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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

TEDxNYU hosted a Color Party to relieve some stress with art therapy.

TEDxNYU Gets Legit About Coloring

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
TEDxNYU hosted "Color Party" last week, to tout the stress relief benefits of coloring books for all ages.

Fanfiction: Literature’s Frenemy

Emma Gordon, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
The presence of fanfiction shakes up the literary world as well as provides opportunities for blossoming writers.

E-books Revolutionize Reading

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
The increasing popularity of e-books not only has a direct effect on the way we read books, but also on the saturation of book market.
In his new book Date-onomics, author Jon Birger discusses why women are having an increasingly difficult time finding mister right.

‘Date-Onomics’ Author Talks Hookup Culture

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 4, 2016
John Birger's new book "Date-Onomics" is a comprehensive, analytical look at gender dynamics in modern dating.
Writer-in-residence, Martin Amis, spoke at the NYU Creative Writing Department's program: "New Salon: Writers in Conversation".

Martin Amis Kicks Off 2016 “New Salon: Writers in Conversation” Series

Bertram Proctor, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
Martin Amis is the Creative Writing writer-in-residence
The McNally Jackson Books is one of the many bookstores hosting open mic nights this winter.

Poetry slammin’ places around New York

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Treat yourself to a night of slam poetry and live music.
Toni Patrick's "101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles" is a great cookbook for college students who want to try something new with their ramen.

The 5 best cookbooks for college students

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer October 22, 2015
Break out of your dining rut with these five cookbooks.

Questions bubble up in ‘Soda Politics’

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Marion Nestle takes on soft drinks in her latest book.
Ernie Miller can’t write without whiskey and Mercer Street.

This kid thinks he’s freaking Hemingway

Norwegia Cruise, Contributing Writer April 1, 2015
CAS English major and writer, Ernie Miller, aspires to write the next Great American Novel.
Questions remain about Harper Lee sequel

Questions remain about Harper Lee sequel

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor February 11, 2015
The announcement of a new book from Harper Lee has garnered a lot of attention and excitement, but there's cause for suspicion.
Sexism persists in the literary world

Sexism persists in the literary world

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist December 5, 2014
Discrimination in literature is a deplorable and contradictory disservice to the field.
Literature and tech enriching when merged

Literature and tech enriching when merged

Scarlett Curtis, Staff Columnist November 10, 2014
Making the leap from paper book to e-book has been hard, but the innovations in reading technology are making electronic literature an increasingly enticing world.