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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

The entrance to N.Y.U’s Greenwich residence hall. Many cars pass by on the street. There is a large N.Y.U logo on the glass door.

Greenwich Hall threatens to close some dorm facilities after ‘vandalism’

Administrators at the residence hall informed students that they may lose lounge and study space privileges if those responsible for vandalism in the lounge do not make themselves known and continue to cause damage.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor Mar 3, 2023

Greenwich Hall administrators are threatening residents with the removal of access to some dorm facilities following a series of “vandalism” incidents in the building’s lounge...

An illustration of two women’s faces overlaid upon one another, with two pairs of half-closed lips visible. There are also illustrated black text bubbles, which read, “Closer baby closer,” and “Poems,” along with a white text bubble which reads “Savannah Brown.”

Review: The pain and beauty of modern intimacy in ‘Closer Baby Closer’

Savannah Brown’s third poetry collection is an exploration of the existential horror of knowing and being known. Fittingly released on Feb. 14, Brown’s newest title contains her most intimate work yet.
Stephanie Wong, Film & TV Editor Feb 14, 2023

Savannah Brown is 26 years old, and has already accumulated an impressive literary career. From her first collection, “Graffiti,” which features poems about adolescent fears,...

Student Reports Missing Silverware in Coral

Student Reports Missing Silverware in Coral

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor Jan 22, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Jan. 3 to 20.
After a vandalized poster was found in Bobst Library yesterday, NYUs Dream Team and the Incarceration to Education Coalition will host a rally in Kimmel today to demonstrate support for Dreamers.

Vandal Scribbles Racist Message in Bobst Bathroom

Miranda Levingston and Mack DeGeurin Oct 17, 2017
Anti-Dreamers graffiti was discovered in a bathroom in Elmer Holmes Bobst Library.
The 69th floor of 4 World Trade Center displays murals and sculptures by over 50 different street artists. The project is  headed by curators Doug Smith, Jane Chun Smith and Joshua Geyer in collaboration with Executive in Charge of Production Robert Marcucci.

Transforming the Financial District

Eliot Choi, Contributing Writer Apr 10, 2017
The walls of one floor in 4 World Trade Center have been given a renovation — not by traditional interior designers, but by local street artists who have brought true New York flavor to the walls of the space.

Crime Log: Feb. 20-24

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor Feb 29, 2016
These are the crime incidents reported for the week of Feb. 22.
Influenced by street art, New York native Chris Ellis presents New York City through the eyes of a native.

‘Dazeworld’ comes to the Museum of the City of New York

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer Dec 2, 2015
Graffiti artist Daze (Chris Ellis) goes indoors in "The City is My Muse," a collection of paintings at the Museum of the City of New York.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Street art highlighed in exhibit

Apr 17, 2014
Artists discuss their work that is on display in the Grey Art Gallery's new exhibit, Energy That Is All Around.
File photo by Justin Lanier/WSN

Both sides discuss future of 5Pointz at hearing

Nov 7, 2013
At a hearing yesterday, the plaintiffs argued that the graffiti art is recognized stature.
Justin Lanier for WSN

Artists, residents grapple with potential 5Pointz demolition

Oct 28, 2013
The fight over the 5Pointz graffiti site in Queens continues to cause controversy among artists, residents and NYU students.
Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

Oct 28, 2013
If the community does not have an issue with Banksy’s art, then public officials should not fight it.

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