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

Washington Square News

A nightclub with purple-blue lighting full of people. From the ceiling hangs a disco ball.

8 birthday bash ideas for every type of party-goer in New York City

Throwing yourself a party can be tricky, especially with so many options in the city to choose from. Here are eight ideas for every type of celebrant.
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer April 15, 2024

Planning a birthday party can be stressful. Maybe your apartment can’t fit more than 10 people, or maybe you can’t get a reservation at your dream dining destination. Though...

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,...

Illustrated by Rachel Lee.

Italian Horror Story

A personal narrative about living alone for a week in Florence, Italy.
Eugene Hu, Staff Writer February 24, 2020

It felt like a horror film: I was always alone and not alone at the same time. After a full day of treading through Florence’s art museums during the one-week field trip with...

The Suite Life of Faculty Children

The Suite Life of Faculty Children

Hundreds of undergraduates populate NYU residence halls, but so do a handful of faculty members’ children.
Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor February 21, 2019

Elena Victoria Chirinos jumps up and down in her sparkly silver skirt as NYU students trickle into her sixth-floor Third Avenue North Residence Hall apartment to celebrate...

Check out some suggestions for low-cost birthday activities. (Photo by Sam Cheng)

Choose Your Own (Birthday) Adventure

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer October 12, 2017
Birthdays can sneak up to you when you have things to do. Here's how to spend your special day based on your school.
Food mashups like the ramen burger and sushi nachos are great, but are they really worth it? Reviewers of the birthday cake croissant from Union Fare Gastrohall seem to think so.

Food Mashups: Looking Beyond the Trend

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
Food mashups have been growing in popularity in the New York City food scene. Although a few mashups have proven successful, some NYU students think that mashups don't always live up to the hype.
The Smith has many locations around New York and serves a delicious brunch, although known as a go-to dinner restaurant.

Where to Brunch for Every Occasion

Megan Kasselberg, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
Don't know where to get brunch? Check out WSN's recommendations for the best places to brunch for every occasion!