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

Text reading “N.Y.U. Arthur L. Carter JOURNALISM INSTITUTE” on a white wall with a window above it.

Recipient of $12,500 NYU journalism award will report on climate crisis

Adam Willis, a reporter for the local news nonprofit The Baltimore Banner, received NYU’s Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor April 25, 2023

NYU’s journalism institute has named Adam Willis, a city government reporter for nonprofit news website The Baltimore Banner, as the ninth recipient of its prestigious Matthew...

Journalism as a Form of Advocacy

Journalism as a Form of Advocacy

It’s important to recognize how activism and journalism intersect, rather than existing independent of one another.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor May 9, 2019

Last year, student journalist Rebecca Schneid from Stoneman Douglas High School — the site of a deadly 2018 school shooting — gained lots of media attention after claiming...

DNAinfo, a local newspaper of New York City, joined forces with Gothamist as they hoped to fight the shutting down of the company.

The Effect of DNAinfo’s Shutdown on Reporters

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director November 10, 2017
DNAinfo owner shuts down site just one week after employees vote to unionize. One reporter speaks out on the sites recent termination.

Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, received a backlash of criticism after making several sexist comments towards a female reporter. Newton has recently released an apology statement towards the reporter.

Sponsors Drop Newton for Sexism

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
NFL player Cam Newton makes sexist remark to female reporter.