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

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

Washington Square News

The Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Nature of Time Travel

The Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Nature of Time Travel

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 2, 2018
What is time? Does time travel exist? These are the questions that occupy NYU students' thoughts.
Be a Conscious Traveler

Be a Conscious Traveler

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinions Editor March 19, 2018
Cruises and all-inclusive resort vacations can be fun and relaxing, but travelers should know the environmental and social consequences.
It can be stressful and nerve-wracking to travel to a foreign country, but studying abroad is also an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience that many NYU students choose to pursue.

Abroad Is Not America

Carine Zambrano, Abroad Editor January 22, 2018
If that is your first time away from friends, family and Amazon Prime, here are some things to keep in mind before saying goodbye to Uncle Sam.
Many professional sports teams have dropped Trump Hotels as one of the living options when traveling for road games in light of Trump’s comments about multiple professional sports.

Pro Teams No Longer Staying at Trump Hotels

Brianna Davis, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Professional sports teams are no longer staying at Trump hotels.
Varsity sports players tell what it’s like to juggle school life during midterms season and their athletic life during the semester.

Athletes Juggle Travel and School

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
Being on the road during crucial academic time periods proves difficult for NYU Athletes.
Elon Musk’s Global Spaceship Is Impressive, But Unrealistic

Elon Musk’s Global Spaceship Is Impressive, But Unrealistic

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor October 2, 2017
From electric cars to underground roadway systems to the colonization of Mars, Elon Musk has set his mind to the most ambitious and exciting ideas of the modern age, with his most high-reaching idea yet — international travel space ships.
Lack of Academic Freedom Plagues NYU Abu Dhabi

Lack of Academic Freedom Plagues NYU Abu Dhabi

Mack DeGeurin and Amy Rhee October 2, 2017
NYU Professor Mohammad Bazzi's recent UAE visa denial highlights a growing number of NYU faculty and staff who have faced discrimination at the Abu Dhabi campus. NYU has largely avoided addressing these issues publicly.
Exposure | Peru, Alive With Color

Exposure | Peru, Alive With Color

Taylor Stout, Contributing Photographer September 15, 2017

This summer, I had the opportunity to explore Peru, a country that is alive with color, sound, and flavor. Just by walking down the street, one can smell local delicacies being...

Gallatin alum Sal Lavallo hopes to earn the title of “Youngest American to Visit Every Country.” He only has 18 out of 195 nations left to visit.

Record-breaking Gallatin Alum Plans to Visit Every Country

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor April 24, 2017
With only 18 out of 195 nations left to visit, Gallatin alum Sal Lavallo has returned to New York to prepare for an epic trip that will include stops on every continent to break the record before his 27th birthday in September.
Though not Washington Square Park, Central Park provides a lovely panoramic view of the lake. It’s perfect for those staying over during spring break and looking for a new park to explore in depth.

4 Ways to Make the Best of Your NYC Staycation

Anastasiya Shelest, Contributing Writer March 7, 2017
Staying in New York City this spring break? Here is WSN's guide to making the most of your week off.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaks at a town hall held today, Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. The Sanctuary Campus movement marched on the event to demand Hamilton declare NYU a sanctuary campus for undocumented students.

Hamilton Town Hall Turns Testy

Arushi Sahay and Sayer Devlin March 2, 2017
Andrew Hamilton hosted a town hall to take questions from students about affordability, but the discussion quickly turned the sanctuary campus debate.

Exposure | Weekend Adventures Abroad

Anna Letson, Multimedia Abroad Editor February 28, 2017
With the three-day weekend incorporated into many study abroad schedules, there is an opportunity to explore one's study away destination, which in this case, is Paris.