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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

Bronx can recover from Barnes & Noble closure

WSN Editorial Board October 23, 2014
The closure of the only large booksellers in the Bronx is a blow, but the community can recover.

Textbooks must be affordable, accessible

WSN Editorial Board September 16, 2014
Textbooks are an added college expense. Faculty can do something to help alleviate the burden.
Stephanie Wu pens book inspired by NYU experience

Stephanie Wu pens book inspired by NYU experience

August 24, 2014
Alumna's book shares roommate stories.
via Pottermore.com

J.K. Rowling uses new media to promote ‘Harry Potter’ series

May 1, 2014
The website Pottermore features JK Rowling's coverage of the 2014 Quidditch World Cup, and "Harry Potter" is not the only franchise that uses transmedia to expand its universe.
Shawn Paik/WSN

Freshman’s nonprofit donates books to children

April 28, 2014
Steinhardt freshman forms a nonprofit foundation to bring books to underprivileged children.
via wikipedia.org

Unpublished works spark debate

Clio McConnell and Michael Domanico April 23, 2014
Gabriel García Márquez left behind an unfinished manuscript, striking up controversy over whether the work should be published.
via Wikipedia.org

Arts Issue: John Green doubles as YouTube star, celebrity author

April 10, 2014
The author of popular young adult novel "The Fault in Our Stars" is equally well known as an internet persona.
via wikipedia.org

Arts Issue: J.K. Rowling journeys from anonymity to fame

April 10, 2014
The author's fame is both helping and hindering her post-"Potter" career.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Writers, publishing professionals provide glimpse into industry

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor April 8, 2014
NYU hosted All About Books, a panel on writing and the publishing industry, on Monday.
Graphic by Tinkerbell

Publishing industry to swap paper with leather

April 1, 2014
Many publishing groups are considering returning to the old-fashioned method of printing books on leather due to predicted paper shortages.
Homosexual literature should not be censored

Homosexual literature should not be censored

March 10, 2014
Legislators in South Carolina have proposed a bill that targets universities that assign literature with homosexual themes.
courtesy of BBC One

Conan Doyle’s detective welcomed on the small screen

February 5, 2014
Television has become a better medium than film for adaptations of literary material, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories.