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NYU Classes is dead
After eight years with NYU Classes as the university’s learning management system, NYU expects to fully transition to Brightspace by December 2021.
Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor
• September 2, 2021

Students concerned as NYU reports three gropings in two days
On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, the NYU Department of Campus Safety informed students of three sexual assault incidents.
Rachel Cohen and Rachel Fadem
• September 1, 2021

Faculty say NYU enables BlackRock’s greenwashing
NYU’s sustainability goals are under scrutiny due to the university’s association with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, a member of the NYU board of trustees whose company is accused of virtue signaling while profiting from billions in fossil fuel investments.
Ruqaiyah Zarook, Staff Writer
• September 1, 2021

NYU Welcome brings festive atmosphere back to campus
After a year of virtual learning, students and staff have organized online and in-person events, returning the Washington Square campus to its pre-pandemic spirit.
Kashish Bhatia, Staff Writer
• August 31, 2021

Masking, testing, reopening: A guide to the fall 2021 semester
Learn about NYU’s plan to return to near-normal operations and all the guidelines and requirements you should know about this fall.
Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor
• August 30, 2021

Read this before you kill your succulents
Just because they can tolerate droughts and extreme heat doesn’t mean they can tolerate your incompetence. Here’s how to not kill your latest dorm room decoration.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• August 30, 2021

‘A propagandist’: NYU trustee Maria Bartiromo peddles pro-Trump lies on Fox shows
Once a journalism student at NYU, Maria Bartiromo has recently turned to amplifying baseless right-wing claims about the 2020 election and Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol — all while serving as a voting member of NYU’s Board of Trustees.
Arnav Binaykia and Suhail Gharaibeh
• August 25, 2021

Letter from the editor: on regeneration
Welcome to Washington Square News, NYU’s independent undergraduate newspaper.
Ashley Wu, Editor-in-Chief
• August 25, 2021

Food hot spots to know as a first-year
A list of places near campus for quick bites between classes.
August 25, 2021

NYU arts clubs that will let you dive into your passion
Looking for a way to get involved with the arts at NYU? Whether you’re a new or returning student, here are a few arts organizations on campus that are seeking new members.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Sasha Cohen, Ana Cubas, & Jennifer Ren, Arts Desk
• August 25, 2021

Slices of Home
Places in New York City that remind us of home, or otherwise hold a special place in our hearts.
Ashley Wu, Caitlin Hsu and Alexandra Chan
• August 25, 2021

Review: “Annette”
Directed by Leos Carax and written by Sparks, “Annette” is as weird as you’d expect. “Annette” is currently playing in theaters and available via Amazon Prime.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Abroad Arts Editor
• August 19, 2021


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