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

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

Washington Square News

Migos, a rap trio from Atlanta, taught NYU students a class about their rise to fame and pop culture.

Migos Teaches What Culture Means

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017
Rap group Migos discusses culture, popularity and inspiration at NYU Culture Class.
Letter to the Editor: "Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama"

Letter to the Editor: “Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama”

John Beckman, NYU Spokesperson January 23, 2017
NYU spokesperson John Beckman shared his thoughts about a recently published article in Washington Square News "Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama."
Skirball has put on many performances that send a bold message. The provocative production of "Apollon" by Choreographer Florentina Holzinger ran Feb. 22-23. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Tisch New Theatre Runs Into Drama

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 23, 2017
The Tisch New Theatre was suspended this past fall, but the news was quietly announced in a single email. Here's the details of the whole story.
Influential 2016

Influential 2016

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

When you go to NYU, it’s easy to be cynical. The inevitably of failure isn’t an easy thing to come to terms with. Going to class, nabbing internships, making connections —...

Jain at his internship with Good Morning America.

On the Job: Two Schools and an Edge in the Entertainment Industry

Faith Gates, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
Senior Shobhit Jain balances an intern with "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," a dual degree program in Stern and Tisch and an R.A. position at Hayden Hall. How does he do it?
Tisch junior Emmanuel Lopez was recently cast in the Broadway jukebox musical, On Your Feet! about Emilio and Gloria Estefan.

Why Wait to Graduate?

Blair Best, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
Why wait to graduate? NYU Tisch junior Emanuel Lopez has already been cast in the Broadway musical "On Your Feet," and spoke with WSN about the whirlwind he rode to get there.
Although her teaching is not limited to Tisch students, Joanne Edelmann primarily acts as a professor in the Stella Adler Studio.

Tisch Professor Teaches Female Inmates

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
Tisch professor Joanne Edelmann isn't just a teacher to NYU drama students — she teaches a movement technique class to female inmates at Rikers Island.
Former NYU student Emma Witmer, also known as gobbinjr, released an EP with dreamy and layered tracks.

gobbinjr Captivates With Dream Pop

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor November 7, 2016
Rising Brooklyn bedroom-pop star gobbinjr's new album "vom night" is the antithesis to the overly perfect, romanticized version of what girlhood is — and for that, it's a work of real art.
Sol Patches, a freshman in Tisch, plays the lead in Michael Paulucci’s new film “Pronouns,” utilizing slam poetry as a means to tell the story of a black transgender teen.

Tisch Freshman Leads ‘Pronouns’

Herman Lee, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
NYU Tisch freshman Sol Patches took the time to speak with WSN about his role in the new short film "Pronouns," which follows the life of a black transgender person and gives a dynamic portrait of the trans experience.
The Creatives Issue

The Creatives Issue

Anna Letson and Polina Buchak October 31, 2016
This issue is not about creating art within a specific school, but about having a passion to pursue art outside of academics.
NYU’s Class of 2017 displays its essential artistic nature in this year’s Class Activities Board Senior Showcase at the Kimmel auditorium.

Senior Showcase Features the Best of NYU

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
The artsier side of NYU was given a moment to shine during the Class Activities Board's senior showcase, highlighting artists from the class of 2017.
"Missed Connections" reenacts the section of Craigslist in which people try to find others online when they missed them in real life.

‘Missed Connections’ Misses the Mark

Lizzy Essiedu, Contributing Writer October 27, 2016
In what could have been a fascinatingly humorous concept, "Missed Connections" feels more like a disappointment.