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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”

Listen to this: Elton John and Charlie Puth team up on their latest release

Read about the most notable singles this week by Wallows, Subsonic Eye and more.
Yas Akdag, Ethan Beck, Candace Patrick and Annie Williams September 30, 2021

There may be three indie rock songs featured here this week, but two of them are in Malay. Bet you haven’t heard that yet — though if you have, that’s cool. We’ve also...

An illustration of a Black woman in a green shirt and a white woman in a yellow shirt listening to music through wired headphones. The cord of the headphones spells out “Listen to This.”

Listen to this: As Lady Gaga goes jazz, Enrique Iglesias plays it safe

Read about the most notable singles this week by Lukas Graham, Will Wood and more.

This week’s reviews sprawl across a range of genres. From Kehlani’s popcorn butter-smooth R&B to Snail Mail’s electrified indie-rock, these singles will spice up your...

Netflix comedy specials are one way to laugh and pass time with ease. Here are some recommendations for your enjoyment. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Six Comedy Specials to Watch While Social Distancing

If you’re going stir-crazy, here are six Netflix Comedy specials guaranteed to make anyone laugh.
Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer April 14, 2020

20 days ago, I was on an airplane from Paris to Chicago, a result of COVID-19 cutting my four-month study abroad down to six weeks. This is the same story as most college students...

NYU Beauty Beat

NYU Beauty Beat

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor November 9, 2017
We asked a few NYU students about their personal beauty evolution and which beauty and skincare products they can't live without.
A still from the film “I, David Blake” - one of the works to be screened at 54th New York FIlm Festival.

New York Film Festival: Week One

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor September 26, 2016
WSN gives a brief preview of the first week of the New York Film Festival, including reviews of "Moonlight," "The Son of Joseph" and "I, Daniel Blake."
Courtesy of Jake Cheriff

Ghetto Pug music blog celebrates underground talent

February 24, 2013
Jake Cheriff and his friends run a blog to share and discuss underground music.
Chuck Kuan for WSN

Lower East Side spot serves twist on Colombian street food

February 13, 2013
Savor twists on hot dogs, hamburgers, and Colombian street food at Los Perros Locos, the Lower East Side's new late night eatery addition.
Joon Lee/WSN

Breads Bakery brings Israeli inspired treats to Union Square

February 13, 2013
Union Square is now home to Breads Bakery, offering Scandinavian-Jewish fusion pastries and excellent cheese straws.