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

Washington Square News

An M.T.A. bus with white and blue stripes driving down Broadway.

Opinion: I love the bus, and so should you

The subway can be scary, and ride-hailing services aren’t affordable. The best option is right in front of us.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor October 26, 2022

I moved to the best apartment in the world. It’s right by campus, it has an elevator, it’s affordable and, most importantly, the M8 bus stops right in front of it. I can travel...

Lexie Alford, the youngest person ever to visit every country, holds up a sign that reads "Country #111" in front of the The Forbidden City palace complex in Beijing, China.

Q&A: Guinness World Record holder Lexie Alford on traveling to every country

After studying away, we thought we were expert solo travelers — until we sat down with the youngest person ever to visit every single country.
Anthony Ferrara and Roshni Raj May 6, 2022

Last semester, we studied away at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU London, where we fully immersed ourselves in the local cultures. Over 40% of NYU students study away for at least one 16-week...

CAS junior Karishma Chari (second from left) joined the New York Taxi Workers Alliance hunger strike for 52 hours in solidarity with the taxi drivers. Taxi drivers are calling for debt forgiveness and advocating for workers’ rights. (Photo by Hai Tu)

NYU student hunger strikes for 52 hours in solidarity with taxi drivers

Karishma Chari, who ended her fast on Tuesday morning, participated in the New York Taxi Workers Alliance’s hunger strike alongside taxi drivers campaigning for debt relief and workers’ rights.
Abby Wilson, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

For two and a half days, Karishma Chari didn’t eat. Her hunger strike was an act of solidarity with taxi drivers who reached 15 days on hunger strike Wednesday as part of the...

Members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance have been protesting against Mayor Bill de Blasio’s debt relief plan for taxi workers outside City Hall for the past eight days. The plan is weak and does not do enough to financially protect taxi drivers. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Editorial: NYC taxi drivers deserve better than de Blasio’s deal

The debt relief plan offered by Mayor Bill de Blasio should be amended to financially protect taxi workers after decades of deregulation and private greed.
The Editorial Board September 27, 2021

For the past eight days, members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance have been engaged in a 24/7 protest outside of City Hall in response to Mayor Bill de Blasio’s debt relief...

More of Hektad’s hearts painted on a brick wall on St. Mark’s Place.

An Artistic Tribute To College In New York

A final walk through New York City’s biggest art gallery before heading into quarantine: street murals.
Sara Miranda, UTA Features Multimedia Editor April 13, 2020

Four years of taxi and Uber rides to JFK has opened my eyes to the neighborhoods of the East Village and the Lower East Side — especially to their street art.  With a new...

Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Lexi Faunce, News Writer May 2, 2016
WSN reflects on the most popular news stories of the 2016 spring semester.
BREAKING: Taxi Hits Woman in Front of Weinstein

BREAKING: Taxi Hits Woman in Front of Weinstein

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 7, 2016
A taxi ran over a middle-aged woman in front of Weinstein Residence Hall on Thursday morning.
The Citi Bikes situated all over the NYU campus are a relatively cheap and convenient way for NYU students to get around NYU and NYC.

Get around town quick and cheap

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer December 3, 2015
4 modes of cheap transportation to help you get around the city

SheRides necessary due to safety concerns

WSN Editorial Board November 13, 2014
SheRide, a car service for women with female drivers, is a necessary response to conditions that cause women feel unsafe.
[UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

[UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

Sonja Popovic, Contributing Writer September 16, 2014
A new all female taxi service, SheTaxis, is launching in New York on September 16.
Taxi services must embrace innovations

Taxi services must embrace innovations

Kenny Lee, Contributing Columnist September 16, 2014
The outdated taxi industry needs the competition Uber's innovation provides.
Courtesy of Uber

New taxi-hailing app discontinued

November 5, 2012
San Francisco-based company's new lap, Uber, has been discontinued due to issues regarding contracts.