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

Washington Square News

Two N.Y.U. security officers standing outside the entrance to N.Y.U.’s Lafayette residence hall with a small police car parked on the street

Off-Third: Students upset that Trump arrest delayed their morning commute 

As history happens outside their windows, students at NYU’s Lafayette Hall just want Trump to move on already.
Lily Ritterman-Peña, Contributing Writer April 6, 2023

Over the past few weeks, the residents of Lafayette Hall started to notice that their neighborhood was becoming more restricted. Instead of just the single perpetual police officer...

The Sports Kid Column: Why Aren’t We Talking About the Riot at Penn State?

The Sports Kid Column: Why Aren’t We Talking About the Riot at Penn State?

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 27, 2016
In this week's iteration of our favorite Sport Kid's column, he takes a closer look at the Penn State Riots.

Media coverage of Baltimore frustrating

WSN Editorial Board April 28, 2015
The media coverage of the Baltimore riots has dismissed the largely peaceful protests and cleanup efforts.
Graphic by Tinkerbell

NHL looks to score with ban on fighting, alienates loyal fans

April 1, 2014
Fan are rioting over the new ban on fighting.