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

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

Washington Square News

The inside of a cafe with four people sitting at the bar counter. Above them is a chandelier with candle shaped light bulbs.

8 Iranian-owned businesses to support in NYC

Amid the women-led revolution in Iran, immerse yourself in Persian culture with this list of Iranian-owned restaurants, shops and services.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer November 16, 2022

You’ve seen Iran in the news, and are hopefully aware of the country’s current women-led revolution. However, if you are not familiar with our culture and traditions, look...

Rubin Hall (left) vs. Gramercy Green (right). Whereas the former is notorious for lacking air conditioning, the latter is known for ample amenities and a great view.

Dorm Hopping From Roaches to Riches

Martina Castellanos, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
From roaches to riches: here are some student stories of housing upgrades.
Bed bug bite marks on Kayla Bullwinkel’s foot and ankle.

Bed Bugs Infest Gramercy Green

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 19, 2017
There are three known cases of bedbugs on the 18 floor of Gramercy Green Residence Hall.
Some may see Philo as an alternative to Netflix or HBO Go, offering users a way to both watch shows live as well as record them to watch on their own time.

Philo Could Take Netflix and Chill To a New Level

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
Students in two of NYU's residence halls experiment with Philo, a new streaming service.
Hannah Luu/WSN

City fire raises questions about university’s evacuation policies

February 4, 2014
Evacuating modern high rise buildings at the sound of a fire alarm may not be the safest solution, due to fire-resistant building materials.
Clio McConnell/WSN

Gramercy Green residence hall

Clio McConnell March 6, 2013
Gramercy Green residence hall, sometimes called “Glamercy,” is known to most NYU students as the nicest dorm on campus.