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Washington Square News

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

A yellow sign that reads, ‘SIGNS SHOW’ is leaning against a brick wall, above a stairwell. On the wall to the right of the sign hang two red signs.

Street art often fades into the background, but it deserves its own chance in the spotlight

A discussion with street artists surrounding the Living Artist$ Gallery’s “SIGNS” show.
Hope Pisoni, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

New York City has an exciting cornucopia of street art. Wherever you walk around, you're sure to pass hundreds of stickers, graffiti tags and all different types of expressive...

A person sits in bed and cries while holding a family photo. They are sitting in their college dorm bedroom, and a New York University flag hangs on the wall. The text “FAKE NEWS” is written across the image in red.

Off-Third: Homesickness is not real

Everything is so great here, why would you miss home? This is better than home!
Molly Koch, Contributing Writer September 21, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. We are now entering week three of the semester. You’re finally getting used to your schedule and settling in. You’re so happy and everything...

The Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River in Florence, Italy.

A commuter student on studying abroad

Studying abroad in a post-pandemic world is a big jump. For commuter students, it’s a leap of faith.
Emily Kerrigan, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

FLORENCE, Italy — COVID-19 has robbed me. That’s not a nuanced thought, but it occurs to me regularly. It has stolen momentous occasions from me: my high school graduation,...

Florence: Mercato Centrale, a Mirror of New York

Florence: Mercato Centrale, a Mirror of New York

Grace Halio, Abroad Editor April 29, 2016
Studying abroad in Florence can make you miss New York, even if you're reluctant to admit it.
Courtesy of KLMircea via flickr.com

Help for the homesick

October 28, 2012
Studying abroad and missing your life back home? Check out some of these tips to help make the most of your time abroad.