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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

The Monthly Grind: Paying Your Own Rent in New York City

The Monthly Grind: Paying Your Own Rent in New York City

Living the New York City dream is not cheap. It’s even harder when you pay your own way.
Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor February 21, 2019

Shoebox-sized apartments shared by four people, bedrooms with hardly enough space for a twin bed and friendly rodents that visit from time to time. Despite the downsides, off-campus...

The College of Arts and Science Theatre presented “Forbidden NYU” Friday night, where performers sang classic Broadway hits, but with lyrics to fit all things NYU.

‘Forbidden NYU’ Turns 18

Julia Fields, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Forbidden NYU celebrated its 18th year with a "Barely Legal" edition, containing spoofs of many famous musicals tailored to the school's most common problems.
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.
Bigger, Brighter, Better? Making the Broadway Leap of Faith

Bigger, Brighter, Better? Making the Broadway Leap of Faith

Emma Gordon, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
For a play, making its Broadway debut may seem like the ultimate goal, but the reality is not so clear cut.
Carla Bianco, an NYU grad played the role of Maureen in Rent on Broadway and in Los Angeles.

Bianco talks ‘Rent,’ one-woman show

E.R. Pulgar, Highlighter Editor September 7, 2015
WSN talked with "Rent" actress and NYU alumna Carla Bianco about her new charity EP.
Juniors’ musical startup skyrockets after competition

Juniors’ musical startup skyrockets after competition

Nina Jang November 17, 2014
Founded by Stern junior Rohit Mittal and CAS junior Lindsay Heatley, Mitley is a website where musicians can rent out their equipment for a daily fee.
Regional Manager Danni Mao - Matthew Goldman for WSN

Free service assists renters in subletting apartment space

February 13, 2014
A free service provides students with an easy summer subletting process.