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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

An All-Nighter Experiment

An All-Nighter Experiment

Dasha Zagurskaya, Contributing Writer December 6, 2017
As dreads and finals are approaching, many of us catch ourselves considering the idea of ditching sleep in order to get on top of our work. But, is pulling an all-nighter worth it?
Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need

Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer December 5, 2017
NYU’s annual Legislative Day, however, has placed an abrupt and unexpected change to those schedules, and is ultimately more of an inconvenience rather than the blessing that NYU attempts to pass it off as.
Late Exam Schedules Mean High Travel Costs

Late Exam Schedules Mean High Travel Costs

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer December 6, 2016
NYU must consider the effects of scheduling on student expenses before they implement an exam session so near the holidays.

Read It and Weep: We Need Actual Reading Days

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor December 5, 2016
Reading Days are time set aside by the university for students to attempt to piece their lives together in the wake of yet another stressful semester. However, this year, NYU’s official Reading Days fall on the weekend which essentially gives Bobcats zero additional days to study for finals.
The Mental Health Issue

The Mental Health Issue

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2016

It's no secret that college students face stress on a near-daily basis. The pressures to succeed can sometime be too much of a weight to bear, pushing some students to a breaking...

Veselka is a Ukranian restaurant in the East Village that is open 24/7. They serve American breakfasts, like pancakes and waffles, as well as Ukranian classics.

Top Spots to Pull Your All-Nighter

Ankita Bhanot, Deputy Features Editor October 20, 2016
All-nighters — they happen to the best of us. Here are some coffee shops around campus that are open late and provide a comfortable work environment.

Healthy study snacks for finals week

Eva Luong, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015
Get tips of the best foods to fuel your late night study sessions.
CAS professor Dmitry Zakharov, gives advice on how to master Math final exams.

Faculty advice on finals

Eva Luong, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015
NYU professors share tips on the best ways to prepare for finals.
NYU students participate in a pickup basketball game at Coles Athletic Center.

Athletics for the hell of it

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 30, 2015
With finals around the corner, students at NYU look to sports and recreation to manage their stress.
Stressbusters volunteer, Catherine Kim, offers free back rubs at Take a Break Tuesday in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Nov. 24, 2015.

5 ways to beat stress this semester

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Here are some free and easy ways to relieve stress on campus and around the city.
Christina’s Case: NYU needs strategy to prevent prescription drug abuse

Christina’s Case: NYU needs strategy to prevent prescription drug abuse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 20, 2014
The NYU website states that the university intends to reach its 2017 target of reducing the number of students who take non-prescribed prescription drugs from 13 to 11.7 percent.
File photo by Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Kimmel to house commuters during finals

December 10, 2013
Kimmel will provide housing for commuters during finals week.