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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 on a green and red split background that reads in on the green side and out on the red side. Various small drawings, like a backpack, a coffee cup and a bag of chips, are on either side of the image.

Everything in and everything out this semester

The fall semester is out and reading WSN is definitely in.

Every new year brings unpromising New Year’s resolutions that only get us so far. We’re tired of gym memberships going to waste and litanies of books gathering a plethora of...

A person wearing a big-headed Buddha mask guides a lion to its offerings, a bowl of grapefruit and pastries.

A dance of lions

A photographer’s encounter with one of the largest Lunar New Year celebrations in New York’s Chinatown.
Qianshan Weng, Staff Photographer Feb 17, 2023

The new year means resolutions in both beauty and style. (Photo by Elaine Chen)

2020: The Year of Fashion Risks and Hydrated Skin

Students reflect on their New Year’s resolutions for fashion and skincare.
Ria Mittal, Staff Writer Jan 30, 2020

“New year, new me.” We see the same phrase spam our social media feeds every new year. But as we enter 2020, the stakes are so much higher. Screw “new year, new me.” This...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Year, Take a Look at Your Daily Routine

NYU students’ beauty and style resolutions for 2019.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer Jan 31, 2019

Despite recent pushback against the notion of New Year’s resolutions, the less cynical among us continue to dream up better versions of themselves each Jan. 1. For some, that...

Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. (via Wikimedia)

Celebrating the Year of the Dog in Style

Sherry Yan, Staff Writer Feb 5, 2018
The Lunar New Year is coming up and the city is getting ready to celebrate the Year of the Dog. Keep your eye out for these new year festivities.
Workout area at 404 Fitness. 60% of NYU students surveyed state that they resolve to work out more often in 2018.

Don’t Be Overzealous with New Year’s Resolutions

Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer Jan 24, 2018
Everyone knows that January is the trial month for resolutions and February is when you actually have to start doing them. Here are some ways to actually go through with your resolutions.
New Year, Same Me

New Year, Same Me

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer Jan 22, 2018
Everyone has their own reasons for dissolving their resolutions, but the primary reason that most resolutions are not met lies in the concept of New Year’s resolutions because they are not feasible.
The New Year Issue

The New Year Issue

WSN Management Team Jan 30, 2017

While most of the United States celebrated the New Year almost a month ago, within the melting pot that people of various identities call home, the New Year never really seems...

Preparing a typical RoshHashanah dish of Black-Eyed Peas.

Rosh Hashanah marks another new year

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer Sep 10, 2015
Rosh Hashanah, one of the most important Jewish holidays, will be celebrated by many this Sunday. The traditional food eaten throughout this celebration plays a huge role in the festivities.
Wu Ke helps students practice their calligraphy during the Chinese New Year event.

China House celebrates New Year

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer Feb 19, 2015
Lecturers at the Department of East Asian Studies hosted NYU's first Chinese New Year celebration.
Brazilia offers a variety of unique juices.

Resolution-friendly dining options

Hannah Alexander, Contributing Writer Jan 26, 2015
Healthy restaurants in the city can make sticking to New Year's Resolutions easier.

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