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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

A model walking down a runway with a red dress that has a blue protruding hand and cat.

Abstract constructions and sleek streetwear take on NYFW

The second day of shows at Global Fashion Collective presented worldwide innovation and high contrast in design.
Emily Genova and Dharma Niles February 13, 2024

Tuesday classes remote due to impending snowstorm

NYU announced that all classes will be remote tomorrow in light of expected snowfall and inclement weather.
Bruna Horvath, News Editor February 12, 2024

Classes will be remote Tuesday due to concerns of a coming snowstorm, NYU leadership announced in a universitywide email earlier this afternoon.  In the email, from Interim...

A woman in a pink jacket with black glasses, surrounded by individuals in green shirts, claps during a protest being held to save the Morton Williams supermarket. In the background, there are blue signs that read, “Union Strong Local 342.”

The people and patrons of Greenwich Village’s local Morton Williams supermarket

Village residents shared how a recently-saved supermarket has impacted their lives.
Julia Smerling, Staff Photographer February 12, 2024

People are kneeling and standing on blue carpeting inside of Bobst Library, holding blue-and-white signs that read “U.A.W.” There is a white banner behind them that reads “N.Y.U. Researchers United-U.A.W.,” and a sign held by a woman sitting in the front that reads, ‘N.Y.U. Contract Faculty Stand in Solidarity!’

Researchers unions might be new at NYU, but they’re nothing new in American academia

While NYU’s researchers union has yet to be recognized, many universities across the country have already recognized similar groups on their campuses for years.
Shiphrah Moses, Identity & Equity Editor February 11, 2024

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Exploring the realm of undergraduate research at NYU

CAS senior Sophia Jordan and Tandon junior Tanishi Mishra shared their unique research experiences at NYU with WSN.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor February 11, 2024

An illustration of a woman in a green t-shirt with brown hair holding her hands to her head with a stressed expression on her face against a dark blue background. There is a thought bubble from her head that contains a set of beige papers with scribbles on them and gray chaotic scribbles surrounding the papers.

‘Publish or Perish’: The dark side of tenured professorship

As tenured professorships become harder and harder to find, the pressure to publish research is taking priority over quality and integrity in academia.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2024

An illustration of a volumetric flask with orange liquid in it and a conical flask with pink liquid and a green plant growing inside of it. Various tiny people drawn in a simplistic, blocky style congregate around the flasks with empty speech bubbles floating around their heads.

The politics of the sciences: In pursuit of truth, we have lost it

A fake academic paper shows intellectual rifts in academia can have real-world consequences.
Samson Tu, Creative Director February 11, 2024

An illustration of a scientist in a white robe pouring liquids out of a glass flask. In front of the scientist is a shelf filled with laboratory equipments.

‘Punching above its weight’: NYU’s research revolution

The university’s growing focus on research has spurred significant spending increases, but has also led to better support for everyone from faculty to undergraduates.
Mikaylah Du, Illustration Editor February 11, 2024

An illustration of an old-fashioned red T.V. with a heart-shaped button and wires folded into a heart shape. Next to it is a heart-shaped pink-and-white layered cake with cherries. On the top, there are illustrations of a wine glass with red wine swooshing out and a vision board with hearts and a smiley face on it.

Roses are red, violets are blue, unsure about Valentine’s? Galentine’s is for you!

No Valentine's date? No problem! Here are three ways to celebrate Galentine's Day, a holiday focused on friendship, self-love and fun.
Annie Emans, Contributing Writer February 8, 2024

Valentine’s Day can be divisive, splitting the population into two groups — those in a relationship and those not. Just because you don’t have a partner to indulge in PDA...

An illustration of three girls in a dorm playing Monopoly. The girl on the left looks shocked, the girl on the right is laughing and the girl in the middle is watching and smiling.

Tackle tense roommate relations with these 4 bonding activities

Your roommate relationships can make or break your college experience. Here are activities to help you break the ice and ease tensions with your living companions.
Noor Maahin, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

One of the easiest ways to make conversation in any social setting is sharing roommate horror stories. It’s like those who’ve endured the trials of terrible roommates are forever...

Two people are laughing while skating on the rink. One is sitting on a bright yellow glider shaped like a dog that is meant to help kids learn how to skate. That person is holding up two peace signs while the other pushes them.

Got winter blues? Put on some skating shoes

Glide through the cold weather and plan your perfect winter day with this guide to New York City’s most popular ice skating rinks.
Maya Randolph, Contributing Writer February 5, 2024