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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

A view of the lake at Jinqiao Park in Shanghai near the Jinqiao Residence Hall.

Shanghai: A Walk in the Park

Matthew Gibson, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
NYU Shanghai student Matthew Gibson takes a walk through Jinqiao Park as the weather finally begins to brighten up.
'Mountains May Depart' For Naught

‘Mountains May Depart’ For Naught

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 12, 2016
Chinese director Jia Zhangke's new film looks at China's economic boom.
"Framing Wall" by Barbara Bloom is on display at the Museum of Modern Arts until Dec. 20.

New exhibitions at MoMA worth visiting

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer December 3, 2015
Avoid the crowds in MoMA and check out the museum's smaller exhibits, like Barbara Bloom's "Framing Wall" and Ernie Gehr's "Carnival of Shadows."
NYU researchers collaborated with East China Normal University to explore the effects of urban design on obesity in China.

Health impacts of urban design analyzed

Tiffanie Hwang, Contributing Writer March 1, 2015
A recent study by researchers from NYU and East China Normal University explores the effects of urban design on obesity levels in China
China textbook restrictions detrimental

China textbook restrictions detrimental

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist February 5, 2015
The recent crackdown on textbooks in China limits the intellectual freedom of the country.
Project Pengyou aims to connect students abroad and in the city.

Student group aims for cultural understanding

Nina Jang December 4, 2014
Driven by a passion to increase study-away initiatives in Shanghai and Beijing, CAS junior Nicole Burke and CAS sophomore Kate Maleski have established the NYU club chapter of Project Pengyou.
Bruce Li, Kate Tsang, Jingyang Cheng, Shan Jin, Yulin Liu and Min Ding present their films at Quad Cinema on Oct. 9.

Film tour features Tisch students

Wenjie Kong, Contributing Writer October 16, 2014
The North America Chinese Directors Short Film Tour showcased four Tisch students at Quad Cinema on Oct. 10.
Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist October 9, 2014
Until leaders solidify their efforts with clear mandates to restrain destructive practices, efforts to curb climate change will be ineffective.
Chinese president masks disdain for democracy

Chinese president masks disdain for democracy

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist October 6, 2014
President Xi now enjoys an unprecedented tumult of popularity from his people, hoping that the new charismatic leader can bring about much-needed reform to China’s troubled political system.
Chinese government must expand privatization

Chinese government must expand privatization

May 1, 2014
Xi needs to sever these connections by expanding privatization and removing government from the day-to-day running of businesses.
Harry's Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

Harry’s Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

March 30, 2014
The first lady's office is stuck in the past.
Skirball series celebrates Chinese visions, voices

Skirball series celebrates Chinese visions, voices

March 10, 2014
Skirball's "Vision and Voices" series is based on Chinese influences.