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

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

Washington Square News

The Courtyard Cafe at Third North.

Looking at Alternative Food Providers to Aramark

Sakshi Venkatraman and Kristina Hayhurst April 30, 2018
A look at the dining service providers NYU will consider if it decides to cut ties with Aramark, Inc. next year.
An illustration of a white postcard with a red stamp in the top right corner. On the postcard are the words “letter to the editor” in a cursive style. Behind the postcard is a closed gray envelope.

“All Muslims Are Terrorists”

Rannen Khalil, Guest Editorial April 30, 2018
An NYU student recounts her experiences with Islamophobia at Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
A Response to Your Letter in Support of Minority Students at NYU Stern

A Response to Your Letter in Support of Minority Students at NYU Stern

NYU Stern Undergraduate College Leadership writes a letter to the NYU Student Senators Council about the university's efforts to combat islamophobia and discrimination within the business school.
NYU Failed Students of Color in Stern

NYU Failed Students of Color in Stern

WSN Editorial Board April 30, 2018
If we want to make changes in the culture at NYU Stern School of Business, it is important that faculty, students and administrators work together to educate themselves, so that the victimized students don't need to.
NYU President Hamilton speaking at the welcome reception for the students from Puerto Rico on January 25th, 2018. A number of these students are now asking Hamilton to extend the program.

Visiting Students from Puerto Rico Ask Hamilton to Extend Program

Natalie Chinn, Yasmin Gulec and Pamela Jew April 27, 2018
HMAP Students Initiative published a letter early this morning calling for President Andrew Hamilton to extend the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program for an additional semester.
"The Night Eats the World" follows one man's story after an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies.

Tribeca 2018: ‘The Night Eats the World’ Is A Great Zombie Movie

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer April 27, 2018
“The Night Eats the World" follows one man's journey after an outbreak of flesh-eating zombies.
Hasan Minhaj at the PEN World Voices Festival on April 22. Minhaj discussed his comedy and being Muslim in the era of President Donald Trump.

Hasan Minhaj Talks Muslim Community and the Hustle at PEN World Voices

Joel Lee, Staff Writer April 24, 2018
Hasan Minhaj sat down with Wajahat Ali at the PEN World Voices Festival on Sunday to discuss comedy and being Muslim in the era of President Donald Trump.
Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinion Editor April 24, 2018
Elitism in the Stern School of Business should not be ignored. This attitude allows for toxic superiority culture.
Town Hall Shows That Town Halls Don’t Work

Town Hall Shows That Town Halls Don’t Work

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
With recent rises in student activism and unease, many students are calling for town hall meetings. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a solution to the problem.
At a public town hall in April, NYU President Andrew Hamilton denounced the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement as against the principles of academic freedom.

Hamilton Denounces BDS, Acknowledges Racism in Stern at Town Hall

Mack DeGeurin, Sakshi Venkatraman and Alex Domb April 20, 2018
Tensions ran high at a town hall between President Hamilton and students as a large cohort of student activists criticized the administration.
Prospective Students Get a Preview of Protests at Weekend on the Square

Prospective Students Get a Preview of Protests at Weekend on the Square

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer April 18, 2018
Weekend on the Square is an ideal time for student activists to protest. Protesting while there are prospective students and families on campus pressures the NYU administration to acknowledge the protesters' demands.
On the steps inside the Kimmel Center for University Life, a student activist holds a sign that reads, "NYU would rather suspend students than speak to them #TrusteeTownHall."

Hamilton to Address Community at Public Town Hall April 19

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor April 17, 2018
NYU Student Government will hold a Town Hall with President Andrew Hamilton on Thursday.