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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

Saturday Night Live is a common show for NYU students to camp out at for tickets.

Waiting in Line Is the New Black

Sanya Sareen, Contributing Writer February 9, 2016
A milkshake worthy of two-hour wait, and other crazy stories from NYU students obsessed with lines.
Playing at the Helen Hayes Theater, "Dames at Sea," recounts the plight of Ruby (Eloise Kropp), who travels to New York City to perform on Broadway.

‘Dames at Sea’ revival is dazzling

Nikolas Castelao, Staff Writer December 1, 2015
At the Helen Hayes Theater, a revival of "Dames at Sea" balances humor and nostalgia to create a perfectly balanced, albeit predictable, play.
NYU didn't completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Where to bring the ‘rents during Parents Day

Taylor Nicole Rogers and Grace Halio October 22, 2015
A guide to NYC actives after NYU's Alumni and Parent's Day festivities are end.

Letter from the Editor

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 21, 2015
A letter from the Arts Editor about this semester's Arts Issue focus, Race.
Theater community should embrace color-blind casting

Theater community should embrace color-blind casting

Nishad More, Contributing writer September 22, 2015
NYU has more actors currently on Broadway than any other school, and so we must make sure fair casting practices can thrive outside of the classroom as well as within.
The classic Disney Musical “Newsies” has received some updating with the addition of new songs.

Newsies adds new music

Emma Muto Gordon, Contributing Writer September 7, 2015
"Newsies" renews its repertoire with the addition of a new song on its national tour.
Play looks at black culture

Play looks at black culture

Joseph C. Myers, Contributing Writer April 8, 2015
With the return of "Shuffle Along" to Broadway, the show will now feature an all-black cast.
Christina Bianco tackles over forty different roles in Broadway's latest musical, "Application Pending."

Bianco impresses in musical ‘Pending’

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
In her one-woman Broadway musical "Application Pending," Christina Bianco proves versatile and humorous, taking on multiple roles.
Dancing Danza brings 'Vegas' to Broadway

Dancing Danza brings ‘Vegas’ to Broadway

Alyssa Dvorak, Contributing Writer February 2, 2015
The Broadway play, "Honeymoon in Vegas" remains true to the original musical, featuring a strong second act.
These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

Simple, honest acting found in ‘Love Letters

Kelly Letourneau, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
Candice Bergen and Alan Alda shine in the beautifully simplistic revival of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters"

TodayTix app puts Broadway in the palm of audiences’ hand

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Theater/Books editor October 7, 2014
Getting cheap tickets to high profile shows in New York can be tricky, but this new smartphone app is a game-changer.
Broadway to preview new fall performances

Broadway to preview new fall performances

Alys Murray, Contributing Writer September 4, 2014
The upcoming Broadway season offers a variety of shows featuring celebrities