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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

First Generation Americans’ Double Lives

Sierra Jackson, News Editor September 5, 2017
First generation American students face different challenges than their fellow students.
Feng Chen Wang S/S 2018

Feng Chen Wang S/S 2018

Liv Chai, Staff Writer July 11, 2017

In her Spring/Summer 2018 collection, designer Feng Chen Wang tackled the topic of “Seek[ing] to redefine the ‘Made in China’ stamp.” In doing so, the London-based...

Strike on Syria Was Good Move for United States

Strike on Syria Was Good Move for United States

Graziella Pastor, Contributing Writer April 24, 2017
The political and economic repercussions of the Syrian military strike prove Trump's quick acting was very advantageous for the United States.
Trump, China and North Korea: A Raw Deal

Trump, China and North Korea: A Raw Deal

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
These actions were both done in retaliation against an increasingly aggressive North Korea that has conducted several missile launches and a public assassination in Malaysia since Trump took office. However Trump’s response has done nothing to improve the safety of the region and instead seriously undermines one of his core campaign promises: holding China accountable on free trade.
“Kneeling Archer,” Earthenware of the Qin Dynasty, 201-206 B.C.. Artifacts from the Qin and Han Dynasties of China are on display at the Metropolitan Museum as part of its “Age of Empires” exhibition.

‘Age of Empires’ Makes the Expansive Palatable

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 13, 2017
The Met's new "Age of Empires" exhibit is not only a once-in-a-lifetime display of art and artifacts from China's Qin and Han dynasties, but an incredibly illustrative picture of the Chinese empire during a time when it coexisted with a global expanse of other great cultures.
Alexander Lu’s character Mi-Jiang, for his film “Paper Daughters.” The fictional immigrant child is based on Lu's 12 year old sister.

Tisch Senior Talks Making Thesis Film ‘Paper Daughters’

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 2, 2017
NYU senior Alexander Lu's thesis film "Paper Daughters" creates a personal interpretation of what was once American history during the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 — and what, with threats of increased immigration regulation, may come to be again.
The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

WSN Management Team January 30, 2017

While most of the United States celebrated the New Year almost a month ago, within the melting pot that people of various identities call home, the New Year never really seems...

WATCH: The Shanghai Study Abroad Experience

Alexis Zerafa, Contributing Writer November 11, 2016

I’m Alexis, and I’ve been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to study in Shanghai for the fall of 2016. I want to do everything in my power to remember this wonderful...

Soon to be launched on Netflix, "Sky Ladder" originally premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and focuses on Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang.

Culture in the Context of Chinese Communism

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer October 12, 2016
In the wake of the end of the Cultural Revolution's end in China, visual artist Cai-Guo Qiang began to grow his career, culminating in his most impressive work that led to Kevin MacDonald's documentary of the same title, "Sky Ladder."
NYU Shanghai introduced a new higher education model within China, but its success is yet to be determined.

NYU Shanghai vs. Chinese Universities

CoCo Wang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU Shanghai presents students with more academic opportunities than local Chinese universities.
NYU Shanghai Preps for First Graduates

NYU Shanghai Preps for First Graduates

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer August 28, 2016

Just three years ago, NYU Shanghai was established in partnership with East China Normal University. Now a crucial part of NYU’s global reach, the site is preparing to bid adieu...

Mamba Out - Laker's win on Wednesday served as a send-off for Kobe Braynt

A Farewell to Kobe

Manas Malik, Contributing Writer April 14, 2016
Kobe Bryant's career will remain an inspirational tool for years to come, says Manas Malik.