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

Washington Square News

A person wearing a big-headed Buddha mask guides a lion to its offerings, a bowl of grapefruit and pastries.

A dance of lions

A photographer’s encounter with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in New York’s Chinatown.
Qianshan Weng, Staff Photographer Feb 17, 2023

A barista wearing an apron, a black beanie and white plastic gloves operates a cashier’s kiosk inside of a coffee shop. A shelf of snacks is in the background.

Sammy L. Coffee brings warmth to Third North

Latte artist Sammy Lin blends aroma and art through espresso at his newly opened cafe.
Don Ahmad, Contributing Writer Feb 2, 2023

Having just stumbled out of a plane coming straight from the murky atmosphere of Saudi Arabia, the weather this semester hit me like a truck. Looking for comfort in the cold,...

Mooncakes are a dessert that are eaten in some countries to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival. The festival, which begins tomorrow, is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors unity and family. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

More than a mooncake: Students celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with beloved dessert

The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important holiday in Asian cultures that honors family and reunion. Here’s how NYU students celebrate the festival while away from family and share its traditions with their peers.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor Sep 20, 2021

Tomorrow, Sept. 21, marks the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a holiday honoring unity and family widely celebrated by many communities in Eastern Asia. Different countries practice...

Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis

Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis

People can be smart about hygiene without diving into racist tirades against the people that need the most help.
Alexandra Chan, Deputy Photo Editor Feb 3, 2020

News of the novel coronavirus has spread quickly, and as a result, also led to the promotion of racist and xenophobic reactions. Fear of the spread of the virus is understandable,...

Scholars Win Fully-Funded Trip to Asia — and a Job, Too

Scholars Win Fully-Funded Trip to Asia — and a Job, Too

The Luce scholarship places students at an institution or agency in Asia for 13 months to work in a field relevant to their major.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer Feb 27, 2019

Students selected to receive the Luce scholarship will receive more than money. The scholars will have the chance to work in different countries and experience a new culture while...

On the left is a room in Coral Tower Residence Hall in New York; on the right is a room in a residence hall of NYU Shanghai.

Big Apple vs. Small Shanghai

Amy Qi, Contributing Writer Sep 17, 2018
Studying at NYU Shanghai is a completely opposite experience than studying in New York. Learn more about how the two campuses differ.
Happy Lemon, in Queens, sells traditional bubble tea as well as Cheese Tea.

A New Drink Possibilitea

Liv Chai, Staff Writer Nov 30, 2017
After Egg Cappuccino, Cheese Tea is starting to come up in people's feeds, sparking a lot of interest.
Mountains May Depart For Naught

‘Mountains May Depart’ For Naught

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor Feb 12, 2016
Chinese director Jia Zhangke's new film looks at China's economic boom.
New UN goals show promise, need follow-through

New UN goals show promise, need follow-through

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Contributing Writer Sep 27, 2015
The UN's Sustainable Development Summit goals show promise, but the old Millennium goals should be evaluated and their successes replicated.
Malan Breton Spring/Summer 2015

Malan Breton Spring/Summer 2015

Mila Hall, Contributing Writer Sep 8, 2014

The first people to take Malan Breton’s Spring/Summer 2015 runway were not models. The lights dimmed and out raced two spritely male dancers, soon to be followed by two equally...

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