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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


The omurice is a Japanese omelet covered with a number of unconventional toppings — it’s more than your typical salt and pepper.

The Exploding Omelet

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor September 5, 2017
Every month we find ourselves discovering a new dish whether it is an innovative take on something we already knew, or a traditional food from another country that we just hop on the bandwagon for. One dish that has been coming up around New York and on the internet is the exploding omelet, or omurice.
The chopped cheese sandwich is supposed to be New York City’s version of a famous destination sandwich. The sandwich includes ground beef with onions, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and condiments.

Sandwich Politics: Chopped Cheese

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
Like most major American cities, New York has its fair share of signature dishes and treats. But chopped cheese is the one spreading from its origins in Harlem and the Bronx to the rest of the city.
The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

WSN Management Team January 30, 2017

While most of the United States celebrated the New Year almost a month ago, within the melting pot that people of various identities call home, the New Year never really seems...

The passionate group of Argentines who constitute the tango ensemble Rascasuelos spoke to us last week.

Rascasuelos Take Tradition to a New Level

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 1, 2016
Argentinian tango greats Rascasuelos toe the line between tradition and reinvention with their vivacious performance. In their interview with WSN, members go in-depth about what it means to be heralded as both the new faces of tango and the new Argentinians performing at Carnegie Hall.
As seen in this 1900s postcard, playing football has always been a common tradition for American families on Thanksgiving break.

Sports and Thanksgiving: The ongoing tradition

Kyle Ryan, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
This year, families around the country continued the long Thanksgiving tradition of appreciating sports. But why do we do it in the first place?