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

Washington Square News

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Off Topic: A shot heard around the health care sector

The public reaction to the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO reveals how broken the U.S. health care system is.
Mehr Kotval and Noah Zaldivar December 13, 2024

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was killed in broad daylight on the curb outside the Hilton in Midtown. A man wearing a hoodie — identified by the New York City...

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NYU Langone outlines climate change initiatives in 2024 report

The medical center is striving to cut its building-based carbon emissions in half by next year, according to its annual sustainability report.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor December 13, 2024

NYU Langone Health detailed how it has updated its building construction practices and collaborated with federal organizations to cut back on direct and indirect carbon emissions...

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How to legally fly a drone in NYC

Come along with a drone enthusiast to beautiful, drone-safe parks.
Evan D’Souza, Staff Photographer December 13, 2024

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2 faculty members arrested at Bobst demonstration

The New York City Police Department arrested at least eight protesters, including faculty, since they began demonstrating outside the library’s entrance early this morning.
Aashna Miharia, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah December 12, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Update, 10:52 p.m. Dozens of students have been issued persona non grata status for participating in yesterday’s demonstration...

An overhead shot of students sitting inside Bobst library. You can see the Palestinian flag and various banners next to them.

Students and faculty call for divestment from Israel at Bobst

Members of the on-campus group Shut it Down NYU occupied the library’s 12th floor, where they criticized administrators for allegedly retracting an agreement to disclose the university’s investments.
Audrey Abrahams and Kaitlyn Sze Tu December 12, 2024

A group of 13 students and faculty sat outside administrators’ offices on Bobst Library’s top floor and dozens more held a pro-Palestinian sit-in in its main lobby at 3 p.m....

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8 pop Christmas albums to broaden your holiday horizons

A collection of pop music’s best holiday albums based on nostalgia, sentiment and spirit.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer December 12, 2024

Every winter, pop stars, actors and even comedians take on the same monumental task: creating a bestselling Christmas album. Some recreate the melodies of classic Christmas tunes,...

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‘Tis the season for finished finals and festive treats

These five desserts from bakeries and cafes around campus will get you in the holiday spirit.
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer December 12, 2024

The wave of seasonal desserts that arrive at New York City bakeries every December is always a treat, and finals season is the perfect time to indulge in a sweet one. From cream...

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Jolly lights and sights around the city

Take a break from finals and never-ending assignments to immerse yourself in New York City’s magical holiday decorations.
Maryam Babar and Mariana Arboleda December 12, 2024

Contact Maryam Babar and Mariana Arboleda at [email protected].

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How to make the most of your LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn has over 1 billion users, but only one of you. The platform is effective in more ways than one — but only if you learn how to use it.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor December 12, 2024

As a LinkedIn warrior since the 10th grade, I am no stranger to the all-consuming anxiety of opening up your feed and seeing peers posting about their academic and professional...

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NYU’s Ski & Snowboard Club returns to the slopes for the 2025 season

After disappearing for two years, the club is back and better than ever.
Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Contributing Writer December 12, 2024

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, NYU has restricted budgets and overnight trips for student club sports. For the Ski & Snowboard Club, this modification has jeopardized...

The number 6 train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on an overpass above the tracks.

Opinion: Congestion pricing is the cure to NYC’s traffic crisis

For the second year in a row, New York City has been named the world’s most congested urban area, harming citizens every day. It’s time to change that with congestion pricing.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

In 2024, New York City claimed the title of the world’s most congested urban area once again, surpassing other major cities like Paris, Mexico City and Chicago. However, we may...

A bar chart depicting N.Y.U’s “Research funding from 2013-2023.” The graph states “N.Y.U’s research program now ranks as the No. 1 in New York for research funding, with almost $1.5 billion in annual expenditures.”

NYU ranks top in New York for research spending

The National Science Foundation reported that federal grants at the university covered over half of its research in the 2022-23 academic year.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor December 12, 2024

NYU ranked No. 1 among New York colleges after spending $1.46 billion on research and development in the 2022-23 academic year, the National Science Foundation found in its annual...