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

Washington Square News

Located in Downtown Brooklyn, the Alamo Drafthouse integrates food and film for an interesting experience.

Alamo Drafthouse Brings the Luxe You’re Looking For

Zach Martin, Editor at Large November 8, 2016
The Texas-based chain of dine-in movie theaters Alamo Drafthouse has officially opened its doors to the new downtown Brooklyn location, and it's the best thing for movies since hot popcorn.
The Icelandic group, Sigur Ros, gave and atmospheric performance at Brooklyn’s King’s Theater.

Sigur Ros Create Worlds, Not Moments

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 18, 2016
Proving yet again that they will never be something as simple as a nostalgic phenomenon, Sigur Ros performed a stunningly immersive set at Brooklyn's King Theatre last week.
K2 Salon is a small but trendy hair salon in the East Village located at 227 E 10th St.

Don’t Go Broke Just to Get Your Hair Cut

Atea Stefani, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
A chic and affordable haircut does not have to break the bank. Check out these local salons perfect for NYU students.
The Bob Moses duo, who recently performed at Terminal 5 in NYC, explores a mixture of music genres in their own dark, romantic style.

Bob Moses: Fresh NYC Music Faces

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Local duo Bob Moses proved at their concert at Terminal 5 last week that electronic musicians can create bombastic, interactive shows just as well as any four-piece rock group.
JEFF the Brotherhood performed this past Tuesday, September 27 at Brooklyn’s Market Hotel, playing a variety of songs from their previous albums.

Influenced Become Influencers With JEFF the Brotherhood

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
At their concert Saturday night at Market Hotel, JEFF the Brotherhood proved that despite their long and storied career, they're not falling into a formula - and they're not going to quit.
For Three Days Only, 29Rooms Dazzles: Here's What You Missed

For Three Days Only, 29Rooms Dazzles: Here’s What You Missed

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor September 13, 2016
Couldn't make it to the second annual, highly Instagrammable 29Rooms this year? Here's what you missed.
Housing Selection Dupes Upperclassmen

Housing Selection Dupes Upperclassmen

WSN Editorial Board April 27, 2016
NYU students are promised better, and they deserve better.
Errol Spence Jr. defeats Chris Algieri in five rounds at the Barclays Center on April 16.

An Errorless Win for Errol Spence Jr.

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor April 18, 2016
Errol Spence Jr. lived up to the hype on Saturday night, thoroughly outclassing Chris Algieri in a fifth round TKO.
Cleo Tucker and Harmony Tividad are the dynamic musical duo, Girlpool.

Girlpool Makes a Splash at Market Hotel

Gilchrist Green, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
Girlpool visited Market Hotel on Friday night, off the success of their 2015 album "Before the World Was Big".
Freshman Ryan McLaughlin  finished his game Wednesday with two runs and a triple.

Baseball Stumbles Their Way to Sixth Straight Loss

Tony Schwab, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
The baseball team's season continued to be a difficult one as the Violets dropped two to Centenary College to make it six consecutive losses.
Baseball Sweeps in Thrilling Doubleheader, Freshmen Shine

Baseball Sweeps in Thrilling Doubleheader, Freshmen Shine

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer March 3, 2016
The NYU baseball team bounced back from three straight losses by taking two against John Jay.
Williamsburg is one of the many areas of Brooklyn that are facing rapid development.

Students Flock to Brooklyn, Gentrification and Rising Prices Follow

Alexander Kario, Contributing Writer March 2, 2016
NYU Wagner's Rudin Center, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership, and Appleseed Inc. released a report recently describing Downtown Brooklyn's innovative urban developments and advancements.