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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

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

Washington Square News

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Off Topic: TikTok didn’t invent ‘looksmaxxing.’ Eugenicists did

The growing community of young men fixated on enhancing their physical features is simply a rebrand of an old, dangerous ideology.
Nancy Lama, Contributing Writer March 4, 2026

“It’s brutally over for you … sorry I can’t imagine any girl staring at you other than for your goofy [looks].” “Death tier mouth to nose ratio. Death tier philtrum...

Despite the surge in cases of the omicron variant, NYU announced that classes will be held in-person. However, the omicron variant can be fatal for disabled and immunocompromised students, whose health and safety continue to be overlooked. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Opinion: NYU’s reopening is ableist

NYU’s decision to start the spring semester with in-person instruction demonstrates a gross disregard for its most vulnerable students.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor January 17, 2022

NYU’s recent announcement that the university will hold in-person instruction during the spring 2022 semester included a revealing concession. “To be clear, in all likelihood,...