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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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Rendering of the new tech hub that would sit between Palladium Hall and University Hall on 14th Street.

Union Square: Prepare to Welcome a Tech Hub

Sarah Jackson, News Editor August 26, 2018
A new high-rise tech hub was approved by City Council to be built in Union Square.
The exterior of the Merchants House museum, which is likely to be damaged if the construction of a hotel next door proceeds.

Proposed East Village Hotel Development Threatens Historic Merchant’s House

Serena Devi, Contributing Writer May 2, 2018
An East Village hotel development is threatening the historic Merchant's House.
A student taking measurements of the way that millimeter waves travel and react in Downtown Brooklyn at Tandon.

Professors Work to Develop 5G Wireless Testbed

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor April 23, 2018
Three professors from the Tandon School of Engineering are part of a team working on a testbed of 5G wireless networks.
Hundreds Protest Gun Violence in Washington Square Park

Hundreds Protest Gun Violence in Washington Square Park

Kristina Hayhurst and Sarah Jackson April 20, 2018
Hundreds of students, including survivors of mass school shootings, assembled in Washington Square Park on Friday to call for comprehensive gun control.
Protestors at a previous National School Walkout.

Gun Violence Walkout to Be Held in WSP Tomorrow

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 19, 2018
In light of recent school shootings and in remerance of the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, scores of high school and university students prepare to join together for a walk out.
March for Science on Apr. 14, 2018.

March Calls for a Scientific Solution

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 16, 2018
Activists and educators gathered for the second annual March for Science this weekend. President Andrew Hamilton was among the speakers.
A student led protest at the Wendy’s on Broadway.

On-Campus Club Protests Wendy’s Restaurant Chain Labor Practices

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 6, 2018
NYU Peer Health Exchange helped lead a protest against Wendy's on Thursday night for the fast food company's refusal to join the Fair Food Agreement.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray leaving the event.

New York City Remembers MLK on 50th Anniversary of Final Speech

Paul Kim, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
An event paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. was held in Washington Square Park Tuesday night on the 50th anniversary of his last speech.
NYC Councilman Wants You to Have a Right to Disconnect From Work

NYC Councilman Wants You to Have a Right to Disconnect From Work

Sunanda Gaskins, Staff Writer April 3, 2018
A New York City councilman has proposed a bill that would make it illegal for employers to contact employees after work hours.
Washington Square Park  full of American Flags to honor former FDNY marshal Christopher Tripp Zanetis.

Fallen NYU Fireman Honored by New York Community

Noah Mutterperl, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
A memorial service was held Thursday in Washington Square Park for firefighter and NYU alum Tripp Zanetis (CAS '03), who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this month.
A demonstrator holds a sign calling for improved housing and criticizing luxury development.

Evicted 85 Bowery Tenants Protest Outside Department of Buildings Office

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2018
Tenants of 85 Bowery demonstrate outside the Department of Buildings to protest their eviction from an apartment complex in Chinatown.
March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, Mar. 24.

Students Mourn Friends, Demand Government Action on Gun Violence

Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman March 26, 2018
WSN staff members attended the New York and Washington, D.C. marches to speak with demonstrators and document the events' highlights.