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

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

Washington Square News

Pom Pom Squad frontrunner Mia Berren. (via Facebook)

Pom Pom Squad Walks Forward While Looking Back

The local indie rock group’s homegrown roots haven’t stopped their forward momentum.
Ethan Zack, Music Editor August 24, 2019

It wasn’t too long ago that the Brooklyn-based indie rock band Pom Pom Squad was nothing more than an inkling of an idea in the back of the mind of a high schooler. Now, the...

(Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Organized for Internship Season

Let’s get that bread.
Lauren Ong, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
Let’s get that bread.
Society Favors Extroverts

Society Favors Extroverts

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
Introverts are more likely to mold themselves into extroverts to compete for jobs.
CAS Dean Gene Jarrett talks about his hopes for his time at NYU.

CAS Dean Gene Jarrett: A Semester In

Gene Jarrett talks about his experiences as CAS Dean a semester in.
Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 19, 2018
WSN talks to CAS Dean Gene Jarrett about his present and future initiatives to help students in CAS.
Tim, played by Anton Yelchin, at the set of ‘Thoroughbreds’. Director of the film, Corey Finley, sat down with WSN to talk about his new movie release

Q&A: ‘Thoroughbreds’ Director Cory Finley

Tyler Stevens, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018
WSN spoke with director Cory Finley over the phone about the release of "Thoroughbreds," taking his play to the big screen and his experience working with Anton Yelchin.
Rapper and musician Wyclef Jean performs during an event at the NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life on Feb. 13, marking the end of his masterclass in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

In the Classroom with Wyclef Jean

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer February 19, 2018
Legendary rapper and musician Wyclef Jean came to NYU to hold a master class and conversation about his life, work and the state of the music business.
The confusion surrounding the true color of two toned apparel is according to how we perceive the source of light according to Pascal Wallisch, an assistant professor of Psychology at NYU.

‘The Dress’ Brings Polarizing Topics Out of the Closet

Christine Lee, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Q&A with an NYU professor who did a research study about the science behind the blue or gold 'dress debate.'

Patricio Navia

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with NYU professor, Patricio Navia, for The Immigration Issue.

Paul Hwang

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director October 10, 2017
An interview with CAS junior Paul Hwang for The Immigration Issue.

Giulia Sbaffi

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 10, 2017
An interview with Italy native and doctorate candidate in NYU’s Italian Studies Department Giulia Sbaffi for The Immigration Issue.

Antibalas

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with a few members of the group Antibalas, at the Meadows to talk about origins, group dynamics and evolution and NYU Strawberry Fest.

LÉON

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with LÉON, also known as Lotta Lindgren, at The Meadows to chat about her success with “Tired of Talking” and what the future holds for her music