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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

New York City parks are alive with performers of all kind, from musicians and acrobats in Washington Square Park, to the creepy characters of Times Square.

Staff Recs: Favorite Street Performances

September 15, 2016
In this week's staff recommendations, WSN names their favorite instances of street performing that they've seen in and of the city.
Last Friday, a large crowd gathered in Washington Square Park to rally against the the Dakota Access Pipeline that would endanger the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota.

Greenwich Village Stands Up for Standing Rock

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 12, 2016
Native Americans and their allies gathered in Washington Square Park on Friday to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Searching For Spirit

Searching For Spirit

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor September 6, 2016

NYU kicked off the new school year with a pep rally in which more than 300 Welcome Week leaders paraded through the Washington Square Park fountain with beach balls and inflatable...

Headphones are a universal “don’t talk to me,” not a welcome sign.

Headphones Should Still Be a Safe Haven

Abigail Weinberg and Ankita Bhanot September 6, 2016
Tired of being harassed in Washington Square Park? Use these tips to make sure that nobody bothers you while you're wearing headphones.
Built in 1972, Bobst Library was one of the largest in the country. Although the atrium was originally open, metal barriers were attended to prevent further suicide attempts after three incidents.

Then and Now: NYU Landmarks Over Time

Anna Letson, Photo Editor May 2, 2016

via gvshp.org / Anna Letson Now a popular stop on campus, the Washington Mews was originally a part of the Lenape trail and was developed into horse stables. It now houses...

Crime Log: April 22-29

Greta Chevance and Diamond Naga Siu May 2, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between April 22 and April 29.
Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Top 5 News Stories This Spring

Lexi Faunce, News Writer May 2, 2016
WSN reflects on the most popular news stories of the 2016 spring semester.
Because of the surrounding buildings, Washington Square Park feels like the center of NYU’s campus.

A Campus Is What You Make It

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
NYU students discuss their understanding of our college's physical campus.
Quick, Do This Before Graduating!

Quick, Do This Before Graduating!

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Read about all the classic NYU things you should do before you leave campus for good.
The Incarceration to Education Coalition met with NYU President Hamilton Monday, the second term agreed upon during IEC’s 33-hour sit in earlier this month.

IEC Preps for Hamilton Meeting

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 25, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition decorated boxes in Washington Square Park as part of its 'Ban the Box' movement.

NYU Students Stand in Solidarity With Syrian Refugees

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor April 18, 2016
Students planned a rally in support of Syrian Refugees in Washington Square Park on April 15 as part of NYU's Syrian Refugee Awareness Week.
Slurs Betray Bernie's Progressive Message

Slurs Betray Bernie’s Progressive Message

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
“Corporate Democratic whore” means something. It implies greed and immorality, but more than anything else, it is tied to gender, to women, in politics and the corporate world.