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

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Flying Solo stands out in SoHo

Despite Sunday’s snow, Flying Solo displayed an array of designers at New York Fashion Week — each bringing bold ideas.
Lea Filidore, Contributing Writer February 16, 2022

Flying Solo, unlike most other designer brands advertised in New York Fashion Week, is a coalition of independent designers working together against the fashion industry’s harsh...

Don’t let the cold weather ruin your skin — read our recommendations for primers, cleansers, toners and more. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Skincare products to help you beat winter chills

Tired of chapped lips and cracked hands? We’ve got you covered with a guide of products that will protect your skin from the cold New York winter.
Autumn Kaufman, Contributing Writer February 14, 2022

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this year, so you know what that means — another six weeks of winter. These weather conditions do more than just ruin your Saturday night plans....

(Photo by Sara Vargas)

Top 3 style tips for surviving a New York winter

Winter is here. Here’s how you can beat the cold in style!
Sara Vargas, Contributing Writer November 30, 2021

Winter is approaching, and many of us are struggling to stay warm without sacrificing our style. While the cold might feel like the enemy of assembling a chic outfit, New Yorkers...

Listen to advice from East-coasters to survive the coming winter. (Photo by Christian Forte)

A New Englander’s Guide to Surviving Winter

Trinity Casimir, Contributing Writer January 27, 2020

When you found out you were accepted to NYU from your 75 degree hometown, you were so excited you forgot that it snows in New York City. Truthfully, you’re not quite an NYU student...

The Case for Prison Abolition

Read one writer’s take on the recent incident at MDC Brooklyn and what it says about the criminal justice system as a whole.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor February 6, 2019

In the midst of New York’s frigid weather last weekend, Metropolitan Detention Center Brooklyn, a pre-trial federal detention center for low-level offenders, lost power and heating....

A jazz show performing in Greenwich Village. One of the many winter activities favored by NYU students.  (Photo by Hannah Shulman)

On Campus for the Holidays

How students coped with staying at NYU over break.
Anna de la Rosa, Deputy Culture Editor January 29, 2019

As fall semester drew to a close, many students rushed to leave NYU in favor of family time, fun and relaxation. For others, staying on campus seemed like the obvious choice. Some...

WINTER WONDERLAND? Frigid weather hit Washington Square Park in early December as temperatures dropped into the 20s and a light dusting of snow covered the ground during mid-afternoon. It might have been the last time the park became a winter wonderland for a while, as park renovations lasting two to three years were to start in the following months.

Exposure | Winter on the Square

A chilly trip through WSN’s archives
Pamela Jew and Sam Klein November 26, 2018

Winter is met with chattering teeth and migration to warmer lands. But for over 40 years, WSN photographers have braved the New York winter winds in search of the quintessential...

Leaves change color in Central Park.

How to Spend Your First Fall in the City

Sweater Weather: How NYU Students Are Making It Better
Joyce Shin, Contributing Writer October 2, 2018
Grab your dark-washed denim and turtlenecks, the leaves are reddening and the air is freezing.
Team photo of the 2017-2018 hockey team.

NYU Hockey Concludes First Club Division I Season

Warner Radliff, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
NYU's Hockey team played in Division I this season — WSN recaps the season and the team's plans moving forward.
Have A Class in Cantor? Dress Warmly

Have A Class in Cantor? Dress Warmly

Yale Buchwald, Contributing Writer February 13, 2018
The line outside of the Cantor Film Center is outrageous and needs to be stopped before students freeze or pedestrians are injured.
NYU has been posting information online about how to stay cold-free this flu season.

NYU Health Service Immune to Influx of Influenza Cases

Louis Dalle, Contributing Writer February 2, 2018
This year's flu season is the worst in nearly a decade. While national hospitalization has skyrocketed, the NYU Health Center has seen a relatively small number of new cases.
A healthy and balanced diet including fruits and vegetables is essential to boost immunity and ward off germs in this chilly flu season.

Surviving Wintertime in New York

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer January 24, 2018
New York's cold and windy winter is back. Here are some ways to keep warm other than wearing layers.