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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

NYU didn't completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Where to bring the ‘rents during Parents Day

Taylor Nicole Rogers and Grace Halio October 22, 2015
A guide to NYC actives after NYU's Alumni and Parent's Day festivities are end.
Dessert Spot is a great place to grab something sweet in a hurry.

Eat your way through St. Marks

Nikki Link, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
Guide to the best places to eat in St. Mark's
Dos Toros has six locations in the city, including one just south of Union Square.

Best eateries of the East Village

Cristina Fraga, Contributing Writer April 28, 2015
The East Village offers NYU students dining options in an interesting neighborhood.
Firefighters after an explosion by St. Marks Place. Soon firefighter may be trained for similar situations with ALIVE (Alex Bazeley)

Green House, Tisch Dance Company evacuated during East Village fire

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 26, 2015

NYU students were evacuated Thursday afternoon from Green House at Seventh Street Residence Hall and the Tisch Dance Company on Second Avenue following a massive explosion and...

Women’s businesses flourish in East Village

Women’s businesses flourish in East Village

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer March 9, 2015
A feature on some of the many women-owned businesses in the East Village in honor of Women’s History Month (March).
Alum combines music, bar food

Alum combines music, bar food

Kendall Levison, Staff Writer November 25, 2014
NYU alum opens shop in East Village to offer comfort food in a 1950s-style eatery.
Graphic by Lyanne Natividad

East Village

August 24, 2014
Great eats in the East Village.
Hanqing Chen for WSN

East Village

February 20, 2014
With famous venues like the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the avant-garde La MaMa Experimental Theater Club and the Mercury Lounge, the East Village is filled with outlets for expression and live performance.
Hannah Luu/WSN

Tisch alum serves cheap, authentic Mexican tacos

November 19, 2013
Tisch alum Otto opened a taqueria in the East Village.
Daniel Yeom for WSN

Spot previews fall dessert menu

October 1, 2013
Spot Dessert Bar debuts their new fall items.
Stefanie Chan for WSN

Davey’s Ice Cream comes to New York City

October 1, 2013
Head over to the East Village to check out Davey's Ice cream.

Archie brings classic lunch fare to St. Marks

Dana Reszutek September 10, 2013
Classic New York luncheonette fares are back into the city’s dining scene.