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

Washington Square News

All American Kanye

All American Kanye

Mitch Bedows, Contributing Writer October 4, 2018
A look into the eerie similarities between Kanye West and America as a whole.
Attendees discussed a wide range of topics from inequality to innovative school curriculum.

Steinhardt’s Community Gets Together to Discuss Education Reform in New York City

Carol Oliveira, contributing writer April 17, 2018
Frontier 2018, a K-12 education conference organized by Steinhardt’s alumni brings experts, teachers and students to discuss education reform in NYC
MAI (Movement Art Is) is an organization that uses movement artistry to inspire and change the world while elevating the artistic, educational, and social impact of dance. MAI was co-founded by Jon Boogz and Lil Buck.

Love (and Dance) Heals all Wounds at Skirball

Julia Fields, Staff Writer April 16, 2018
Skirball Center for Performing Arts hosted “Love Heals All Wounds” –– an expressive dance performance from the group Movement Art Is that highlighted current social issues
The third Annual Veterans Ball took place on April 7 in Kimmel Rosenthal.

Comradery and Honor at NYU’s Veterans Ball

Faith Marnecheck, Staff Writer April 10, 2018
The The Veterans Ball is organized each year by the NYU Military Alliance took place in Kimmel’s Rosenthal Pavilion on Saturday, April 7
Jonathan Capehart, who sits on the Washington Post editorial board; April Ryan, White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks, and Michael Steele, the former chair of the Republican National Committee, took to the stage on Monday to discuss race and politics in America.

In Conversation with April Ryan, Michael Steele and Jonathan Capehart

Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 5, 2017
Jonathan Capehart, April Ryan and Michael Steele sat down with WSN to talk politics, race and the media before their Skirball Talk.
Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

Staff Rants: Feb. 15-23

WSN Staff February 22, 2017
Another week has passed, and our staff is still ranting. Here's another edition of staff rants.

Ricardo Seco F/W 2017

Gabriella Bower, Editor-at-Large January 31, 2017

Following President Donald Trump's executive order that restricts immigration from seven Muslim countries, suspends all refugee admission for 120 days and bars all Syrian refugees...

Many students are choosing to wear their hearts on their sleeves in support of fellow classmates who feel like there's no one safe to turn to.

Safety Pin: The New Symbol of Solidarity

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Safety pins as symbols of solidarity have made its way on to the clothes of NYU students.
Steinhardt freshman Oliver Wang tutors at University Neighborhood Middle School in Brooklyn.

On the Job: America Reads and Counts

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
Although NYU gives students many different opportunities to earn scholarship money through work study jobs, the most popular job for students is the America Reads program, which attracts more than 1,000 volunteers each year.
Rubin and Chapelle S/S 2017

Rubin and Chapelle S/S 2017

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 9, 2016

The Rubin and Chapelle Spring/Summer 2017 show went as smoothly as the silk that composed all the outfits. The low key event started when the first model strutted onto the...

Lawmakers use money to distract from gun ownership issues

Lawmakers use money to distract from gun ownership issues

March 4, 2013
In the wake of mass shootings, lawmakers hope to require expensive insurance policies to discourage firearm ownership.
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Performers audition for ‘America’s Got Talent’ in New York

January 30, 2013
Reaching out to students and other New Yorkers, 'America's Got Talent' arrives in the Big Apple.