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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

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Opinion: NYU should give students the day off for Lunar New Year

Given the large Asian student population at NYU, the university should formally recognize Lunar New Year as an academic holiday.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer January 29, 2025

This past week, my mom asked me to come home on Lunar New Year to celebrate with our family and distant relatives who I haven’t seen for years. It’s one of the most important...

A person wearing a big-headed Buddha mask guides a lion to its offerings, a bowl of grapefruit and pastries.

A dance of lions

A photographer’s encounter with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in New York’s Chinatown.
Qianshan Weng, Staff Photographer February 17, 2023

The new year means resolutions in both beauty and style. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

2020: The Year of Fashion Risks and Hydrated Skin

Students reflect on their New Year’s resolutions for fashion and skincare.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer January 30, 2020

“New year, new me.” We see the same phrase spam our social media feeds every new year. But as we enter 2020, the stakes are so much higher. Screw “new year, new me.” This...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Year, Take a Look at Your Daily Routine

NYU students’ beauty and style resolutions for 2019.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

Despite recent pushback against the notion of New Year’s resolutions, the less cynical among us continue to dream up better versions of themselves each Jan. 1. For some, that...

New Year, Same Me

New Year, Same Me

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018
Everyone has their own reasons for dissolving their resolutions, but the primary reason that most resolutions are not met lies in the concept of New Year’s resolutions because they are not feasible.
The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

WSN Management Team January 30, 2017

While most of the United States celebrated the New Year almost a month ago, within the melting pot that people of various identities call home, the New Year never really seems...

Preparing a typical RoshHashanah dish of Black-Eyed Peas.

Rosh Hashanah marks another new year

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer September 10, 2015
Rosh Hashanah, one of the most important Jewish holidays, will be celebrated by many this Sunday. The traditional food eaten throughout this celebration plays a huge role in the festivities.