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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

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Swipe it Forward meal donation returns, undeterred by red tape

The student-led initiative seeks to combat food insecurity, but its launch has seen NYU Eats struggle to cooperate with the student government.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

Swipe it Forward, NYU's dining hall meal swipe donation program, returns today. The Student Government Assembly, which runs the program, struggled to work with NYU Eats, the organization...

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The Soapbox: Ethnic conflict, gold sanctions, China’s secret police

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor October 28, 2022

In Myanmar, airstrikes kill at least 80 ethnic minority members Myanmar’s military government killed at least 80 people in an airstrike on an outdoor concert celebrating a Kachin...

Kim Wyant, the coach of NYU’s men‘s soccer team, stands at the sidelines of a soccer pitch.

Meet the women coaching NYU and UChicago men’s soccer and breaking gender barriers

NYU and UChicago’s men’s soccer coaches, Kim Wyant and Julianne Sitch, will make NCAA history on Friday by becoming the first female head coaches to face each other in men’s soccer.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

Under the Friday night lights at the Gaelic Park stadium in the Bronx, a seemingly mundane match between NYU and the undefeated University of Chicago men’s soccer teams will...

Two blue N.Y.C. Emergency Rescue Kit bags with two packages of 4mg Narcan Nasal Spray in front.

Narcan coming to city bars and clubs, but access at NYU more limited

As Narcan becomes available at nightlife establishments, NYU students are calling for the drug to be more accessible on campus.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor October 27, 2022

Narcan, a drug that reverses opioid-induced overdoses, will soon be available to all New York City bars and clubs after Mayor Eric Adams authorized the city to provide it to nightlife...

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Listen To This: Blu DeTiger dials up rhythm and funk on latest single ‘Elevator’

Read about this week’s most notable singles by Sarah Kinsley, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more.
Yas Akdag, Ethan Beck and Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer October 27, 2022

This week, we’ve got pop, funk, house and indie rock. Basically, we have a lot covered. Three of the artists this week also went to New York colleges — Blu DeTiger is a former...

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Q&A: Swimmers dive into their first NYU season

After over a month of practice and their first win, three first-year swimmers discuss the team’s culture and the season ahead.
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

First-year swimmers — Nicole Ranile, Emery Muller and Christopher Mina — of NYU’s Swimming & Diving team reflect on the start of their first season, the differences in...

The candidates stand behind podiums on a stage. Governor Kathy Hochul is on the right talking into a microphone and U.S. representative Lee Zeldin on the left talking into a microphone.

Hochul and Zeldin face off in governor’s debate

The two candidates for New York governor sparred over abortion rights and crime during a televised debate ahead of the November general election.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor October 26, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin, the candidates for New York governor, stuck to their campaign talking points in the first and only gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct....

Six people stand on stage, from left: Jeffrey Henson Scales, Stephen Shames, Deborah Willis, Ericka Huggins, Cheryl Dawson and Regina Jennings.

Former Black Panthers discuss party history at book launch

Former members of the Black Panther Party reflected on their time with the party at an NYU panel and book launch on Monday, Oct. 24.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

Former members of the Black Panther Party discussed how the revolutionary group impacted their lives at a launch event for two new books about the party’s history on Monday. “Comrade...

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Review: Taylor Swift sleepily returns to pop with ‘Midnights’

With her 10th studio album “Midnights,” Taylor Swift reverts back to smooth synths and synthetic drum sounds in her long-awaited return to pop music.
Abbie Thompson, Contributing Writer October 26, 2022

After months of Machiavellian teasing on social media, Taylor Swift has finally released her highly anticipated 10th studio album “Midnights,” signaling her official return...

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Opinion: NYU students need to eat more fruit

It's time that meal plans provide more fruit options.
James Bisceglia, Contributing Writer October 26, 2022

Say you’re at one of the dining locations on campus and would like to round out your meal with a piece of fruit. Between Third North dining hall, Downstein, Market at Sidestein,...

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Safe Ride to start an hour earlier

The university’s shuttle program will now begin providing rides within Manhattan at 11 p.m., one hour earlier than previously offered.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer October 26, 2022

NYU’s Safe Ride overnight shuttle program moved the start time of its Manhattan shuttles up by one hour to 11 p.m. on Oct. 11. The Brooklyn shuttle still begins operating...

Members of NYU’s adjunct faculty union hold two large painted signs on the corner of Union Square East. One is bright pink and reads “Union Power” in pink lettering and the other is light blue with dark blue and yellow text that reads “NYU Owes Adjuncts.”

Adjuncts authorize strike

Negotiations over a new contract for adjuncts, which have been ongoing since this spring, have not resulted in an agreement.
Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer October 25, 2022

Adjunct faculty at NYU overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike after negotiations with the university for their new contract failed to progress. While a decision to strike has...