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

Washington Square News

The exterior of the N.Y.U. bookstore. There is a purple sign that reads “N.Y.U. Bookstore” and large glass windows.

Off-Third: The NYU bookstore is the best spot for holiday gift shopping

Thinking about getting your mom another candle? Try an empty diploma frame instead!
Ganga Subramanian, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

The holidays are fast approaching, and many of us are stressed about finding the perfect gift for our family and friends. Before you start pulling your hair out, consider taking...

Three voice bubbles with a banana and an apple, a book and a clock emerge from a phone. The image is enclosed in a purple circle, and a depiction of space is in the background.

Beyond NYU: Betting on building healthy habits

Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. CAS senior Tiffany Lee shares how a habit-building app — developed alongside a Tandon graduate student and an NYU Abu Dhabi alum — allows users to bet on their own success.
Abby Wilson, News Editor September 16, 2022

Tiffany Lee, a CAS senior, used to be a chronic procrastinator. She tried YouTube videos, self help books, podcasts and apps to tackle her time management problem, but nothing...

Launched in New York City, Bloc Collective is a new brand of canned cocktails Their packaging has QR codes that link consumers to local events. However, the cost of the cocktails may make them inaccessible for college students. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Bloc Collective is cool, but it’s not the next White Claw

The new canned cocktail brand connects consumers to events in their cities through QR codes on the cans. However, Bloc Collective’s impressive taste is likely too pricey for college consumers.
Sabrina Choudhary and Joey Hung December 3, 2021

If you follow our work, you know that we appreciate a good hard seltzer. Bloc Collective is an enthusiastic new kid on the block that delivers quality canned cocktails and a list...

Many universities have placed their campuses in NYC. College students from NYC schools recently spoke with local and state officials about various issues they currently face. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Elected Officials Address NYC College Students’ Pandemic Concerns

Senator Robert Jackson, Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein responded to COVID-19-related concerns from students representing universities and colleges across New York City.
Emily Mason, News Editor May 4, 2020

New York Elected Representatives and New York City college students discussed issues facing college students in the age of COVID-19. Student representatives from Young Invincibles...

A Slow Transition for First-Generation Students

A Slow Transition for First-Generation Students

Our columnist Dyshere discusses how first-generation students face more pressuring social and academic expectations than the average student.
Dyshere Logan, Columnist October 29, 2018
Our columnist Dyshere discusses how first-generation students face more pressuring social and academic expectations than the average student.
State Schools Must Serve State Students

State Schools Must Serve State Students

WSN Editorial Board February 3, 2016
State universities need to remember the importance of the affordable education that they are meant to provide -- not just on paper, but in practice as well.
Union Square station, a transportation hub for hundreds of university students and intersection of seven train lines, teems with commuters at all hours.

This bill could make your MetroCard 25 percent cheaper

Alice Zhang, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
Senator Chuck Schumer has proposed a plan called the University Transit Innovation Program to reduce the costs of public transportation for college students.
Students are settling the debate that leggings can be considered pants.

Students set standard for leggings as pants

Sophie Lewis, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
In a famous “Gossip Girl” scene, Blair Waldorf once said, “Tights are not pants.” Since then, people want to know if leggings truly fit into the classification of pants.
Balanced sleeping schedule critical for students

Balanced sleeping schedule critical for students

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist November 17, 2014
Suspend late-night study sessions, close Netflix and go to sleep — your mind and body will be grateful.
Students must fight partisanship by voting

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 1, 2014
Young Americans’ activism to promote civic engagement demonstrates that students can empower themselves through the political process.
Mental illness stigmatization hurts students

Mental illness stigmatization hurts students

Zahra Haque, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Eliminating stigmas surrounding mental illness can encourage college students to seek help if they need it.
Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2014
The bursting student loan debt bubble equates to far more than partisan divides for students and families across the nation, including many on this campus.