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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 dark-haired man with yellow highlights wearing a white shirt and a small, gold dangling earring with a red gem looks off into the distance while sitting to eat food at a diner with another dark-haired man.

Men Like Us

Set in 1980s New York City, “Men Like Us” tells the story of a man who has everything except the ability to be himself.
Catherine Kenny, Contributing Writer Dec 11, 2022

An illustration of a female wearing a blue turtleneck sweater and brown hair who smiles while lifting a blue mask away from her face.

Off-Third: The end of NYU’s mask mandate is the best thing to happen to my nose

COVID-19 is fake and so is my nose, but thanks to the university, only one of them can be seen in the classroom.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor Sep 28, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. There are four important events in every Jewish girl’s life: her Bat Mitzvah, her nose job, decorating her bed for her college commitment,...

Illustration by Debbie Alalade.

Memories of Mother at the PlayPlace

In a McDonald's PlayPlace, one boy experiences a transcendent moment while reflecting on his mother, the Vietnam War and the trauma that we hand down through the generations.
Dan Truong, Contributing Writer Apr 29, 2020

Before her divorce with my father was all but finalized, my mother must have sensed that she didn’t have much longer with us. In the vast majority of divorces, the mother rarely...

Directed by Jeff Nichols, Loving portrays the story of an interracial couple during the case of Racial Integrity Act of 1924.

‘Loving’ Proves Comforting in Its Justice

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer Nov 4, 2016
The new film "Loving" captures with astounding emotion and power the importance of the Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia which ruled in 1964 that any law prohibiting interracial marriage was unconstitutional.
These Big Fake Weddings may not be real, but they still offer an emotional experience for the bride and groom as they renew their vows.

Fake Weddings, Real Feelings

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer Nov 2, 2016
Huge displays of splendor and amorous declarations reign free at the events put on by Big Fake Weddings, where already-married couples renew their vows in clever marketing attempts to demonstrate wedding photographers' skills.
WSN Staff reminisces on their favorite Brad and Angelina moments given the recent news of their separation.

Staff Recs: Best Brangelina Moments

WSN Staff Sep 23, 2016

via GIPHY I knew the truth had finally come out on Tuesday, the Greatest Day — otherwise known as the day it was revealed Angelina had filed for divorce. Despite Brad...

Some NYU students have already found that special someone to put a ring on.

Would You Get Married In College? These NYU Students Did

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer Apr 27, 2016
Although marriage is an anomaly among NYU students, we found two young couples who decided to tie the knot.
Law debate analyzes gay marriage

Law debate analyzes gay marriage

Apr 16, 2014
An NYU Law professor debated the legal implications of two cases that affected the discussion of what defines marriage.
courtesy of NYU Langone

Heart beats healthy, happy for couples

Apr 8, 2014
A recent NYU study found that married people have a significantly decreased risk of heart disease in relation to people who are widowed, single or divorced.
Same-sex marriage raises civil liberties questions

Same-sex marriage raises civil liberties questions

Apr 2, 2013
The debate for the inclusion of a gay marriage clause into the U.S. Constitution continues.

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