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

Washington Square News

Three women perform on stage. The far right woman holds a cello while the woman on the far left has an acoustic guitar.

UltraViolet Live recap: 13 acts competed for $1,000 cash prize

NYU students competed at the final round of the university's annual Violet 100 talent competition.
Mikaylah Du, Illustration Editor March 4, 2024

Steinhardt senior Yasmin Williams plays guitar using a unique style called lap-tapping.

Yasmin Williams Isn’t Afraid to Break Convention

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor December 4, 2017
WSN spoke with Yasmin Williams, a senior studying music composition at Steinhardt, who takes advantage of a specific type of guitar-playing.
UVL Follows in the Footsteps of Great Past Performances

UVL Follows in the Footsteps of Great Past Performances

Catalina Gonella, Contributing Writer February 29, 2016
Ultraviolet Live featured grand prize winner Issac Lopez and many other talented students.
CAS Freshman, Donna Gary, is a poet living in Rubin Hall competing in UVL on Thursday Feb 15.

Previewing the Talent at UltraViolet Live

Callie Chute, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Here is a sneak preview of the contestants who will be performing at the Feb. 25 UVL Talent Show.
Yasmin Williams plays the guitar in a unique way during Ultra Violet Live. Williams won the grand prize of $1,000 for her act.

Steinhardt freshman wins Ultra Violet Live talent show

Katherine Stein, Contributing Writer March 2, 2015
NYU students from each residence hall competed against each other in the 12th annual UltraViolet Live talent show.
Weinsteins Jonathan Evans takes grand prize at 11th annual UVL

Weinstein’s Jonathan Evans takes grand prize at 11th annual UVL

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Contributing Writer March 7, 2014
Sixteen performers competed for the $1000 first place prize at the Ultra Violet Live talent show on March 6.
Courtesy of Cindy Tsui

UVL to implement new scoring system

November 26, 2012
The campus-wide talent show will have top 15 acts this year, in addition to contestants from NYU-Poly, NYU Abu Dhabi and the commuters community.