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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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Risa Cohn (left) speaks to audience about her experience with entrepreneurship and WoE.

NYU among top startup schools for women

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
NYU was ranked as a Top 10 university for female startup founders.
Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Professor Lawrence Mead hosted a debate on the topic "Does Immigration Weaken American Individualism?"
Divest student activists opposed a presentation from ExxonMobil tax attorneys outside of Vanderbilt Hall

Planned Parenthood hopes to expand sex ed conversation

Kati Garrity, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
The Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund hosted a discussion and Q & A on the state of sexuality education policy.
The university announced plans to keep Coles Athletic Facility open through the end of the semester.

Coles closure and renovated Brooklyn Athletic Facility

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
An update on the Coles Sports Center and a look at the new athletic facility the Brooklyn campus just unveiled.
The NYU community will prepare for disruption in their commute due to the start of city construction on 4th street.

University hopes campus construction won’t disrupt community

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
Washington Square Park and the surrounding areas will undergo construction to restore roadways and update water mains.
Andrew Ross, Professor at NYU calls for more transparency from the university after attempts to revoke his travel ban have been unsuccessful.

Prof. Andrew Ross asks for NYUAD transparency

Kati Garrity, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
A follow-up story on NYU professor Andrew Ross who was banned from entering the UAE earlier this year for "security reasons."
 After threatening to expel Freshman Nia Mirza NYU is now offering to pay her full housing costs.

Mirza gets financial aid after housing fight

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
An update on the story of Nia Mirza, who after initially being allowed to live off campus was told to move back on campus or she would face expulsion.

NYU student in North Korea appears on CNN

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
Last semester, news broke that an NYU student had gone into North Korea. He was secretly presented to the media for the first time.

Poly students join life on the Square

Bridget Brown, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
A glimpse into the lives of NYU Polytechnic students living on the Manhattan campus for the first time.

PHOTOS: Groups rally against forced emigration

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
A rally was held in Washington Square Park on Sept. 26 to tell the UN to open borders and end forced migration.
The SPS Center for Global Affairs is launching the Initiative for the Study of Emerging Threats.

NYU takes new approach toward non-traditional security issues

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer September 23, 2015
The SPS Center for Global Affairs is launching the Initiative for the Study of Emerging Threats (ISET), which will focus on nontraditional security issues.
NYU is faced with a $16 million lawsuit against a former employee who claims he was discriminated against.

Alum, Miami Dolphins owner gives $20 million to NYU Law

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer September 23, 2015
The NYU law school just received its largest donation in the history of the school.