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

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

Washington Square News

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Though there were numerous protests in the weeks following the election, demonstrations have since have abated.

Protests Begin to Slow Down Post-Thanksgiving

Sayer Devlin and Natasha Roy December 2, 2016
A spate of protests followed the election of Donald Trump, but demonstrations have died down recently.
NYU artist Murielle released her much-anticipated single Walk Out That Door today in collaboration with fellow students at Village Records.

PREMIERE: Clive Davis’ Murielle Drops ‘Walking Out That Door’

Lexi Riesenberg, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
NYU's latest rising star Murielle is premiering her new single "Walk Out That Door" today, and it's a mix of afro-beats and R&B that you won't want to miss.
Hundreds of people marched down 14th street in protest, holding up signs, shouting, and blocking traffic in both directions.

D.C.: Washington Marches in Protest Against Trump

Audrey Romjue, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
Read one student's recollections of anti-Trump protests at the NYU Washington, D.C. campus.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

NYU Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor December 1, 2016
A painter employed by NYU has filed a lawsuit against the university on the grounds of discrimination.
Directed by NYU alum Nicolas Pesce, Black-and-white horror film The Eyes of My Mother frightens its audiences through the Franciscas haunting story.

Alum’s Film Induces Anxiety From Start to Finish

Thomas Price, Deputy Opinion Editor December 1, 2016
"The Eyes of My Mother" is what horror movie fans have been waiting for — a breath of fresh fear in a tepid genre lost to jump-scares.
No Applause for Adulting

No Applause for Adulting

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor December 1, 2016
By rewarding themselves for minor efforts, young people undermine the challenges many face every day.
Meet the Dogs of NYU Res Life

Meet the Dogs of NYU Res Life

Living in Res Life and missing your dog? Here is a collection of some of the superstar pups living in NYU dorms.
Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor November 30, 2016
If you need a break from the impending doom of finals, get to know the pups of NYU Res Life! When you see them around your building, don't forget to give them a little scratch behind the ears.
Earlier in the semester SLAM members protested the student voice should be heard on the Board of Trustees.

Despite Resistance, SLAM For Student Representation on Board of Trustees

Herman Lee, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
WSN catches up with the Student Labor Action Movement on their efforts to get a student representative on the Board of Trustees.
Kaitlyn Read was NYU’s top scorer in its victory against New Paltz on Tuesday.

Women’s Basketball Stays on the Ball

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
The women's basketball took on the SUNY New Paltz Hawks yesterday evening at home.
We Need Fewer WASPs, More Minority Authors

We Need Fewer WASPs, More Minority Authors

Aparna Alankar, Staff Writer November 30, 2016
Literature students are exposed to a different voice, a different perspective, and ultimately deepen their study of literature when they are given more diverse materials to work with.
The Divine Nine are nine sororities and fraternities that have been historically African American.

Where Are the Divine Nine?: The Push for Black Greek Life on Campus

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Dining Editor November 29, 2016
Black Greek Letter Organizations provide community for students of color at NYU, but some of them are still fighting for a space on campus.
Lauren Scales and her strong dedication to music puts her soulful songwriting high up on the scale.

Steinhardt Student Scales the Jazz Industry

Alice Li, Staff Writer November 29, 2016
After a musical upbringing, Lauren Scales is now singing scales of her own.