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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 University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Former Gallatin student pleads guilty to choking charge
Selin Kemiktarak, Deputy Managing Editor • June 11, 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
Protest against NYU Langone Health denying gender-affirming care to children on Feb. 3, 2025. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)
NYU Langone subpoenaed for records on gender-affirming care
Zachary Karp, Deputy News Editor • May 21, 2026
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Graduates boo Haidt during commencement speech
Aashna Miharia, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2026
Thousands flood Yankee Stadium for all-university commencement
Thousands flood Yankee Stadium for all-university commencement
Leena Ahmed, Natalie Deoragh, Zachary Karp and Dharma Niles May 14, 2026
A background check on Jeffrey Epstein’s 1976 application to Bear Stearns. (Courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice)
Epstein lied about earning an NYU mathematics degree
Krish Dev, Digital Director • May 14, 2026
(Neil Tawney for WSN)
Manhattan’s last queer bookstore was about to disappear — now, it’s got a bright future
Sam Donagi, Deputy Culture Editor • May 6, 2026
Stargazy pie. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A British pub finds success in nonchalance
Lauren Ng, Managing Editor • May 6, 2026
(Courtesy of Dorothy Bailey)
This Tandon student project asks, ‘What is accessible fashion?’
Natalie Plavec, Contributing Writer • May 6, 2026
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
‘I knew what I was signing up for’: The high price of sisterhood
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer • May 6, 2026
(Courtesy of Amanda M Hatfield)
Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show
Amelia Knust, Arts Editor • June 9, 2026
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Staff recs: Goodbye
Dani Biondi, Skylar Boilard, Leo Field, Amelia Knust, Rhea Kohli and Chantal Mann May 6, 2026
(Suditi Sircar for WSN)
What your most-anticipated summer release says about you
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor • May 6, 2026
Zia Lawrence in “Oversized Suits.” (Courtesy of Page 8 Pictures)
Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on touring Shakespeare across NYC
Leila Abarca, Staff Writer • May 6, 2026
A graduate holds up a keffiyeh during the 2026 Gallatin graduation. (Neil Tawney for WSN)
Guest Essay: NYU’s graduation rules are worth breaking
Mehr Kotval, Guest Contributor • May 22, 2026
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Letter from the Editor: My addiction to student journalism
Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief • May 14, 2026
NYU’s 2024 commencement at Yankee Stadium. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Opinion: Defend student speech at graduation before it disappears
Mehr Kotval, Editor-at-Large • May 6, 2026
(Lianna O’Grady for WSN)
Opinion: D-III sports deserve your attention
Kiran Komanduri, Sports Editor • May 6, 2026
(Photo by Neil Tawney, illustration by Suditi Sircar)
In the Huddle: Emma Grunin on her track and field career
Sayako Ikeda, Deputy Sports Editor • May 6, 2026
(Soham Makkena for WSN)
The unsung efforts of student team managers
Chloe Sundstrom, Staff Writer • May 6, 2026