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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

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

Washington Square News

Illustration of a street against a purple sky: From left to right: ‘bagel bobs’ storefront, Fafu’s Traditional Chinese Cuisine food truck and storefront of Phebe’s tavern on Bowery.

Feeding NYU: Familiar Food Near Campus

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Amber Chang, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

Illusration of 5 postage stamps featuring different NYU buildings over the years

‘Manifest destiny’: NYU’s history of expansion in Washington Square

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor April 30, 2023

Two women engaged in conversation cross the street as an NYU Campus Safety officer passes by. A sign in the background reads “Irving Farm New York” in white uppercase letters.

A Week in Your New Home

What does a typical week in Greenwich Village entail? From laundromats to cafes, delve into one student’s ideal week at NYU.
Shirene Anand, Staff Photographer April 30, 2023

As NYU’s Greek life undergoes changes to promote a more welcoming community for students, one question remains: Can Greek life escape its infamous stereotypes? (Illustration by Max Van Hosen)

Can Greek Life at NYU Evolve With the Times?

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Mellak Abduelal, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

A stylized illustration of a building with collaged newspaper clippings from old WSN printed issues. (illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Celebrating 50 years of the Washington Square News

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor April 30, 2023

A hand holds a smartphone with the TikTok app open. The video shown is of someone doing a handstand against the wall.

Wellness Cult-ure

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Sofi Cisneros (she/her) March 26, 2023

Growing and Healing Through Art and Reflection

Growing and Healing Through Art and Reflection

NYU Steinhardt’s graduate Art Therapy students showcase artworks in the “Art Affect” exhibition.
Yuna Baek March 26, 2023

A person puts their elbows down as they cover their face in frustration. The monitor in front of them displays “breaking news” in white text against a red background.

How To Pull Yourself Out of a Doomscrolling Pit

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Cameron Roberts (she/her), Contributing Writer March 26, 2023

Listening to a loved one’s struggles can help to develop empathy.

What My Sister’s OCD Taught Me About Empathy

Still in the process of learning from my sister's experience with OCD, I am committed to fostering conversations about mental health and how to best accommodate others.
Carina Christo (she/her) March 26, 2023

Illustration by Charlie Dodge.

How Students with Anxiety Disorders are Adjusting to Quarantine

Students discuss how COVID-19 has affected their mental health and why it is important to pay attention to their mental health during this time.
Caitlin Hsu, Contributing Writer May 10, 2020

During a time when people are being encouraged to stay at home and avoid interaction with others, Tisch first-year Charlie Anderson finds it difficult to avoid giving into their...

Illustrated by Caitlin Hsu.

Reducing Your Conscience: Living With OCD

A personal narrative about living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Caitlin Hsu, Contributing Writer March 10, 2020

You arrive at CVS armed with Alex’s five dollar bill and yours. He’s in class, so you set off alone to purchase a 10 dollar bag of trail mix to make up for the one he and you...

The Mental Health Issue

The Mental Health Issue

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2016

It's no secret that college students face stress on a near-daily basis. The pressures to succeed can sometime be too much of a weight to bear, pushing some students to a breaking...