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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a phone displaying the text “Spotify 2.0.2.2. Wrapped” against a background with green and pink wave patterns. The phone stands against a solid purple background.

Spotify Wrapped: The limitations of listening 

Spotify’s recently released end-of-the-year recaps ask whether listeners can still have original taste in music.
Carina Christo, Contributing Writer December 9, 2022

I’ve taken the Amtrak to and from Massachusetts at least 18 times. Despite the practice I have with train procedures, spotty Wi-Fi leaves me with little to do for four hours,...

Wave to the Camera: The FBI Is Watching

Wave to the Camera: The FBI Is Watching

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor April 1, 2018
George Orwell's 1984 is coming to life with theories about the FBİ watching us through our laptops.
There’s more to just packing a passport and the usual items when preparing for studying abroad. Other items such as a travel diary come in handy too.

What to Pack for Your Semester Abroad

Halle Gold, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Going abroad but not sure what to pack? This is your guide for things that you might not have thought to bring with you when you leave.

Campus-wide WiFi outage wreaks havoc among students

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 22, 2015
NYU internet went dark on Monday night with outages lasting through Tuesday morning.

LinkNYC benefits outweigh costs

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 19, 2014
A recently announces plan would replace NYC pay phones with " stand-alone devices offering free Wi-Fi and nationwide phone calls as well as mobile phone charging capability." This is the kind of action that NYC should be taking to make modernize itself as well as lead the nation in offering its citizens more wireless access.
Courtesy of MTA

How To: Navigate the City

November 18, 2013

Getting lost in the city can be considered a rite of passage for newcomers -- but there are quite a few ways to get around this mazed of a city. The Subway System The New...

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NYU-Poly professor receives grant for frequency band research

October 22, 2013
The National Science Foundation awarded an NYU-Poly professor and Auburn University professor a $500,000 grant to further research on the new frequency band, 60 gigahertz band.
Rachel Liquindoli for WSN

MTA extends Wi-Fi and cell service to more subway stations

April 30, 2013
Wi-Fi and cell phone service will now be available in 30 additional MTA subway stations.