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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

Victoria Provost smiles as she holds a pineapple, reminded of a birthday prank she played on her friend in freshman year. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Provost, Illustrations by Celia Tewey)

Objects We Hold Through Time

A look at the objects that tell the stories of our histories, growth and relationships.
Celia Tewey, Exposures Editor May 7, 2020

Objects tell our histories. Whether they have been with us for weeks, years or months, they have the ability to define us in subtle ways that show our personalities, strengths,...

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.
Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

Mayor Bloomberg wants college students to keep their hands out of cookie jars

April 1, 2013
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to ban Insomnia Cookies and other late-night snacks that college students crave.
Special Issue: April 1 2013

Special Issue: April 1 2013

April 1, 2013
Hard-hitting journalism from the hardworking editorial staff at WSN.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

Sexton replaces Leno on ‘Tonight Show’

April 1, 2013
NYU President John Sexton has been selected from a highly competitive field of candidates to replace Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show,” NBC announced today.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

Tisch waltzes through no-confidence discussions

April 1, 2013
Tisch, Gallatin and Silver discuss their own ways to determine confidence in President Sexton.
Graphic by Wilhelmina Slater/WSN

Titanic reboot destined to sink

April 1, 2013
Titanic and Twilight.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

For morale boost, NYU basketball hires Harrison Ford

April 1, 2013
Will famous coaches will lead to interest for NYU sports?
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

NYU mascots Housie, BobCat face off in skirmish

April 1, 2013
Housie Maguire physically feuds with BobCat to determine who is the better NYU mascot.