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

Washington Square News

NYU Tisch alum, Sayer Mansfield, pictured in the center wearing red lipstick, is one of the performers in Pilobolus, which is now at Skirball.

NYU Dancer Tests Her Limits

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
NYU alumna Sayer Mansfield has graduated from the university and found her niche in Pilobolus, where she gets to combine dancing and acting for an art all its own.
Directed by NYU alum Nicolas Pesce, Black-and-white horror film "The Eyes of My Mother" frightens its audiences through the Francisca's haunting story.

Alum’s Film Induces Anxiety From Start to Finish

Thomas Price, Deputy Opinion Editor December 1, 2016
"The Eyes of My Mother" is what horror movie fans have been waiting for — a breath of fresh fear in a tepid genre lost to jump-scares.

Many NYU alums have gone into government positions in and out of the country.

From NYU to Government Offices

Miranda Levingston, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
A listicle of NYU alum who have held government positions.
NYU alumni Jo-Dean Roark created a new web series, "Max Compact," about a woman who sees the future while putting on makeup.

‘Max Compact:’ A New Type of Makeup Hero

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
NYU Tisch alumni Jo-Dean Roark's new comedy web-sesries "Max Compact" takes superpowers where Marvel's never gone before: into the world of makeup and vlogs.
Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit project raising money through pizza has 57 pizzerias throughout the city participating in this year’s event.

Dollar Pizza That Gives Back

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, collaborates with local pizzerias to fight hunger in New York City.
Jason Lew sat down with WSN to discuss studying at Tisch, transitioning to the role of director, and what it's like to work with other actors.

Tisch Alum Jason Lew Shares His Journey

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Tisch graduate Jason Lew gives NYU the scoop on what it's like to work as an actor, writer, and director after leaving Tisch, and the scoop on his latest film.
Anthony Welters established the esteemed AnBryce Scholarship in 1998.

Law School Dishes Out $175k Scholarship

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor March 21, 2016
NYU alumna Damaris Hernández attributes her success in the legal world to NYU's AnBryce scholarship for lower-income students, which was founded by NYU alumni Anthony Welters.
Techstyles was the theme at this year’s NYU Gallatin Fashion Show.

Gallatin Show Fashions Techstyles

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor March 7, 2016
The 5th Annual Gallatin School of Individualized Study Fashion Show: Techstyles explored the intersection of science and fashion.
Last year’s Social Impact Council organized a number successful events for their first Impact Week.

Make a Difference at Impact Week

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
A preview of Impact Week, which aims to create positive social impact through collaboration with students, alumni, and other organizations.
"Touched by Fire" is a new romance film directed by Paul Dalio, starring Luke Kirby and Katie Holmes.

Tisch Alum’s New Film Thoughtfully Portrays Bipolar Disorder

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 17, 2016
Katie Holmes stars as a poet with bipolar disorder in Tisch alum Paul Dalio's debut film "Touched with Fire"
Tandon Announces Recipient for New Civil Engineering Sholarship

Tandon Announces Recipient for New Civil Engineering Sholarship

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer January 26, 2016
NYU Tandon student Leonardo Yoshiaki Abe receives a $5,000 annual scholarship in honor of an alum.
Zachary Fine, class of 2015, was chosen to receive the Rhodes Scholarship.

Q&A: NYU alum Zachary Fine talks his Rhodes Scholarship, art history

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
A Q&A with Zachary Fine, a 2016 Rhodes Scholarship recipient and NYU alumnus.