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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

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Day in the life: Michael Bowen

February 6, 2014
Tisch graduate student Michael Bowen spends his days surrounded by films.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

NYU community mourns alumnus Philip Seymour Hoffman

Clio McConnell and Ife Olujobi February 2, 2014
Oscar-winning actor and NYU graduate Philip Seymour Hoffman died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Tisch students deserve more performance space

Tisch students deserve more performance space

November 13, 2013
Despite NYU's prestigious arts program, the university fails to provide adequate performance spaces for its students to showcase their work.
Coraline Wang/WSN

Tisch sophomore wins chance to write for 24-Hour Plays

November 7, 2013
Mojica will have the chance to write for celebrities like Jason Briggs and Zachary Levi.
Shawn Paik/WSN

What’s in Your Bag: Anna Rose

November 4, 2013

For Tisch freshman Anna Rose, dance has been a constant in her life since the age of 3. Although she has dabbled in acting, singing and playing piano, Rose is committed to...

Spike Lee receives Gish Prize for film, teaching

November 1, 2013
On Oct. 30 at the Museum of Modern Art, the esteemed Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize celebrated its 20th anniversary by bestowing Lee with the award.
Hannah Cohen for WSN

NYU professor reflects on naturalization process

October 10, 2013
NYU Tisch professor Kenneth Dancyger, a holocaust survivor, recently became a U.S. citizen.
WSN Interviews: Five Student Council Presidents

WSN Interviews: Five Student Council Presidents

September 17, 2013
Watch the first two videos in our three-part series covering the newest student council leaders. First, meet Tisch's Anderson Heinz and LSP's Rohit Mittal.
Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision

Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision

September 17, 2013
It is clear that NYU President John Sexton and NYU Board of Trustees chair Martin Lipton have failed in their duties as university leaders and should resign immediately.
via nyu.edu

Professor Red Burns passes at 88, leaves legacy at Tisch

September 2, 2013
Professor Burns is remembered as a leader and influential teacher.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

[UPDATE] Tisch faculty passes vote of no confidence

May 21, 2013
In a motion passed Tuesday morning, Tisch faculty declared they do not have confidence in President Sexton.