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

Washington Square News

The Old Chance

The Old Chance

Thomas Lange, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
With perhaps one of the most enigmatic stories of any in his profession, Chance the Rappers' tale of ascendance to major-level fame is iconic.
The Yeezy Season 4 model casting call drew a very large crowd, even with the its specific multiracial requirement.

Yeezy’s Casting Raises Questions

Medardo Perez, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
Yeezy Season 4 fell short when representing what was anticipated to be a very diversely casted show.
Kanye West, the poet behind these iconic tweets.

Staff Recs: Best Kanye Tweets

WSN Staff September 8, 2016
Kanye is a Twitter genius.
Coast Modern photographed on July 6, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.

Catching Up With Coast Modern

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 4, 2016
L.A. band Coast Modern talks to WSN about what genre their music is, the writing process and their thoughts on streaming.
Kendrick Lamar's album, To Pimp A Butterfly, has been nominated for 11 Grammys.

‘Adele is mad ratchet’ and Other Music News While You Were Away

Opheli Lawler, Staff Writer January 27, 2016
Kanye, Kendrick and Future all made headlines over break.
NYU Alumni Beowulf Sheehan talks about his personal style and artistic goals in his photography.

Alum Beowulf Sheehan discusses career as photographer for the famous

Cece Charendoff, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Since graduating from NYU, photographer Beowulf Sheehan has photographed everyone from the NYU Deutsches Haus to Kanye West.
Jai Wolf performing at his sold out show at Rough Trade, New York City.

Alum Jai Wolf talks snacks, ODESZA

Daniel G. Valente, Contributing Writer October 12, 2015
After graduating from NYU in 2013, Jai Wolf is finding success as a music producer and DJ, working with Skrillex and ODESZA.
Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Fans must try to avoid being overly invasive.
Designer bras and hoodies promote social activism

Designer bras and hoodies promote social activism

Adyran Son, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Designers Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang are raising their voices in platforms that raise awareness for a range of social issues.

Alum Dot da Genius talks Kid Cudi, music business, value of a degree

Aicha Fall, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
NYU Poly Alum Dot da Genius sits down with WSN to talk music and education.

Style icons become more accessible

Kaitlyn McNab, Contributing Writer September 8, 2015
Style icons have become less about brand names and more about originality and online presence.
Kanye West’s rant takes center stage

Kanye West’s rant takes center stage

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor February 11, 2015
Kanye West's antics at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards demonstrate that the rapper fails to respect artistry, contrary to his words against supporting Beck.