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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

Josh Charow

Not Afraid of Heights
Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor March 8, 2018

On the rooftop of the Flatiron Building, with a camera in one hand and the city’s horizon within reach of the other, Josh Charow is on top of the world. Charow is a sophomore...

Clockwise starting top left: Ethan Uno (City College ‘21), Adrien Calvet (Gallatin ‘20), Jack Laboz (Clive Davis ‘20) and Manny Pinkins (Clive Davis ‘20)

Students Serve Up Diverse Set of Singles

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor March 6, 2018
With spring quickly approaching, WSN has been unearthing the latest and greatest sounds of the new season that NYU’s musicians have to offer.
Steinhardt junior Eddy Henriquez.

Eddy and Swami Sound Join Forces for ‘PiNK’

Kamau Little-Tree Holston, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
Swami Sound is back with more heat for these cold winter months. This time he’s linked up with rapper Eddy for their genre-blending collaborative Valentine’s Day release “PiNK.”
A turntable display in Good Records.

An Old Music Style Becomes New: Records

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer March 1, 2018
Looking for some new vinyls to add to your collection? Here are some of the best record stores around NYU.
Mural near the Monument to Adam Clayton Powell, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

Explore With Me: Harlem

Carina Pansch, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
And the Explore With Me series continues! Come explore Harlem with us.
An athlete in the Palladium Athletic Facility opens the Spotify app before a workout.

Student-Athletes Hit Play on Pre-Game Hype Playlists

Tori Bianco, Staff Writer February 20, 2018
Need to increase your hype levels? Check out what NYU varsity athletes listen to before competitions.
Taylor Swift’s Assailant Should Not Have Been Hired as a DJ Again

Taylor Swift’s Assailant Should Not Have Been Hired as a DJ Again

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
The DJ who sexually assaulted Taylor Swift was finally hired by a new radio station. Now he has the ability to make his female coworkers, fellow employees and guest stars feel uncomfortable and violated, just as he did with Swift.
The Misters, a band comprised of all NYU students, performed at Rockwood Music Hall on Feb. 3. Michael Knitting (center), a Steinhardt senior in the Music Business program; Brent Crude (right), a CAS alumnus; Todd Martin, a sophomore in Music Business (right center) and Jim White, an NYU Music Business alumnus (left).

The Misters Bring Fervor to Rockwood Music Hall

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor February 5, 2018
The Misters took to the stage at Rockwood Music Hall, Saturday night, with a clear intent to show everyone a good time.
“May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers" explores the brothers Scott and Seth's lives and careers during 2014. The documentary aired on HBO Monday, Jan. 29 at 8 pm and is available for streaming on HBO GO.

Avett Brothers Documentary Captures the Enigma

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor January 31, 2018
The documentary, “May It Last: A Portrait of The Avett Brothers,” explores the intersections between music, family, love and heartbreak during a transitional time for the prolific group.
Jesse Sgambati, known largely as Jesediah, is an up-and-coming rapper studying both production and songwriting in the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music

The Storyteller Behind Jesediah

Avani Jurakhan, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018
Up-and-coming rapper and Tisch junior Jesse Sgambati –– known popularly as Jesediah –– shakes his work up by intertwining spontaneous beats with structured storytelling.
New Jersey band Malibu performing. Malibu, Pom Pom Squad, Nando Dale and Been Stellar joined forces for a one-night concert in Queens.

NYU’s Pom Pom Squad and Been Stellar Stun in Queens

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor January 29, 2018
NYU's Pom Pom Squad and Been Stellar Stun take center stage at Trans-Pecos in Queens.
Tennis Brings A-Game to Brooklyn Steel

Tennis Brings A-Game to Brooklyn Steel

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer January 26, 2018
Denver-based husband and wife duo Tennis played its biggest show yet at Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday, Jan. 23.