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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

An illustration of five vertical panels. The first panel: a planner against a blue background. The second: a woman facing her reflection in a large mirror against a green background. The third: a woman with a laptop sitting on top of an hourglass surrounded by clocks, calendars and sticky notes against a purple background. The fourth: a suitcase packed with clothes and a passport against a pink background. The fifth: pink and blue bottles of nail polish spilled on the floor against a brown background.

The do’s and don’ts of handling college burnout

The spring semester seems to go by in a heartbeat, which means midterms and finals and planning for summer internships are probably jumping at you. There are little things you can do every day to avoid burnout.
Autumn Kaufman, Contributing Writer April 13, 2022

NYU's own competitive Quidditch Team reflects on the cancellation of their season. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

NYU Quidditch Team Rides Out Their Season’s Premature End

Due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, the NYU Quidditch team will not be able to compete in nationals.
Kevin Ryu, Staff Writer April 19, 2020

Steinhardt junior Katelin Martinez originally signed up for Quidditch tryouts thinking it would be a way to connect with other Harry Potter fans. What she soon found out was that...

Stop Looking Down on Young Adult Fiction

Stop Looking Down on Young Adult Fiction

Judging people for reading contemporary fiction doesn’t do much but discourage them from reading what they really enjoy.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor February 10, 2020

Last week, I experienced what I’ve come to expect as an inevitable occurrence when talking to fellow English majors: someone ranting about how no one seems to read good literature...

CAS senior Landon Garfinkel throws a quaffle in a match against the University of Maryland. NYU won the game 190-170 to advance to the semifinals of the U.S. Quidditch Cup 12 for the first time. (Courtesy of NYU Quidditch)

Forget Hogwarts — NYU Quidditch Is Flying High

The NYU Quidditch team finished in fourth place, its best-ever performance, at the U.S. Quidditch Cup 12 last weekend.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor April 22, 2019

At the start of his first year, Robert Mast tagged along to Club Fest with a friend. He jokingly signed up for NYU Quidditch on a whim, and when his friend asked him if he planned...

A Bad Sequel Isn’t the Same as A Cash Grab

A Bad Sequel Isn’t the Same as A Cash Grab

Calling it one reduces the genuine, artistic intention of wanting to expand upon existing fictional universes.
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist November 29, 2018
Calling it one reduces the genuine, artistic intention of wanting to expand upon existing fictional universes.
Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne in a still from "The Crimes of Grindelwald," the disappointing sequel to "Fantastic Beasts." (via Facebook.com)

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Loses Magic

Only two films in and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series is already starting to spiral downward.
Ethan Zack, Staff Writer November 18, 2018
Only two films in and the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ series is already starting to spiral downward.
Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in 2011. "The Legacy of Harry Potter" is a two credit Gallatin course that examines the Harry Potter novels and its versatile impacts.

Best Two-Credit Electives to Take Next Semester

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer April 10, 2018
Fall 2018 registration is approaching. Here are some fun 2-credit courses you can take.
NYU’s quidditch teams, Varsity and Pigeons, bring Harry Potter dreams to life by adapting the wizard sport to the grass field.

Magic of NYU Quidditch, Explained

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
An inside look at the NYU Quidditch team.
Should Books Be Adapted Into Films?

Should Books Be Adapted Into Films?

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
Cinematic adaptations of books have become more prevalent over the last decade than seemingly ever before — so what exactly does that translation between mediums mean, and is this trend a good thing?
Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Risk and Reward in Film Adaptations

Caroline Zemsky, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
What makes a great book doesn't always make a great movie. The transition from a book to its film adaptation can be a tricky one — with creative liberties taken that divert greatly from the source material, resulting in fans who aren't always pleased.
NYU quidditch team celebrates victory, showcasing its immense spirit for the quirky sport.

Brooms, Beaters and Bludgers: NYU Quidditch Makes Magic on the Field

Jash Babla, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
WSN caught up with one of NYU's most successful club sports — the quidditch team — to see how their quest to catch the golden snitch has been going.
PUFFS, an Off-Broadway production, parodies Harry Potter through the eyes of an extraordinarily average Hufflepuff student.

PUFFS Is Bringing Potter Back

Arimeta Diop, Staff Writer October 16, 2016
The passion and love inspired by the Harry Potter series will never die - and more importantly, it will never stop being perfect fodder for parodies.