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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

Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law, currently serves as the Senior Adviser to the President. Many NYU alumnus were disgruntled by Kushner's role in the Trump administration.

Jared Kushner Threatens to Destroy NYU Building

Rita Skeeter, Contributing Writer April 1, 2017
Senior Adviser to the President Jared Kushner plans to demolish an NYU building owned by his company because of letters sent to him by other NYU Law graduates.
Pharrell Williams to Debut New Song at Commencement

Pharrell Williams to Debut New Song at Commencement

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2017
Pharrell Williams, set to speak at the 2017 all-university commencement, plans to drop a new single during the ceremony.
Lady Gaga Reveals ‘LoveGame’ Was Written About Her Days in Bobst

Lady Gaga Reveals ‘LoveGame’ Was Written About Her Days in Bobst

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2017
Lady Gaga revealed today that her song LoveGame was inspired by a missed connection with a gorgeous person in Bobst.
EXCLUSIVE Q&A: NHL to Further Expand into Non-Traditional Hockey Markets

EXCLUSIVE Q&A: NHL to Further Expand into Non-Traditional Hockey Markets

Rachel from Canada, Hockey Fan and Sad Girl Extraordinaire March 31, 2017
The National Hockey League sat down with WSN and revealed several of their large upcoming changes.
Students suddenly flooded Kimmel on Friday for a general protest. Anybody was allowed to protest anything they wanted, as long as they showed solidarity.

Protests on Kimmel Stairs for No Reason, ‘We’re Just Angry’

Emily Fagel, Copy Chief March 31, 2017
Students began protesting for no reason in Kimmel today: lines too long in the dining hall, immigration bans and everything else in between.
In an effort to promote and poke fun at body-positive campaigns, Aerie launched #AerieMan and received mixed reviews.

Men’s Body Positivity Is No Joke

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer April 4, 2016
The body positivity Aerieman campaign, while it may have been a well intentioned hoax, made light of a serious issue regarding our society's body image ideals.
Even babies find our jokes funny.

A Guide to Hot Jokes by Hot Sauce

Hot Sauce, Senior Jokester March 31, 2016
Here's a guide to the best jokes to tell!
NYU's latest comedy group wear sports clothes.

NYU Athletes — the Funniest Comedy Troupe You’ve Never Heard Of

Aud Del Rey, Chairman of the Hooligans March 31, 2016
NYU's latest comedy troupe dresses in sports gear, uses sports equipment and plays sports.
What’s Up With That?

What’s Up With That?

WSN Editorial Board March 31, 2016
Sometimes, you just have to take a step back and look at the issues, you know? The real important stuff. We get wrapped up in our daily minutia so much, we forget sometimes that there’s a big world with big problems that need big solving.
Duke of Oxfordshire Andrew Hamilton in front of his palace. Hamilton is a member of the Queen’s regiment and has set his sights on Bombay.

The sun never sets on NYU’s empire

Sweetly So So and Sass Faucet April 1, 2015
Incoming NYU President Andrew Hamilton reveals his plans for extending the GNU empire.
WSN reader Austin O'Neill enjoying his new favorite paper.

WSN expands readership beyond staff

Juanita Garcia, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
We got a reader, guys!
Gordon’s business plan relies on his “Triangle of Power.”

Stern student starts business

Lolsy Madge, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
A Stern student started a business in his dorm using his "Triangle of Power."