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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

The boardwalk at Coney Island quiets down as visitors dwindle for the day. Peaceful moments can be hard to find in Manhattan, causing students to branch out and explore different boroughs. (Staff photo by Alex Tran)

The World Beyond Manhattan

Students talk about reasons to step out of your comfort zone and visit the outer boroughs.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

When Washington Square Park students visit their friends at Tandon, they jokingly call it “going abroad.” For many, crossing the East River is not just entering a different...

From atop Bear Mountain, less than two hours away from New York City by train, hikers can make out the Manhattan skyline.

Hiking Trails Accessible by Train

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 11, 2018
Explore the great outdoors by checking out one of these easily-accessible hikes.
Exposure | Manhattan Stories

Exposure | Manhattan Stories

Kevin Jiang, Staff Photographer March 6, 2017
"Manhattan Stories" offers the various adventures of a novice photographer, as he improves through each new endeavor.

Exposure | Weekend Adventures Abroad

Anna Letson, Multimedia Abroad Editor February 27, 2017
With the three-day weekend incorporated into many study abroad schedules, there is an opportunity to explore one's study away destination, which in this case, is Paris.