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

Washington Square News

A crowd of people march on the street in a protest passing by parked cars holding protest banners.

East Village rally protests destruction of houseless communities

New York residents protested the citywide sweeps and demanded that Mayor Eric Adams provide community-controlled housing during a demonstration in Tompkins Square Park on April 8.
Gabriel Hawthorne, Deputy News Editor Apr 12, 2022

More than 100 people stood in solidarity with their unhoused neighbors on Friday, April 8, to protest the sweep of encampments throughout New York City. The Tompkins Square...

A screenshot of a Zoom meeting taken during an event called in response to recent anti-Asian hate.

University community condemns uptick in anti-Asian violence across NYC

The Student Government Assembly held a processing space after seven students — three of whom were Asian — were assaulted on campus last month.
Isabella Tapia, Contributing Writer Mar 28, 2022

More than 100 members of the NYU community attended a university event to protest the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City on Wednesday, March 23. The event, hosted...

Finding Home in New York City

Finding Home in New York City

Read one first-year’s take on their transition from fall to spring semester, and why it’s important to fully immerse yourself in the city.
Nosheen Hossain, Contributing Writer Feb 11, 2019

Entering college, I had a very strict, categorical definition of what home meant. To me, home was the idea of feeling fully grounded in the location that I occupied — a sense...

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Club Fest Is Now at Your Fingertips

A team led by a former student has created an app that will allow students to easily connect with clubs that match their interests.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor Nov 16, 2018
A team led by a former student has created an app that will allow students to easily connect with clubs that match their interests.
The Damage Proxy Map higlights the areas in California that is potentially impactd by the Woolsey and Camp Fires. (Courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech)

California Students Watch From Afar as Their Home State Burns

Students share their experiences with the wildfires in California while away at school.
Mansee Khurana, Staff Writer Nov 15, 2018
Students share their experiences with the wildfires in California while away at school.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton answers questions at a town hall in November regarding the Being@NYU survey results. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Being@NYU Town Hall Highlights: Faculty Want Money, Students Want Inclusivity

In a presentation to students on the Being@NYU survey conducted by the university, President Andrew Hamilton addressed issues ranging from diversity at NYU, sexual misconduct, Aramark’s prison ties and the potential of a university program in Los Angeles.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor Nov 14, 2018
In a presentation to students on the Being@NYU survey conducted by the university, President Andrew Hamilton addressed issues ranging from diversity at NYU, sexual misconduct, Aramark’s prison ties, and the potential of a university program in Los Angeles.
People picking up recycled clothing at the Zero Waste Week Clothing Swap event hosted by EarthMatters@NYU on Tuesday. The clothes are collected from the public during the past week. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Students Test How Little Trash They Can Produce During Zero-Waste Week

NYU’s Office of Sustainability challenged students to go green for the week.
Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer Nov 14, 2018
NYU’s Office of Sustainability challenged students to go green for the week.
How Can NYU Mourn the Loss of a Student?

How Can NYU Mourn the Loss of a Student?

WSN Editorial Board Oct 9, 2018
The WSN Editorial Board discusses how the loss of an NYU community member sheds light on the issues of accessibility on NYU's campus.
NYU Lacked Communication During Terror Attack

NYU Lacked Communication During Terror Attack

Yale Buchwald, Guest Writer Nov 7, 2017
After the anguish I felt for the victims and their families, as well as the anger that such a tragedy could occur, my next thought was: why did NYU not alert its students of the attack immediately after it occurred?
An unrolled joint lays on top of an NYU students homework. (Photo by Veronica Liow)

Study, Drugs and NYU

Kieran Brown, Contributing Writer Oct 30, 2017
Drugs have long been a part of NYU's culture. But is it time to take a step back and reflect?
NYU SJP’s Rally Can Help Spread Safety

NYU SJP’s Rally Can Help Spread Safety

WSN Editorial Board May 1, 2017
NYU Students for Justice for Palestine's upcoming rally is a step that could help quell the tensions in the air and give support to the many student who feel their life is on the line.
Thanks NYU. No, Seriously.

Thanks NYU. No, Seriously.

Katrina Fadrilan, Guest Writer Apr 24, 2017
It’s the very exasperation towards our unconventional school that helps identify an NYU student — as if our shared unwillingness to settle, to remain complacent and our insistence to work for more are what defines us as a community.

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