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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

NYU musical theatre enthusiasts enjoy the act of fellow student at this year’s Spring Welcome Week event.

Bright Lights and High Notes at NYU

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor January 30, 2017
For one magical night of harmony and jazz hands, NYU students forgot their school affiliations to hold a night of Broadway showtunes and classic musical theater hits.
Hunter Thompson, a freshman in Gallatin, prepares his performance for the Coffeehouse Open Mic Night

Don’t Sleep Through Coffeehouse Open Mic Nights

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
From original raps to heartaching Sam Smith covers, NYU performers started off the semester strong with inspiring performances at the Welcome Week Coffeehouse Open Mic.
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...

Betty Who performed at the Program Board’s Spring Concert, wrapping up a successful Spring Welcome Week.

Betty Who Kicks Off Spring 2016 Welcome Week

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Betty Who, and NYU groups Cafune and Lauv brought energetic sets to the Spring Welcome concert in Kimmel.
NYU students get their housing assignments during fall's Welcome Week.

Spring Welcome Week Revolutionizes Spring at the Square

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
NYU hosted its first ever Spring Welcome Week this year.
NYU students took to the stage to compete in the 2016 Spring Welcome week’s “So You Think You NYU Can Dance” competition.

NYU Knows They Can Dance

Sydney Rappis, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
NYU hosts annual dance competition "So You Think NYU Can Dance?"
Students must be wary of cultural appropriation

Students must be wary of cultural appropriation

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
NYU asked people not to culturally appropriate during the Welcome Week Festiball, but students should take it on themselves not to appropriate other cultures.
In defense of an alcohol-free Welcome Week

In defense of an alcohol-free Welcome Week

Scarlett Curtis, Contributing Columnist September 8, 2014
The 21-and-over drinking age benefits students who are entering college.
Freshman Year Dos and Don'ts

Freshman Year Dos and Don’ts

August 24, 2014
Upperclassmen give thoughtful advice to the new freshmen.
Courtesy of Finn Cutler

Reality Show cast reveals rewards, challenges of performance

August 25, 2013
Meet some of the key cast members in the 2013 NYU Reality Show.
File photo by David Lin/WSN

Disorientation to introduce freshmen university to controversies

August 25, 2013
Two NYU seniors have organized a "Disorientation" that aims to introduce incoming students to points to hotly debated issues at the university.
File photo by Lauren Strausser/WSN

Welcome Week 2013 aims to bring together diverse community

Nicole Brown and Kayana Jean-Philippe August 25, 2013
In addition to the classics, Welcome Week 2013 will feature a new documentary of students' welcome week experience across the globe.