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

Washington Square News

People sit in a park under a tree with green and orange leaves. More groups of people sit scattered behind them.

Opinion: A single day off isn’t a ‘Fall Break’

NYU's approach to fall break leaves students with little agency to recharge or prepare for midterms.
Grayson Stotz, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to turn, students at NYU are greeted with a single day off on Oct. 14 — billed as a fall break. However, this fleeting...

NYU has begun to acknowledge the Indigenous land that the campus occupies. However, only acknowledging these facts without taking action is counterproductive. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

What are NYU’s land acknowledgments worth?

These statements are essential when done right, but they are only the beginning of NYU’s obligations to Indigenous people.
Sabrina Choudhary, Culture Editor October 8, 2021

You may have heard a land acknowledgment for the first time in a history class, at a Student Government Assembly meeting, or at last week’s event for this year’s NYU Reads...

New Yorkers enjoy a sunny day in Washington Square Park. (Photo by Talia Barton)

Fall in Love With These Long Weekend Activities

Some of New York’s best seasonal offerings fall right on our long weekend.
Lauren Gruber, Deputy Culture Editor October 7, 2019

With midterms starting to kick into gear, the impending long weekend is a chance for a much-needed break from the hectic rush of classes. For those of us too far away to go home...

Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland.

Spring Break All Abroad

Carine Zambrano, Abroad Editor April 8, 2018
Check out some spring break destinations of students who are studying abroad.
Make most of fall break in NYC

Make most of fall break in NYC

Disha Gupta, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
Maximize fall break while staying in town.
5 places to forage for fun this fall break

5 places to forage for fun this fall break

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
Make the most of fall break by venturing out of the city this weekend.
Courtesy of Gunnar Hildonen via flickr.com

Fun activities to spice up fall break

Bryna Shuman, Contributing Writer October 7, 2012
With fall break right around the corner, enjoy some more of leisurely fall activities New York City has to offer.