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

Washington Square News

A black-and-white portrait of artist Chxrry 22. A female with dark complexion and black straight long hair poses for picture wearing a white t-shirt that reads “Chxrry” in a cursive font.

Chxrry22 debuts in ‘The Other Side’

Chxrry22 talks about her music journey and debut EP “The Other Side” at a press conference with °1824, Universal Music Group N.V.
Paree Chopra, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

Chxrry22 is the first female talent signed to XO and Republic Records. She completely embodies her multifaceted personality in her music. At a conference with °1824, Universal...

An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”

The Soapbox: Poland, Ethiopia, COP26 climate summit

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor November 12, 2021

In Poland, nationalist Independence Day marchers salute the border Right-wing nationalists took to the streets of cities across Poland on Thursday, celebrating the country’s...

An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”

The Soapbox: Ethiopia, Ecuador, Germany

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk, examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor October 1, 2021

In Ethiopia, humanitarian officials are expelled for “meddling” with armed conflict Seven United Nations officials have been declared persona non grata by the Ethiopian...

Faya Dayi was released on September 3rd, 2021. While the timeline of the movie is hard to track throughout, its film texture and focus have made it a well-functioning documentary. (Image courtesy of Janus Films)

‘Faya Dayi’ is a meditative journey to the khat farms of Ethiopia

Eschewing a throughline, Jessica Beshir’s feature documentary debut is one of particular structural and visual inventiveness.
Sebastian Zufelt, Staff Writer September 14, 2021

Home is the jumping-off point for an array of passionate thoughts, sparking opinions on a variety of subjects from youth culture to economics — too much for a quick conversation....

The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

The Soapbox: Belarus, Tigray, Guinea, Brazil

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk, examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2021

In Belarus, icons of the opposition are jailed A court in Minsk sentenced activist Maria Kolesnikova and lawyer Maksim Znak on Monday, Sept. 6, to 11 and 10 years in jail, respectively,...