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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

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Love at first listen: It only takes 5 seconds to like a song, NYU study finds 

NYU researchers looked into why people love and hate different music, and found that they typically know whether they like a song within seconds of listening to it.
Ujji Bathla, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

If you’ve ever immediately skipped a song on Spotify, or liked a new song after only a few seconds, you’re not alone, according to a recent NYU study. The study determined...

3OH!3 members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte played their chart-topping 2008 album "Want" on Tuesday at Irving Plaza. (Photo by Nicole Rosenthal)

3OH!3 Commands Irving Plaza

If you’re looking for a time machine to take you to that part of 2008, you’re in luck.
Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor December 3, 2018

Ten years ago was a much simpler time. Teens faced an epidemic of texter’s thumb, watched iTunes-bought Jersey Shore episodes from their iTouch devices and uploaded their latest...

NYU provides students with a number of online resources, including campus cable from Philo.

Online Deals for NYU Students

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
NYU students have access to a multitude of online deals and free services. Here are some of the best perks that are available to us.
RoomZoom CEO Elien Becque. Room Zoom is a a matchmaking app for roommates.

Turning Roommate Horror Stories Into Fairy Tales

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer February 7, 2018
RoomZoom is a matchmaking app for people looking for roommates. WSN sat down to talk with the CEO, Elien Becque
DEED, an app created by 
CAS alum Deevee Kashi and Anthony Yoon, uses location services to suggest nearby organizations for volunteering opportunities.

NYU Alums Make Volunteering Easy

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
CAS alums Deevee Kashi and Anthony Yoon designed an app to help students find community service opportunities that fit into busy schedules.
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U2 album not invasion of privacy

Audrey Deng, Contributing Writer September 18, 2014
Was Apple's surprise gift of U2's "Songs of Innocence" an invasion of privacy?