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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

A framed sepia-tone photo of Joan Didion’s items in Stair Galleries is set against a black-and-white background of Didion book covers.

A day of magical thinking at the Joan Didion estate sale

The Nov. 16 auction of Joan Didion’s belongings marked a final, posthumous turning point in the legacy of the perennial idol of aspiring writers.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large November 21, 2022

I’m certain that, given the opportunity, Joan Didion would have attended her own estate sale. The writer was the definitive chronicler of disorder and decline in 20th-century...

Tandon graduate student and FCBR midfielder Abel Kumar (first row center) and his teammates after their game against World 9. (Photo by Alejandra Arevalo)

Pier 40 is a Soccer Oasis in a Concrete Desert

NYU soccer aficionados have found an international community in the worn-down fields of Pier 40.
Alejandra Arevalo, Contributing Writer November 27, 2019

Pier 40 is home to worn-down multi-purpose turf fields that serve the purposes of baseball, soccer or any other sport that players who descend on the fields want to play. Pieces...

Courtesy of Jim Anderson

Grammy winning professor brings talent to Tisch classroom

February 27, 2013
Jim Anderson, a Tisch professor and Grammy award winner, discusses translating his prowess into teaching.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Madison Square Garden permit denied, possible relocation

February 21, 2013
Madison Square Garden’s permit denial might result in the relocation of the venue.
Margaret Eby for WSN

Pier renovation by competition

September 27, 2012
In a continued effort to improve the infrastructure of the city’s piers, the New York City Economic Development Corporation announces they are seeking proposals for reconstruction of two waterfront sites that need to be rebuilt with cost-efficiency and sustainability in mind.