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Washington Square News

The confusion surrounding the true color of two toned apparel is according to how we perceive the source of light according to Pascal Wallisch, an assistant professor of Psychology at NYU.

‘The Dress’ Brings Polarizing Topics Out of the Closet

Christine Lee, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Q&A with an NYU professor who did a research study about the science behind the blue or gold 'dress debate.'
Gallatin alum Sal Lavallo hopes to earn the title of “Youngest American to Visit Every Country.” He only has 18 out of 195 nations left to visit.

Record-breaking Gallatin Alum Plans to Visit Every Country

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor April 24, 2017
With only 18 out of 195 nations left to visit, Gallatin alum Sal Lavallo has returned to New York to prepare for an epic trip that will include stops on every continent to break the record before his 27th birthday in September.
This past week, four faculty members — assistant neuroscience professors Jayeete Basu and Nicolas Tritsch, Stern associate professor Johannes Stroebel and assistant chemistry professor Daniel Turner, 
were awarded fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The 2-year fellowship is given to up-and-coming scientists in various fields.

NYU Faculty Among Newest Sloan Fellows

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Four NYU faculty members were among the 2016 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation fellowship recipients. The fellowship is awarded to uo-and-coming scientists doing inspiring work in their fields.
Actor Jon Glasier, who plays Laird on "Girls", answering questions at the screening in Kimmel on Tuesday.

“Girls” Attracts More Than Just Girls

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer January 31, 2017
The "Girls" screening and Q&A with cast members Alex Karpovsky and Jon Glaser was a major success for NYU's Student Resource Center and HBO.
With over 35 thousand likes, the NYU Secrets page is the place for students to anonymously tell their story.

Q&A: The New NYU Secrets Admin

Paris Martineau, Abroad Editor January 23, 2017
Washington Square News sits down with the admin of NYU Secrets.
NYU students added their voices to the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline last month.

Talking With an NYU Student Who Went to Standing Rock

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2016
WSN does a Q&A with Taylor Norman about her experience supporting #noDAPL at Standing Rock.
NYU Gallatin senior, Madeline Dolgin, has been awarded the Social Justice Award for her "I Am Your Protector" campaign.

Q&A: Gallatin Student Seeks to Protect Peers Through Campaign

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2016
Gallatin senior Madeline Dolgin was awarded the first ever Social Justice Award by the Global Spiritual Life Office.
Gallatin School of Individualized Study Founder Herb London spoke with students about Gallatin's history and his views on foreign policy.

Founder of Gallatin Might Not Fit Well in a Gallatin Classroom

Jeffrey Kopp, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
The Review and Debate club hosted an open Q&A session with Gallatin's founder Herb London.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke to NYU students on April 21.

Justin Trudeau Talks Politics at Kimmel

Lexi Faunce and Greta Chevance April 21, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to NYU for a Q&A on the Paris climate change agreement to be signed today.
NYU Alumna and Broad City actress, Ilana Glazer, participated in a Q&A open to the public on April 21.

‘Broad City’ Star Ilana Glazer Talks About Her Success With Enthusiastic NYU Students

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 21, 2016
NYU's CAMS program hosted a panel with NYU alumna and Broad City star Ilana Glazer.
Inside the Crisis: With a Student Who Lived in Syria

Inside the Crisis: With a Student Who Lived in Syria

Marita Vlachou, Special Editions Director April 18, 2016
CAS sophomore Selin Yurtsever who lived in Syria for five years shares her insight on the ongoing crisis.
Jurnee Smollett-Bell, one of the stars of “Underground”, speaks about the difficulty in portraying an enslaved character.

Fusion Festival Premiere Takes Different Angle on Slavery

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
Fusion celebrated alum Misha Green by hosting a screening of the new WGN show "Underground", a series about the Underground Railroad that Green co-created.