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

Washington Square News

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It’s time to start wearing a watch

Yes, you can just check your phone for the time. But a watch is way cuter.
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor January 29, 2024

If I’m ever running late for a morning class and not feeling confident in my outfit, there’s no clothing crisis that some accessories can’t solve. Throwing on some last-minute...

A woman in a black shirt wearing multiple necklaces looking down as she places her hand down. She is looking towards another hand sitting on the table under a white device emitting purple light.

Small spaces, big ideas: Running small businesses from NYU dorms

From a fresh set of braids to custom nails, these dorm-preneurs offer affordable beauty services to students on campus.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer December 11, 2023

At a time when it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable beauty services around Manhattan, students running small businesses from their dorms are filling that void for us....

The thrift party returns at 2023’s first Manhattan Vintage Show

Linsey Liao, Jennifer Ren and Jen Lee February 7, 2023

The Manhattan Vintage Show is the largest collection of vintage vendors in New York City. Its first show of 2023, on Feb. 3 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, featured over 90 dealers...

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What to do this week: PowerPoint comedy show and the Little Red Lighthouse

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 3 to Oct. 9.
Lauren Ashe, Deputy News Editor October 2, 2022

An interview with author Edmund White 1 p.m. online Catharine Stimpson, the former dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU, will interview award-winning author...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: A bake sale for Ukraine and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: May 2-8.
The News Desk May 2, 2022

A bake sale in support of Ukraine 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the NYU Tandon MakerSpace, 6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn $1.50 per cookie Take part in the Jewish Student Union’s...

One student had to finish all the food in her refrigerator before leaving New York. While some had to abandon their de-stressing trips, others spent time dealing with stocked up groceries. (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

How Students Are Spending Their Spring Break In Quarantine

From booking last-minute plane tickets to baking vegan cakes, NYU students are adapting to an unusual and uniquely stressful spring break
Divya Nelakonda, Beauty & Style Editor March 23, 2020

With the announcement a week prior to spring break that NYU's Washington Square Park campus would begin remote classes due to the continuous rise of coronavirus cases in New York...

Ria Mittal steps out of her comfort-zone wearing her roommate’s “comfy” outfit on Day 1. (Photo by Ria Mittal)

I Swapped Wardrobes With My Roommate for a Week

Ria vs. Pants: the ultimate showdown.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer February 27, 2020

My roommate, Minori Parelkar, and I are polar opposites in many ways but especially in our personal styles. I dress super feminine and pretty “basic”, while she is bold and...

Nya-Simone Spann is a freshman at Stern who has her own jewelry business. Her brand is focused on creating pieces fit for a diverse range of customers.(Photo by Katherine Hollis)

First-Year’s Jewelry Business Encourages Inclusion

A Stern student uses her business mind and creativity to embolden women of color and promote diversity.
Nya Etienne, Staff Writer February 18, 2020

Stern first-year Nya-Simone Spann is the founder and CEO of the fashion-forward accessories brand Simone’s Pieces. Her warm personality and firm belief in her business is testimony...

Bella Gil wearing her cross necklace. There are stories behind students' favorite accessories. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Students Share Secrets Behind their Shiny Jewelry

What stories lie behind these students’ favorite accessories?
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer October 30, 2019

Jewelry can serve as a shiny addition that ties our outfits together. Yet behind the initial glare, these accessories can carry the sweetest stories. Steinhardt first-year Lexi...

Located at 269 Elizabeth St., Love Adorned is a place to shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry. (Photo by Jorene He)

Winter’s Out, but Ice Isn’t

Statement pieces that won’t hurt your bank statement.
Celina Khorma, Staff Writer April 8, 2019

If you thought the start of April meant that ice season was over, think again. Load up on unique jewelry to complete your spring outfits from these six places near campus. Awoke...

A male NYU student wears jewelry to compliment their daily outfit

Jewels for Men

Christopher Collado, Contributing Writer March 2, 2018
Jewelry takes a turn for the masculine.
KLAD S/S 2018

KLAD S/S 2018

Autumn Samuels, Contributing Writer September 12, 2017

For KLAD’s first loungewear runway show in New York, their Spring/Summer 2018 collection certainly made an impression. This year, the former event-wear brand opened its horizons...