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Washington Square News

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

In the warmly-lit dining hall in the Paulson Center, a line of students wait next to the cashier counter. Seven plates of neatly-arranged fruits are placed on a white table.

Cafe 181 & Crave NYU cook up crowds at the Paulson Center

The new cafe and innovative dining hall offer caffeine and conceptual cuisine.
Mitali Sapra, Contributing Writer February 28, 2023

In recent years, NYU has seriously upped its dining hall game. A revamp of Upstein last year introduced two new concepts — a vegan stall and an international food stall. NYU...

The storefront of Mercer Street Books and Records. Above the entrance is a green banner with yellow text that reads “Books. Mercer Street Books. 206 Mercer.” Behind the storefront window is a red neon sign that reads “Books.” A shelf full of books is on the sidewalk of Mercer Street.

What Village residents really think about NYU’s Paulson Center

NYU’s mammoth new facility at 181 Mercer St. garnered a warm welcome from its student body. The building’s neighbors are less excited.
Liz Lindain, Contributing Writer February 10, 2023

After almost six years of construction, the Paulson Center — NYU’s gigantic new center for academic and student life — opened its doors to students and faculty late last...