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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

A white banner with the words N.Y.U. HAS BLOOD ON ITS HANDS with the word BLOOD written in red. Surrounding the words are multiple red handprints. Above it is a Palestinian flag. They are laid on a grey tile floor next to small pieces of paper with slogans on them.

Pro-Palestinian students hold daylong strike in Paulson Center

Members of pro-Palestinian student groups on campus organized a daylong strike in the Paulson Center lobby, during which both Campus Safety and police officers were stationed at the building.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor Dec 12, 2023

Dozens of students filled the lobby of the Paulson Center for nine hours on Monday, joining a global strike calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. The students...

The remnants of a poster showing the Israeli hostages who are missing stuck on a pillar in N.Y.U.’s Stern School of Business. Behind the pillar is a white and purple N.Y.U. flag hanging on a building.

Student suspended after tearing down Israeli hostage posters

The student, who was identified online for taking down posters of Israeli hostages on campus in October, alleged she was previously told she would not be suspended in meetings with NYU leadership.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor Dec 7, 2023

NYU is suspending a first-year student who was identified online after tearing down posters of Israeli hostages outside the Stern School of Business, according to a Nov. 13 email...

A protester holds a cardboard sign reading Faculty for Justice in Palestine above a crowd in a park.

Faculty form group in support of Palestinian students at protest

A group of professors at NYU said they are forming a group to support Palestinian students at a Tuesday pro-Palestine protest in Washington Square Park.
Adrianna Nehme and Krish Dev Oct 19, 2023

Professors at NYU announced that they would start a chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine at the university amid hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters at Washington Square...

A man in a white hoodie wearing a keffiyeh on his head is standing on another man’s shoulders with an unfurled green banner.

Opinion: NYU, don’t abandon your Palestinian students

In the face of widespread propaganda, misinformation and brutality, the university’s silence on its Palestinian students’ pain is not merely passive, but actively causing harm.
Adrita Talukder, Culture Editor Oct 17, 2023

On Sunday, Oct. 15, the NYU chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine posted a statement on its Instagram addressing NYU’s administration, writing, “NYU, You are Failing...

A Semester in Review

A Semester in Review

The Editorial Board reflects on some of the most important NYU topics of the semester and our stances on them.
WSN Editorial Board Dec 3, 2018
The Editorial Board reflects on some of the most important NYU topics of the semester and our stances on them.
10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

SJP reclaims the meaning of BDS as a movement meant to deliver justice to Palestine.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for Palestinian human rights, otherwise known as BDS, refers to a movement launched by Palestinian civil society in 2005. Modeled...

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.
The NYU Students for Justice in Palestine has received anonymous death threats for the third time this academic year. The threats were made online during the weekend of April 15.

NYU SJP Demands Further Action from NYU After Death Threats

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor May 1, 2017
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine has received another death threat — this one threatens a specific member and uses even more graphic language than the last two messages the group received.
NYUSJP gets an anonymous letter threatening to disclose club members’ personal information to American and Israeli federal agencies.

Anonymous Letter Threatens NYUSJP Members

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy Feb 10, 2017
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine received an anonymous letter threatening members of the clubs and their families.
Letter to the editor: NYU SJP

Letter to the editor: NYU SJP

Ellis Garey, Shafeka Hashash, and Evan Jones Apr 15, 2015
NYU should divest from any holdings it has in companies that profit from the occupation of Palestine.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

SJP protest sparks social media debate

Apr 28, 2014
Students take to Twitter and Facebook to discuss the flyer controversy.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Apr 12, 2014
Students take sides on the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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