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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

An illustration of a sports podium with a generic college building on the first place spot.

Off-Third: A sincere apology to our readers. College rankings do matter.

In a response to a previous article, Liberal Studies’ own Alexandra Cohen admits that she was wrong and that college rankings do matter — when they’re good.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor September 14, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Last semester, I made a grave mistake out of my own insecurity of NYU’s placement in the top 30 rather than the top 25. I claimed that...

An illustration of a sports podium with a generic college building on the first place spot.

Opinion: From a student who used to worship them, college rankings are worthless

The recent allegations that Columbia University exaggerated statistics to improve its US News & World Report ranking demonstrate that it’s past time to retire the false prestige of college rankings.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 23, 2022

Leading up to my senior year of high school, my party trick was reciting the top 50 schools in US News & World Report’s rankings from memory. It’s embarrassing to admit...

Hockey penalties avert perfect weekend

Rachel Ruecker, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU's hockey team was back in action against Northeastern University and Rider University.
Outfielder Adrian Spitz during a game against the Bard Raptors at MCU Park in Brooklyn, NY on April 18, 2015.

Spitz transfers to NYU for athletics, academics

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor April 19, 2015
Baseball player Adrian Spitz takes a break from the diamond to discuss his journey to get to NYU.
Peace does not come from empty dialogue

Peace does not come from empty dialogue

April 2, 2014
Freedom of speech is not reserved for safe topics.