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

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

Washington Square News

NPR’s Modern Love podcast came to The Town Hall for a comic one night live performance on October 20th.

The Many Faces of ‘Modern Love’

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 25, 2016
A live recording of NPR's renowned podcast "Modern Love" proved to be as thought-provoking and entertaining as the podcast itself, with the additional splendor of seeing the show live.
How Exactly Does a Book Get on the New York Times Bestseller List?

How Exactly Does a Book Get on the New York Times Bestseller List?

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
What does "New York Times Best-Selling Author" even mean?
Mamba Out - Laker's win on Wednesday served as a send-off for Kobe Braynt

A Farewell to Kobe

Manas Malik, Contributing Writer April 14, 2016
Kobe Bryant's career will remain an inspirational tool for years to come, says Manas Malik.
An argument for the ages: fashion is unnecessary

An argument for the ages: fashion is unnecessary

Sophie Shaw, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
In response to sartorial critics, the argument continues that fashion is actually unnecessary.
An argument for the ages: fashion is necessary

An argument for the ages: fashion is necessary

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer November 17, 2015

In her review of London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015, Vanessa Friedman of the New York Times wrote, “Fashion, after all, is by definition unnecessary.” Though this phrase...

Brooklyn’s Photoville fosters artistic community

Ankita Bhanot, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
Brooklyn's Photoville connects photography fans and artists alike at this outdoor event.
Veteran climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer, right, and NYT climate journalist Andrew Revkin discuss climate change.

Experts discuss climate change

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
Two climate experts discussed at Pace University their frustrations and hopes in the face of climate change.
Columnist Jim Dwyer stands in front of the New York Times building with his new book, "More Awesome than Money," about four NYU undergraduates who attempted to create a new social network.

Journalist chronicles student startup

Dhriti Tandon October 20, 2014
In his book “More Awesome than Money,” New York Times journalist Jim Dwyer penned the journey of four NYU ‘10 alumni Daniel Grippi, Maxwell Salzberg, Raphael Sofaer and Ilya Zhitomirskiy, who attempted to create a new social network tool called Diaspora.
Internships valuable for employment

Internships valuable for employment

February 21, 2014
The pessimism toward unpaid internships is not completely warranted.
Sperm donation industry needs regulation

Sperm donation industry needs regulation

December 4, 2013
Recent reports reveal cases of accidental incest and genetic disorders due to lack of enforcement in genetic testing, demonstrating a need for regulation of the sperm donation industry.
Vacation homes calls into question NYU goals

Vacation homes calls into question NYU goals

July 4, 2013
New revelations about NYU loans to professors for vacation homes brings into the spotlight issues like compensation disparity, the opaque decision-making process and NYU's academic goals.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

New York Times executive editor visits NYU

February 19, 2013
New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson stops by NYU to share her experience working with the Times.