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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

As seen in this 1900s postcard, playing football has always been a common tradition for American families on Thanksgiving break.

Sports and Thanksgiving: The ongoing tradition

Kyle Ryan, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
This year, families around the country continued the long Thanksgiving tradition of appreciating sports. But why do we do it in the first place?
Styles for any Thanksgiving occasion

Styles for any Thanksgiving occasion

Gabriella Bower, Staff Writer November 26, 2014
Regardless of what your Thanksgiving tradition is, there is an outfit for every occasion.
Moving back home not a source of shame

Moving back home not a source of shame

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer November 25, 2014
Returning home after graduation is not stigmatized in other cultures. It should be this way for Americans, too.
Student life as: Nanny, babysitter

Student life as: Nanny, babysitter

Emily Harris November 17, 2014
“I made more money than any of my friends with regular jobs and realized how much potential I had to be a nanny in New York rather than a retail job," O'Brien said.
Students share their favorite food items from home

Students share their favorite food items from home

Michael Frazier, Contributing Writer September 16, 2014
Receiving care packages with unique foods remind students of home.
Double X: Honey Maid’s advertisement crucial to perception of same-sex couples

Double X: Honey Maid’s advertisement crucial to perception of same-sex couples

April 11, 2014
Honey Maid released a series of advertisements depicting wholesome American families, one of which featured a gay couple and its child.