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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

Hopeful senior Chris Stert camps out by door hoping to be first inside his own bedroom.

HUMOR: Senior Living in Single Room Still Manages to Get Sexiled

Louis Rodriguez, Humor Editor October 10, 2017
Yet another instance of sexiling leaves Stern senior feeling lonely.
Jesus Christ, Michael Jackson and Rosa Parks decided to brave the incredibly long line for over-hyped cookie dough.

HUMOR: Right Side of History Shuts Down Two-Hour-Long Cookie Dough Line

Louis Rodriguez, Humor Editor September 21, 2017
Jesus Christ, Rosa Parks and Michael Jackson walk into Do.
HUMOR: Pigeon Man Grants Final Wish Before Flying South For Winter

HUMOR: Pigeon Man Grants Final Wish Before Flying South For Winter

Louis Rodriguez, Humor Editor September 18, 2017
One of Washington Square Park's most notable figures is getting ready to fly south for the winter.
Spotted nearby campus: not Alec Baldwin

HUMOR: Alec Baldwin: ‘Just let Me Walk My Dogs in Peace’

Louis Rodriguez, Humor Editor September 12, 2017
Alec Baldwin just wants to be left alone.
“Manchester By The Sea,” written and directed by NYU Tisch alum Kenneth Lonergan, has been nominated for six Academy Awards.

Tisch to Manchester: Family, Grief and Writer’s Block

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 21, 2017
Before he faces the nerves and excitement of finding out which of six Academy Award nominations he won this week, Kenneth Lonergan spoke with WSN about his latest film, "Manchester By the Sea," and what he feels when looking back at his time at Tisch.
The Plague magazine, “NYU’s only intentionally funny publication,” has been active from the 70s through to the present.

The Plague: The Sickest Publication on Campus

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Camille Larkins sat in on a meeting of The Plague, which calls itself NYU's only intentionally funny publication, and wrote about her experience.
Also known as Tango, Gao Youjun is an artist of modern-day masterpieces and have an exhibition titled “Dream On” at Chelsea Market.

Cultural Criticism and Croissants

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer October 4, 2016
Visual artist Gao Youjun manages to poke fun at the darker sides of today's culture while still maintaining a lighthearted humor in his exhibit "Dream On" at Chelsea Market.
Hilary Clinton’s metrocard incident was one of the many funny moments political candidates have had in New York.

Candidates Doze in City That Never Sleeps

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 11, 2016
A collection of all the hilarious things the presidential candidates have done while campaigning in NYC.
‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
The Huffington Post's weekly article on the funniest women's tweets only perpetuates the stereotype that females are not as funny as their male counterparts.
Courtesy of Philip Kim

Tisch freshman recognized for averageness

February 26, 2013
Philip Kim was recognized for his mediocrity as runner-up in a contest organized by College Humor.