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

Under the Arch

Welcome to Under the Arch, WSN’s magazine. Under the Arch publishes editions with a unique theme each month. For more information or to contribute, please contact [email protected].

An illustration of a woman in a green t-shirt with brown hair holding her hands to her head with a stressed expression on her face against a dark blue background. There is a thought bubble from her head that contains a set of beige papers with scribbles on them and gray chaotic scribbles surrounding the papers.

‘Publish or Perish’: The dark side of tenured professorship

As tenured professorships become harder and harder to find, the pressure to publish research is taking priority over quality and integrity in academia.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2024

An illustration of a volumetric flask with orange liquid in it and a conical flask with pink liquid and a green plant growing inside of it. Various tiny people drawn in a simplistic, blocky style congregate around the flasks with empty speech bubbles floating around their heads.

The politics of the sciences: In pursuit of truth, we have lost it

A fake academic paper shows intellectual rifts in academia can have real-world consequences.
Samson Tu, Creative Director February 11, 2024

An illustration of a scientist in a white robe pouring liquids out of a glass flask. In front of the scientist is a shelf filled with laboratory equipments.

‘Punching above its weight’: NYU’s research revolution

The university’s growing focus on research has spurred significant spending increases, but has also led to better support for everyone from faculty to undergraduates.
Mikaylah Du, Illustration Editor February 11, 2024

An illustration of an aerial view of Washington Square Park overlaid with texts that read Welcome Home! and N.Y.U.

Welcome Home, Class of 2027

A guide to your first semester at college from WSN.
August 4, 2023

Illustration of a street against a purple sky: From left to right: ‘bagel bobs’ storefront, Fafu’s Traditional Chinese Cuisine food truck and storefront of Phebe’s tavern on Bowery.

Feeding NYU: Familiar Food Near Campus

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Amber Chang, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

Illusration of 5 postage stamps featuring different NYU buildings over the years

‘Manifest destiny’: NYU’s history of expansion in Washington Square

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor April 30, 2023

Illustration of different parts of the MetroTech area including the MetroTech Commons, Tandon and the Wunsch building.

Quiet Foundations: What NYU’s Brooklyn Campus Was Built On

The histories of culture and change behind everyday environments aren't always immediately obvious, not even to those who live and work in those places on a daily basis.
Augustin Langlet April 30, 2023

Two women engaged in conversation cross the street as an NYU Campus Safety officer passes by. A sign in the background reads “Irving Farm New York” in white uppercase letters.

A Week in Your New Home

What does a typical week in Greenwich Village entail? From laundromats to cafes, delve into one student’s ideal week at NYU.
Shirene Anand, Staff Photographer April 30, 2023

As NYU’s Greek life undergoes changes to promote a more welcoming community for students, one question remains: Can Greek life escape its infamous stereotypes? (Illustration by Max Van Hosen)

Can Greek Life at NYU Evolve With the Times?

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Mellak Abduelal, Contributing Writer April 30, 2023

A stylized illustration of a building with collaged newspaper clippings from old WSN printed issues. (illustration by Aaliya Luthra)

Celebrating 50 years of the Washington Square News

When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Opinion Editor April 30, 2023