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A pedestrian walks past 41 Cooper Square, which houses many of The Cooper Union's classrooms and studios.

After Years of Protest, Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

Louise Choi, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
The selective East Village university faced heavy pushback and a decrease in applications after it first instated tuition costs in 2014.
Broome Hall Investigates Shoebox of Feces Thrown in Garbage Chute

Broome Hall Investigates Shoebox of Feces Thrown in Garbage Chute

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 20, 2018
The incident has prompted pushback from building leadership, and has prompted unsavory and unnecessary work for cleaning staffers.
The Union Square Tech Hub at dusk.

Union Square Tech Hub Draws Controversy Over Rezoning

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor March 20, 2018
Plans are being made for a tech hub between Palladium Residence Hall and University Residence Hall.
Students cheering at Yankee Stadium during NYU’s 2017 Commencement.

Students and Alumni Debate Three-Year Degrees

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor March 19, 2018
The debate featured passionate and compelling arguments on both sides, and sought to reach a consensus on a topical and controversial issue.
Tandon Students Verbally Abuse Public Safety Officers on Two Consecutive Nights

Tandon Students Verbally Abuse Public Safety Officers on Two Consecutive Nights

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor March 19, 2018
A recap of crimes reported to Public Safety from March 5 to 15.
The waiting area of the Moses Center for Students with Disabilities.

Moses Center’s Support for Students With Disabilities Falls Short

Darcey Pittman, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
Some students have expressed issues with how the Moses Center has attempted to accommodate students with disabilities.
Tandon Makes Strides in Robotics, Creates Realistic Zebrafish

Tandon Makes Strides in Robotics, Creates Realistic Zebrafish

Paul Kim, Staff Writer March 19, 2018
Researchers have completed a remarkable project by building fish that resemble their real, living counterparts.
The first slide of the presentation about protecting New York's environment.

Cuomo, Al Gore Reveal Offshore Wind Plans at NYU

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor March 9, 2018
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and former Vice President Al Gore spoke at NYU on Friday morning about New York’s initiatives for environmental preservation and sustainability.
On Nov. 16, 2016, NYU students staged a walkout at Washington Square Park to declare NYU as a sanctuary campus.

How Safe Are Sanctuary Cities?

Mariana Castro, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018
More than a year into Donald Trump's presidency, Washington Square News dives into how sanctuary cities such as New York have fared in their attempts to protect undocumented immigrants.
On International Women’s Day, Mar. 8, people protested at Washington Square Park demanding women’s rights.

WSP Women’s Strike Met With Disruption by Far Right

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor March 9, 2018
Hundreds of women went on strike in Washington Square Park on International Women's Day this Thursday to rally for a variety of causes, including sanctuary for immigrants and more rights for labor unions.
On Mar. 8, the Graduate Student Organization Committee held a rally at NYU Bobst Library. Lynne P. Brown, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs talks to protesters on the 10th floor.

GSOC Protests for Paid Family Leave in Bobst

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 9, 2018
The NYU Graduate Student Organizing Committee (GSOC) protested in Bobst on Thursday, calling for paid family leave for university employees.
Tandon first-year Kyra-Lee Harry has been honored with National 4-H Youth in Action Citizenship Pillar Award. Harry is the first person from NYC to ever win this award.

Tandon First-Year Wins National Citizenship Award

Darcey Pittman, Staff Writer March 7, 2018
The student was honored for a deep commitment to her local community and youth issues.