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 illustration of a girl wearing a green t-shirt drinking from a plastic cup filled with purple liquids with a white straw.

‘Totally unpredictable’: NYU class discovers new fluid flow laws

A simple mathematics exercise turned into a three-year-long study as researchers discovered limitations in the laws of fluid dynamics.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor April 4, 2023

The act of sipping through a straw may defy long-standing laws of fluid dynamics — the study of the flow of liquids and gases — according to a recent NYU study. Researchers...

Congressman Unsurprisingly Contradicts His Stance on Abortion

Congressman Unsurprisingly Contradicts His Stance on Abortion

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer October 6, 2017
Chauvinist male politicians fail to consider the impact their pro-life stances have on society until they suddenly fall victim of the very same struggle.

[VIDEO] Consent law wording confuses

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
NYC has a new confirmative assent law, but do NYU students know what that means?
How NYU Deals with Drug Infractions

How NYU Deals with Drug Infractions

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 26, 2015
An examination of NYU policies regarding drugs.
Gov. Cuomo to allow New York hospitals to dispense medicinal marijuana

Gov. Cuomo to allow New York hospitals to dispense medicinal marijuana

January 26, 2014
Twenty hospitals will dispense medical marijuana.
William Martin/WSN

Students start petition to remove some unpaid internships from CareerNet

Nicole Brown, Investigative Editor April 30, 2013
Concerns about violations of labor laws have sparked discussion of what internships Wasserman should post.
Soda ban good in theory, other options less invasive

Soda ban good in theory, other options less invasive

March 12, 2013
Even if the soda ban were to make improve health, it does not take individual liberties into consideration.

Drug legalization irresponsible, dangerous

February 13, 2013
While the legalization of drugs like marijuana and cocaine may present an exciting change to some people, the lack of regulation would be detrimental to society's moral and physical well-being.