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

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

Washington Square News

Two people sit behind a white table with a projector screen behind them. On the left is Yevgenia Albats, wearing a black jacket and a colorful scarf while holding a microphone. On the right is Masha Gessen, wearing a black jacket with a microphone in front of them.

Will Putin nuke Ukraine? Masha Gessen, Yevgenia Albats debate at NYU event

Yevgenia Albats spoke with New Yorker writer Masha Gessen about the possibility of Russian President Vladimir Putin using nuclear weapons during the invasion of Ukraine.
Allison Argueta Claros, Staff Writer February 6, 2023

What are the chances that Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons against Ukraine? Masha Gessen, a reporter and author who has covered Russia for the New Yorker for nearly a decade,...

Aria Young stands with her eyes closed against black doors. She is wearing a gray jacket and a blue-and-purple scarf. Her hair is a gradient of black, red, orange and yellow.

NYU student Aria Young wins NPR College Podcast Challenge

LS sophomore Aria Young explores how she learned to embrace her Chinese name and identity after she moved to the United States in her podcast “What’s in a Name.” The podcast was chosen as the winner of a National Public Radio competition.
Joyce Li and Ruby Tess Naylor April 14, 2022

LS sophomore Aria Young’s podcast “What’s in a Name” won NPR’s 2022 College Podcast Challenge. In her podcast series, Young, who has previously written for WSN, discusses...