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

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

Washington Square News

Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation

Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation

We’re all going places in some way or another. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.

Rants On the NYU Airport Shuttle By Bella Gil, Beauty and Style Editor Getting back and forth between JFK airport and campus is one skill I’ve yet to master. If traveling...

Everyone complains about NYU buses being late, but what about NYU's other free transportation? NYU Bike Share Program offers a way to get around, especially for people who live in dorms that are far away from campus. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Campus Bike-Share Rides Under the Radar

A free campus bike program benefits recreation over pollution.
Bella Gil, Staff Writer April 14, 2019

Since the weather’s getting nicer, take a bike ride! Unknown to many, NYU has its very own program that allows students to rent bicycles for free. “We can use bikes...

Artist Frank Ocean

Staff Recs: Best Frank Ocean Songs

WSN staff compiled a list of the best Frank Ocean songs. So sit back, relax and let this playlist take you to the Pyramids tonight.
A cyclist bikes past on a Citi Bike. There are many Citi Bike locations on the NYU campus, as well as normal bicycle racks and NYU-specific racks.

The Ins and Outs of Biking Around Campus

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor January 31, 2018
Biking around campus can be scary but do not fret! Here are some basic tips to find parking and safely pedal around NYU
Freshman Aaliyah Jackson takes advantage of NYU's free bike share program. She uses the bikes for her job as a bike messenger.

On the Job: Aaliyah Jackson Bikes for Bucks

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Steinhardt freshman Aaliyah Jackson uses NYU's BikeShare program to work as a courier around the city.
Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

WSN Staff October 17, 2016
Welcome to a new series on WSN, Staff Rants. Read what made your favorite WSN Staff Members angry this week!
Biking is one of the ways students get around campus.

NYU Students Aren’t Settling For Walking Everywhere

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Walking isn't the only way to get to class. These students got creative with their forms of transportation.
Biking with Friends Founder Jonathan Yuan and members, Lilly Clew, Colin Brett and Maximilian Waldman participated in the 2015 Tour De Bronx on October 25.

Never bike alone in Biking with Friends club

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Gallatin senior Jonathan Yuan created the Biking with Friends club to form a community of bikers.
Three times the size of Central Park, Freshkills Park is a prime weekend getaway.

The Weekend: March 27-29

Amanda Morris, Staff Writer March 26, 2015
Take advantage of this weekend with a visit to some of the many free events around the city.
Student to bike across America to support homeless

Student to bike across America to support homeless

April 21, 2014
Stern freshman Abigail Donoghue will spend her summer biking across the country and giving back along the way.
Courtesy of MTA

How To: Navigate the City

November 18, 2013

Getting lost in the city can be considered a rite of passage for newcomers -- but there are quite a few ways to get around this mazed of a city. The Subway System The New...

File Photo by Rebecca Climenti

City announces plans for lane redesigns in Central Park

Nicole Brown October 7, 2012
The Department of Transportation revealed its lane redesign plans for Central Park to reduce congestion and collisions.