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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

A photo of Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer eating ramen against a bookshelf.

In favor of smallness

Four years of editing the Washington Square News’ arts coverage have convinced me my task was trifling, but meaningful.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor May 5, 2023

Consider this my coda. I have edited the Washington Square News’ arts desk since early 2020 in varying capacities. At times distant, other times immersed, generally distracted,...

A still from the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Pictured are actors Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis.

‘Abbott Elementary’ is a reminder of the importance of comedies

The new ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary” has set records for the network and already been renewed for a second season. The show’s lovable characters, refreshing humor and original plot make it a must-watch.
Sunny Sequeira, UTA Staff Editor Mar 29, 2022

Spoiler warning: This article includes potential spoilers for “Abbott Elementary.” Quinta Brunson is a name that may ring familiar. Many will remember her from Buzzfeed’s...

Alexandra Meli is a TikTok famous NYU student with over 200k followers. (Via Instagram)

Two Minutes of Fame: How an NYU Sophomore Achieved TikTok Stardom

How two TikTok followers became 200,000.
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer Oct 9, 2019

Steinhardt sophomore Alexandra Meli was in no way looking for fame this summer, but it found her anyways on TikTok.  Made famous by lip-syncing middle schoolers, video app...

Lauren Duca taught a journalism course at NYU over the summer (via NYU).

Students of Controversial Journalist Lauren Duca File Complaint to NYU

Lauren Duca’s meditation breaks, oversharing and tweet requirements were not well-received by the students of her six-week summer course.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor Sep 17, 2019

Students who took Lauren Duca’s NYU journalism course over the summer filed a complaint against the prominent feminist and journalist for acting unprofesionally, as reported...

Thundercat with his fire guitar. (via Facebook)

Thundercat Dazzles Historic Blue Note

Bassist Thundercat just wrapped up his residency at the Blue Note on Third Street, a historic venue where jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke have also performed.
Kamau Littletree-Holston, Contributing Writer Feb 22, 2019

Thundercat, whose real name is Stephen Bruner, has released a number of projects over the past decade, including his most recent records, 2017’s “Drunk” and 2018’s “Drank.”...

Tasty is a Buzzfeed brand known for fun, simple, and attractive recipe videos commonly seen on Facebook and Twitter.

Food Videos: Useful or Just Entertaining?

Celina Khorma, Staff Writer Apr 17, 2018
It's a known fact that college students have a rough time taking care of themselves. With the abundance of food videos on different social media platforms, are college students really learning how to cook through them?
Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer Apr 5, 2018
In the wake of the 2018 Grammy Awards, the music industry has finally begun to shed light on its troublesome past.
Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications

Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer Oct 20, 2017
In these dangerous political times, news sources must be held accountable in making sure that opinions stay just that, without attempting to invoke twisted falsehoods to a vulnerable general public.
Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism

Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism

WSN Editorial Board Dec 1, 2016
Publications like The Odyssey damage journalism by providing a megaphone to anyone with an opinion.
Nicolas Cage movies are without a doubt a guilty pleasure.

Staff Recs: (Not So) Guilty Pleasures

Staff Feb 19, 2016
Everyone has that one thing that they secretly love but strive to keep under wraps...until now.
Talal Ansari, an editorial assistant at BuzzFeed,came to speak with the NYU Politics Society about his investigation on FBI surveillance of Muslim immigrants.

Buzzfeed Journalist Shares Experience Covering FBI’s Racial Profiling

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer Feb 5, 2016
An editorial assistant at BuzzFeed came to speak at NYU Politics Society about his investigation on FBI surveillance of Muslim immigrants.
Hammerkatz, an NYU sketch comedy group and longform improv troupe, is teaming up with Dangerbox on Nov. 14 to put on a show free of charge.

This Weekend: November 13-15

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer Nov 9, 2015
Top things to do this weekend.

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