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

Washington Square News

Assemblyperson Richard Gottfried (left) and The Legal Aid Society lawyer Robert Desir (right) on Monday explaining The Housing Stability and Rent Protection Act of 2019. (Staff Photo by Ronni Husmann)

Historic Rent Laws Passed in June. Awareness of Them Has Been Less Historic.

Assemblyperson Richard Gottfried and lawyer Robert Desir explained how new rent laws benefit tenants at an event on Monday.
Ronni Husmann, Deputy News Editor October 29, 2019

LS sophomore Isabella Kloster knew she had to get an apartment in June, since she had planned to live in the city over the summer. What she didn’t know was that the $400 application...

Palladium Food Court failed a health inspection last week. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

Dorm Devotees: Why Some Seniors Stay on Campus

With great apartments come great responsibility.
Lauren Gruber, Deputy Culture Editor September 10, 2019

Sure, dorm living has its perks. The rooms are generally nicer than the average New York apartment, there's security, free repairs for air conditioning and leaky faucets, that...

Gallatin sophomore Cameron* called for an improved screening process for first-year housing. They’re asking NYU to expand their housing questionaire to make room assignments more precise to gender preference. (Photo by Justin Park)

Outside the Checkbox: Invisible in NYU Housing

In theory, NYU’s gender neutral housing is there to ensure the safety and comfort of transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students. But does it work in practice?
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Under the Arch Deputy Editor February 21, 2019

The day is surprisingly warm for mid-February in New York — warm enough for Cameron* to only be wearing a black leather jacket over a flannel. They stand in the sun outside their...

The Monthly Grind: Paying Your Own Rent in New York City

The Monthly Grind: Paying Your Own Rent in New York City

Living the New York City dream is not cheap. It’s even harder when you pay your own way.
Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor February 21, 2019

Shoebox-sized apartments shared by four people, bedrooms with hardly enough space for a twin bed and friendly rodents that visit from time to time. Despite the downsides, off-campus...

If you see a sock on a doorknob, then you should at least knock.

How to Avoid Being Sexiled

How to maturely handle being sexiled, and sexiling others.
Eugenia Yang, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Is the sock on the doorknob a myth or an actual thing?
Rubin Hall (left) vs. Gramercy Green (right). Whereas the former is notorious for lacking air conditioning, the latter is known for ample amenities and a great view.

Dorm Hopping From Roaches to Riches

Martina Castellanos, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
From roaches to riches: here are some student stories of housing upgrades.
A email with move-out information sent to residents of Broome Street Residential College.

Get Moving With These Easy Tips

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer April 24, 2018
Here are some tips to have a stressless move-out while dealing with finals, presentations and papers.
Toasters are helpful appliances, especially in residence hall kitchens.

How to Stock Your Kitchen Like a Semi-Pro

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Coming back to school and packing for a fresh new semester may come with a lot of preparation, but with this list you won't be wasting any more time figuring out what to bring for the dorm kitchen.
Where to Find Your Next Apartment

Where to Find Your Next Apartment

Carol Oliveira, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018
WSN examines what it's like to live off campus by talking to NYU students doing just that.
Each semester, National Residence Hall Honorary holds an induction ceremony to welcome new members.

NRHH Lights the Torch for a New Beginning

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer February 22, 2018

NYU’s Torch Chapter of National Residence Hall Honorary prides itself on being dedicated to recognition and service in the residential hall community, according to its president,...

Front row from left: Shawn Kshatriya, Shriya Khonde, Kyle Haynes;
Middle row from left: Tayler Everts, Antonella Cotilletta, Shraddah Jajal, Duncan Lemieux; Back row: Tom Fogle

The Hidden Student Figures of Residential Life

Pamela Jew and Natasha Roy February 22, 2018

There are a handful of students with exclusive insight into the world of NYU residential life. They live among us, but appear to be just like the rest of us. These are the nine...

Carlyle Court

Carlyle Court

Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor February 22, 2018

Address: 25 Union Square W., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $6,622-$9,386 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Singles, Doubles Nearby subways: L, N, Q,...