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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

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A 15-minute Break: Chapter 2

This is the second chapter of Under the Arch Voices’ new monthly serial. This chapter focuses on an old man who has escaped from his retirement home.
Jake Schick, UTA Voices Staff Writer October 17, 2019

What does a 15-minute delay mean in a city that runs at 1,000 miles an hour? When a subway grinds to a halt in the middle of a tunnel, four strangers with different backgrounds,...

A player looks to pass the frisbee to a teammate during practice. The Violet Femmes, NYU's club women's ultimate frisbee team, compete in regional tournaments throughout the semester. (Staff Photo by Julia McNeill)

Ultimate Goal of Frisbee: Find Family

The Violet Femmes, NYU’s club women’s frisbee team, have established a community of amateur and experienced players who love the sport and each other.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor September 30, 2019

On a sunny September morning on Randall’s Island, 30 young women in mesh pinnies and athletic shorts run around on a large grassy field, flicking and catching a white frisbee....

Creating the proper habits, such as studying, can improve students' daily lives. (Photo by Marva Shi)

Yes, You Really Should Call Your Mom Today

Call your mom or hit the gym today. Either way, it’s the right time to start putting the things that actually matter first.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor March 28, 2019

Today, I looked at my to-do list and realized that I had been meaning (and failing) to call my cousin for quite a while. It’s hastily scribbled down on multiple to-do lists throughout...

Title card for "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit" (via Wikimedia)

Never Too Far From Home

Students have interesting ways of keeping in touch with their loved ones back home through books, baseball, Instagram and TV.
Isla Na, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

As college students in New York, we are often so consumed by the busy, bustling city that we forget where we are from and the people we left to come to NYU. Shared below are some...

Twin sisters Angela (left) and Emily (right) in the Bobst Library. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

What It’s Like Sharing NYU With Your Siblings

Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
Elaine Chen, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018
Going to college with your siblings can either make finding your "home away from home" a lot easier or a lot more complicated.
These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

Students Who Prefer Snail Mail

Who doesn't like receiving a handwritten letter? These NYU students make a point to keep in contact with friends and family via snail mail.
Theodore Ravago, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

I adore physical letters, they have a certain charm that a text or an email just doesn’t. They always feel personal — especially since you can read the sender’s handwriting,...

Sophomore Jake Drucker plays hockey for NYU, but his path to get there included a tumor and the death of his father. (Photo by Alana Beyer)

Conquering Collegiate Hockey Against All Odds

Meet Jake Drucker, the NYU Hockey player who overcame a tumor and his father's death to live out his dream of playing collegiate hockey.
Zach Han, Sports Editor October 22, 2018

On the first day of training camp, NYU Ice Hockey Head Coach Chris Cosentino told his players, “Battles win shifts, shifts win periods, and periods win games.” He emphasized...

Stuyvesant Town, a popular location for student living off campus.

When You Live in Housing — and an Apartment

Getting Back Home in a New York Minute
Melanie Eszter, Contributing Writer October 2, 2018
Returning to the crib is super easy for these students.
Laura Rubio’s family recipe for Cuban guiso: kielbasa sausage, sweet corn, potatoes and pumpkin over white rice.

A Hearty Dish From Home

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
This week on Family Matters, read about a traditional birthday dish for one of our writers, Cuban Guiso.
Jon Michael Hill and Blake DeLong in “Pass Over.”

What You Missed at SXSW

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor March 19, 2018
Politics surrounding race, class and gender were at the center of this year’s South by Southwest Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas.
Making a New York Cheesecake from a family recipe.

Family Matters: New York Cheesecake

Joanna Pisacone, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018
The first recipe to commence our new series, Family Matters where we share sacred family recipes. This week we have grandma's cheesecake, a New York and Pisacone family staple.