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

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

Washington Square News

Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

WSN Editorial Board November 15, 2017
Now, more than ever, universities must make an effort to welcome and integrate its international students into the university’s community.
The Exploitation of Adjunct Professors

The Exploitation of Adjunct Professors

November 8, 2017
Over the past few decades, the process of hiring teachers at colleges and universities has dramatically changed. What once used to be a reliable job with an optimistic future, now has taken a turn for the worse.
Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

WSN Editorial Board November 8, 2017
As the amount of allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment continue to rise, NYU must continue to ensure that its campus remain a safe place for its students.
NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

WSN Editorial Board October 31, 2017
The system of ethics that Tisch teaches its students will stay with them throughout their careers. The school should take this opportunity to speak out and set the standard that to remain silent is to be complicit and to be complicit is unacceptable.
‘Shemale or Female’ Quiz Unacceptable

‘Shemale or Female’ Quiz Unacceptable

WSN Editorial Staff October 30, 2017
Last week, a professor at State University of New York College at Geneseo gave a quiz in which students were tasked with deciding whether women in photos are “females or shemales.”
Second Language Proficiency Must Be Required

Second Language Proficiency Must Be Required

Jan Alex, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
In order for American students to remain cultured in an increasingly interconnected world, the U.S. needs to take pro-active measures to increase the foreign language literacy of students. If we do not act fast, we will simply be left behind.
Garance Marillier plays Justine in “RAW,” the visceral winner of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s FIPRESCI Critics Prize.

‘Raw’ Gnaws Through Expectations of Female Sexuality

Sydney Rappis, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
Finally, a movie about cannibalism and freshmen hazing that is about neither of those things — "Raw" brings female desire to the forefront of the conversation in the most exaggerated way possible, so even the most reticent will catch the hints.
CAS transfer junior, Marquel Love scoring against Stockton, October 20th, 2016. A number of NYU’s key athletes are transfer students.

Transferring Into the Team

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
Transferring to NYU can be hard, but adding an athletic aspect can be even harder.
Senior House

Senior House

Sierra Jackson, Co-Managing Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Undergraduate Seniors Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $15,884 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 10-15 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway...

Lafayette Hall, 80 Lafayette St

Lafayette Hall

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $11,052 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 20 minute walk to WSP, 20 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

A new play, "Exposed," depicts the story of Duke University freshman Mirian Weeks, who paid for her tuition by making pornography.  Through a combination of sex scenes and extreme humiliation, the play stays true to the real story while maintaining strong themes of feminism.

Porn Pays Tuition at a Cost in “Exposed”

Annaluz Cabrera, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
"Exposed" is a new play based on the true story of Mariam Weeks, the Duke University Freshman who took on a porn star persona to pay her college tuition.
Taking advantage of the various discounts available to NYU students can result in anything from a relaxing getaway to a marvelous Broadway show.

Money Hacks for the Thrifty Violet

Kalkidan Tadese, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
College is expensive, and living in the city is too. But being an NYU student allows you to take advantage of multiple discounts.