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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

A crowd of people dance on a dance floor with their hands up. A disco ball hangs from the ceiling, and the room is basked in pink-ish purple light.

From prom to Pier 60: Violet Ball brings nostalgia to the dance floor

The Violet Ball, NYU’s annual dance event, gave the class of 2024 a long-awaited celebration as they prepare for graduation.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2024

Letter from the editor: On reflection

Letter from the editor: On reflection

Honoring my final semester at the Washington Square News, NYU’s independent student-led publication.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2024

It’s my last first day of school. Today signifies the first page of the final chapter of my undergraduate years at NYU — a moment wrapped in nostalgia, accomplishment and the...

Photograph of Manasa Gudavalli.

Washington Square News: Manasa Gudavalli appointed editor-in-chief

April 28, 2023

The Managing Board of the Washington Square News is excited to announce it has elected Manasa Gudavalli as editor-in-chief for the 2023-24 school year. Gudavalli, a 22-year-old...

An office space with no windows and white walls. People sit at desks and walk around.

Inside WSN: How we make an online publication

WSN’s multimedia editor takes you behind the scenes and into the newsroom in this photo essay, featuring all the people that help make sure that the newspaper goes out to thousands of readers each morning.
Samson Tu, Multimedia Editor December 15, 2022