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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

Panelists share their thoughts on gentrification on Bella Quisqueya's Gentrification Panel on the evening of Oct. 16.

NYU Dominican Club Hosts Gentrification Panel

Miranda Levingston, News Editor October 17, 2017
The Kimmel Center hosted a panel on gentrification and what students can do to stop it.
The NYU Men’s Soccer Team 2015 season final against Brandeis University. The current team captain, Bryan Walsh, claims Brandeis is their main rival.

Rivalries Run Deep for NYU Athletics

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
NYU varsity teams, while similar teams, claim different rivals.
Despite Grievances, NYU Incomparable

Despite Grievances, NYU Incomparable

WSN Editorial Board February 27, 2017
Although NYU offers its students an abundance of opportunities and resources, the university still has a lot of progress to make before it can reflect the values held by its student body and faculty.
Stephanie Cunningham achieved the NYU Women’s Fencing team’s sole victory in its duel against Columbia on Tuesday.

Wrestling 2-0 in Grapple at the Garden

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor November 28, 2016
The NYU Grapplers headed to the exciting Grapple at the Garden this weekend where they came out on top — literally, while the fencing team struggled, with both the men's and women's teams losing.
NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Removing Financial Menace from Menstruation

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU students have created a petition that urges the university to provide free menstrual hygiene products in all restrooms on campus.

NYU vs. Columbia Is the Most Lukewarm Rivalry You Could Imagine

Shreya Biswal, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Columbia is NYU's biggest rival, but how did this rivalry begin, and how pervasive is its presence in the two campuses?
Potato croquettes with a side of salsa verde. Topped with grilled grasshoppers.

Insects Could Be Your Next Diet Staple

Diya Jiang, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Entomophagy, also known as bug-eating has in fact become very popular in New York City.
Columbia Ruling Wins Union Rights for Grads

Columbia Ruling Wins Union Rights for Grads

Sayer Devlin, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
NYU's graduate student workers were officially recognized as employees of the university after a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board.
Divestment is Part of Larger NYU Battle

Divestment is Part of Larger NYU Battle

WSN Editorial Board April 19, 2016
In the struggle for a more responsible administration, divestment activists and the rest of the NYU community are united.
Freshman Grant Williams led the men's fencing team with 8-0 in sabre.

Fencing Foiled at Historical Meet But Focusing on Future

Michael Thompson, Sports Editor February 11, 2016
NYU fencing looked to take back the Martin Preschel Memorial Award from Columbia at the Historical Meet.
Following Trump's executive order, a group of NYU lawyers will be working with students who are worried about their immigrant status

NYU, Columbia Team Up for Human Rights

Jami Tanner, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
NYU and Columbia Law Schools are teaming up to research human rights violations, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the Open Society Foundations.
Malia Obama is deciding on what college to attend, and has narrowed it down to NYU and Barnard.

Malia Obama has NYU atop list of potential colleges

Alex Bazeley, News Editor December 3, 2015
The eldest First Daughter could be studying at Tisch a year from now.