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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

The 2017 Housing Guide

The 2017 Housing Guide

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2017

When the Housing Guide came out last year, I remember poring over it with my prospective roommate: grabbing a stack, ripping them up and ordering the dorms in various ways. We...

Lipton Hall, 33 Washington Square W

Lipton Hall

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,476 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Crime Log: Oct. 20-Nov. 13

Crime Log: Oct. 20-Nov. 13

Natasha Roy and Jemima McEvoy November 14, 2016
A look at the campus crimes from the past 3 weeks.
Plant-Based Dining Halls Are a Win for All

Plant-Based Dining Halls Are a Win for All

Eve Wetlaufer October 31, 2016
A plant-based dining hall would allow many NYU students to actively live out the widely held values of sustainability, health and compassion.
Close to the centre of campus and part of a freshman dorm, Lipton Dining Hall is a go-to place for many students. How are they reacting to the news that it could become exclusively plant-based?

NYU Reacts: Vegan Dining at Lipton

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2016
Animal Welfare Collective is pushing to make Lipton 100% vegan.
Crime Log: Oct. 1-5

Crime Log: Oct. 1-5

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor October 11, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime.
Crime Log: Sept. 18-22

Crime Log: Sept. 18-22

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between Sept. 18 and Sept. 22
Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Lexi Faunce, News Writer May 2, 2016
WSN reflects on the most popular news stories of the 2016 spring semester.
NYU Reacts: Hayden Hall Is Now Lipton Hall

NYU Reacts: Hayden Hall Is Now Lipton Hall

News Team March 23, 2016
NYU students react to Hayden Hall receiving a new name: Lipton Hall.
Hayden Hall has held its name since 1957, four years after NYU acquired the former hotel and apartment buildings.

Hayden Hall to Be Renamed to Lipton Hall

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 21, 2016
The freshman dorm underwent renovations last year and is now regarded as one of the nicer-looking dorms.