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

Washington Square News

Two people stand in a tunnel with walls lined with graffiti. The one on the left is wearing a hoodie with green splotches on it, and is holding the handlebars of a bicycle. The one on the right is wearing blue jeans and a similarly colored splotch hoodie. People can be seen walking through the tunnel in the background.

How a Tisch first-year landed an internship working with Cardi B and Offset

A chance encounter outside Ramen Takumi led to Tisch first-year Yvonne Song’s internship as a photographer’s assistant.
Olivia Liu, Contributing Writer April 11, 2022

When I first met Yvonne Song before our big plate of Olio e Più’s spaghetti carbonara, she apologized frantically for looking horrible and having no makeup on — she was wearing...

Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program

When it comes to her internship program, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is par for the course on the patronage, exploitation and corruption of Washington, D.C.
Zach Banks, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

As the competitive application season rolls around for those aspiring to be a congressional intern this spring, college students are putting the final touches on their resumes...

The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon is a highly sought after internship by NYU students. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping the way students are looking for summer internships. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

The Uncertain Future of Summer Internships

Students discuss the cancellation of their internships and the challenges presented through remote work over the summer.
Addison Aloian, Deputy Culture Editor April 26, 2020

In the midst of COVID-19 and the uncertainties it has thrust upon the world, one of the biggest questions for students are the fate of their summer internships. Large media...

Campaign ads encouraging New Yorkers to vote in the local elections were displayed all around the city, especially on the subway.

Students Campaign for Change

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director November 6, 2017
For some NYU students, working on a campaign for a local election means campaigning to affect citizens' daily life.
Trump Models is a boutique modeling agency founded in 1999 by President Donald Trump. The agency is closing after a large number of its models announced their departure to distance themselves from the Trump name.

Trump Models Says Goodbye

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Trump's modeling agency loses top models and agents as people's negative impressions affect the business.
The Wasserman Center for Career Development in Palladium, NYU’s main resource for career guidance for students. WSN has compiled advice from current students to help you in your internship search.

How to Land Your Dream Summer Internship

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
College is hard, and trying to find an internship doesn't make it easier. Hear from experienced NYU students on how to land the best summer internships.
Jain at his internship with Good Morning America.

On the Job: Two Schools and an Edge in the Entertainment Industry

Faith Gates, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
Senior Shobhit Jain balances an intern with "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," a dual degree program in Stern and Tisch and an R.A. position at Hayden Hall. How does he do it?
Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

WSN Staff October 17, 2016
Welcome to a new series on WSN, Staff Rants. Read what made your favorite WSN Staff Members angry this week!
Pay Interns Before You Profit Off Them

Pay Interns Before You Profit Off Them

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
By ruling that firms can bill their clients for unpaid intern work, the State Bar Association makes it permissible to have law firms directly profit off of work that they themselves are not even paying for.
New York State Bar Association Committee on Ethics recently voted on charging clients of New York law firms for the work of unpaid interns.

NY Law Firms Charge for Interns

Yorai Vardi, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
NYU Law students speak out on a recent New York State Bar Association ruling that declared law firms may bill their clients for the work of unpaid interns.
Avital Glibicky for WSN

Stylish suggestions to strike balance between trendy, professional

March 5, 2014
Here are some outfit ideas that are not only budget- and office-friendly, but also trendy.