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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

N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.

Sleep transforms daily experiences into lasting memories, Grossman study finds

Researchers at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that patterns of neural activity in the brain play a role in turning day-to-day events into memories.
Gabrielle Panelo, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

Daytime experiences followed by synchronized neural activity can lead to the formation of permanent memories during sleep, according to a recent study conducted by researchers...

A hand holds a cup of coffee with foam on top. The cup is white and the person holding the coffee is wearing a beige coat.

Opinion: College hyperproductivity culture normalizes caffeine addiction

In the city that never sleeps, students will do anything to stay awake.
Manami Yamano, Contributing Writer March 6, 2023

Every morning, hundreds of NYU students stop at Pret A Manger, Starbucks, or any one of the other countless coffee chains in the city to purchase their constant companion and faithful...

An illustration of five vertical panels. The first panel: a planner against a blue background. The second: a woman facing her reflection in a large mirror against a green background. The third: a woman with a laptop sitting on top of an hourglass surrounded by clocks, calendars and sticky notes against a purple background. The fourth: a suitcase packed with clothes and a passport against a pink background. The fifth: pink and blue bottles of nail polish spilled on the floor against a brown background.

The do’s and don’ts of handling college burnout

The spring semester seems to go by in a heartbeat, which means midterms and finals and planning for summer internships are probably jumping at you. There are little things you can do every day to avoid burnout.
Autumn Kaufman, Contributing Writer April 13, 2022

Stern Senior Coltrane Tait is a member of the NYU baseball team and co-founder of “The Washington Square Sleep Company.” (Staff Photo by Chelsea Li)

Don’t Sleep on Coltrane Tait

Stern senior and baseball player Coltrane Tait hits home runs and runs his own mattress-lending company.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Coltrane Tait takes classes in Stern, pulls all-nighters in Bobst and makes the usual trek to MCU Park in Brooklyn for NYU baseball games. He is also the co-founder of a start-up...

Many NYU students struggle with getting the right balance of sleep, study, and social life. (Photo by Jake Quan)

SSS or SOS: How Students Balance Their Sleep, Studies and Social Life

How to sail the stormy seas of the Bermuda triangle of college life.
Valerie, Stepanova April 4, 2019

Bobst has been your home for the past six hours. The only human interaction you've had is when the girl across from you asked you to watch her stuff and when the Postmates delivery...

Sleeping Pods at the Dreamery. (Staff Photo by Yesenia Leon)

Catch Some Z’s at The Dreamery

For when the break between classes is too short to walk home, but long enough to take a nap.
Caroline Grogan, Contributing Writer February 19, 2019

“Come in and zzz what’s inside.” This enticing message, written in bright white against an ultramarine sign outlined by cosmic clouds and stars, caught my attention as I...

A student sleeping on the floor in the fifth floor lounge in Bobst.

WSN’s Guide to Sleeping on Campus

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Here's an extensive list of places to nap around campus
Citizen is currently on their “As You Please” tour and performed at Irving Plaza on Oct.26.

Citizen Tears Up Irving Plaza

Brandi Powell, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Citizen’s headlining tour, along with openers Sorority Noise and Great Grandpa brought a large crowd to Irving Plaza.
Madrid: Home Away from Home

Madrid: Home Away from Home

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer February 23, 2017

If you’re going abroad, you’ll hear it said time and time again: living with a host family is the best way to immerse yourself in a different culture while learning a new language....

WSN Staff share their favorite methods of self-care - sleep being one of them.

Staff Recs: Best Self-Care Strategies

WSN Staff November 11, 2016
In a week that has seen more drama than perhaps all of this tumultuous calendar year, WSN offers up our best ways to care for ourselves.
The Silver Lounge is a great place to take a quiet nap.

Quiet Spaces, Napping Places

Zach Martin, Arts Editor February 29, 2016
Five best napping places on campus.
Many NYU students struggle with getting the right balance of sleep, study, and social life. (Photo by Jake Quan)

You’ve Got 99 Problems, Don’t Make Sleep One

Kendall Levison, Features Editor February 2, 2016
Learn how a few quick phone hacks can lead to better sleep all semester long.