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

Washington Square News

A joint movement of professors across the United States will be absent from their posts for a 2-day strike. Their efforts echo the NBA’s actions in protesting police violence. (Image by Martin Lopez, Staff Edit by Leo Sheingate)

Scholar Strike for Anti-Racism Begins Today

The nationwide event, comprising walk-outs and teach-ins, has gained little traction at NYU other than at Steinhardt and Silver.
Trace Miller, News Editor September 7, 2020

The nationwide Scholar Strike begins today at 10 a.m. and runs through tomorrow. For two full days, participating professors at campuses across the United States will walk out...

Tunestack is a social media app built around sharing music with friends. The app was developed by Sam Winslow, a junior studying at Steinhardt. (Photo courtesy of Sam Winslow)

Student Takes Passion for Music and Launches It Into an App

Steinhardt junior Sam Winslow launched Tunestack in hopes of sharing a passion for music with friends and a community of like-minded listeners.
Kate Slate, Contributing Writer May 6, 2020

When you hear a song with a catchy beat or relatable lyrics, sometimes it's just too good to keep to yourself. Many of us feel the need to share these discoveries with our friends,...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 27 – April 2

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

The world’s halt has driven many creatives to fully involve themselves in their craft. Whether it be Arca taking over Twitch or Nick Hakim announcing a new album, the music world...

Always in Action, Never in the Spotlight

Always in Action, Never in the Spotlight

Jon Chin is a martial arts instructor, English teacher, poet and computer programmer — but his biggest impact at NYU has been the Share Meals app.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor December 5, 2019

Throughout the winter of 2011, a small, brown cat with black stripes would approach students who entered Brooklyn College and greet them with a rub against their legs and a friendly...

Staff Rants: Campus Edition

Staff Rants: Campus Edition

Deck: Even a campus in the heart of New York City has its flaws.
WSN Staff March 27, 2019

On the Worst Lecture Halls: Cantor Film Center Paul Kim, Deputy Copy Chief The very fact that you have to line up outside of the Cantor Film Center before your class stuffs this...

Steinhardt flags fly above its Washington Square East building. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

Namesake of Steinhardt Accused of Sexual Harassment

Michael Steinhardt, who the Steinhardt school is named for, was accused of repeated patterns of sexual harassment in an article published in The New York Times.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor March 25, 2019

Philanthropist and billionaire Michael Steinhardt — the namesake of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development — was accused of sexual harassment by...

Gallatin sophomore Sam Slocum (left) and CAS sophomore Skyler Knapp (right) started their band, Been Stellar, while in high school. Now, they live together with fellow bandmate Tisch sophomore Nando Dale (center) in Gramercy Green Residence Hall. (Photo by Alana Beyer)

Getting Creative in the Bedroom

They say you shouldn’t mix work and home life, but for these students, that’s impossible. After all, their roommates are their collaborators.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor February 21, 2019

Been Stellar Not everyone gets the chance to go to the same school as their best friend. Gallatin sophomore Sam Slocum got lucky. Born and raised just outside of Detroit,...

Everett Spink photographs Elizabeth Wang, editor in chief, as she poses for the upcoming Disruptive Mag issue, the Future. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

These NYU Students Want to Disrupt the Fashion World

Get to know the minds behind student-run magazine Disruptive.
Alina Patrick, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
Get to know the minds behind student-run magazine Disruptive.
New Steinhardt Scholar-in Residence Ruben Blades, on a panel at San Diego Comic Con.

Steinhardt Appoints 17-Time Grammy Nominee Rubén Blades as Scholar-In-Residence

Ryan Jackloski, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Rubén Blades, a Panamanian singer-songwriter, has been appointed as a scholar-in-residence at NYU Steinhardt.
A recent study analyzed biofeedback as a form of voice therapy for transgender women.

Trans Women Find Their Pitch

When trans people transition, their voices often don't. NYU researchers are looking into how to change that.
Kristina Hayhurst, News Editor September 17, 2018
When trans people transition, their voices often don't. NYU researchers are looking into how to change that.
The new Ghost Fishing exhibit, now on Display in Kimmel Windows.

Hooked on Eco-Justice with ‘Ghost Fishing’ Exhibit

Matthew Holman, Book and Theater Editor September 11, 2018
The recent poetry anthology “Ghost Fishing: Eco-Justice Poetry and the Diasporic City" has great impacts on both the contemporary and future fabrics of society.
An NYU swimmer at the 2018 S & D Senior Ceremony on Jan. 27.

The Hidden Injuries of Athletes

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 9, 2018
On top of the physical challenges of being a student-athlete come the lesser discussed mental health issues suffered by those who practice sports at the college level. WSN talked to a handful of college athletes to learn more about these hidden struggles.