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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

This week the WSN staff discuss their favorite Halloween candies ranging from candy corn to British sweets.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween Candy

Jordan Reynolds, Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy October 26, 2017
WSN staff give their opinions of the best Halloween candy on the market.
Costumes 101: DIY Halloween Like a Pro

Costumes 101: DIY Halloween Like a Pro

Marie Kessel, Contributing Writer October 24, 2017
Need a last minute Halloween costume ? We've got you covered.
Why Can I Only Express My Sexuality During Halloween?

Why Can I Only Express My Sexuality During Halloween?

Shraddha Bhavesh Jajal, Contributing Writer October 24, 2017
Why is it okay for women to express their sexuality through their clothing during Halloween, but not during the other 364 days of the year?
Find places to celebrate Halloween around New York this October, each with a different theme. Parties range from Harry Potter taking over the Met to the Annual Halloween Monster Ball in Midtown.

How to Celebrate Halloween in NYC

Michael Muth and Avani Jurakhan October 23, 2017
This Halloween, New York City is bursting with spooky activity. Here are four events to check out this haunting season.
A cheap way to express yourself creatively on Halloween is to purchase your Halloween costume from a thrift store.

How to Thrift Throwback Costumes

Alice Lammers, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
Find fun, vintage inspired Halloween costumes by browsing the racks of your favorite thrift shops.
WSN staff share their favorite Halloween TV Episodes from when they were growing up.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween TV Episodes

Jordan Reynolds, Natasha Roy and Jemima McEvoy October 20, 2017
The WSN Staff reminisces about their favorite Halloween TV episodes.
Catch George A. Romero’s classic "Night of the Living Dead" in a new 4K restoration at the Film Forum this October.

Film Forum Revives ‘Night of the Living Dead’ in 4K

Tristen Calderon, Staff Writer October 12, 2017
Just in time for Halloween, Film Forum is showing George Romero's 1968 masterpiece "Night of the Living Dead" in beautiful 4K restoration.
WSN staff talks about their best Halloween childhood costumes ranging from Tigger to being a washing machine.

Staff Recs: Best Childhood Halloween Costumes

WSN staff members choose their best childhood halloween costumes.
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

WSN staff members choose their picks of the scariest horror movies of all time.
Now that it’s officially October, WSN staff members talk about the best Halloween songs you should listen to

Staff Recs: Best Halloween Songs

Jordan Reynolds, Natasha Roy, Pamela Jew and Hailey Nuthals September 28, 2017
The WSN staff recommends their favorite halloween songs to get them in the mood for the best season.
Scary Movies Too Boring? Try A Horror Game Instead

Scary Movies Too Boring? Try A Horror Game Instead

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
There are already a vast number of underappreciated horror games that are potentially more fun and scary to experience than horror films, so just give them a chance.
Your Halloween Costume Is Too Basic

Your Halloween Costume Is Too Basic

Thomas Price, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Whatever you are planning on being for Halloween, please, for the love of all things scary, do not be predictable.