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

Influential 2014

Influential 2014

Emily Bell and Dana Reszutek Dec 11, 2014

NYU is not a bubble. Students are confronted with issues larger than an individual or a university, and discussions about these topics are not only growing, but also are being...

Sophie Lasoff

Sophie Lasoff

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor Dec 11, 2014

In February 2013, NYU Divest hosted its first event — a lecture that featured environmentalist Bill McKibben as the main speaker. The event brought 500 people to Cooper Union....

Richard Hsu

Richard Hsu

Ife Olujobi, Entertainment Editor Dec 11, 2014

A group of students joke and chatter on their way to the fourth floor of the Silver Center on a Tuesday night as though they are about to go to a party. They are actually heading...

Pilar Mendez

Pilar Mendez

David Bologna, Beauty & Style Editor Dec 11, 2014

Steinhardt senior Pilar Mendez didn’t always know she would venture to five different countries, conduct critical research and spend her college career as a public health major. “I...

Kevin Chung

Kevin Chung

Jonathan Keshishoglou, Under the Arch Blog Editor Dec 11, 2014

Speaking quickly but concisely and occasionally cracking a witty one-liner, Poly senior Kevin Chung gives a presentation on Physical Security to the Cyber Security Club. He explains...

Jules OConner

Jules O’Connor

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-large Dec 11, 2014

Even after a long day of student government work, Jules O’Connor is all smiles on Dec. 4 as she leads the monthly University Committee on Student Life meeting, introducing speakers...

John Catsimatidis, Jr.

John Catsimatidis Jr.

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor Dec 11, 2014

At the front of a crowded room, Stern senior John Catsimatidis Jr. stands in a navy suit and red tie, the picture of a future political leader. Welcoming students into the room...

Jamiee Foster

Jamiee Foster

Bailey Evans, Deputy Features Editor Dec 11, 2014

Jamiee Foster knows what it’s like to be the new kid. The CAS senior had moved from Las Vegas to small-town Arkansas to Baltimore by the time she was in second grade. “The...

Corey Harper

Corey Harper

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor Dec 11, 2014

With a warm hug and a smile, Poly senior Corey Harper greets two members of the Native American and Indigenous Students Group. He and his co-presidents would be meeting with those...

Colin Waddell

Colin Waddell

John Ambrosio, News Editor Dec 11, 2014

It is 9:30 a.m. on a Wednesday morning at the Jay Street Metrotech Building in Brooklyn, and Colin Waddell is helping teenagers boil eggs. “All right, does everyone have it...

Abhinay Ashutosh

Abhinay Ashutosh

Hannah Treasure, Features Editor Dec 11, 2014

They are the little plastic blocks you step on in the dark that make you curse under your breath — the pieces of castles before they fit together. They satisfactorily click into...

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