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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

A front view of the Ukrainian restaurant Veselka. The restaurant has a small dark red and yellow awning with its name printed on it. In front of the restaurant there are trees without branches in pots painted with the yellow-and-blue Ukrainian flag.

Veselka, the heart of Ukrainian solidarity in New York

The Ukrainian restaurant has been at the center of local support for Ukraine, fighting against the Russian invasion with what they have: food and community.
Mitali Sapra, Contributing Writer April 14, 2022

As soon as you enter the little restaurant on the corner of Ninth Street and Second Avenue, a kind staff and warmly lit space welcome you. The constant lively chatter from numerous...

Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs

Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs

Recent tensions sparked between the United States and Iran will threaten the mental and physical state of Iraqi women and girls.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2020

Since the 1980s, the United States has continued to meddle in Iraq and Iran. The constant invasions, coup d’etats and forced instillations of Western principles of government...

Screenshot from a video taken during the fight. The fight broke out immediately after the game when a fan insulted a Syracuse player.

Syracuse Hockey Team Suspended after NYU Fan Punched in Brawl

Mack DeGuerin, Sakshi Venkatraman and Maddie Howard, News Editors and Sports Editor February 5, 2018
After the NYU-Syracuse club hockey game on Jan. 27, a fight broke out between Syracuse players and NYU fans.
NYU’s 13th annual Relay For Life, organized by Colleges Against Cancer at NYU, helped raise over $78,000 this past week for cancer research and treatment.

Students Commemorate Cancer Victims at Relay for Life

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2016
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU hosted the 13th annual NYU Relay For Life at Chelsea Piers Field House on Saturday.
The Fight for $15 continues with a rally through Times Square and an appearance from Governor Andrew Cuomo.

NYC Fight for $15 Global Day of Action

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer April 15, 2016
The fight for a Union and $15 minimum wage for all workers continues at another Global Day of Action in Times Square.

Pillow Fight Ruffles Feathers in WSP

Rebecca Oh, Contributing Writer April 4, 2016
A city-wide pillow fight took place under the Washington Square Park arch on Saturday, April 2.
Graphic by Beyoncé Knowles/WSN

NYU mascots Housie, BobCat face off in skirmish

April 1, 2013
Housie Maguire physically feuds with BobCat to determine who is the better NYU mascot.