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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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Professors sue Trump over crackdown on pro-Palestinian dissent

The group of faculty at NYU are accusing the federal government of violating the First Amendment by arresting noncitizen students and faculty for their speech against Israel’s ongoing siege in Gaza.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2025

NYU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which sued the federal government last week for its detainment of noncitizens on college campuses protesting...

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Opinion: Trump’s mass deportations are immoral and illegal

The Trump administration’s mass deportations violate due process, promote profiling and set dangerous precedents for political dissent.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor April 1, 2025

President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration has long been defined by fearmongering and dehumanization — boldly claiming that legal immigrants take advantage of loopholes...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.

As the Trump administration continues its crackdown on higher education, WSN’s student journalists have worked tirelessly to inform the NYU community.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2025

Dear Washington Square News readers, We are living in the midst of an unprecedented federal crackdown on higher education. In just two months, President Donald Trump has ferociously...

Lawyers at NYU Langone Health proposed changes to the medical center's DEI programs and policy statements online. (Kevin Wu for WSN)

Trump DEI rollbacks push NYU Langone to ditch terms like ‘marginalized’ or ‘diverse’

NYU Langone Health recently issued a disclaimer stating that its diversity, equity and inclusion programs “do not include preferences” based on race or sex.
Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah March 21, 2025

NYU Langone Health is facing pressure from in-house lawyers to omit phrases like “diverse students” and “systemic racism” from its website as President Donald Trump rolls...

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NYU advises international students to stay in US following Trump travel ban

Senior administrators said on Thursday that concerned international students should refrain from leaving the United States for spring break until federal student visa policies are clarified.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor March 21, 2025

NYU leadership warned international students and faculty to avoid “non-essential travel” over spring break in a Thursday email following the Trump administration’s travel...

(Emma Foley for WSN)

Opinion: Trump’s cuts to federal aid are leaving higher education in shambles

The federal cut to the U.S. Department of Education will have profound impacts on educational institutions, low-income students, students with disabilities and teacher shortages.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer March 20, 2025

The state of education in the United States is in shambles. Reading and math test scores have dropped to the lowest level in decades, our universities are the most unaffordable...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Tensions soar as College Dems and Reps tackle Trump policies on the debate stage

The biannual debate is a decadeslong tradition between the NYU College Democrats and College Republicans, with this semester’s event focusing on policing, tariffs and aid to Ukraine.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 18, 2025

Crime, trade and the Trump administration — today’s top issues took center stage at this semester’s debate between the NYU College Republicans and College Democrats on Thursday....

(Simon Tan for WSN)

Opinion: NYU is complicit in Trump’s pro-Palestinian crackdown

As the new administration has already begun to attack and detain pro-Palestinian student protestors, NYU has remained silent.
Leila Olukoga and Mehr Kotval March 13, 2025

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil was detained on Saturday by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for his previous leadership role in pro-Palestinian encampments....

(Samson Tu for WSN)

NYU not named on Trump’s list of colleges facing antisemitism penalties

The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to 60 colleges to be investigated, including almost all universities targeted by the Trump administration’s task force against antisemitism — with NYU one of just three exceptions.
Dharma Niles, News Editor March 12, 2025

NYU was not listed among the 60 universities said to be investigated by the U.S. Department of Education for complaints alleging antisemitic harassment, despite being one of 10...

(Alex Tey for WSN)

NYU appoints Title VI coordinator as Trump cracks down on Columbia

The appointee, who served as a lawyer for the U.S. Department of Education, has previously drafted letters referencing complaints that alleged religious discrimination, disability discrimination and sexual harassment against the university.
Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah March 11, 2025

NYU President Linda Mills announced the overdue appointment of the university’s Title VI coordinator on Monday amid the Trump administration’s recent crackdown on Columbia...

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Researchers protest Trump cuts to funding in Washington Square Park

Hundreds gathered in the park to advocate for scientific advancement and condemn the Trump administration’s attack on federal research funding.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 10, 2025

Hundreds joined researchers, professors and other community members in Washington Square Park to protest President Donald Trump’s recent cuts to scientific research funding on...

Agitator joins mayoral candidates Scott Stringer and Jessica Ramos onstage. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Anti-Trump agitator crashes climate town hall

The event featured six mayoral candidates who discussed prospective environmental policies at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor March 7, 2025

Two protesters crashed a Thursday forum on climate policy that featured six mayoral candidates, calling for greater action against federal rollbacks on environmental efforts. One...