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

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Opinion: Dear NYU, upperclassmen are students too

Just because we’re no longer first-years, doesn't mean we don’t deserve support as the semester begins.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor Sep 5, 2023

As a peer mentor for a pre-orientation program, I had the privilege of moving in two weeks prior to regular move-in for upperclassmen students. I was so excited to be back on campus...

A purple flag with the logo of N.Y.U. hangs from a building.

Off-Third: NYU spends entire budget on admitted students weekend

NYU is courting accepted students with the intent of long-term commitment.
Lily Ritterman-Peña, Contributing Writer Apr 20, 2023

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. NYU has reportedly spent nearly its entire endowment on Weekend on the Square, the welcome event for the incoming class of 2027, giving them...

An illustration of Washington Square Park with the Washington Square Arch in the background. Couples sit on the ground or on seats in the park. Above the Park is white text that reads “Sex on the Square.”

Sex on the Square: NYU-themed sex positions

What better way to show school spirit than by adding some NYU flavor to your sex life?  
Rachel Fadem and Shreya Tomar Nov 18, 2022

College is a great time to explore your sexual preferences, and trying out new sex positions can be a great way to switch things up. Here are nine NYU-themed sex positions for...

NYU President Andrew Hamilton stands on stage behind a podium with a screen with the text “NYU Welcome 2022” and a logo of a music disc displayed behind him.

Hamilton begins his final year at NYU

In the final welcome address of his NYU presidency, Andrew Hamilton greeted new and returning students before hosting the university’s annual “Reality Show” performance.
Yezen Saadah, Contributing Writer Sep 22, 2022

NYU president Andrew Hamilton gave his final Presidential Welcome speech to a crowd of new and returning students on Tuesday, Sept. 20. Hamilton, who announced in April that he...

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Dorm storage company loses, damages NYU students’ belongings

Several students have been forced to replace and repurchase items after Dorm2Dorm — a storage and moving company for college students — delayed deliveries, damaged belongings and failed to return items.
Abby Wilson, News Editor Aug 30, 2022

Many NYU students have been met with delivery delays and have experienced a lack of communication from Dorm2Dorm, which offers storage for students over the summer and while they...

A yellow bag, rolling papers, an orange lighter, a dollar bill, and a small green grinder on top of a red bag.

Ranked: Quintessential NYU experiences

Because they do exist!
Joey Hung and Sabrina Choudhary May 2, 2022

Our Managing Editor did not believe we could make a list of quintessential NYU experiences  — he’s a philosophy bro. We’ll leave it for you to decide. 11. Listening to...

First Night Stories to Put Yours in Perspective

First Night Stories to Put Yours in Perspective

Don't sh-t the bed your first night at college.
Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor Sep 3, 2018
Don't sh-t the bed your first night at college.
A popular annual Welcome Week event is Drag Bingo.

Must-Do Welcome Week Activities

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor Aug 28, 2017
While Welcome Week provides hundreds of events for freshmen, a few can't be missed.
Past NYU FACE Isabel Neves said the program provided a community for her.

Welcoming FACES During Welcome Week Build Community

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor Aug 28, 2017
Past Welcome Week FACES reflect on their experience in the program and how it affected their university career.
Spring Welcome Week Falls Short of Fall’s

Spring Welcome Week Falls Short of Fall’s

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor Jan 23, 2017
The purpose of the lengthy welcome week is to “kick start the new semester,” but do students need over 200 events, spanning across four weeks, to do so?
Matt Osubor is making a great impression with the start of his freshman career.

Osubor leads XC, student clubs

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer Oct 5, 2015
Freshman runner Matt Osubor has used leadership positions at NYU to help smooth his transition from Cincinnati to New York.

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