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

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

Washington Square News

The One and Not-Quite-Done Generation

The One and Not-Quite-Done Generation

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor October 26, 2015
An account of ambiguous relationships, hooking up and the dreaded "catching feelings."
Mallika Dutt is founder of, Breakthrough, a human rights organization striving to end violence against women and girls.

NYU alumna advocates for women’s rights

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
NYU Law alumna Mallika Dutt reflects on her work as a human rights activist.
Pickle Day is a neighborhood wide celebration of all things pickled that takes place every autumn in New York’s Lower East Side.

This Weekend: October 2-4

Verena Toh, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
Convenient and affordable events in New York City this weekend, Oct. 2-4.

Alum Dot da Genius talks Kid Cudi, music business, value of a degree

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
NYU Poly Alum Dot da Genius sits down with WSN to talk music and education.
Barbecue outside the bar at Pier15 to celebrate Oktoberfest.

Top 4 spots to spend Oktoberfest

Nikki Link, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Best Oktoberfest events — you won't even have to leave NYC.

The Human Rights Symposium

Grace Halio and Diamond Naga Siu September 27, 2015
The Gallatin Global Fellowship in Human Rights hosted a symposium on Thursday, September 24.
Elisabeth Bronfen hosted a panel on Sept. 16, on the relationship between the hit show The Wire and Shakespeare’s war plays.

Shakespeare, ‘The Wire’ share common ground

NYU German Department professor Elizabeth Bronfen hosts panel on HBO's 'The Wire'
Karen Kandelman, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015

Shakespeare’s war plays and HBO’s hit show “The Wire” may have few similarities on the surface, but NYU Global Distinguished Professor Elisabeth Bronfen believes otherwise....

Bartsch was well known on the NYC nightlife scene in the 1980s for the extravagant, crazy parties she threw.

Club icon’s edgy style on view at FIT

Fashion Underground: The World of Susanne Bartsch opened at the Museum at FIT on Sept 18.
Natalia Barr, Staff Writer September 21, 2015

In the midst of a dark room covered in graffiti, a cartoonish figure holding a sign that reads, “It’s show time” welcomes guests to “Fashion Underground: The World of Susanne...

Brooklyn’s Photoville fosters artistic community

Ankita Bhanot, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
Brooklyn's Photoville connects photography fans and artists alike at this outdoor event.

From screen to street: TV-inspired NYC days

Staff August 28, 2015
Spend a day through the eyes of your favorite TV characters.

Ideal NYC spots to date and break up

Valentina Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief August 28, 2015
Breaking up — and dating — is hard to do.
The 70’s are in style especially with the return of fringe.

Summer styles to update your look

Emily Harris, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
A list of 5 of the top beauty and fashion trends for the spring/summer 2015 season.