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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

Average annual transportation costs in New York City exceed $1,000 per student. NYU should work with the MTA to alleviate this financial burden. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)

Editorial: Hamilton, implement the SGA’s transportation resolution

By instituting discounted subway fares for the NYU community, the university could do its part to support students in need and provide stimulus to local businesses.
WSN Editorial Board Feb 14, 2022

Students travel from all over the world to attend NYU, but the university makes no attempt to alleviate the costs of travel within the city. Commuter students are only miles away...

The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End

The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End

After several instances of police abuse in New York City subway stations, an awareness of the NYPD’s campaign against those most in need is growing — this violent force must be confronted.
Asha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer Nov 11, 2019

A young black man, Adrian Napier, was sitting alone on the subway at the Franklin Avenue station in Brooklyn on Oct. 25. A gang of police officers assembled outside of the train,...

Chilean president, Sebastian Piñera, was painted as a clown by protestors for income inequality in Chile. (Photo by Lisa Cochran)

New Yorkers Protest Inequality in Chile and Its Right-Wing President

Inequality in Chile spurred thousands of simultaneous protests around the globe against President Sebastián Piñera this weekend, including one that drew hundreds to Union Square.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor Oct 28, 2019

The clanking of pots and choruses of Spanish-language revolutionary tunes rose from a sea of undulating red and blue flags at a Union Square protest against inequality perpetuated...

Turnstiles at the Astor Place 6 subway station.

Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Turnstile Jumpers

Jack Feeko, Contributing Writer Feb 15, 2018
Subway riders who jump turnstiles to avoid paying the fare will no longer be prosecuted, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced earlier this month.
Union Square station, a transportation hub for hundreds of university students and intersection of seven train lines, teems with commuters at all hours.

This bill could make your MetroCard 25 percent cheaper

Alice Zhang, Staff Writer Oct 27, 2015
Senator Chuck Schumer has proposed a plan called the University Transit Innovation Program to reduce the costs of public transportation for college students.
MTA is increasing the fare by $0.25 in March.

MTA to increase fares in March

Maggie O'Neill, Staff Writer Jan 29, 2015
The MTA has raised the cost of a single subway ride by 25 cents, a fare hike that could add up for NYU commuters.

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