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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

For their latest show, NYU Lamplighters is putting on a production of Beauty and the Beast on November 8th and 9th. (Via NYU Lamplighters)

NYU Lamplighters Lights the Way for Children’s Theater

The members of the student-run club share their passion for theater through free performances for children of all ages.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

While student theater groups abound at NYU, only one group caters specifically to young audiences. This group calls itself NYU Lamplighters. According to Emily Carpenter, Gallatin...

A New Champion in the Fight for Tech Equitability

A New Champion in the Fight for Tech Equitability

Ashley Jane Lewis has made great strides in the new media art world, and she doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Deputy Arts Editor October 16, 2019

When asked about the one thing she wants people to take away from her work, Tisch graduate student Ashley Jane Lewis splits the question into two categories: art and education....

Jack Harlow during The Come Up Show in 2018. Harlow is a rising American rapper from Louisville and is now on The Mission Tour. (via Flickr)

Rapper Jack Harlow Talks Exploding Popularity, Humble Start

The rising rapper from Kentucky is getting bigger by the day, but he’s not satisfied yet.
Sophia Letson-Ettin, Contributing Writer September 30, 2019

It was just another Thursday for musician Jack Harlow. The 21-year-old rapper started his day by posting a video of his first billboard in New York City to Instagram. A milestone...

Jack Dylan Sorenson, CAS senior, is a collector of vintage fashion from 1930 to 1949. (Photo by Tatiana Velasco)

Meet the CAS Senior With a 1930s Wardrobe

Travel back in time with Jack Dylan Sorensen’s collection of vintage menswear.
Tatiana Velasco, Staff Writer September 16, 2019

Walking around campus, you might catch a glimpse of him — wearing a pair of laced up Oxfords, high-waisted trousers, a long-collared button-down shirt, a Windsor knotted tie...

Sarah Teskova, Steinhardt Junior, a student photographer working for Harper's Bazaar Czech Republic. (Photo by Ellie Bates)

Steinhardt Junior Reports at the Forefront of Prague’s Fashion Scene

From Prague to New York, Sarah Teskova is covering fashion worldwide.
Sara Miranda, Contributing Writer September 16, 2019

A picture is worth a thousand words. To Steinhardt junior Sarah Teskova, the stories and images of fashion are worth a thousand more. A budding fashion journalist, Teskova’s...

Chris Klemens studied at NYU in pursuit of a BFA in photography and imaging. He is currently a Youtube Star with over 900,000 subscribers, and is known for his pranks and comedy sketches. (via Instagram)

From NYU Dorms to Los Angeles, How YouTuber Chris Klemens Made It Online

What was once a hobby for NYU alumnus Chris Klemens turned into a realization of his childhood dream.
Caroline Weinstein, Staff Writer September 3, 2019

Like many other first-years in his graduating class, NYU alumnus Chris Klemens spent his first year at NYU pregaming for parties with bottles of wine and trying to survive Hurricane...

Shiv Soin, a first-year CAS student who works with the NY State Democratic Party.

From the Books to the Polls, NYU Students Ace the Midterms

Two students speak about working on midterm campaigns.
Mansee Khurana, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
Two students speak about working on midterm campaigns.
Facebook is partnering with NYU Langone.

NYU Opinions on Facebook User-Data Controversy

Louise Choi, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
WSN looks into students' opinions on Facebook following the Cambridge Analytica data collection scandal.
Richard Orin, 89, attends history class at NYU after graduating from NYU Law over 60 years ago.

Meet the Man Taking Classes at NYU for 60 Years

Faith Gates, Staff Writer December 6, 2016
Richard Orin may have graduated college — several times — but he sees no reason not to keep learning.
Miller in Washington Square, the scene of her protest.

Sydney Miller: Rallying for Love

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
We interviewed the Gallatin sophomore who organized a rally that garnered the interest of more than 20,000 people.
The Plague magazine, “NYU’s only intentionally funny publication,” has been active from the 70s through to the present.

The Plague: The Sickest Publication on Campus

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Camille Larkins sat in on a meeting of The Plague, which calls itself NYU's only intentionally funny publication, and wrote about her experience.
Q&A: Black and Brown Coalition

Q&A: Black and Brown Coalition

Alex Bazeley, News Editor December 7, 2015
A Q&A with Juan Manuel Calero Canaval of the Black and Brown Coalition.