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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

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Staff Rants: Spooky season

Our staff shares their thoughts on Halloween.

On still having class Molly Koch — Opinion Editor It’s simple, wear your halloween costume to class.    On trick-or-treating — or the lack thereof Krish Dev —...

The intersection of East Fourteenth Street and Broadway.

Man shot multiple times near Village Halloween Parade

A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times by an unknown perpetrator as Greenwich Village’s annual Halloween celebrations came to a close on Monday, Oct. 31.
Abby Wilson, News Editor November 1, 2022

A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times near the intersection of East 13th Street and Broadway just before midnight on Monday, Oct. 31. The shooting occurred while the Village...

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Village Halloween Parade returns to New York City

Creatively costumed party-goers from all over the city came together to showcase their Halloween spirit at the 49th Annual Village Halloween Parade.
Bruna Horvath and Rylee La Testa November 1, 2022

Dressed in costumes ranging from the Statue of Liberty to the inflatable tubes that often populate car washes, thousands of people celebrated Halloween at New York’s 49th...

The entrance and facade of N.Y.U’s Brittany Hall dormitory.

Haunted spots near NYU

Midterm season isn’t the only spooky thing at NYU this Halloween.
Sarah Whitacre, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

There’s no better way to get in the Halloween spirit than visiting a place that is rumored to harbor ghosts and ghouls. If you’re trying your hand at ghost hunting this fall,...

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Costumes for your Halloweekend parties

If you’re in need of a last-minute Halloween costume, look no further.
Noor Maahin, Contributing Writer October 26, 2022

At my last Halloween party, I dressed as Nana Osaki from “NANA.” I thought it was my best Halloween costume to date. It never occurred to me that not everyone watched this...

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What to do this week: Chinese lantern festival and Edgar Allen Poe’s cottage

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 17 - Oct. 23.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor October 16, 2022

An acclaimed R&B artist comes to NYU 7 p.m. at 110 Bridge St., Brooklyn  Dawn Richard — pop, R&B and electronic music singer-songwriter — will take part in a...