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

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

Washington Square News

Frank Ocean released his new single, DHL, on October 19. (Via Twitter)

Frank Ocean’s New Song Has All of His Style With None of His Substance

If “DHL” is any indication of what’s to come in his prospective album, listeners can expect a shift from Ocean’s usual grounded social commentary to a listless focus on endless money, drugs and sexual partners.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer October 23, 2019

Musician Frank Ocean dropped his new single “DHL” on Saturday via his podcast-esque series “Blonded Radio 008.” Infamous for his reticence and lengthy breaks between new...

NYU has recently made changes concerning its policy on academic probation. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Student Government, NYU Agree to Expunge Academic Probation Records

NYU will officially expunge the external records of students who faced academic probation after conversing with members of student government.
Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor October 14, 2019

Student government reached an agreement with the university to change the current Academic Probation Policy last Friday, after a year of working with faculty in the University...

Downtown Nashville skyline on the Cumberland River. (Via Flickr)

NYU to Launch Study Away Site in Nashville This J-Term

The program will focus on music business and teach students the ins and outs of designing a record label.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer October 9, 2019

The country music hub of the U.S., Nashville, Tennessee, will be home to a new study away program this upcoming J-term, joining the ever-growing list of cities with an NYU presence. The...

The NYU Womens softball team welcomed Alison, Meagher, a new assistant coach, this year. (Via NYU Athletics)

Softball Team Adds New Assistant Coach

Recent College of Staten Island graduate Alison Meagher has joined the Violets as an assistant coach.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

The softball team stayed local when it added College of Staten Island ‘19 graduate Alison Meagher to its coaching staff. Meagher, who was a three-year member of the Dolphins’...

Poster for Climax by Gaspar Noe (Courtesy of A24)

‘Climax’ Pushes the Limits of Human Nature

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor March 11, 2019

The best nights are the ones that come unexpectedly — last-minute debauchery that catapults you into the adventure-filled and wondrous unknown. In “Climax,” French director...

Jelena Kovačević became Dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering

First Ever Female Dean at Tandon Begins New Role

Tandon's new dean is lauded by colleagues for her academic prowess.
Kenneth Jung, Contributing Writer September 6, 2018
Kovačević is the first woman to lead the school, which was founded as Polytechnic University in 1854 and merged with NYU in 2014.
Coffee For Dogs

Coffee For Dogs

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Coffee that dogs could drink is surfacing on the market. But what is it?
Canal Street Market is a food hall (including Korean barbecue, sushi & bubble tea) and artsy retail market on Canal Street. (Near Canal St. station)

Canal Street Market Brings Food and Shopping to Chinatown

Alyssa Lynn Kelly, Contributing Writer October 19, 2017
A new, hip market with shops and food vendors opened its doors on Canal Street
&pizza just opened on Broadway and Astor Place and offers a number of personal pizzas, as well as a create your own option at an affordable price. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

&pizza Makes Its Mark

Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
&Pizza opened a new spot in Astor place on Oct. 3. The restaurant is not only minutes away from NYU, but also cares about sustainability, supporting local artists and giving you an unforgettable pizza experience.
The Oy Gavelt; nonnies beef brisket, swiss, sauteed onion, mayo, au jus. Served on challah bread.

The Press Shop Impresses

Check out Press Shop, a nostalgic sandwich shop right in the hear of NoHo with a 10% discount for NYU students.
Jennifer Sanchez, Staff Writer September 20, 2017
Find nostalgic sandwich combinations at The Press Shop.
Black Seed collaborated with Tong Noodle House to create a new limited edition item, a Szechuan peppercorn bagel with Tong’s chicken salad.

Limited Edition Bagel: Little Tong

Natalie Chinn, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
With its reputation of being one of the best bagel shops in the Lower East Side, Blackseed is offering new limited edition bagels for a month.
18 Below is a new dining hall underneath Torch Club with fancy features such as a flavored water station.

18 Below Falls Short in Authenticity

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
On Tuesday, NYU Dining debuted its newest space located on the lower level of the Torch Club.