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

Washington Square News

The "Shot by AR-15" campaign has been making waves in subway stations around the city.

Student ‘Shot by AR-15’ Subway Campaign Challenges Gun Violence

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 15, 2018
School of Visual Arts seniors Ji Kim and Andy Koo raised awareness against gun violence with posters that played on Apple's “Shot on iPhone” ad.
A still of the friend group of “That’s So Raven”.

Staff Recs: Best TV Friend Groups

In light of Galentine’s Day recent passing, the WSN Staff compiled a list of our favorite friend groups on television.
The Pets Issue

The Pets Issue

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 4, 2017
Many college students feel petsick when they leave home. This issue is an ode to all the animal pals we leave behind to go to school in this city — and the ones we bring into our lives when we get here.
“Last Christmas” by Wham!, featuring the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Is one of the staff recommendations for best original holiday song.

Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs

For the last staff rec of the semester, WSN staff members reveal their favorite original holiday hits.
Vine’s Popularity Still Reigns

Vine’s Popularity Still Reigns

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 13, 2017

While the once-popular Vine, a social media application on which users could post six-second video clips, was shut down in 2016, fans still continue to enjoy old Vines to this...

WSN staff chooses their favorite place to get Mac and Cheese ranging from places like S’MAC to Panera Bread to even Annie’s microwaveable plate.

Staff Recs: Best Mac and Cheese

The WSN staff gives their takes on the best mac and cheese.
WSN staff talks about their best Halloween childhood costumes ranging from Tigger to being a washing machine.

Staff Recs: Best Childhood Halloween Costumes

WSN staff members choose their best childhood halloween costumes.
Sautéed potatoes is one of the many ways to cook a side dish for your meal.

Staff Recs: Best Way to Eat a Potato

The WSN staff tells you their favorite ways to eat the versatile potato.
WSN Staff talk about their favorite tunes from this summer.

Staff Recs: Music for Pretending Summer Isn’t Over

The WSN staff picks the music that will let you pretend summer isn't over.
WSN weighs in on what music to listen to while studying.

Staff Recs: Best Music to Study To

Just in time for finals season to hit, WSN staff offer their best bets for music to study to.
The Hudson River is a great outdoor study spot for students in New York City.

Staff Recs: Best Outdoor Study Spots

It's nearly time for finals, but the sun beckons — the only rational solution? Study outside.
WSN staff discusses the books we're looking forward to reading over spring break.

Staff Recs: Break Book Fantasies

WSN Staff March 9, 2017
As a small ray of light at the end of the midterm exam tunnel, WSN staff has gathered the books that we're looking forward to reading over spring break — outside of class assignments.