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

Washington Square News

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A senior’s guide to starting the new semester

Whether you’ve never been in the Big Apple or you’ve perfected your campus routine, here’s how to shake off those first week frazzles.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor September 2, 2022

With yesterday being my last first day of college, I think I’ve collected enough knowledge to hone in on my pre-semester preparations. I remember being an all-too-excited first-year...

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Off-Third: We live in a Google Docs world — it’s time to start acting like it

Google Docs is superior. It’s time to abandon the other options.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor April 27, 2022

It drives me absolutely insane when people don’t choose the best option. It’s even more insane when the best option is the easiest and the cheapest. I understand — and understand...

Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets

Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets

In light of COVID-19, Google must compensate publishers for online content that shows up in search results.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor April 29, 2020

Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the global economy, news media outlets — especially local publications — were struggling to survive. As approximately 26.5 million Americans...

Bleecker St, is now 30% vacant due to the drastic increase in online shopping. The #ShopBleecker movement is being advertised in the area to save the street’s vacancies.

Greenwich Village Encourages Residents to #ShopBleecker

Alyssa Kelly, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
During the month of November, shops on Bleecker St. will have special discounts and raffles to boost local business for the neighborhood.
Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
The internet has allowed independent musicians to flourish like never before, but are musicians still bound to working with major labels to achieve large scale success?
Staff Rants Feb. 8-14

Staff Rants Feb. 8-14

WSN Staff February 14, 2017
Another edition of staff rants: we promise the staff are nicer than they appear.
On Friday morning, many NYU students were prompted to download an app that would forfeit their administrative control.

IT Mixup Temporarily Forfeits Students’ Administrative Control

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 6, 2017
Students with Android phones were asked to accept a list of privacy-invading terms and conditions when they logged into their NYU gmail account.
There Are No Facts Left to Check in 2016

There Are No Facts Left to Check in 2016

WSN Editorial Board October 16, 2016
People who are running to be the next leader of the free world should not necessitate constant fact checking — ideally, there would be some truth to the messages they espouse.
Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Both people and the websites they visit must be willing to take action in the interest of online security.
Blogger Chiara Ferragni showing of her style at fashion week.

Google Puts Fashion at Your Fingertips

Pamela Jew, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
This NYFW, Google and LiketoKnow.it partnered to make shopping street style even more accessible.
Digital decay must be prevented

Digital decay must be prevented

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief February 25, 2015
The problem of digital decay (our files being unreadable in the future because tech software changes so much) should be addressed.
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Stern students host interactive campaign for Google on campus

April 28, 2014
A group of Stern students hosted an event as part of an advertising campaign for Google known as Life, Uninterrupted.