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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

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

Washington Square News

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Wall-Punching and Puke: Roommate Worst Nightmares

With 26,000 undergraduates, students are bound to experience at least one roommate horror story in their time here. Enjoy these particularly harrowing examples.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer September 30, 2019

Unless you can afford New York City’s astronomical rent prices solo, odds are you will end up sharing your living quarters during your NYU career and beyond. While NYU’s quasi-random...

Sex, Sorrow and Substances: The Pillars of Roommate Horror Stories

Sex, Sorrow and Substances: The Pillars of Roommate Horror Stories

You're not the only one with bizarre roommate tales.
Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
It's not Halloween yet, but these roommate horror stories will have you spooked! (You won't believe the number of crazy stories we received).