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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

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala dress was seen as tone-deaf by many. The controversy raises the question of whether or not NYU students are ignorant of their own class privilege. (Illustration by Bridget Harshman)

Opinion: AOC’s Met Gala stunt and the frivolous performance of class solidarity

AOC’s Met Gala dress was tone-deaf, but what do the surrounding arguments reveal about NYU students’ own ignorance regarding class and privilege?
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor September 23, 2021

On the evening of Sept. 13, the Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Among the many distinguished guests were acclaimed actors, renowned artists,...

Director Maxx Evan on set for his short film, “Under the Tree.” Evans’s film was selected as one of two NYU pieces to compete in the Battle of the Film Schools. (Photo courtesy of Maxx Evan)

NYU Graduate’s ‘Under the Tree’ Is an Emotionally Intense Depiction of Mental Illness and Grief

The young director combined his filmmaking skills with his love of psychology to create his short film.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer March 8, 2020

“I think there’s a lot of beauty in sadness,” Maxx Evan said. The young director’s captivating yet melancholic film was recently selected to compete for the Battle of the...


The NYU student starter pack consists of a Macbook, a Fjallraven Kanken Backpack, a Canada Goose Jacket and Adidas Superstars.

NYU Student Starter Pack

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
NYU is full of diverse and unique individuals, but we all fall victims to trends sometimes. Here's a list of some items you'll need to fit in at NYU.
Flipped Classrooms Are a Flop

Flipped Classrooms Are a Flop

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
The flipped classroom style has become a popular teaching method. While this sounds like a good thing, it can reduce the quality of education received by students.

Five Thanksgiving Scenarios, Five Outfits

Michaela Hoffman, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Don't know what to wear for Thanksgiving? We have you covered.
Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU should implement an open curriculum to rectify the rigidity of the core curriculum.
Hamilton Needs a Better Party Planner

Hamilton Needs a Better Party Planner

WSN Editorial Board April 18, 2016
Students must do everything possible in order to secure a more desirable affordability plan, including promoting the talks with President Hamilton.
Sophomore Brandon Warrick travels to Brooklyn to work at La Luz, an antique shop in Bushwick.

On the Job: Brandon Warrick

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer December 4, 2015
Liberal Studies sophomore Brandon Warrick talks working at an antique shop in Bushwick.
Elijah Millen, a junior at Stern, is directing a fun video comprised of clips submitted by other Stern students.

Student launches video contest to show real Stern

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Stern junior Elijah Millen launches a video contest to bring an authentic view of Stern to prospective students.
NYU senior, Conan Sang transferred from Economics in CAS to Finance in Stern between his freshman and sophomore years.

Changing majors: Conan Sang

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Changing majors is a series in which people discuss the conflicts they faced when switching majors.
Addie Weyrich (pictured) asks: “Fox News, I took these pictures in front of a projector – is that okay?”

Student takes on Fox News with leggings

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU student Addie Weyrich reacts to the Fox News segment that questions if leggings are pants.
Johanna Rachel Mullen, a junior at Tisch, works multiple jobs on campus.

On the Job: Johanna Rachel Mullen

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer November 19, 2015
Every week, WSN profiles a student who balances school and work.