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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

Get your sweet tooth on by visiting some amazing bakeries around the dining halls, ranging from Baked by Melissa to The City Bakery.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Desserts

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor February 27, 2017
Need that sweet treat to keep you going during midterms? Check out the best dessert shops near each NYU dorm to satisfy your sweet tooth.
The 2017 Housing Guide

The 2017 Housing Guide

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief February 23, 2017

When the Housing Guide came out last year, I remember poring over it with my prospective roommate: grabbing a stack, ripping them up and ordering the dorms in various ways. We...

Weinstein Hall

Weinstein Hall

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-managing Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,476 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Third Avenue North

Third Avenue North

Veronica Liow, Deputy Multimedia Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 15-20 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride Tandon Nearby...

Lipton Hall, 33 Washington Square W

Lipton Hall

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $12,476 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 5 minute walk to WSP, 20-25 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Goddard, on the south-east corner of Washington Square Park.

Goddard Hall

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $10,464 – $16,692 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 0 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Founders Hall, 120 E 12th St

Founders Hall

Sierra Jackson, Co-managing Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Freshmen Estimated yearly cost: $14,040 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 10-15 minute walk to WSP, 15-20 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby subways:...

Residence Hall Fire Drills Have Wrong Priorities

Residence Hall Fire Drills Have Wrong Priorities

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
It is ridiculous that the university creates an environment where students, who may or may not have alcohol in their room, fear getting written up in the midst of evacuating in an actual emergency.
Newly renovated interior of Hayden Residence Hall.

NYU’s redesigned Hayden Hall brings sleek new amenities to campus

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor September 8, 2015
NYU opens newly renovated Hayden Hall. Students share their thoughts on the improvements.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Mary Jane reeks havoc in residence halls

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 27, 2014
NYU Housing is addressing complaints regarding marijuana use in dorms.
Via Facebook

Green programs push NYU toward eco-friendly future

February 25, 2014
Bestcolleges.com recently named NYU one of the top 50 green universities.
via flickr.com

Improvements to Hayden will begin next year

Nicole Brown, Investigative Editor May 2, 2013
Renovations of Hayden residence hall will take place during the 2014-2015 academic year.