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

Washington Square News

A long brown skirt and white sleeveless top with a cross necklace is to the left, and a long white skirt and teal long-sleeve top is on the right. The two outfits are in front of a red background.

Fashion welcomes the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

Catholic iconography has taken over the fashion world, embracing both tradition and modernity.
Nicole Llopis-Martell Moros, Contributing Writer September 21, 2022

Our generation goes through trends more often than socks get lost in the washing machine. We’ve seen the comeback of low-waisted jeans and micro-miniskirts from the early 2000s,...

(Staff photo by Taylor Knight)

Pyrite

Pyrite, more commonly known as fool's gold, lacks the strength of real gold and falls apart with little effort. This series of images from Christian churches accompanies Deputy Exposures Editor Taylor Knight’s inquest into the validity of religion and its role in his life.
Taylor Knight, Deputy Exposures Editor November 8, 2021

I prayed. I went to church. My family believed in God. I thought I did as well. It was only when I discovered Greek mythology through Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series that...

A Cross of Ashes on a worshipper's forehead, a common tradition of Ash Wednesday. (via Wikimedia)

NYU Students Observe Ash Wednesday

A brief explanation of the religious day, and how students observe the period leading up to Easter.
Anah Oozeerally, Contributing Writer March 8, 2019

On Wednesday, you probably noticed a handful of people with black marks on their foreheads. These plus-shaped signs symbolize religious crosses, and they are made from the ashes...

Spencer Peppet, a recent Tisch graduate and lyricist of the band The Ophelias. 
(Courtesy of Lauren Harper)

The Ophelias’ Lyricist Reflects on Tisch Graduation and Embraces Uncertainty

The frontwoman has just graduated Tisch and moved into the national spotlight — but she’s still carefully planning her next steps.
Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer January 28, 2019

Twenty-two-year-old Spencer Peppet, a 2018 Tisch graduate, was driving through her hometown of Cincinnati when her phone buzzed with The New York Times notification. She was with...

A statue in NYU's Catholic Center observes students as they make their decisions on what to give up for Lent.

Sacrifice in the City

Louis Rodriguez, Contributing Writer March 29, 2017
In the midst of the Lent season, some Christian members of the NYU community describe what Lent is, what is means to them and what they're giving up.
NYU’s Catholic Centre, just one of the religious hubs housed in GCASL, contains a comfortable common room and chapel, each adorned with statues and portraits.

Faith Leaders Praise NYU’s Religious Diversity Efforts

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
Faith leaders on campus praise NYU for its religious diversity.
Going Global: No tangible progress in combating Catholic sexual abuse

Going Global: No tangible progress in combating Catholic sexual abuse

March 7, 2014
Pope Francis has little to show for his promise to tackle sexual abuse in the church.
via wikipedia.org

NYU Reacts: Pope Francis’ advice for Catholic Church

September 23, 2013
Students react to Pope Francis' recent comments about the Catholic Church's "obsession" with social issues.
Bryan Nelson for WSN

Spiritual life center to begin hosting open religious services

November 13, 2012
Canterbury Downtown, NYU's Episcopal campus ministry, will begin holding compline services for rest of the semester.