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Washington Square News

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

Two students wave Palestinian flags among dozens of protestors gathered in Gould Plaza.
Students to protest federal bill targeting university boycotts of Israel
Natalie Deoragh and Zachary Karp September 18, 2026
(Suditi Sircar, Azelin Chen, Kiran Komanduri and John Bush for WSN)
On the Street: Celebration
John Bush, Azelin Chen, Krish Dev, Rhea Kohli, Kiran Komanduri, Suditi Sircar, Neil Tawney and Hanni Wang May 4, 2026
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
In Photos: Thousands of students swarm Strawberry Fest
Nikolai Kovach and Alex Woodworth May 4, 2026
(Krish Dev, Kaleo Zhu, Saya Quisbert and Jada Nakagawa for WSN)
On the Street: After hours
Krish Dev, Alisia Houghtaling, Ethan Li, Darryl Linardi, Jada Nakagawa, Saya Quisbert, Neil Tawney and Kaleo Zhu April 20, 2026
An illustration of a pair of legs standing on top of a soapbox with “W S N” on it.
The Soapbox: An Olympic river with crocodiles in Australia, tightened travel restrictions in China and a village symbolically leaving the UK
Iris Miller September 18, 2026
A man with black frame glasses in front of a brown background.
NYU Tisch taps acclaimed producer to prep film students for industry evolution
Charlotte Hanscom September 17, 2026
A woman smiling in the center in a golden frame with “BEYOND N Y U” at the top.
Beyond NYU: A shore path to creativity and ocean conservation
Charlotte Hanscom September 17, 2026
A purple neon sign that says “NYU TISCH” inside the Tisch School of the Arts building.
19 NYU alumni take home Emmys
Brishti Sarkar September 16, 2026
A brightly lit grocery aisle filled with multicolored bags of snacks.
4 simple snacks to buy when you’re on the go
Christobelle Rudes September 18, 2026
Exterior of a black and silver photobooth with the words “Missed Connections” above the curtain.
‘Missed Connections’ Photobooth captures potential sparks in the real world
Vriti Shah September 18, 2026
A woman wearing a white blouse standing in front of an ocean view.
NYFW intern Francesca Nicoletti is pushing herself further
Brishti Sarkar September 18, 2026
A model in a black jacket and sunglasses walks in Gucci’s fashion show in Times Square.
How this engineering student goes from Tandon to Gucci
Neil Tawney September 17, 2026
An illustration of a plate of nachos in a microwave next to a brown paper bag labeled “Y 2 K nachos” and a purple C D player with headphones.
Is the reference economy cheapening Gen Z music?
Amelia Knust September 18, 2026
Five horizontal illustrations displaying posters of plays on yellow striped background.
The best of filmed theater, free for NYU students
Harper Iles September 17, 2026
A graphic of a disc on the side of Adela’s “PRIMA” album cover, featuring a portrait of the singer with hot pink hair.
Review: Can we all feel like Adéla on ‘PRIMA’?
Ellie Miller September 16, 2026
(Zara Surti for WSN)
Review: The Grey’s latest exhibition evokes childlike wonder
Rhea Kohli September 15, 2026
An illustration of a purple hand covering another person’s mouth. The person has yellow tape around their neck that reads “Caution.”
Off-Third: NYU unveils new measures to bolster free speech on campus
Aidan Hess September 18, 2026
Red and yellow facade of A M C theater in Kips Bay with signs saying “A M C” and “I MAX.”
Opinion: NYU Langone is stunting community in Kips Bay
Avni Mishra September 17, 2026
President Trump signs an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America (Courtesy of the White House, photo by Molly Riley)
Off Topic: Enough with Trump’s performative politics
Grace Penny September 15, 2026
A female N Y U soccer player kicks a soccer ball while a player in a navy uniform follows closely behind.
After last season’s heartbreaking end, women’s soccer returns with full force
Sayako Ikeda September 18, 2026
The words “out of bounds” in white in the middle of brightly colored rectangular sports fields.
Out of Bounds: Team USA Women’s Basketball team wins in Berlin, and other major sports news from Accra and Shanghai
Sherry Chen September 18, 2026
Male N Y U golfer in a purple shirt swings a golf club.
Men’s golf tees up for the fall season
Sayako Ikeda September 17, 2026