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

Washington Square News

A student tries to follow their pre-pandemic schedule while attending school remotely. Madison San Miguel discusses some of the ways she brings NYC back home. (Photo by Madison San Miguel)

I Tried: Following an NYC School Schedule From Home

Seven months since the start of quarantine, one student returns to her pre-pandemic routine while studying remotely.
Madison San Miguel, Staff Writer September 15, 2020

As we continue to live in a world still operating under pandemic precautions, it’s hard to distinguish life from when we were first sent home over spring break last semester...

Global liberal studies freshmen Marie-Louise Onga Nana wears colorful eyeshadow for a week.

I Wore Colorful Eyeshadow for Seven Days

Letting my true colors shine through makeup.
Marie-Louise Onga Nana, Contributing Writer February 20, 2019

Vivid pinks, yellows and neon greens were splashed across the BH Cosmetics Take Me To Brazil Palette inspired by Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. I bought it a year ago the with the...

CAS Sophomore Ria Mittal drinks red bull for a week. (photo by Ria Mittal)

Crazed on Caffeine: Drinking Red Bull Every Day for a Week

I don’t drink coffee. This week, I drank multiple Red Bulls each day.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

I could physically feel my whole body buzzing with energy. My hands were trembling as I struggled to take notes in class. I looked down at my paper and saw illegible writing. After...

Tyler Crews, a freshman at Liberal Studies, ate dairy-free for a week to test out the changes in health and lifestyle it would create.

I Tried… Going Dairy-Free for a Week

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 6, 2017
One of our writers tried going dairy-free for a week.
NYU MFA (multi-factor authentication) is a feature rolled out by NYU ITS that adds an extra layer of your security to your NYU NetID. By requiring you to approve a login attempt on your smartphone, it makes sure that in case your password is stolen, your NYU account is still safe (unless your phone is stolen as well.)

I Tried… Multi-Factor Authentication for a Week

Natalie Chinn, Staff Writer October 19, 2017
NYU students will have to start using multi-factor authentication before logging into NYU related sites starting Nov. 6. Here's what it's like.

Ice cream trucks can be found on any side of Washington Square Park on any day that the weather isn’t gloomy.

I Tried… Ice Cream Trucks of Washington Square Park

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor September 5, 2017
As an ice-cream lover, our dining editor tries the ice cream trucks around Washington Square Park.
Donald Trump's Twitter feed provides a look into his bubble of conservatism.

I Tried… Following Only People Donald Trump Follows on Twitter

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
How would you feel if you only followed people Donald Trump follows on Twitter? Read about what happened when our writer tried it for a week!
Alice Li challenged herself to do a random act of kindness every day for a week.

I Tried… Doing a Random Act of Kindness Every Day for a Week

Alice Li, Contributing Writer November 18, 2016
Alice tried doing a random act of kindness every day for a week, and it went surprisingly well.
Faith Gates challenged herself to go a week without Netflix.

I Tried… Giving Up Netflix for a Week

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
Netflix is often a comfort for students at the end of a long day. But what happens if you had to give it up for a week? Read on to find out!
I Tried…Not Drinking Coffee for a Week

I Tried…Not Drinking Coffee for a Week

Laura Sofia Diaz, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
Not drinking coffee for a week? It's just as horrible as it sounds.
An interesting fellow, Harris, was one of the random strangers I encountered throughout my week full of adventures.

I Tried… The ‘Anywhere Travel Guide’ for a Week

Yasmin Gulec, Contributing Writer September 22, 2016
What happens when our writer plans her social experiences for a week based on a travel card pack? Read to find out!
Soylent, a tasteless and colorless nutritional liquid, has recently become a trend as a "meal replacement."

I Tried: Only Consuming Soylent For a Week

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor September 20, 2016
Our writer spent a week drinking only Soylent for her meals-- and remarkably, it wasn't as bad as you might think.