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

Washington Square News

InstaFamous Bobcats

InstaFamous Bobcats

Elizabeth Hamilton, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

While everyone seems to want more and more followers on Instagram, actually having a lot can be more nuanced than one might initially think. A big criticism of the application...

Social Media, Internships and Everything In Between

Social Media, Internships and Everything In Between

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

Yes, the rumors are true: social media matters, and your employers are stalking you. Now more than ever, young applicants’ social media accounts are being scrutinized during...

Vine’s Popularity Still Reigns

Vine’s Popularity Still Reigns

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 13, 2017

While the once-popular Vine, a social media application on which users could post six-second video clips, was shut down in 2016, fans still continue to enjoy old Vines to this...

Behind the Scenes of Viral Content

Behind the Scenes of Viral Content

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer November 13, 2017

How much thought did you put into the last thing you retweeted, shared or direct messaged? Odds are that in the split second between seeing content and sharing it, you didn’t...


Dominique Fishback, from the HBO show “The Deuce”, sat down with WSN to discuss her role as a sex worker in New York in the 1970s and the larger themes that her character represents.

Talking With Dominique Fishback of HBO’s ‘The Deuce’

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer October 12, 2017
Dominique Fishback of HBO's "The Deuce" recently sat down with WSN to discuss her show, knack for playwriting and playing a prostitute.

Behind the Scenes With Free Beer

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 10, 2017
Free Beer is an NYU sketch comedy group that uses its name as a ploy to get students to show up to their performances.
A History of Political TV

A History of Political TV

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 4, 2017
WSN explores TV political dramas throughout the years, focusing on how the ever-changing administrations and political climate affect these.
Hollywood’s Turbulent Relationship with Asian-American Actors

Hollywood’s Turbulent Relationship with Asian-American Actors

Abe Selby, Contributing Writer October 4, 2017
A passionate look at Hollywood's turbulent relationship with Asian-American actors.
The new art exhibit by NYU students Nathan Freeman, Monilola Olayemi Ilupeju and Aley Saparoff discusses the innocence of childhood memories with larger themes between sexuality and gender. “Tuck Me In” is running until Oct. 9 at NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions at 34 Stuyvesant St.

Three NYU Artists Redefine Childhood With ‘Tuck Me In’

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
"Tuck Me In" showcases three NYU students' artistic representations of the innocence of childhood.
Tisch seniors Ton Do-Nguyen(left) and Angie Jones(right) launched their podcast “Chamomile Tea” in July, talking about culture, race, media, life and love.

Tisch Seniors Spill the ‘Tea’

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
Tisch seniors Angie Jones and Ton Do-Nguyen host "Chamomile Tea," a podcast dealing with race, culture, life and love.
“Swan Lake” ballerina from the New York City Ballet dances on the opening night at the David H. Koch Theatre.

Opening Night at City Ballet

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 21, 2017
The New York City Ballet kicked off its 17/18 Season with "Swan Lake," featuring reimagined and mesmerizing choreography by Ballet Master in Chief, Peter Martins. This revival brings new life to the classic ballet.
“Stairway to Stardom” by Amanda Szeglowski on September 14 2017

‘Stairway to Stardom’ is HERE

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Stairway to Stardom," created by and starring NYU alumni, is a mixture of dance, theater and everything in between.