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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

Hackathon gears up for first round

Hackathon gears up for first round

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer September 8, 2014
Registration for NYU-Poly's upcoming Hackathon opened this month.
courtesy of Loreal

L’Oréal’s annual Brandstorm competition welcomes back NYU

April 14, 2014
Brandstorm challenges students to create an original product and a marketing campaign.
Shawn Paik/WSN

GSAS hosts thesis challenge

April 14, 2014
The Graduate School of Arts and Science hosted the final round of the Threesis Academic Challenge on April 12.
courtesy of Warner Bros. Television

Arts Issue: TV competitions add dimension to music industry

April 10, 2014
It is rare, but televised singing competitions can launch the career of an otherwise undiscovered talent.
Bryan Nelson for WSN

Students give solutions to global policy issues

March 31, 2014
Three CAS students won the Public Policy Case Competition for their solution to Iran’s nuclear program.
TEDxNYU names student speaker

TEDxNYU names student speaker

March 10, 2014
Six NYU students pitched their TED Talk in an effort to be chosen to turn their presentation in to a full-length talk at TEDxNYU.
courtesy of the International Chamber of Commerce

Law students advance in ICC competition

February 18, 2014
Two NYU Law students competed in the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris and made it to the quarterfinals.
Felipe de la Hoz/WSN

Slam! hosts second audition, anticipates final club selection

November 18, 2013
Slam!, NYU's slam poetry club, prepares for next semester by holding auditions for those interested in joining the successful group.
This years NYU Hackathon is this weekend, from February 19-21.

Poly hacking competition comes to close, winners announced

November 18, 2013
Finalists from Poly's capture-the-flag round came to New York to compete in Poly's hacking competition finals.
Courtesy of Kathleen Hamilton

NYU-Poly hosts world’s largest hacking competition

September 23, 2013
The Polytechnic Institute of NYU held a Capture-the-Flag hacking competition with more than 1,800 teams from around the world.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Film students receive awards, grants from Kanbar Institute

April 17, 2013
NYU students were showcased and recognized by the Wasserman Awards ceremony for their film feats.
Rachel Liquindoli for WSN

Factory fire memorial holds competition for exterior design

April 2, 2013
The factory that caught fire in one of New York City's biggest disasters commemorates its victims by calling for artistic memorial designs.