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

Washington Square News

The exterior of the Strand Book Store. (Staff photo by Lauren Kim)

Historical Status Up in Air for Strand

The owner of the well-known bookstore is against a historical status that may impede future renovations.
Remie Arena, Contributing Writer March 1, 2019

The Strand Book Store on 828 Broadway is fighting for its rights — not against those who want to tear it down, but those who want to make it a historical landmark. Last fall,...

A panoramic view of Hollywood, Los Angeles. NYU President Andrew Hamilton has announced that the university will be expanding its presence in Los Angeles. (Photo by Alex Domb)

Steinhardt Sets Sights on LA

With NYU looking to expand in LA, Steinhardt students now hope to take advantage of new opportunities in the City of Angels.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2018
With NYU looking to expand in LA, Steinhardt students now hope to take advantage of new opportunities in the City of Angels.
While She’s at School, Her Aunt Battles Kavanaugh

While She’s at School, Her Aunt Battles Kavanaugh

Far from the political maelstrom, Christine Blasey Ford’s niece, a CAS sophomore, still feels its effects.
Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy Managing Editor October 1, 2018
Christine Blasey Ford's niece speaks to WSN about how the Kavanaugh hearings and public attention has affected her family.
Fans enjoying music by the stage at the Meadows on Sept 15, 2017. The Meadows festival will not be returning this year

Students Mourn the Meadows — And Its Free Tickets

Faith Marnecheck, Deputy Copy Chief September 25, 2018
The Meadows isn't happening this year. Hear what students have to say about it.
A trunk fell on a car in the city of Guangzhou.

At NYU, Students Sheltered From Storms

Students from hurricane-ravaged regions have evaded the full brunt of the damage.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor September 24, 2018
A report on how a recent typhoon which hit the Philippines affected NYU students, and how NYU reacted.
Satellite image showing Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast.

When a Hurricane Hits Home: Students Brace For Florence

Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 13, 2018
Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
George Ciccariello-Maher appearing on MSNBC in 2015. Ciccariello is controversial for his opinions on white genocide and has recently been named a visiting scholar at NYU.

‘White Genocide’ Drexel Professor Taken on as Visiting Scholar

Sakshi Venkatraman and Mack DeGeurin January 22, 2018
George Ciccariello-Maher, former Drexel University Professor, is now a visiting scholar at NYU Tisch's Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics.