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

An illustration of a female-presenting figure sits, with legs crossed, listening to music with black over-ear headphones. In the background, a urban landscape approximating Times Square in New York City. The signs in the background read “Cinema,” “Bank,” “Fitness Center,” “Tattoo,” “Art,” “Great Recipe,” “Green Tea,” “Restaurant,” “Jazz” and “Cupcake.”

How moving to New York helped me rethink my relationship with anxiety

I had expected my anxiety to get worse after moving to Manhattan. Instead, my relationship with it got exponentially better. 
Alexa Donovan, Contributing Writer October 28, 2022

I have always been more anxious than the average person. A panicker. A perfectionist. A people pleaser. I overthink, I overshare, I overexert myself.  New York City works better...

What I Noticed About Not Being Noticed

What I Noticed About Not Being Noticed

Emily Fagel, Copy Chief January 30, 2017
Most students’ first week in New York City was strange and overwhelming. But in retrospect, that week was overwhelmed by one specific feeling: anonymity.
Mobile app, Flyy, which allows people to anonymously speak to each other, has raised awareness of sexual abuse through a campaign called 100 Voices Strong.

100 Voices app speaks out about sexual assault

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
100 Voices Strong, a campaign against sexual abuse, gives a voice to victims around the country.