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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

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Gould Plaza wall down, 2 years later

The plaza — now home to skylight windows, trees and outdoor chairs and tables — was barricaded in April 2024 after hundreds staged a pro-Palestinian encampment on it.
Natalie Deoragh and Justin Yen May 6, 2026

NYU removed the walls and scaffolding barricading the Stern School of Business last week — over two years after they were constructed following a pro-Palestinian encampment...

NYU’s Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Anti-Zionist Jewish students call to shut down NYU Hillel

NYU’s chapter of Jews Against Zionism joined a nationwide campaign demanding a boycott of Hillel International, citing its collaboration with the Israeli Defense Forces.
Zachary Karp, Deputy News Editor May 5, 2026

NYU students and faculty who are part of Jews Against Zionism called Monday for a boycott of Hillel International until the university cuts ties with the group, which offers religious...

The NYU Abu Dhabi campus. (Ray Qian for WSN)

NYU Abu Dhabi to hold in-person commencement

The ceremony will take place at an arena in Abu Dhabi, after the campus closed for two weeks amid Iranian strike threats.
Leena Ahmed and Nada Beltagui May 4, 2026

NYU Abu Dhabi will hold its 13th commencement ceremony in-person, following a wave of uncertainty on whether the event would be safe amid a cautious ceasefire between the United...

Aashna Miharia appointed editor-in-chief

Aashna Miharia appointed editor-in-chief

April 29, 2026

The Managing Board of the Washington Square News is excited to announce it has elected Aashna Miharia as editor-in-chief for the 2026-27 academic year. Miharia, a rising senior...

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Professor bashes pre-recorded grad speeches at Asian affinity celebration

During his Monday night speech, CAS professor Michael Salgarolo criticized the university’s suspension of live graduation speeches and its handling of pro-Palestinian student demonstrations.
Zachary Karp and Eva Mundo April 28, 2026

CAS professor Michael Salgarolo condemned NYU for suspending live student speeches at school graduations and enlisting police to “violently arrest” pro-Palestinian demonstrators...

Counterprotesters holding Israeli flags stood across the street from an encampment outside the Paulson Center in 2024. (Samson Tu for WSN)

NYU investigates student group that hosted anarchist, anti-Israel speaker

A university spokesperson said that Shut it Down NYU “simply lied” about NYU’s involvement in its event featuring former Columbia professor Mohamed Abdou.
Selin Kemiktarak, Deputy News Editor April 27, 2026

NYU is investigating an on-campus group after claiming it “simply lied” about its Tuesday event — where a speaker urged students to “escalate their organizing” of pro-Palestinan...

Adjunct instructor Melisa Annis. (Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Adjunct faculty rally for paid family leave

Joined by a slate of local politicians, professors shared testimonies and demanded NYU implements paid family leave policies starting in the fall.
Eva Mundo, News Editor April 24, 2026

Around 30 members of NYU’s adjunct faculty union demanded that the university provide paid family leave, describing family crises and medical hardships they endured without the...

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Pro-Israel student rave disrupted by ultra-Orthodox Jews

While members of Students Supporting Israel moshed to electronic music in Washington Square Park, around three dozen protesters chanted and waved Palestinian flags.
Leena Ahmed, News Editor April 23, 2026

Nearly five dozen joined a Wednesday afternoon rave held by NYU’s chapter of Students Supporting Israel, playing live music and waving Israeli and American flags in Washington...