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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

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Protestors hold signs at the March of Silence. (Photo by Bianca Brutus)

Protestors March for Animal Rights

Animal rights activists marched — but did not speak — to protest the use of animal products during the second annual March of Silence.
Bianca Brutus, Contributing Writer September 16, 2019

A silent procession of 100 vegans clad in all-black outfits with green tape over their mouths marched to protest eating animals or consuming animal products on Thursday. Beginning...

The facade of the Oculus. (via Wikimedia)

Protestors at World Trade Center Call to Abolish ICE

The group “Rise and Resist” held a silent protest in the World Trade Center’s Oculus to bring attention to U.S. immigration policy and to mourn lives lost during U.S.-Mexico border disputes.
Lisa Cochran, Contributing Writer September 13, 2019

Around 60 activists of all ages bearing large black banners reading “no raids” and “immigration policy is a crime” and photos of children killed in detainment camps stood...

Heidi and students wait outside FDNY Squad 18s fire station. (Photo by Ronni Husmann)

Rubin Hall Bakes Cookies for Firefighters on 9/11

Heidi White and Rubin Hall residents baked cookies for firefighters and delivered a sign with notes from members of Rubin to show appreciation on 9/11.
Ronni Husmann, Contributing Writer September 12, 2019

A Rubin Hall faculty member and multiple residents baked cookies for the local fire station as a way of thanking the organization on the 18th anniversary of 9/11, when over 400...

Inside the hearing at City Hall, many gathered for the public hearing on the Rikers Island Closure Plan. (Photo by Sam Clegg)

City Council Holds Potential Final Meeting on Rikers’s Closure

With Rikers Island slated to close by 2026, the public had something to say about it.
Yasmarie Diaz, Contributing Writer September 9, 2019

In its only hearing on the multi-billion dollar, 10-year plan to close Rikers Island, New York’s City Council discussed the merits of the four jails planned to be built in every...

Mahogany L. Browne (right), author of Black Girl Magic and a reader for the event, stands with the founders of Immigrant Families together. (via Twitter)

Students, Staff Speak at ‘Writers for Migrant Justice’

Members of the NYU community participated in a poetry reading event to raise money for those affected by the migrant crisis.
Ronni Husmann, Contributing Writer September 6, 2019

Attendees packed St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery to listen to poetry and raise money for migrants and detainees on Wednesday. Authors, poets, activists and artists — including...

A truck bearing the Correction Department of New York logo is parked near iconic Chinatown buildings. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

NYU Center Finds Chinatown Jail Proposal Puts Seniors’ Health at Risk

A study done by NYU’s Center for the Study of Asian American Health found that construction of a jail as part of a 10-year plan to close Rikers Island could seriously harm the health of local seniors.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor September 3, 2019

One of four jails set to be built in order to close the infamous Rikers Island Prison Complex is facing opposition from locals, some of whom are pointing to a study by an NYU center...

Layleens sister, Melania, spoke about the need to protect transgender women of color as theyre the most vulnerable members of the transgender and gender-nonconforming community. (Photo by Anna Muratova)

New Yorkers Protest After Transgender Woman Dies While in Jail

Layleen Polanco died in the city’s custody last Friday — on Monday, protestors gathered at Foley Square to call on the city to launch an investigation into her death.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Senior Reporter June 12, 2019
Layleen Polanco died in the city’s custody last Friday — on Monday, protestors gathered at Foley Square to call on the city to launch an investigation into her death.
Ahead of the Uber IPO,  rideshare workers protest for better working conditions (Emily Mason)

Uber and Lyft Drivers Strike Over Poor Working Conditions

At a rally outside of the ride-hailing companies’ Long Island City offices, drivers demanded fare regulation and employee rights ahead of Uber’s IPO on Friday.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor May 9, 2019

Uber and Lyft drivers rallied to protest poor working conditions outside of the companies’ headquarters in Long Island City on Wednesday. The rally was part of a nationwide...

A fire has broken out in a building on East 12th Street and University Place. (Staff Photo by Min Ji Kim)

Fire Erupts on University Place

There were no serious injuries after a fire at an office building on University Place, but two people went to the hospital for smoke inhalation.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor May 8, 2019

Firefighters put out a fire that erupted on the fourth floor of an office building on 99 University Place Wednesday evening near the School of Professional Studies building on...

A shot of the tracks after service was restored to the L train. (Photo by Sage Lally)

How The L Train Shutdown Is Affecting Students

After the MTA announced that it would partially shut down the L train for renovations, students share how the construction has affected their commutes.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

The long-promised construction on the L train has finally arrived, and with it, many NYU students who live in Brooklyn have to change how they commute to Manhattan. Tisch sophomore...

Quotes from catcallers written in chalk remain from an event held by Catcalls of NYC for Anti street-harassment week. ( Photo by Alana Beyer)

Student Covers Washington Square Park With Catcalls

Owner of popular account catcallsofnyc hosted a chalking event at Washington Square Park for International Anti-Street Harassment Week.
Emily Mason, Deputy News Editor April 15, 2019

Colorful words littered the ground of Washington Square Park on Saturday, but the vibrant chalk letters didn’t convey messages as bright. CAS senior Sophie Sandberg is the...

NYU students protested the Whitney and recently signed a petition due to Vice Chair Warren B. Kanderss connections to military weapons. (via Instagram)

NYU Students Protest Whitney Board Member’s Ties to Border Weapons

Multiple students have been active in a campaign against the member’s ties to Safariland, a corporation that produced the tear gas used against migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Grace Moon, Contributing Writer April 10, 2019

An activist group co-founded by an NYU professor has continued a series of protests against the Whitney Museum of American Art due to its Vice Chairman’s connection to weapons...