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

Washington Square News

An illustration depicts Elleni Solomon standing while wearing a black dress, a white lab coat and a stethoscope around her neck. The background is a gradient of yellow and pink. There are logos of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi.

The Science of Sisterhood

A pre-health student and sorority member shares her journey in becoming proud of her identity.
Elleni Solomon, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

April 18, 2022
So you got into NYU. Congratulations! Now what? Let us tell you all about the nitty gritty details of changing your major, navigating the Liberal Studies Core program, celebrating the weekend in NYC, and making lasting friendships.
A collage of icons symbolizing college social life (from top to bottom, left to right): a simple “what’s up” text message, a symbol for joining Greek organizations reading “I pledge ZTA”, a room plaque and notes.

How to win friends at NYU

Forming meaningful connections in the big city is no small task. Here are a few ways to meet people.
Nikkala Kovacevic, Staff Writer April 18, 2022

At some point on your NYU campus tour, your admissions ambassador probably uttered the words “the city is our campus” with an overly exaggerated gesture to the surrounding...

Certain NYU fraternities are not going to be recruiting this semester. (Photo by Laura LaRose, via Flickr)

Frat Recruitment Ban Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Following the recent moratorium on IFC fraternities for the spring semester due to repeated hazing incidents, there is still a lack of transparency surrounding fraternity protocol.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor November 18, 2019

Recruitment by fraternities at NYU was recently suspended for the Spring 2020 semester due to reports of hazing that have led to the suspension or banning of several frats in the...

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

WSN Editorial Board November 10, 2017
While we agree that Greek life organizations accused of misconduct should be punished and regulated, cutting ties with them completely is the wrong approach.
The Divine Nine are nine sororities and fraternities that have been historically African American.

Where Are the Divine Nine?: The Push for Black Greek Life on Campus

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor November 29, 2016
Black Greek Letter Organizations provide community for students of color at NYU, but some of them are still fighting for a space on campus.
NYU's Dance Marathon raised over $300 for the B+ foundation, which seeks to find a cure and treat childhood cancer.

12 hours of dancing raise $333,703.34 for charity

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
After 12 hours of dancing, NYU students raised over $300,000 for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
Greek Life members hoped to encourage more discussion about sex on college campuses in an event on Wednesday night.

Greek life groups talk sex

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
Greek life groups joined forces to encourage more discussion around sex and hook-up culture on college campuses.