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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

(Graphic by Katie Peurrung; images via facebook.com)

Meet the New NYU Secrets Admins

Running the popular Facebook page is now a team effort.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

In May, Carly Tennes didn’t just bid farewell to her university. Graduation marked her last day as the administrator of the popular Facebook page NYU Secrets, which accepts anonymous...

A carousel in Spain. (Photo by Jemima McEvoy)

Immersed in Spanish Culture at NYU Madrid

From the perspective of someone currently studying at NYU Madrid: the benefits of exploring your home-away site.
Paola Nagovitch, Abroad Editor November 5, 2018
From the perspective of someone currently studying at NYU Madrid: the benefits of exploring your home-away site.
MUJI sells high-quality stationery and school supplies. The closest branch to campus is in Cooper Square. (Photo by Jorene He)

Why NYU Students Are Obsessed With MUJI

MUJI is having a moment.
Jiachen Xu, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018
MUJI is having a moment.
Two visitors peek inside Mmuseumm, located on Cortlandt Alley. Even when the museum is closed, visitors can call a toll-free number to hear about the objects, or look inside the building’s windows. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Cover a Lot of Ground at New York City’s Smallest Mmuseumm

Emma Li, Contributing Writer November 1, 2018
This freight elevator turned museum encapsulates unconventionality through its location, space and exhibitions in the heart of Lower Manhattan.
A traditional aligot dish served at L’Auberge Aveyronnaise in Paris.

Sometimes Food Is All You Need to Travel

Hannah Benson, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
Forget the plane tickets and carry-on luggage. All you need is a warm plate of French-style sausage and potatoes.
Co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement Omar Barghouti was slated to speak at NYU on Monday. Instead, he was detained by U.S. Immigration at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and will phone in to speak. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Where Violet Love First Bloomed

NYU couples share the spots on campus where they first fell in love.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
NYU couples share the spots on campus where they first fell in love.
Jennifer Lila Trowbridge, an NYU Anthropology professor and PhD candidate in Anthropology, has done extensive field work as a forensic anthropologist in Colombia and Guatemala. (Photo by Natalie Chinn)

Working With Bones, Bringing Peace to the Dead

When your profession revolves around skeletal remains, you develop a unique connection with the deceased.
Natalie Chinn, Culture Editor October 29, 2018
When your profession revolves around skeletal remains, you develop a unique connection with the deceased.
A child stands on a fence while watching the Tompkins Square Dog Costume Parade. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

For NYC Natives, Halloween Has Never Been Traditional

Growing up in the city means celebrating Halloween in non-traditional ways.
Elena Fox, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
Growing up in the city means celebrating Halloween in non-traditional ways.
For many international students, this is their first time celebrating Halloween. (Photo by Jorene He)

Halloween Is About Feeling Safe in Your Self-Expression

For NYU students, Halloween is an opportunity to let loose and adopt an alternate identity.
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
For NYU students, Halloween is an opportunity to let loose and adopt an alternate identity.
These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

Students Who Prefer Snail Mail

Who doesn't like receiving a handwritten letter? These NYU students make a point to keep in contact with friends and family via snail mail.
Theodore Ravago, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

I adore physical letters, they have a certain charm that a text or an email just doesn’t. They always feel personal — especially since you can read the sender’s handwriting,...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Bobst, Dissected: Student Stereotypes Based on Every Floor

Anna de la Rosa, Contributing Writer October 22, 2018

With midterm season in full swing, Bobst Library is overflowing with students. Which floor people are racing to, however, can say a lot about what kind of student they are. Let’s...

Some students elect to use fake IDs for nights out before they turn 21. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Fake (ID) It ‘til You Make It

Some say you can't survive college in NYC without a fake — but is it true?
Matigan King, Contributing Writer October 18, 2018
Some say you can't survive college in NYC without a fake — but is it true?