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

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

Washington Square News

NYU has been posting information online about how to stay cold-free this flu season.

NYU Health Service Immune to Influx of Influenza Cases

Louis Dalle, Contributing Writer Feb 2, 2018
This year's flu season is the worst in nearly a decade. While national hospitalization has skyrocketed, the NYU Health Center has seen a relatively small number of new cases.

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 Nov 20, 2017
Q&A with an NYU professor who did a research study about the science behind the blue or gold 'dress debate.'
The NYU MetroCenter is housed at 726 Broadway, which is also the location of many other major NYU facilities, such as the Liberal Studies.

Report Shows Diversity is Crucial

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director Nov 13, 2017
A report by the Metro Center finds that diversity in NYC public schools plays a role in the quality of education.
The NYU College of Dentistry has received two grants totaling approximately $3.7 million. The grants, led by Dr. Yu Zhang, will allow the department to develop new ceramic materials for dental restorations.

NYU Dentistry Wins $3.7 Million

Alex Domb, Staff Writer Oct 16, 2017
NYU College of Dentistry has received two grants totaling approximately $3.7 million.
The Sounds of New York (SONYC) are gathering sound recordings of different sources from sound pollution in New York. Researchers are trying to find the health and city life effects noise pollution has on citizens.

Sound Pollution Research Records NYU

Alesha Bradford, Contributing Writer Oct 13, 2017
Researchers from NYU and Ohio State are recording street traffic around NYU. Students react to questions of privacy concerns.
NYU professor Lauren Feldman has been awarded a 5 year $1 million grant to research how to better teach integrated healthcare

Lauren Feldman Awarded Grant to Research Integrated Healthcare Teaching

Chelsey Sanchez, Contributing Writer Sep 19, 2017
Lauren Feldman was awarded a $1 million grant to research how to better teach integrated healthcare.
Researchers at the Desplan Lab have new understanding of glial cells in the brain and could be closer to developing a treatment for epilepsy.

Researchers Inch Closer to Epilepsy Treatment

Flavia Sinha, Contributing Writer Sep 11, 2017
Researchers at the NYU Desplan Lab discovered the role of seizure-driving cells in brain development.
Stefanie Goyette, of the Liberal Studies program, Moya Luckett, of Gallatin, and Michael Peachin, the director of undergraduate studies for classics, are just a few of the numerous professors at NYU to have released books.

Triple Threat Professors

Han Wang, Staff Writer Apr 19, 2017
While some students might groan at the idea of reading their professor's book for class, they often don't know what went into making it.
CAS senior Wyatt Tyler, who was set to graduate with an Environmental Studies degree this May, passed away on Saturday after falling from his friends apartment building window. He was a politically and socially active student — especially for environmentally-related causes — and people close to him attributed his large network of friends to his dynamic personality.

In Remembrance: CAS Senior Wyatt Tyler

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief Mar 28, 2017
In remembrance of CAS senior Wyatt Tyler who passed away on Saturday, Washington Square News spoke with those closest to him. He will receive a posthumous degree from NYU this May.
Stuyvesant Town

Stuyvesant Town

Natasha Roy, News Editor Feb 23, 2017

Residency: Graduate Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 20 minute walk to WSP, 15 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby subways: A, C, F, L, R, 4 Shuttle: Yes Graduate...

NYU professors paired with the Ohio State University researchers to examine how the noise pollution effects the city and its inhabitants.

NYU Moves Forward with Study of City Noise

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer Nov 18, 2016
Researchers from NYU and The Ohio State University are gathering data on noise levels in New York City.
YikYak allows users to post anonymous “Yaks” that others nearby can view on the app, but Professor Keith Ross found a way to strip away the anonymity.

Yik Yak Could Lose Anonymity

Faith Gates, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2016
A team of NYU professors discovered how to find the exact location of Yik Yak users.

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