New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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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

An email from N.Y.U.’s department of campus safety pasted on a purple background.

Campus Safety responds to wave of assaults near Washington Square Park

The Department of Campus Safety said it “is aware of reports on social media” of women being assaulted in several New York City neighborhoods, including near NYU’s Washington Square campus.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2024

Multiple women have shared stories online of being punched in neighborhoods throughout New York City, including areas near Washington Square Park and Union Square. NYU’s Department...

A group of protestors stand outside of Nike Unite holding signs which say “Nike Steals. Pay your workers,” “N.Y.U. is complicit,” among others.

3 NYU students allegedly assaulted during rally at D.C. Nike store

The students claimed they were harassed by Nike employees and customers during a protest over the company’s ties to NYU and other academic institutions.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2024

Three NYU students were allegedly harassed by customers and employees at a Nike location in Washington, D.C. during a rally on Feb. 3. At the demonstration, around 25 students...

‘Tis the season to get closer to bond with your friends, especially through shared Baldwin sightings. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)

Off-Third: A Christmas Miracle: NYU Senior Encounters Alec Baldwin for First Time

Unlike many NYU seniors, Gallatin senior Imani Ortiz never met Alec Baldwin — until last week.
Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor December 4, 2019

It’s no secret that NYU is a non-traditional university. Because the city is our campus, it leaves us to bond over shared experiences instead of darties and early-morning football...

Oriel Ceballos (in blue) was tackled by park officers after selling paintings in Washington Square Park from the ground instead of a table. (Courtesy of Griffin Wood)

Artist Tackled, Pepper-Sprayed by Officers in Washington Square Park

Oriel Ceballos has sold paintings in the park for years, occasionally without a table, which is against regulations. On Sunday, he was forcibly detained for doing so, for the first time.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor October 10, 2019

Oriel Ceballos was displaying his paintings along the fence of the Washington Square garden on Sunday — an area he said has long been frequented by artists — when he was told...

Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm

Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 9, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from April 1 to 6.
Music Fans May Listen Mindfully

Music Fans May Listen Mindfully

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer September 14, 2017
Separating the person from the music they make is a dangerous way to desensitize ourselves to their often destructive behaviors.
Crime Log: Feb. 6 to Feb. 8

Crime Log: Feb. 6 to Feb. 8

Htoo Min, Coco Wang, Sayer Devlin and Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editors February 13, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8.
Crime Log: Jan. 20-27

Crime Log: Jan. 20-27

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy January 30, 2017
A look at the crimes from the week of Jan. 20-27.
Fall 2016 Crime Recap

Fall 2016 Crime Recap

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor December 5, 2016
An analysis of all the crimes reported to NYU Public Safety during Fall 2016.

Crime Log: Aug. 24-Sept. 1

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor September 6, 2016
WSN breaks down incidents of campus crime from the previous week.
Denim Day at NYU opened up discussion about sexual assault with panelists that included actor Josh Hutcherson.

Denim Brings Attention to Sexual Assault on Campuses

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
NYU held it's first Denim Day, featuring guest panelist Josh Hutcherson, as a symbol of protest against destructive attitudes about sexual assault.

Crime Log: Feb. 13-21

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 22, 2016
These are the crime incidents reported for the week of Feb. 13.

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