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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Students discussed struggles of first-generation and/or low-income, migrant, refugee and undocumented students on campus. (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Underrepresented Students Demand Support From NYU

At a town hall for three underrepresented groups at NYU, attendees criticized the university for touting solidarity without taking action.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor Nov 18, 2019

When President Donald Trump rescinded support for children of undocumented immigrants on Sept. 5, 2017, NYU’s president, Andrew Hamilton, was quick to offer support to students...

A security officer looks on over the crowd of protesters in Kimmel.

Kimmel Demonstrators Protest Trump’s Move to End DACA

Sayer Devlin and Mack DeGeurin Sep 6, 2017
Protestors filled Kimmel to show support for DACA recipients and undocumented students in the wake of the Trump administration's decision to end DACA.
Hearing Hamilton Face Up to Diversity Is Heartening

Hearing Hamilton Face Up to Diversity Is Heartening

WSN Editorial Board Dec 2, 2016
The idealistic views espoused by Hamilton in his early remarks have now been supplemented with concrete and practical solutions.
We Must Move Beyond #SanctuaryCampus

We Must Move Beyond #SanctuaryCampus

WSN Editorial Board Nov 21, 2016
Instating programs like these would allow students to receive the support they need in the face of potential federal persecution.
Kill Switch Would Protect New Yorkers

Kill Switch Would Protect New Yorkers

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor Nov 21, 2016
Undocumented immigrants are fearful following Donald Trump’s victory, and New York must act before its IDNYC program is used against residents.
NYU has made efforts to help undocumented students obtain college educations for the past two years.

Aid Wanted for Undocumented Financial Aid Program

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer Sep 23, 2016
The NYU community provides feedback on the university's pilot program to help students without documentation.
At Prescott University, Students Fund Undocumented Peers

At Prescott University, Students Fund Undocumented Peers

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer Apr 11, 2016
Prescott College is a pioneer in the path towards higher education for undocumented students.
File Photo by Rachel Kaplan/WSN

State legislators kill DREAM Act in close vote

Apr 2, 2014
The NY State DREAM Act was voted down last month, and the NYU community responds with frustration.
DREAM team seeks higher education for all

DREAM team seeks higher education for all

Feb 4, 2014
Undocumented students should have access to financial aid.
Jill Futter via raiseourstory.tumblr.com

Fund provides aid for undocumented students

Sep 5, 2013
The Tejani Immigrant Pathways Fund lends financial assistance to undocumented students.
Carson Martinez for WSN

Skirball hosts theatrical support of ‘DREAM Act’

Mar 11, 2013
Documenting the undocumented, Dream Acts reveals the stories of immigrant students.

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