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

Washington Square News

NYU Gallatin senior, Madeline Dolgin, has been awarded the Social Justice Award for her "I Am Your Protector" campaign.

Q&A: Gallatin Student Seeks to Protect Peers Through Campaign

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2016
Gallatin senior Madeline Dolgin was awarded the first ever Social Justice Award by the Global Spiritual Life Office.
Alum Ido Fluk Talks 'The Ticket'

Alum Ido Fluk Talks ‘The Ticket’

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 25, 2016
Exclusive interview with NYU alum and filmmaker Ido Fluk about his film "The Ticket" which debuted at Tribeca Film Festival.
Clive Davis freshman Ben Shirken has found his place in the Brooklyn music scene as Beshken.

A Face for the Producer of ‘Faceless’

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Exclusive interview with Clive Davis student Ben Shirken (aka DJ Beshken) on his blossoming music career.
NYU Alumna and Broad City actress, Ilana Glazer, participated in a Q&A open to the public on April 21.

‘Broad City’ Star Ilana Glazer Talks About Her Success With Enthusiastic NYU Students

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 21, 2016
NYU's CAMS program hosted a panel with NYU alumna and Broad City star Ilana Glazer.
Indie pop singer, Genevieve Schatz, became a solo act in 2014 after leaving the band "Company of Thieves".

Genevieve: Musician, Spiritual Advisor and Clairvoyant

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 19, 2016
WSN sat down with Genevieve, an up-and-coming pop singer who is gaining hype for her new single "Show Your Colors."
WSN discussed "AWOL," which premieres this week at Tribeca Film Festival, with actress Breeda Wool (pictured) and director Deb Shoval.

Tribeca 2016: Deb Shoval and Breeda Wool talk ‘AWOL’

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
Director Deb Shoval and star Breeda Wool sat down with WSN to discuss their new film "AWOL" which is screening at Tribeca Film Festival.
Inside the Crisis: With a Student Who Lived in Syria

Inside the Crisis: With a Student Who Lived in Syria

Marita Vlachou, Special Editions Director April 18, 2016
CAS sophomore Selin Yurtsever who lived in Syria for five years shares her insight on the ongoing crisis.
Steinhardt sophomore Chris Hearn has been making music for the past decade and recently released his single “Celebration” with Village Records.

Ceezar Talks “Celebration” and a Life of Freestyling

Allison Stubblebine, Music Editor April 18, 2016
WSN sat down with Village Records hip hop artist Ceezar to talk about his origins and his new single "Celebration."
Kingsley Rowe is an administrator for the NYU Prison Education Program.

This NYU Admin Was Incarcerated at 17, Now He Wants the University to Ban the Box

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 14, 2016
NYU Re-entry Program Administrator Kingsley Rowe BS '02 MSW '06 discussed his opinions on the 'Ban the Box' movement during an interview with WSN.
Har Mar Superstar played The Knitting Factory Brooklyn April 14.

Q&A: Har Mar, Future Superstar?

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor April 13, 2016
WSN chatted with singer Har Mar Superstar, in anticipation of his new album "Best Summer Ever" out April 15.
Todd Lewis Kramer: Life, Love & Music

Todd Lewis Kramer: Life, Love & Music

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 12, 2016
WSN sat down with Brooklyn Americana singer Todd Lewis Kramer to talk about his upcoming album "Fairground."
Tisch alumnus, Jeremy Saulnier’s upcoming film “Green Room” has already been positively reviewed by many.

Alum’s Road From Tisch to Cannes

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 11, 2016
Tisch alum Jeremy Saulnier's new film "Green Room" stars Patrick Stewart as a Neo-Nazi.