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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

The Culture Shock Issue

The Culture Shock Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor March 6, 2017

Moving to the big, scary city is a huge jump — New York City boasts a culture of its own that no one is really prepared for. But NYU students have to make more than the jump...

The Concrete Lining to Trump’s Presidency

The Concrete Lining to Trump’s Presidency

Irfan Suharno, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
Trump's repeated calls for increased infrastructure investment is a welcoming, considering the state of many New York City subway stations and roads.
Subway Ads Aren’t Enough to Stop Manspreading

Subway Ads Aren’t Enough to Stop Manspreading

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
The addition of a few subway ads has failed to attack men's behavioral problems in their entirety.
If the MTA Won't, NYU Should Supplement Student Travel Fees

If the MTA Won’t, NYU Should Supplement Student Travel Fees

WSN Editorial Board February 17, 2016
It is only fair that the school which promises students gathered from far and wide a chance to explore the city should help them make the most of the opportunity.
The platform of Eighth Street – New York University station as train arrives.

MTA Discount on the Table for NYC Students

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
A university advocacy group is urging the MTA to change its fare policies for college students.
John Sexton along with members of the Commuter Student Council cut the ribbon to Hayden Hall's new commuter den.

Sexton cuts ribbon at Commuter Den

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The Hayden Commuter Lounge was officially unveiled to the community at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
Needless sexualization must end

Needless sexualization must end

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
The controversy around ads for absorbent menstrual underwear on the MTA reflects a societal inability to deal earnestly with women's bodies. Calling these ads out for being inappropriate is silly when other ads sexualize women much more and are overall much less positive.
Union Square station, a transportation hub for hundreds of university students and intersection of seven train lines, teems with commuters at all hours.

This bill could make your MetroCard 25 percent cheaper

Alice Zhang, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
Senator Chuck Schumer has proposed a plan called the University Transit Innovation Program to reduce the costs of public transportation for college students.
The MTA is taking steps to reduce the number of crashes caused by buses.

MTA experiments with new tech to prevent bus crashes

Thomas Peracchio, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
MTA has approved new measures to prevent bus accidents.

Obscene MTA ads relatively minor problem

WSN Editorial Board April 15, 2015
Subway advertisements do not need to be completely child friendly, but should be used well.
MTA is increasing the fare by $0.25 in March.

MTA to increase fares in March

Maggie O’Neill, Staff Writer January 29, 2015
The MTA has raised the cost of a single subway ride by 25 cents, a fare hike that could add up for NYU commuters.
In memoriam: Former Wagner Dean

In memoriam: Former Wagner Dean

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor October 22, 2014
First chairman of the MTA and former dean of NYU Wagner passed away at the age of 101.