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

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

Washington Square News

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

First-Years Reflect on Their Fall Semester

First-years discuss everything from navigating Greenwich Village to new sleeping schedules.
Anna de la Rosa, Staff Writer December 3, 2018

The first semester of college is a time for learning — and not just in the classroom. For many students, it’s their first time away from home and they have to figure out how...

(Graphic by Sophia Di Iorio)

Swipe Me In? How Students Deal With Running Out of Meal Swipes

Anna de la Rosa and Pamela Jew, Staff Writer and Under the Arch Managing Editor November 26, 2018
With a month left until winter break, how will these students make it with a depleted supply of meal swipes?
NYU’s Hurricane Maria Assistance Program has increased their numbers of students who were affected by the national disaster that occurred on Sept. 16 - Oct. 3.

NYU Welcomes Puerto Rican Students

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor January 22, 2018
NYU announced in November that it would launch the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program for students from Puerto Rico affected by the hurricane. It initially committed to accepting 50 students but will accept more because of the large volume of applicants. The students will study tuition-free at NYU for the spring semester.
A WSN weighs in on her spending habits — and how $50 a week can disappear surprisingly quickly.

Money Diary of an NYU Student

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Ever wonder where your money is going? Try keeping a money diary like our writer did.


Donating to a food drive is a classic way to lend a helping hand to the homeless this Thanksgiving.

Spread Love This Thanksgiving

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the weather gets colder and food for the homeless becomes even more scarce, the holidays should be a time for all of us to not only be thankful for all that we have but to consider the less fortunate and give back.
Dunkin Donuts brought back old favorites, the raspberry cheesecake square and the Oreo cheesecake square, for their new spring menu.

Students Love the New Dunkin’ Donuts Spring Menu

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer March 4, 2016
Dunkin' Donuts just amped up their menu by adding some new breakfast items and bringing back some of its old coffee flavors.

College Meal Plans Should Include Meal Replacements

Jennifer Kim, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
If colleges want to promote healthy eating that fits into the fast-paced lifestyle so common on in campus life, they should provide these meal replacement services like they would provide any other type of food.
There are a variety of lunch options all through NYU

To meal plan or not to meal plan?

Natalie Hansford, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
No meal plan? Affordable options for lunch on campus.
Simple dishes made with dining dollars

Simple dishes made with dining dollars

Sangjun Bae, Contributing Writer October 20, 2014
Dining Dollars can be used to make homemade recipes.