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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

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

Washington Square News

Illustration by Charlie Dodge.

A Far-Flung Goodbye for NYU Shanghai Class of 2020

NYU Shanghai was the first NYU campus to delay classes and eventually shut down as part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. For a graduating class that was never allowed on campus for their final semester, this meant an unsatisfying and uncertain conclusion to university life.
Ali Zimmerman, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

Clarisse Pinel was in Shanghai for just 48 hours when she got the news that NYU Shanghai was to delay its opening, and immediately packed her bags to head to New York. Kennedy...

Ongoing construction on 181 Mercer St, on track to be used as student dormitories in 2022. (Photos by Euan Prentis)

Another $863 Million Toward NYU’s Expansion

NYU has faced criticism in the past for seeking to expand its boundaries through initiatives like the 2031 expansion plan — bonds recently received from a state agency will be used to continue these efforts.
Marie-Louise Onga Nana, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

NYU, like other universities, is constantly expanding. Unlike other universities, it recently borrowed almost $863 million in bonds through the Dormitory Authority of the State...

Open 24 hours a day, Veselka is a diner at 144 2nd Ave. that serves a variety of classic Ukranian food. Here is a list of several breakfast places on campus that will satisfy your craving at any time in the day.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Breakfast

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor April 4, 2017
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Here's where to find it close to your dorm.
The 2017 Housing Guide

The 2017 Housing Guide

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2017

When the Housing Guide came out last year, I remember poring over it with my prospective roommate: grabbing a stack, ripping them up and ordering the dorms in various ways. We...

Washington Square Village,  between Mercer Street and LaGuardia Place.

Washington Square Village

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Graduate, Faculty, Staff, Community Members Estimated yearly cost: $21,112 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 15-20 minute...

Palladium Food Court failed a health inspection last week. (Photo by Polina Buchak)

Palladium Hall

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $15,884 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 15 minute walk to WSP, 15-20 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Greenwich Hall, on the corner of Greenwich Street and Morton Street.

Greenwich Hall

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinions Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 15 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Green House, 40 E 7th St

Green House

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $15,884 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 10 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Coral Tower, 129 3rd Ave

Coral Tower

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 15 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Clark Street

Clark Street

Bourree Huang, Under the Arch Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen, Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $11,056 – $18,452 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 20 minute subway ride to WSP, 15 minute walk...

Carlyle Court

Carlyle Court

Katherine Platz, Copy Chief February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 10 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

LinkNYC stations have been installed on the street along 3rd Ave to provide city services, however they’ve been used for more than just quick WiFi access.

LinkNYC Has Explicit Consequences

Stephen Malkowicz, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
LinkNYC offered the promise of free wifi and technological progress, but NYU students living in dorms near these hi-tech stands have witnessed the downside to innovation.