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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a hand with red fingernails holds a smartphone that displays a BeReal interface. The woman takes a selfie while she pets her dog.

Opinion: Let’s be real about BeReal

The new social media craze is an exercise in connection and memorialization.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor Sep 21, 2022

I love my friends from NYU and I love my friends from high school, even though they go to other schools far away. The nature of our distance lends to my stage four FOMO — so...

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

Declassified: An NYU Survival Guide

Apr 18, 2022
So you got into NYU. Congratulations! Now what? Let us tell you all about the nitty gritty details of changing your major, navigating the Liberal Studies Core program, celebrating the weekend in NYC, and making lasting friendships.
A collage of icons symbolizing college social life (from top to bottom, left to right): a simple “what’s up” text message, a symbol for joining Greek organizations reading “I pledge ZTA”, a room plaque and notes.

How to win friends at NYU

Forming meaningful connections in the big city is no small task. Here are a few ways to meet people.
Nikkala Kovacevic, Staff Writer Apr 18, 2022

At some point on your NYU campus tour, your admissions ambassador probably uttered the words “the city is our campus” with an overly exaggerated gesture to the surrounding...

Students struggle with FOMO, or fear of missing out, especially with the prevalence of social media documenting every part of people’s lives. Culture discusses tips to stay grounded and mindful of staying content with self-care and kindness. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Fear You’re Missing Out? So Does Everyone Else.

Tips for being grateful and content with where you are right now.
Nya Etienne, Staff Writer Mar 10, 2020

FOMO — the Fear of Missing Out — is defined as a type of anxiousness that arises from feeling excluded or missing out on any event, decision or even person. Simply put, FOMO...

Playwright William Electric Black, also known as Ian Ellis James, is a professor at NYU Tisch and seven-time Emmy winner for his work on “Sesame Street.” The writer reviews his recent work, “The Whites,” which switches the races of black and white people. (via NYU)

‘It’s Okay to Feel Angry About This Play’

Tisch professor William Electric Black’s new play, “The Whites,” is controversial and loaded. But what should audiences take away from it?
Julie Goldberg, Books & Theater Editor Nov 15, 2019

“The Whites” is a play that rests on a controversial premise: what if black people had enslaved white people? What if black cops were shooting white people at an alarming rate?...

Houston general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of Hong Kong sparked outrage from Chinese fans. (Via Getty)

The NBA Wants You to Forget About Hong Kong

With the start of the NBA regular season last week, the league thinks it has moved on from its China controversy. But the protests are still continuing, and so should the conversation.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer Oct 28, 2019

In their 21st consecutive week, demonstrations in Hong Kong have become increasingly violent. A police officer shot an 18-year-old protestor earlier this month. Despite attempts...

Student scrolling through Twitter. (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick)

Twitter: To Scroll or Not to Scroll

Unlike most of our fair-weathered apps, Twitter has survived all the way from the bygone era of 2006. But how many people actually use it?
Hanna McNeila, Staff Writer May 10, 2019

As members of Generation Z, we’re very used to social media platforms coming and going. We saw the extinction of Vine and the rise of TikTok, we saw Facebook be taken over by...

These four free apps will help to simplify your life.

Apps to Make Your Life a Breeze

Shivani Agarwal, Contributing Writer Mar 28, 2018
Here are some apps that will help you organize your life
The Social Media Issue

The Social Media Issue

Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan Nov 13, 2017
There is no denying social media has transcended the intentions of its forefathers and impacted past, present and future generations alike in unprecedented ways.
Activists from NYC Stands with Standing Rock marched through the Museum of Natural History in what they called “Decolonize This Museum” as a performative protest against the South Dakota pipeline.

Decolonization on the Lower East Side

Michael Landes, Contributing Writer Oct 17, 2016
A different sort of exhibition took place at the Museum of Natural History last Monday as the members of several different human rights' groups gathered together to bring attention to the demeaning ways the Museum dealt with the history of America's indigenous peoples.
Last year’s Social Impact Council organized a number successful events for their first Impact Week.

Make a Difference at Impact Week

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2016
A preview of Impact Week, which aims to create positive social impact through collaboration with students, alumni, and other organizations.

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