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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

A blue psilocybin capsule inside a glass can placed on a windowsill.

NYU in the psychedelic renaissance

Sheridan Smith, Staff Photographer Apr 9, 2023

Noams and Trafton at Pride Fest in 2019. They performed a remix of Trafton’s song Hyperreal. (Photo Courtesy of Alena Spalenska)

EDM, Beyond the Festival

Electronic Dance Music has exploded around the world into a genre that is prolific, diverse and welcoming. But confined by the physical restraints of New York City, NYU EDM enthusiasts and artists have had to rethink some of its traditions.
Ali Zimmerman, Contributing Writer Oct 7, 2019

If you attend a DJ Kali rave, you can expect to arrive at an unassuming warehouse somewhere in Brooklyn. Enter, and you’ll find yourself thrown into a crowd of 300 college...


An NYU study finds that unintentional drug use is still a problem in many EDM party scenes.

Your Ecstasy Might Include Traces of Bath Salts

Helen Crosby, Contributing Writer Oct 4, 2017
A study led by an NYU professor found that people were often unaware they were consuming bath salts at EDM parties.
Cocaine, also known as the party drug, is a popular drug with a short rush.

A Brief Guide to the Most Prevalent Campus Drugs

Ankita Bhanot, Deputy Features Editor Oct 28, 2016
WSN does not support the use of illegal drugs. However, should you choose to use them (or not), read on to find out about their short- and long-term effects.

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