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

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

Washington Square News

A hand holding a carved wooden elephant in its palm.

Beyond books and bedding: The comfort objects students bring to college

College is a period of uncharted change. Here’s what five students brought to school to help them stay grounded through it all.
Michael Lando, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Deciding what to bring to college is a unique and personal process. After all, our belongings tell our story. They can reflect our interests, remind us of our loved ones, even...

An illustration of a plate of arroz con chuletas with the Puerto Rican flag as the background.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Arroz, chuletas, amarillos and a dash of love

When dining hall food gets tiring, I daydream about being in Puerto Rico watching my mother cook.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer September 26, 2023

I’m in my childhood bedroom, waking up from an after-school nap. The only thing that breaks me out of my groggy state is my grumbling stomach longing for food. In the kitchen,...

Bright red-and-white decorations hang from a tree with a very thick patch of branches. The bramble is in front of an evergreen tree.

Chestita Baba Marta: The monthlong welcoming of Grandmother March

The Bulgarian holiday signifies the coming of springtime.
Jules Roscoe, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2022

March brings a lot of things. We watch the snow give way to budding tree branches, get buffeted by the cold wind tunnels between tall buildings, and, this year, even got somewhat...