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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

The facade of a building with orange and red bricks. A white flag with the N.Y.U. logo hangs from the wall. Underneath the flag is the entrance to N.Y.U.’s Lipton residence hall.

Opinion: Why does NYU make it so hard to apply for housing?

NYU’s housing application process forces students to commit to dorms without giving them the information they need to be able to make an informed decision about where they want to live.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor Feb 9, 2023

One of the biggest stressors about going to college in a big city — or anywhere, really — is finding housing. When I first completed the housing application, during my last...

Housing Guide 2022: Dorm fast facts

Housing Guide 2022: Dorm fast facts

Feb 18, 2022
The most important facts you need to know about each residence hall.
Rubin Residence Hall is located at 35 5th Ave. Most students in this facility ended their quarantine period on Sept. 16 after the detection of four asymptomatic COVID cases on Sept. 14. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Rubin Residents Free To Leave Quarantine

Two students shared their experiences quarantining in Rubin Residence Hall. Meanwhile, NYU has changed the format of its COVID-19 dashboard.
Aarushi Sharma and Trace Miller Sep 18, 2020

Most students living in NYU’s Rubin Residence Hall were cleared to end quarantine on Wednesday night, Sept. 16, at around 8 p.m. The freshman dorm’s residents — all of whom...

This NYUs testing center is located at Gould Plaza. It recently recorded a positive case from a Rubin Hall resident. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Rubin Student Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Move-In Day

Neither dorm nor university administration notified students, who are wondering why Rubin Hall’s lounge is still open.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor Sep 11, 2020

Zion Glover, a Stern first-year, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sept. 1 while moving into Rubin Residence Hall and after visiting the dorm’s second floor lounge. NYU’s COVID-19...

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)

In honor of the semester’s final Staff Rants, we have no theme — only pent-up rage.

On Free Space By Ishaan Parmar, Deputy News Editor Look, I get it. We’re all on the homework grind. CAS, Liberal Studies, Stern, Tisch — we all have homework, and none...

Rubin residents lie on temporary cots during the heat wave.

Heat Wave Displaces Rubin Hall Residents

Rubin Hall residents were temporarily moved to cots during the heat wave.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor Aug 29, 2018
New York City is in the midst of a heat wave with temperatures in the mid-90s. Rubin Residence Hall, infamous for its lack of air conditioning, is asking residents to sleep in other residence halls or the air-conditioned study lounge for the hot night ahead.
Shraddha Jajal

Shraddha Jajal

IRHC Vice President of Business Administration
Natasha Roy, Editor-at-Large Feb 22, 2018

Shraddha Jajal balances her life on a tightrope — with precision and grace, she never misses a step. Between balancing her dance team, two jobs and position as the Vice President...

HUMOR: Best Friends Think Rooming Together Is a Great Idea

HUMOR: Best Friends Think Rooming Together Is a Great Idea

Louis Rodriguez, Humor Editor Feb 5, 2018
Despite warnings, best friends room together anyway.
Avocados are no doubt a millennial favorite and can be found somewhere near every NYU residence.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Avocado

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor Sep 7, 2017
Here's a list of places to get dishes with avocado near each dorm!
Finding authentic Mexican food is  often a difficult task in New York City. Thankfully, we compiled a list of some of the best Mexican restaurants on campus.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Mexican Food

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2017
Here are the best Mexican food restaurants around each dorm.
Eating a bagel for breakfast is a great way to start the day. Here are the best places on campus to get those important energy-loaded carbs.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Bagels

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor Mar 28, 2017
Bagels are a staple in New York City culture, so check out the best bagel shops near your dorm.

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