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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

Headshots of three researchers: Katepalli Sreenivasan, wearing a blue shirt against a blue background; Christopher Hanson wearing brown glasses and a blue shirt against a beige background; and Shravan Hanasoge wearing a shirt with red stripes and a brown jacket against a blurred background.

NYU researchers discover sun waves that challenge known physics

A research team at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Space Science is conducting an investigation into the origins of high-frequency sun waves after unintentionally discovering them.
Nicole Lu, Staff Writer April 8, 2022

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Space Science discovered a set of high-frequency sun waves that defy previous understandings of physics, traveling much faster than...

(Photo by Jason Turner)

Beneath the stars, stripes

Jason Turner and friends reconstruct patriotism through their lens, finding pride, power and promise in the tortured history and present reality of Black Americans.
Jason Turner, Contributing Writer September 20, 2021

  “Our Flag” by Corey Baron “African Americans are the displaced people of the world. Our roots lie in Africa, while we wilt and flower in America. Our...

Rebecca Clementi for WSN

Special spots for star-gazing

September 17, 2012
Usually big buildings and bright lights obstruct the view, but these locations allow the rare chance to view the city's starry sky.