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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

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What to do this week: Marvel trivia night, meditation at Central Park and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 6 - 12.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2023

(Illustration by Min Ji Kim)

8 Broadway Shows to Rush Before the Year Is Over

A guide to what Broadway shows to rush for under $50 and where and how to do it.
Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer May 7, 2019

When my parents came to visit me in April, they were horrified by the tall stack of Playbills on my desk, thinking I had dropped $100-$150 on each Broadway show. I quickly assured...

Students in the production of “Rags”. (Courtesy of NYU Steinhardt)

Steinhardt’s ‘Rags’: A Tale of Trump’s America, 100 Years Ago

Steinhardt presents the newest version of an emotionally stirring musical tale of Jewish immigrants in turn-of-the-century New York City.
Alex Cullina, Books & Theater Editor February 11, 2019

Immigrants seek a better life for their children in the United States Unsympathetic government officials attempt to separate a mother and her child. Xenophobic nativists demand...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Eric Gelb | Almost Famous

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor December 6, 2018

How do you become popular at NYU? High school is over and there’s no homecoming to solidify your place in the social hierarchy. At a university with over 25,000 undergraduates,...

The Woodsman tells the story of where the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz came from through the use of puppets.

Play Explores Tin Man’s Backstory

Emma Gold, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
"The Woodsman" imagines the origin story of The Tin Man from "The Wizard of Oz", with puppets.
Arts Issue: Celebrities make for better theater-going experience

Arts Issue: Celebrities make for better theater-going experience

April 10, 2014
Artists from the film, television and music disciplines have every right to participate in the Broadway culture.