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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

NYU MFA (multi-factor authentication) is a feature rolled out by NYU ITS that adds an extra layer of your security to your NYU NetID. By requiring you to approve a login attempt on your smartphone, it makes sure that in case your password is stolen, your NYU account is still safe (unless your phone is stolen as well.)

I Tried… Multi-Factor Authentication for a Week

Natalie Chinn, Staff Writer October 20, 2017
NYU students will have to start using multi-factor authentication before logging into NYU related sites starting Nov. 6. Here's what it's like.
Although midterm season is stressful, it’s important to keep in mind that there are way to decompress. Although there are many ways to destress, one form of relaxation is to use adult coloring books. It’s the perfect way to give both your mind and your body a break.

Midterm Meltdown? Try These Study Break Tips

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer October 20, 2017
Need a break during a long study session? Here are five ways to take a breather.
CAS sophomore Natasha Roy (right) and her friend Dani Dudas wear traditional clothing that is commonly worn during Diwali.

Celebrating Diwali at NYU

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 16, 2017
NYU students may have trouble celebrating Diwali once they start college, but some have found a way to partake in festivities in the city.
Tel Aviv: Nineteen Forty-Eight

Tel Aviv: Nineteen Forty-Eight

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Patrick Seaman reflects on how his experience in Lebanon affects his experience in Tel Aviv.
Check out some suggestions for low-cost birthday activities. (Photo by Sam Cheng)

Choose Your Own (Birthday) Adventure

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer October 13, 2017
Birthdays can sneak up to you when you have things to do. Here's how to spend your special day based on your school.
The Immigration Issue

The Immigration Issue

Jemima McEvoy and Yasmin Gulec October 10, 2017
The Immigration Issue aims to look at the various experiences immigrants to the United States go through during their decision, documentation, arrival and grind.
NYU’s  Martin Luther King Jr.’s scholars program offers students scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding leadership skills and have a passion for social justice and equality. Patricia Carey, who founded the program, sat down with WSN staff to discuss the MLK scholarship and future plans.

MLK Scholars: Service and Leadership Collide

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program offers scholarships and programming to NYU students who demonstrate a commitment to service and leadership.
Trader Joe's, Boba Guys, Uniqlo, and Ricky's NYC are all good places to find jobs off-campus

Work, Work, Work Off Campus

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer October 6, 2017
Need a job? There's lots of options near campus.
The Petey Greene program offers educational programs to prisoners who have been deprived of it in correctional facilities. Brandon Crispin has been a volunteer tutor with the Petey Greene program for about a year.

Petey Greene: Education as Rehabilitation

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director October 2, 2017
NYU students who take part in the Petey Greene program provide much needed tutoring to students in correctional facilities.
NYU Stern alum Max Kramer created a new weapon-mounted camera. The camera attaches to the gun and starts taking footage when it is drawn.

Stern Alum Creates First Weapon-Mounted Camera

Alyssa Le, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017
Stern alum and CEO of Centinel Solutions Max Kramer created the first weapon-mounted camera. He first developed the idea in an NYU class.
The Bronx Botanical Garden is a perfect close getaway for students who want to escape the city landscape and prefer a more relaxed way to spend their weekend.

Out of Borough Adventures: The Bronx

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017
Getting to the Bronx might be a bit of a trip, but the visit is worth the train ride.
On Aug. 14 NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn opened a new center specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.

NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn Opens New Epilepsy Center

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
Seeking to expand its reach of care, NYU Langone has opened a epilepsy unit at its Brooklyn location. The center specializes in diagnoses and treatment of the disorder.