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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 street sign on the corner of 11th Street and Fourth Avenue.

Signs and the City

Joanna Pisacone, Contributing Writer February 14, 2018
There is so much history and culture in NYC that signs go unnoticed.
Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, include many colorful costumes and parades.

Let the Good Times Roll with Mardi Gras

Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Mardi Gras is coming up on February 13.
2061’s School of the Earth Would Be Healthy For Campus

2061’s School of the Earth Would Be Healthy For Campus

WSN Editorial Board October 12, 2017
The School of the Earth project would not only make NYU a more environmentally-friendly campus, but would also help the surrounding community as a whole
The Parks Issue

The Parks Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor September 25, 2017
A guide to finding some fresh air in New York City that's not just Washington Square Park.
A cup of soup can often be the solution to a freezing day in New York City. Many restaurants near campus offer a variety of warm soups.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Soup

Anthony Yi, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
Is the cold winter air seeping into your bones? Check out this list of broths, stews and noodles that are sure to keep you warm and toasty.
NYU's sustainability platform, Green Thread, strives to make NYU an environmentally-friendly campus.

Demystifying Green Thread

Jiayun Yang, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
By asking a few random students on campus and employees at NYU’s dining halls, not much information about Green Thread could be gathered. So what exactly is Green Thread? It’s time to demystify it.
Naomi Klein, an activist for environmental sustainability spoke at NYU in hopes to spread the conversation regarding climate change activism.

Changing the Climate of Climate Change

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Activist Naomi Klein discusses steps world leaders must take to combat climate change.
As Uber's IPO Uber and lyft drivers are striking

NYU Encourages Students To Go Car-Free, But Most Already Do — Here’s Why

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 26, 2016
NYU pledged to go car-free for Earth Day, when almost no NYU students use or own cars.
Since its inception in 2007, NYU's office of Sustainability has worked hard towards making NYU a greener school, and one of the many projects put in place is the Bikeshare program, which over 5,000 members of the NYU community participate in.

Turning Violet into Green: 9 Sustainability Efforts from the NYU Community

Kyle Sturmann, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
April is Earth Month at NYU: here are the initiatives the university has enacted to promote sustainability.
A variety of succulents are a lively addition to a dorm, and are easy to maintain.

Turn Your Dorm Green This Spring

Mallori Albright, Staff Writer March 28, 2016
Bring spring into your dorm room with this guide to indoor gardening.
NYMD Fall/Winter 2016

NYMD Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
NYMD Fall/Winter 2016
NYU sustainability efforts improving

NYU sustainability efforts improving

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
NYU's Office of Sustainability has initiated a number of programs designed to reduce environmental mismanagement.