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

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

Washington Square News

An illustration of TikToker Caleb Simpson. He has brown hair and is wearing a navy Yankee hat and pink hoodie. Simpson is standing in front of two brownstone buildings.

How much is rent in New York City?

An interview with TikTok’s Caleb Simpson on the wealth disparity within New York City communities.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer November 23, 2022

A blue and white cracked vase is illustrated against a blue background. SIlhouettes of Joy Li’s family are painted on the vase.

Some Scars Stay

Two weary spouses breaking apart leads to endless cracks for the rest of this Asian family.
Joy Li, Contributing Writer October 20, 2022

Alexa Donovan stands in front of 211 Thompson St., an apartment building in Greenwich Village. Alexa is looking at the camera and wearing a navy shirt and denim skirt.

Born To Be at NYU

As this NYU student returned back to her family’s first stomping grounds, she finds her true self.
Alexa Donovan, Contributing Writer October 20, 2022

Sara Sharma holds a bouquet of orange flowers while standing in front of a deli displaying flowers in Union Square. Sara is looking into the distance, and is wearing a white floral dress and a lilac cardigan.

Finding New Delhi

Navigating a sense of home within familiar and unfamiliar spaces, through physical spaces, tributes and souvenirs.
Sara Sharma, Contributing Writer October 20, 2022

Lorraine Olaya looks at the camera while standing outside on the platform of a train station. Lorraine is wearing a patterned blue shirt and light blue jeans.

Native New Yorkers on Balancing Family and Independence

First-generation and native New Yorker students reflect on finding their sense of independence at college and how they balance that with family and strict immigrant parents.
Lorraine Olaya, Deputy Managing Editor October 20, 2022

Liz Argenziano, Joe Argenziano, and Nick Argenziano pose looking at the camera against a black backdrop. They are all wearing white NYU Athletics uniforms. Liz is holding a soccer ball on her shoulder.

It Runs in The Family

From kids to college students, sports and family have always been inseparable for these three NYU athletes.
Sydney Barragan, Under the Arch Editor October 20, 2022

A collage of environmental portraits of studio artists. From camera left to right: undergraduate student Ella Zona in her studio, graduate student Lizzy Chemel in her studio, and Professor Anthony Graves in his home studio.

The Application of Self: Accounts From Steinhardt’s Studio Art Department

Three different artistic journeys, each demonstrating how the idea of self-expressionism in art is executed and should be challenged.
Kate Serrano, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

Three people are drawn in this illustration. On the bottom left, there is a close-up of a person wearing a red beanie with pink and orange stripes. On the top is a pair of black and white converse platforms outlined in pink. On the right is a person with split tone green and pink hair wearing a black tank top and black skirt. The background of the illustration is pink with patterned accents.

Personal Style is Trending

In Washington Square Park, personal style is on display.
Ella W. Anderson, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

An illustration depicts Elleni Solomon standing while wearing a black dress, a white lab coat and a stethoscope around her neck. The background is a gradient of yellow and pink. There are logos of the sorority Alpha Epsilon Phi.

The Science of Sisterhood

A pre-health student and sorority member shares her journey in becoming proud of her identity.
Elleni Solomon, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022

An illustration depicts a blue shirt coming out of a canvas tote bag. The background is a purple and blue gradient.

NYC Versus American Suburbia: The Limitations of Self Expression

Moving from a small town to the big city, I had dreams of expressing my true self. However, I had not considered the realities of being a teenage girl in New York City. How can I express myself if I fear for my safety?
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer September 25, 2022