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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

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Avenatti’s Not the Story. Nike Is.

Nike and other sports apparel companies have long been engaged in some pretty sketchy behavior surrounding high school athletes and the college recruitment process.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor April 15, 2019

Earlier this month, celebrity attorney Michael Avenatti — after being arrested on extortion charges — tried to single-handedly take down Nike for its alleged bribery of the...

Food options from NYU dining halls. (WSN file photo)

Like NYU, Barnard Drops Aramark for Chartwells

Barnard announced Thursday that it will drop Aramark and switch to Chartwells after students protested Aramark’s ties to prisons.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor April 12, 2019

Barnard College decided to drop Aramark as a food service provider in favor of Chartwells in an announcement on Thursday. The Compass Group subsidiary will take over the college’s...

The acceptance rate for the NYU Class of 2023 has dropped to 16 percent, the lowest in university history. (WSN File Photo)

NYU Acceptance Rate Drops to 16 Percent for the Class of 2023

The Class of 2023 will be the most selective and diverse class yet.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi March 28, 2019

The acceptance rate for the Class of 2023 fell to 16 percent according to admissions decisions released Thursday, making the class the most selective in university history. Of...

Gallatin sophomore Sam Slocum (left) and CAS sophomore Skyler Knapp (right) started their band, Been Stellar, while in high school. Now, they live together with fellow bandmate Tisch sophomore Nando Dale (center) in Gramercy Green Residence Hall. (Photo by Alana Beyer)

Getting Creative in the Bedroom

They say you shouldn’t mix work and home life, but for these students, that’s impossible. After all, their roommates are their collaborators.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor February 21, 2019

Been Stellar Not everyone gets the chance to go to the same school as their best friend. Gallatin sophomore Sam Slocum got lucky. Born and raised just outside of Detroit,...

Twin sisters Angela (left) and Emily (right) in the Bobst Library. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

What It’s Like Sharing NYU With Your Siblings

Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Molly with her stuffed animals. (Photos by Andrew Cardiff)

Never Too Old for Stuffed Animals

These students are proud to show off their childhood stuffed animals.
Calais Watkins, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
These students are proud to show off their tiny furry friends.
Some students elect to use fake IDs for nights out before they turn 21. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Fake (ID) It ‘til You Make It

Some say you can't survive college in NYC without a fake — but is it true?
Matigan King, Contributing Writer October 19, 2018
Some say you can't survive college in NYC without a fake — but is it true?
How College Helped Me Let Go

How College Helped Me Let Go

Aleksandra Goldberg, Contributing Writer October 4, 2018
As a first-year, the anonymity that NYU gives you is incredibly freeing.
Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Underage Nightlife and How NYC Welcome Week Pulled It Off

Tyler Crews and Yasmin Gulec October 1, 2018
New York City nightlife can be tricky to navigate for students under 21. NYC Welcome Week tries to eliminate this struggle by providing 18+ events.
Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point

Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 12, 2018
This article explores the value, difficulty, and rigor of what it means to write for a college class - and why writing in college matters.
Washington Square Park aerial photo. (WSN File Photo )

College Advice Students Didn’t Follow

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer May 2, 2018
Sometimes parents give great advice. Sometimes they don't.