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NYU commuters are moving into residence halls for the spring semester to save themselves time and stress.

Former Commuters Are Adjusting to Dorm Life This Spring

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 24, 2017
A large number of students who previously commuted to NYU are moving into university housing.
With over 35 thousand likes, the NYU Secrets page is the place for students to anonymously tell their story.

Q&A: The New NYU Secrets Admin

Paris Martineau, Abroad Editor January 23, 2017
Washington Square News sits down with the admin of NYU Secrets.
iGrade is an online service developed to guide students and their families on personal and college-related finances. NYU’s Affordability Steering Committee announced a partnership with the service on March 29.

NYU Ranks Fourth for Accepting Lower Income Students

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 23, 2017
A study revealed that NYU ranked fourth among other elite colleges enrolling the highest percentage of low- and middle - income students.
Crime Log: Dec. 5 to Jan. 19

Crime Log: Dec. 5 to Jan. 19

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy January 23, 2017
A look at the crimes from winter break.
Protesters marching in Washington as part of the Women's March on Washington.

NYU Students Travel to D.C. to Join the Women’s March

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor January 23, 2017
NYU students attended the Women's March in D.C. after Donald Trump's inauguration.
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated today as the 45th President of the United States.

A Trump Inauguration Guide: Talking with Willie Geist

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 20, 2017
Willie Geist, NBC anchor and news correspondent, spoke with WSN on what to expect from the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.
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Fire Erupts at NYU Langone Medical Center, No Injuries Reported

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor December 14, 2016
A fire broke out at a construction site located at NYU Langone Medical Center on Wednesday.
NYU Law students are now able to apply for a new IDLO internship program

New Program Promotes Global Law Experience

Coco Wang, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
NYU Shanghai, NYU law and IDLO plan cooperation to promote rule of law.
NYU students added their voices to the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline last month.

Talking With an NYU Student Who Went to Standing Rock

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2016
WSN does a Q&A with Taylor Norman about her experience supporting #noDAPL at Standing Rock.
Traffic along West Third Street raises concerns for the safety of passersby, prompting a petition to call for reform.

This Stern Professor Wants to Make West Third Street Safer

Miranda Levingston, Staff Writer December 6, 2016
An NYU professor has created a petition to make West Third Street safer for pedestrians by implementing midblock crosswalks.
In light of recent mass shootings, students might be left wondering what NYU’s mass shooting protocols are.

What Is NYU’s Emergency Protocol for Mass Shootings?

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor December 6, 2016
Recent mass shootings like the one at Ohio State University may have prompted students to wonder what the protocol would be if something were to happen at NYU.
After nationwide support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the US Army Corps of Engineers have rerouted the Dakota Access Pipeline around the reservation.

DAPL Reroute: Divest Wants More

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor December 5, 2016
NYU students went to North Dakota to protest along with the #NoDAPL movement.