Cal Ramsey passed away on Monday.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor March 26, 2019

Calvin “Cal” Ramsey, NYU Hall of Famer, former New York Knicks player and longtime broadcaster, passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Ramsey died of cardiac arrest at...

The entrance to Vanderbilt Hall, which houses NYU School of Law. (Photo by Tony Wu)

NYU Law Faces Backlash After Eliminating Alumni From Listserv

A petition by an NYU Law alumnus to keep the current listserv has garnered over 180 signatures from students and alumni.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi January 16, 2019
A petition by an NYU Law alumnus to keep the current listserv has garnered over 180 signatures from students and alumni.
Samantha Gerson, a survivor of conversion therapy, launched her own nonprofit this fall called UnBroken. (Courtesy of Samantha Gerson)

NYU Alumna’s Non-Profit Aims to Help Survivors of Conversion Therapy

Jiachen Xu, Contributing Writer November 26, 2018
This NYU alumna is making strides to bring the necessary support and resources survivors of conversion therapy need to lead healthy, functional lives.
NYU alumnus Evan R. Chesler (A.B ‘70, School of Law ‘75) is Cravath, Swaine, & Moore LLP’s chairman.

NYU Alumnus Shares His Steps to Success

Tyiana Combs, Contributing Writer April 16, 2018
Hear what this NYC lawyer has to say about building a successful career.
Washington Square Park  full of American Flags to honor former FDNY marshal Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis.

Fallen NYU Fireman Honored by New York Community

Noah Mutterperl, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
A memorial service was held Thursday in Washington Square Park for firefighter and NYU alum Tripp Zanetis (CAS '03), who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this month.
Former NYU student Sophia Goldstein, is a full-time instructor at the SoulCycle studio.

Sweat with Sophia Goldstein of SoulCycle

Pamela Jew, Deputy Managing Editor March 26, 2018
NYU alumnus Sophia Goldstein who went straight out of NYU and into the SoulCycle studio to be a full-time instructor.
Alyssa Petersel (LMSW '17) is the CEO and Founder of My Wellbeing, a company that promotes mental health by connecting people with therapists and health resources.

5 NYU Alumni Women Breaking Barriers in Their Industries

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
WSN highlights five notable NYU alumni for Women's History Month.
Students cheering at Yankee Stadium during NYU’s 2017 Commencement.

Students and Alumni Debate Three-Year Degrees

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor March 19, 2018
The debate featured passionate and compelling arguments on both sides, and sought to reach a consensus on a topical and controversial issue.