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

Washington Square News

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Staff Rants: Holiday Overload

It's the end of the term, which means it's the holiday season! WSN staff shares their thoughts about it — the good and the bad, but mostly the bad.

On giving gifts Krish Dev — Deputy News Editor  Whenever I have to buy gifts for the holidays, I feel like I am walking on a tightrope — it’s a delicate balance between...

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Off-Third: Is your Elf on the Shelf spying on you?

This is the future George Orwell warned us about.
Sydney Barragan, Under The Arch Editor December 8, 2022

Nothing says Christmas like garlands, gifts and the threat of constant surveillance. It all starts with Santa Claus. This fat white man wears a red tracksuit and shimmies his...

A small christmas tree placed on top of a wooden shelf with two gift boxes wrapped with brown paper under it. The boxes are tied with red straps with text “FOR YOU” in all caps. In the background are shelves of indistinguishable goods.

The ultimate gift guide for the NYU student in your life

If you’re wondering what your Violet wants for the holidays, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer November 23, 2022

With the holidays just around the corner and Black Friday sales starting soon, you may find yourself wondering what to get that NYU student you know and love for the holidays....

Staff Rants: The holidays

Staff Rants: The holidays

From eggnog to Christian hegemony, our staff has a lot to say about the holiday season.

On “merry Christmas” Max Tiefer, Copy Chief It's the start of another holiday season and with it another year of adjectival inequality. Brace yourself for "merry...

Donating food or volunteering your time at a food pantry are just some of the many ways you can help this holiday season. (Photo by Gloria Lee)

Generosity Lives at NYU

Priya Subberwal, Contributing Writer December 3, 2018
There's no reason generosity should be limited to the holiday season.
Schoolwide Airport Shuttle Service Would Ease Holiday Travel

Schoolwide Airport Shuttle Service Would Ease Holiday Travel

Veronica Liow, Deputy Multimedia Editor December 7, 2016
Considering NYU has its finals end around one of the busiest and most expensive times of the year, to help alleviate costs, the university should provide transportation for students to airports.
Thanksgiving is the Holiday Champion

Thanksgiving is the Holiday Champion

Thomas Price, Deputy Opinion Editor November 15, 2016
Thanksgiving is the eclectic mix of nostalgia, kindness, and kinship that we often forget over the course of the year.
The Union Square Holiday Market has several vendors where you can find the perfect gift.

Top 6 best gifts at the Union Square Holiday Market

Courtney Marino, Contributing Writer December 9, 2015
A roundup of the best vendors at the Union Square Holiday Market and where to go for gifts.