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

Washington Square News

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch, surrounded by green bushes in front of several pastel-colored buildings. On top of one building is a purple flag reading N.Y.U., and on top of another is a red flag reading W.S.N. The sky is colored with a pastel-pink gradient.

What to do this week: Halloween parade, friendship bracelet making and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 30 - Nov. 5.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor October 29, 2023

Local and state elections across the country will take place this Tuesday. (Photo by Justin Park)

NYU Gears Up for Midterm Election

In lower Manhattan, a beating heart of liberal America, NYU and its community is expected to vote overwhelmingly Democratic in an election that is being considered a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency.
Deets Sharma, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018
In lower Manhattan, a beating heart of liberal America, NYU and its community is expected to vote overwhelmingly Democratic in an election that is being considered a referendum on Donald Trump’s presidency.
Attendees were given harmonicas and music sheets to follow along with NYU Steinhardt Director of Jazz Studies David Schroeder, who conducted the song.

500 Harmonicas Serenade Washington Square Park

Steinhardt Director of Jazz Studies lead a massive musical ensemble to promote world peace and environmental sustainability.
Lauren Gatesman, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
500 harmonicas resounded in WSP to promote world peace and environmental sustainability.
NYU provides a space for students to share their affordability ideas.

What Happened to NYU’s Affordability Ideas Website?

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2016
NYU's affordability steering committee has a public forum in which students, faculty and staff can pitch ideas to make NYU more affordable.
People gather on the Kimmel Staircase to watch the Rise Above Hate Rally

MSA Fights Bigotry with #NotOnOurCampus

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2016
The Muslim Students Association organized a rally at Kimmel in response to the vandalism at Tandon.
24-Hour News Is the Only Modern Option

24-Hour News Is the Only Modern Option

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer September 15, 2016
Current events and breaking news was simply far less accessible than they are today, which is why, for all its foibles, the existence of a 24-hour news cycle is a net boon for the American people.
24-Hour News Is Ruining American Politics

24-Hour News Is Ruining American Politics

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer September 15, 2016
The 24-hour news cycle has become far more of a detriment than a service to the medium of news and to the American people.
Talal Ansari, an editorial assistant at BuzzFeed,came to speak with the NYU Politics Society about his investigation on FBI surveillance of Muslim immigrants.

Buzzfeed Journalist Shares Experience Covering FBI’s Racial Profiling

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer February 5, 2016
An editorial assistant at BuzzFeed came to speak at NYU Politics Society about his investigation on FBI surveillance of Muslim immigrants.
Tisch Gets $10 million Donation for Performance Space

Tisch Gets $10 million Donation for Performance Space

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor January 29, 2016
Future Steinhardt and Tisch students will have a professional level theater, thanks to a donation from Iris Cantor.
The Embedded Master of Arts program is set to launch in summer of 2016, pending state approval.

Steinhardt to Offer Online Teaching Program

Lexi Faunce, News Editor January 25, 2016
The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development is launching a new master's teaching program that will pair online coursework with classroom residencies in New York City schools.