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

Washington Square News

Two rows of 12 photos are displayed in the gallery in the lobby of the Tisch building.

Photography and multimedia series ‘Show One’ illuminates prevalent themes in modern culture

From the Photography & Imaging department class of 2022, “Show One” displays works that cover themes prevalent in modern society through a variety of artistic mediums.
Bryn Borzillo, Contributing Writer March 2, 2022

“Show One” is the first in this year’s series of photography and multimedia showcases by the Photography & Imaging department at the Tisch School of the Arts. Pieced...

Tarot cards originated as a party game, meaning they have no religious or spiritual origin. As such, tarot has come to mean different things to different people within the NYU community. (Photo by Graham Harris)

How tarot cards are making waves at NYU

Tarot cards actually don’t have mystical roots — however, they do give users at NYU the freedom to create the world they want to see.
Maggie Stutz, Contributing Writer September 29, 2021

Tarot cards actually don’t come from spiritual or religious roots — it was actually just a card game Italian aristocrats played at parties. Although some may be disappointed,...

Animal Crossing is a Nintendo video game that quickly rose in popularity among quarantined students, including WSN Managing Editor Abby Hofstetter. Abby takes comfort in the gameplay and talks about her experience with the game. (Staff Photo by Abby Hofstetter)

I Lost Control Over My Life. ‘Animal Crossing’ Gave It Back to Me.

Nintendo’s adorable game offers me consistency at a time when consistency is hard to come by.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor April 13, 2020

The coronavirus gives me anxiety. I know I’m not alone in that. Specifically, mention of its symptoms and its victims, especially ones I know, sends me into a deep spiral I can’t...

The NYU Quidditch team poses for a photo after its first-ever Northeast Regional Championship win. The team defeated Tufts University by a score of 180*-100 in the final. (Courtesy of NYU Quidditch)

Battling Rain and Wind, NYU Quidditch Crowned Regional Champs for First Time

NYU is now the No. 1 ranked college quidditch team in the country.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor November 4, 2019

Last weekend in Warwick, Rhode Island, NYU’s varsity quidditch team battled 50-degree weather and torrential rain to win its first-ever Northeast Regional Championship, defeating...

Justine Morris running the 3,000 meter steeplechase during day one of the Sam Howell Invitational, at Princeton University.

Weekly Sports Update April 3-April 9

Nika Woodfill, Deputy Sports Editor April 10, 2017
The baseball team had a challenging week, losing three of four matches against Case Western.
May 16th, Washington Square Park. A beautiful sunny day where several tables were occupied by chess players, concentration and focus is the key to win.

Chess Club Draws Social Players

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
NYU's Chess Club offers a casual way to play the game and meet new people.
Game Center Incubator highlights variety of student work

Game Center Incubator highlights variety of student work

Sophie Ding, Contributing Writer September 8, 2014
NYU Game Center Incubator showcased the first generation of games created by graduate students in NYU’s Game Center MFA program.
Shawn Paik/WSN

Poly student launches staring competition app

February 10, 2014
NYU Freshman John Meyer released an iPhone app that brings the staring contest to a new level
Bria Webb for WSN

Violets overtake Brandeis Judges in final home game of season

February 25, 2013
In a sprint to the finish, the NYU basketball team win in a game that brought a high note to Violet 100.
File Photo by Margaret Eby

Violets drop two of three in past week

October 18, 2012
Despite Violets' two loses in the past week, they still remain at the top of their conference.