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

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

Washington Square News

A garden with green grass, chairs and stone paths, surrounds a shallow pool that children are playing in while adults watch. Behind the garden, there is a wall with barbed wire, guard towers and a large red-shingle roofed building.

Review: Why ‘The Zone of Interest’ asks you not to watch, but listen

“The Zone of Interest” is an experimental audiovisual portrait of Auschwitz that questions the nature of violence.
Tony Jaeyeong Jeong, Staff Writer February 6, 2024

The lights dim in the theater as “The Zone of Interest” is about to play. The audience puts away their phones, expecting an opening shot that might give them a hint of what's...

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Off the Radar: Ramen, ambition and love in ‘Tampopo’

Off the Radar is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Tampopo” is available to stream on Kanopy and Max.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor January 26, 2024

As NYU students find themselves reluctantly scurrying past frozen patches of sewage on their way to an 8 a.m. class, they all yearn for summer warmth. While a sunny picnic at the...

Letter from the editor: On reflection

Letter from the editor: On reflection

Honoring my final semester at the Washington Square News, NYU’s independent student-led publication.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief January 22, 2024

It’s my last first day of school. Today signifies the first page of the final chapter of my undergraduate years at NYU — a moment wrapped in nostalgia, accomplishment and the...

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NYU leadership addresses Israel-Hamas war tensions, reports of ‘doxxing trucks’ at SGA chat

Administrators answered student questions surrounding activity on campus related to the Israel-Hamas war and mentioned the possibility of expanding NYU’s presence in India at a Thursday webinar organized by the Student Government Assembly.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor December 15, 2023

NYU president Linda Mills and other administrators addressed restricted access to the Kimmel Center for University Life staircase and “a number of complaints about doxxing trucks”...

Donald Trump wearing a blue suit with a red tie, an American flag pin on his lapel and white undershirt with his arms outstretched. Behind him to the left is his son Eric Trump in a gray suit with a light blue tie, as well as his legal team all standing in front of a large brown door with golden words on them.

Trump PAC, org. paid Stern professor almost $900,000 to testify at trial

The professor was paid nearly $900,000 to testify in a $250 million accounting fraud case against former President Donald Trump, claiming there is “no evidence” to support the lawsuit.
Dharma Niles, Staff Writer December 15, 2023

A professor at the Stern School of Business was paid almost $900,000 to testify at a New York civil trial for former president Donald Trump last week, saying there was “no evidence...

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The Soapbox: COP28 in the UAE, Chinese visit to Vietnam, AI legislation in the EU

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Anna Baird-Hassell, Copy Chief December 15, 2023

In the UAE, milestone agreement introduced at climate conference  Members of the United Nations agreed to reduce fossil fuel use worldwide on Wednesday, a move many climate activists...

To the right there is a sign on a brick wall that reads, ‘New York University School of Law.’ Behind that wall is the entrance to a brick building.

NYU Law Policing Project to collaborate on Minneapolis public safety plan

The Minneapolis City Council recently approved a $1 million contract with NYU Law’s Policing Project that will help the city define future strategies for public safety.
Aashna Miharia, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

NYU’s Policing Project, a law enforcement reform project operating under the School of Law, will examine the effectiveness of the public safety system in Minneapolis through...

An illustration of students sitting in a large room for a student government meeting. On the left, a purple banner with the N.Y.U. torch logo hangs on the wall and reads “N.Y.U. S.G.A.”

Student government passes resolution to protect pro-Palestinian activity

The resolution, which was proposed at a student government meeting more than two weeks ago, calls on NYU to “reaffirm protection” for pro-Palestinian student activity on campus.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor December 8, 2023

The Student Government Assembly passed a resolution aimed at reaffirming pro-Palestinian speech on campus “with overwhelming support” at a meeting on Thursday, according to...

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The Soapbox: Immigration policy across Europe

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Samson Tu, Creative & Multimedia Director December 8, 2023

In the United Kingdom, official resigns after deportation bill proposal British immigration minister Robert Jenrick resigned Wednesday after the government introduced an emergency...

People are standing in front of the Washington Square Arch beneath a large Palestinian flag.

At pro-Palestinian protest, students continue to pressure NYU to shut down Tel Aviv site

About 100 pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at Washington Square Park on Wednesday, demanding that the university shut down NYU Tel Aviv, protect pro-Palestinian speech on campus and publicly call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Luke McCrory, Staff Writer November 30, 2023

Around 100 students gathered by the Garibaldi statue in Washington Square Park for a pro-Palestinian demonstration Wednesday, calling on NYU to shut down its study abroad site...

Chris Stapleton wearing a cowboy hat and a black coat while holding a microphone on a stand to his mouth. The stage behind him is bathed in blue light.

Review: ‘Higher’ shows Chris Stapleton in steady territory

The country star returns with a pleasant, generically good record that’s on par for him, but lacks variety.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer November 20, 2023

Chris Stapleton has a voice you can trust. Over strummed acoustic guitars, bluesy electric guitar riffs or organ hits, Stapleton’s warm, bellowing tenor can feel very familiar....

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NYU Langone earns highest grade in inpatient safety ratings

The hospital’s inpatient locations recently received a safety grade of ‘A,’ the highest rank possible, for the seventh time.
Yasmeen Rifai, Contributing Writer November 8, 2023

NYU Langone Health earned the grade of ‘A’ in safety ratings for its inpatient facilities released on Nov. 6. It is the seventh time NYU Langone receives the highest grade...