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

Washington Square News

Students performing in the annual Reality Show at Barclays Center.

Sex, Drugs and the Story Behind NYU’s Reality Show

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor August 26, 2018
Our Arts Editor gives an inside look into NYU's long-running Reality Show, an exciting and meaningful event held to welcome the first-year class.
Evan Rosado and Raul Castillo in "We the Animals."

‘We the Animals’: A Portrait of Childhood

Alex Cullina, Film Editor August 26, 2018
Jeremiah Zagar's new film "We the Animals" creates an emotionally and visually stunning narrative about childhood.
Food & Fun Guide 2018

Food & Fun Guide 2018

WSN Staff August 26, 2018

As upperclassmen and first-years slowly migrate into their new or familiar NYU stomping grounds, we wanted to give you a guide to start off your new semester of discovering, eating...

Musican and Gallatin junior Alex Carr in Washington Square Park.

Alex Carr Talks New Album, Traveling and Isolation

Sara Nuta, Contributing Writer April 3, 2018
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Gallatin junior Alex Carr is preparing to release a full-length album with his band.
CAS Dean Gene Jarrett talks about his hopes for his time at NYU.

CAS Dean Gene Jarrett: A Semester In

Gene Jarrett talks about his experiences as CAS Dean a semester in.
Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 19, 2018
WSN talks to CAS Dean Gene Jarrett about his present and future initiatives to help students in CAS.
Paul Auster, author of "4321."

Paul Auster Considers Conflict and Authorship in Discussion About New Book

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor February 28, 2018
Author Paul Auster discussed his newest book at Symphony Space on Feb. 22 with a special reading from the novel by Michael Stuhlbarg.
A current photography exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum features work by Peter Hujar, who documented New York City gay life from the 1969 Stonewall Uprising to the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s. Curated by Joel Smith,   ‘Peter Hujar: Speed of Life,’ will run until May 20.

Peter Hujar: A Lover and a Fighter

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2018
The Morgan Library & Museum is currently hosting an exhibit on the works of Peter Hujar, an influential photographer whose art is largely associated with gay life in downtown New York City.
A photo by Nadia Benchallal currently on display at 19 Washington Square North as part of a new photography exhibit portraying refugee life in Djibouti. The exhibition will be on display now until May 30.

NYUAD Exhibit Comes to Washington Square

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer February 12, 2018
A new photography exhibit portraying refugee life in Djibouti from NYU Abu Dhabi opened at 19 Washington Square North on Feb. 4.
Morgan Keller, a sophomore at Steinhardt, performed The Bitter End on Feb. 3.

The Undeniable Versatility of Morgan Keller

Spencer Mullen, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018
NYU sophomore Morgan Keller captivated audiences with her acoustic set on Saturday night at The Bitter End.
Justin Foster as Charley Cade (right), and Brian Christopher Scott (left) as his father in One Drop.

‘One Drop’ and the Politics of Passing

Jessica Xing, Staff Writer February 6, 2018
Andrea J. Fulton's "One Drop" explores ancestry, family and the politics that surround them.
 Deloris Van Cartier (Desiree Murphy) laments to her back-up dancers Michelle (Anika Braganza) and Tina (Emily Janes) about her dreams of stardom and fame in "Fabulous, Baby!"

Steinhardt Brings Soul to ‘Sister Act’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer February 6, 2018
Steinhardt brought the 1992 film "Sister Act" to life, this past weekend, with sequin-covered habits and a performance comparable to the most spirited of church services.
The Misters, a band comprised of all NYU students, performed at Rockwood Music Hall on Feb. 3. Michael Knitting (center), a Steinhardt senior in the Music Business program; Brent Crude (right), a CAS alumnus; Todd Martin, a sophomore in Music Business (right center) and Jim White, an NYU Music Business alumnus (left).

The Misters Bring Fervor to Rockwood Music Hall

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor February 5, 2018
The Misters took to the stage at Rockwood Music Hall, Saturday night, with a clear intent to show everyone a good time.