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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”

The Soapbox: Shipwreck in Italy, outcry after Australian murder, Germany’s feminist foreign policy

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor March 3, 2023

In Italy, a shipwreck kills dozens of migrants A wooden boat carrying migrants from Turkey to Europe crashed near the southern coast of Italy on Sunday, killing at least 67 including...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Valentine’s Day card-making, a puppet show and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 13-19.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor February 12, 2023

Artist Frida Foberg stands next to her exhibition installation of a wooden table with a mirror, utensils, and dush of plated food on it. WSN contributing writer Alisha Goel sits in a wooden chair by the table facing Frida.

‘Never Alone’ sets a table for one

Frida Foberg highlights the importance of taking a moment for yourself in our fast-paced society during a participative performance piece.
Alisha Goel, Contributing Writer October 21, 2022

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, eating alone has been an integral part of our lives. Swedish artist and architect Frida Foberg presented her take on solitary dining...

An illustration of Yung Lean and FKA Twigs under teal fluorescent light.

Review: ‘Stardust’ sees Yung Lean strip rap back to its most guttural

The Swedish rapper’s latest mixtape packs a star-studded slew of features who take turns stabbing away at the triteness of rap’s current formulaity.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Editor April 13, 2022

Yung Lean’s newest mixtape, “Stardust,” revives cloud rap by embracing its haziest features: its mumbled murkiness, vaporwave production and shape-shifting sonic grammar....

Elisabet Vogler, played by Liv Ullman, in ‘Persona’ by Ingmar Bergman. Until Mar. 15, Film Forum will be showing 30 of Bergman films in his memory.

Liv Ullmann Remembers Ingmar Bergman at Film Forum

Jessica Xing March 9, 2018
In honor of Bergman’s upcoming cenential, Film Forum is showing over 30 of Bergman’s films, which included a special visit from actress and muse Liv Ullmann.

LÉON

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with LÉON, also known as Lotta Lindgren, at The Meadows to chat about her success with “Tired of Talking” and what the future holds for her music
Petter Aasa, who will have served as captain for two seasons, will leave the team upon graduation in May.

Bitter-Swede End to Soccer Career

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
Captain of the NYU men's soccer team, Stern senior Petter Aasa's four year journey as a Violet is coming to an end.
Petter Aasa, who will have served as captain for two seasons, will leave the team upon graduation in May.

Captain Aasa reflects on NYU admission

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor September 8, 2015
NYU men's soccer captain Petter Aasa discusses his transition from Sweden to the States.