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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

An illustration of a college dorm room with two beds and posters hanging on the wall. On the left side bed there are purple beddings and a girl wearing a purple tank top and blue pants. On the right side bed there are light blue beddings with a girl wearing a blue long-sleeve jersey and gray pants. Both of the girls are crossing their arms while turning away from each other facing the wall.

Off-Third: You should dorm with your best friend

There is no need for boundaries among best friends.
Aksha Mittapalli, Contributing Writer October 13, 2022

Off-Third is WSN’s satire column. Do you remember how, during the summer before your first year, your dear mother warned you to not dorm with your best friend?  Utter...

(Photo by Camila Ceballos)

Encounters: College apartments

Encounters documents the heartwarming stories of NYU students and members of the surrounding community. This edition features the experiences of three students who live in off-campus apartments.
Camila Ceballos, Contributing Writer November 18, 2021

Welcome back to Encounters, a series that documents the lives of NYU students and members of surrounding communities. This time, we’re interviewing students who live in apartments...

If you see a sock on a doorknob, then you should at least knock.

How to Avoid Being Sexiled

How to maturely handle being sexiled, and sexiling others.
Eugenia Yang, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Is the sock on the doorknob a myth or an actual thing?
Sex, Sorrow and Substances: The Pillars of Roommate Horror Stories

Sex, Sorrow and Substances: The Pillars of Roommate Horror Stories

You're not the only one with bizarre roommate tales.
Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
It's not Halloween yet, but these roommate horror stories will have you spooked! (You won't believe the number of crazy stories we received).