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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a hand holding up an iPhone with a camera app open. The back camera frames a sink and the front camera frames a woman in a blue hood. Above the camera app are the words “2 minutes to share what you’re up to.”

Can social media app BeReal deliver on its eponymous promise?

NYU students have mixed feelings on whether the BeReal app provides its users with a truly genuine social media experience.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Staff Writer February 24, 2022

Like many NYU students, I prefer the casual photo dump to the edited selfie, a preference that’s taken to the extreme by the social media app BeReal: every day, you’re given...

(Staff Illustration by Bridget Harshman)

Spread love and share opinions: What NYU students love on Valentine’s Day

We asked NYU students for their thoughts on all things Valentine’s Day, from flower preferences to public displays of affection. Here are their answers.
Sydney Barragan, Under The Arch Publishing Editor February 14, 2022

Chocolate or flowers? Chocolate: 48.4% Flowers: 51.6%  Good news for the local florists in the Village — NYU students are in the market for flowers this year. It’s...

The Right to Self-Determination and America’s Selective Morality

The Right to Self-Determination and America’s Selective Morality

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
In the past month, two acts of passionate, egalitarian democracy have made second or third-page headlines worldwide but largely failed to garner international attention
Congressman Unsurprisingly Contradicts His Stance on Abortion

Congressman Unsurprisingly Contradicts His Stance on Abortion

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
Chauvinist male politicians fail to consider the impact their pro-life stances have on society until they suddenly fall victim of the very same struggle.
Is Sexism Rooted Deeper Than We Might Suspect?

Is Sexism Rooted Deeper Than We Might Suspect?

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Whether we wish to acknowledge it or not, sexism has been a part of our history for centuries and attempting to move forwards through the shunning of all mankind’s past discriminatory approach is no way to do it.
My Lack of A Cover Fee Does Not Compensate for Gender Inequality

My Lack of A Cover Fee Does Not Compensate for Gender Inequality

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
It is okay that girls do not have to pay to get in at parties and clubs because it makes up for the gender inequality we face in our day-to-day lives. Frankly, this line of thought is ludicrous.
De Blasio’s Endorsement of SLAM Will Not Change Anything

De Blasio’s Endorsement of SLAM Will Not Change Anything

WSN Editorial Board September 28, 2017
It is an admirable effort that de Blasio wants to help SLAM and get representatives in the board, but ultimately his help will do little for the cause
In Support of Michelle Jones

In Support of Michelle Jones

WSN Editorial Board September 18, 2017
While the presence of someone who was convicted of such a gruesome crime may make some students feel uneasy, Jones served her time and undoubtedly deserves to be at NYU.
Immigration from a Human Perspective

Immigration from a Human Perspective

Martine Duffy, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
People do not immigrate illegally for fun. It is dangerous, it is terrifying, it is traumatically disruptive to a person’s life.
American Media Fails to Contextualize Climate-Intensified Disasters

American Media Fails to Contextualize Climate-Intensified Disasters

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
Most American news outlets, no matter their political leanings, seem currently to emulate our President’s erratic, unfocused, 140-characters-or-less style.
The Merits and Shortcomings of Higher Education Rankings

The Merits and Shortcomings of Higher Education Rankings

Alex Domb, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
NYU jumped from a tie for 36th national research university last year to a tie for 30th this year
Neighborhood Association Threatens Village’s Artistic Integrity

Neighborhood Association Threatens Village’s Artistic Integrity

Thoe Wayt, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Consequently, the Village is an extremely desirable place to live, with soaring rent forcing out many of the free-thinkers that made the area so remarkable in the first place.