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

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

Washington Square News

The facade of a gray one-story supermarket is branded with “Morton Williams” in red text. Under the supermarket name, there is text in white letters that reads “The Fresh Marketplace.”

NYU vows to save Morton Williams supermarket

NYU announced that if a local Morton Williams supermarket is demolished, it plans to relocate the grocery store nearby.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor November 3, 2022

A Morton Williams supermarket — which is one of the only grocery stores in the Greenwich Village area — will not be displaced from the neighborhood, according to university...

An illustration of a women with dark purple hair wearing lavender headphones. Her headphone cords form the text listen to this. She is in front of a blue background.

Listen To This: Rihanna returns with powerful ballad ‘Lift Me Up’

Read about this week’s most notable singles by SZA, Holly Humberstone and more.
Yas Akdag, Paree Chopra, Holden Lay and Candace Patrick November 3, 2022

When we heard both Rihanna and SZA were releasing new music this past week, we couldn’t wait for Friday to come around. Neither disappoint with their latest singles — an emotional...

A crowd of protestors gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. They are holding copies of the same poster, all of which have the text “DISCRIMINATION IN THE NAME OF DIVERSITY IS WRONG.”

What the Supreme Court’s impending affirmative action decision means for NYU

NYU and other universities may be prohibited from considering race in admissions decisions after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on two cases next June.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court heard two cases this week that will decide whether race-sensitive college admissions processes are constitutional — a decision that may prohibit universities...

A basketball player wearing an N.Y.U. team uniform jumps up from the ground, holding a basketball. Her right hand is reaching for the hoop. Other players run toward her.

Women’s basketball expects success in upcoming season

The returning players of the women's basketball team hope to pave the way to the league championships.
Kyle Yuan, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

Last season, the NYU women’s basketball team finished in the Elite 8, its best playoff run in the past decade. The Violets soared past teams in the University Athletic Association...

Photograph of a busy London street with cars and a red double-decker bus. Big Ben is seen in the background. It has silver scaffolding around it.

Bursting out of the NYU London bubble

NYU London students are finding ways to connect with local students through UCL clubs while abroad.
Madeline Carpinelli, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

LONDON — At NYU London, students have the special opportunity to join the clubs and societies at University College London, a local public university with almost 20,000 undergraduate...

A photo of University Place, a street near NYU’s Washington Square campus. A white Dodge Charger with its left-front wheel missing and left front fender bent. Five police officers stand next to the car. Their white Sheriff’s vehicle is parked nearby.

Masked driver crashes car into Madman Espresso

The car crashed into the corner of the cafe’s outdoor seating area on University Place near NYU’s Washington Square campus.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor November 1, 2022

A vehicle crashed into the outdoor dining area operated by Madman Espresso, a cafe frequented by NYU students, on Tuesday evening. The cafe is located on University Place and East...

Alex Rovirosa-Illa, player number, and Joe Leslie, player number 29, run down the field in purple jerseys, black shorts and long socks. Rovirosa-Illa is wearing a pair of neon green soccer cleats. Leslie is wearing a pair of orange soccer cleats. They point forward with their index fingers. Blurred out in the background is a cheerleading team. A player from the opposing team wearing white jerseys and shorts and the.

NYU men’s soccer holds ground during historic weekend

Head coach Kim Wyant of the NYU men’s soccer team made collegiate sports history over the weekend. 
Kaylyn Sawada-Zinni, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

NYU men’s soccer made the most of a historic weekend, playing in the first ever men's collegiate soccer game led by female head coaches, NYU’s Kim Wyant and the University...

The women’s soccer team huddles in the middle of the field for a discussion under bright sunlight. The team is wearing purple jerseys and socks, and black shorts. The goalie is wearing an orange jersey, shorts and socks. In the background are players from Brandeis University dressed in white and black outfits. The banner in the background reads “MANHATTAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS.”

Women’s soccer gains first UAA win of season

NYU women’s soccer swept its weekend slate 2-0 against Kean University and Washington University in St. Louis.
Drew Abrutyn, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

Building off a 8-0 victory against Kean University, the NYU women’s soccer team took down the University of Chicago by a 2-1 score on Friday, Oct. 28, before a 2-0 shutout of...

A student, standing at a podium in a classroom, points to a presentation slide on a projector. The slide reads “NYU Muslim Student Organizations Present... Charity Week Kick-Off!” A snack table is set up against a wall.

Muslim student orgs raise thousands for Pakistan flood relief

Several Muslim student organizations at NYU hosted Charity Week, an international initiative geared toward assisting children in need around the world, from Monday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 30.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Several Muslim student organizations at NYU have raised nearly $14,000 for Charity Week USA 2022 — an annual volunteer-led global campaign in which students raise money for children...

Bill de Blasio speaks on a podium with a purple banner that reads “New York University.” He is wearing a navy suit with white-and-red stripe tie.

Off-Third: De Blasio’s NYU course to investigate the art of falling short

Start spreading the news! Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced that he will teach at NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service in the spring.
Benjamin Meppen, Contributing Writer October 31, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Mayor Bill de Blasio, now 61 years young, is fresh off of a failed congressional race and a steaming hot pile of New York City garbage of...

A plaque that reads “New York University School of Law” next to the front gate of N.Y.U.’s law school.

‘A slap in the face’: Outrage after ICE lawyers invited to NYU Law event

After the NYU School of Law announced an event featuring two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys, students have signed a petition in protest.
Abby Wilson, News Editor October 28, 2022

More than 80 students and faculty are calling on the NYU School of Law to cancel an upcoming career event featuring two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys. The...

(Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

Men’s basketball looks to build on winning season

A new head coach and seven new recruits headline a year of changes for the Violets.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

After last year’s mixed season for the NYU men’s basketball team, in which they had its first winning record in six years, but finished second to last in the conference, the...