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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

Writer Judy Blume, speaks about her success as a writer following her time as a Steinhardt student at NYU.

Judy Blume talks NYU in the ’50s, latest novel

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
WSN interviews NYU alumna Judy Blume.
In an interview with WSN John C. McGinle, revisits his pre-fame, college days at NYU’s Tisch Acting program.

Alum Q&A: John McGinley looks at life before and after ‘Scrubs’

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
The October Alumni Feature sits down with John C. McGinley, NYU Tisch alumnus of '84.
Korean cultural event Inception: Hello New York, helps bridge gap between east and west.

Korean culture wave hits Skirball

Julia McFadden, Contributing Writer September 16, 2015
MOI'M hosted an extensive college Korean festival at Skirball Center.
Historians Peniel Joseph and Yohuru Willaims discuss Black Power, its relationship with American institutions and its continuing application today in the light of the Ferguson movement.

Historians talk about modern racism

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer February 11, 2015
NYU students, staff and alumni travelled to the State Capitol to advocate for the expansion of state financial aid with New York's most powerful decision-makers.

Discussions on scheduling, full tuition remission at last University Senate meeting of semester

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer December 5, 2014
The last University senate meeting of the semester, held in GCASL on Dec. 4.
Tisch alumni create sci-fi game

Tisch alumni create sci-fi game

Amanda Morris November 24, 2014
In a world saturated with entertainment apps vying for our attention, “Sunburn!,” a smartphone game designed by three NYU Tisch alumni, sets itself apart from other games by its unique combination of humor, outer space and action.
Perez Hilton recalls his time at NYU.

Hilton opens up on NYU, blogging career, regrets

Aicha Fall November 24, 2014
The name Perez Hilton is synonymous with Hollywood scandal, but before Hilton built his celebrity gossip blog into a multimedia and multi-million dollar empire, he was a student in the Tisch School of the Arts.

Alumna shines as creative director

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer October 30, 2014
We sat down with Creative Director at KITH NYC and NYU alumna, Mellany Sanchez.
via macfound.org

NYU alum awarded fellowship

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor September 22, 2014
Piece on NYU Tisch's Dramatic Writing Program Alumnus Samuel D. Hunter's award of a MacArthur Fellowship (i.e. "genius grant")
Alum launches line of accessories for men

Alum launches line of accessories for men

April 24, 2014
NYU alumnus Zen Endo is releasing his first menswear accessory collection, "Iron and Blood."
courtesy of Drew Todrys

Alum alleviates labor conditions

Ann Schmidt, News Editor April 22, 2014
An NYU alumnus started a non-profit organization called Project Assembly Line in an effort to collaborate with factory workers to improve working conditions.
Alum's start-up brings nature into city life

Alum’s start-up brings nature into city life

April 7, 2014
Knapp and her team provide environment-friendly events and activities.