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

Washington Square News

The Expensive Implications of Anti-Immigrant Advertising in San Francisco

The Expensive Implications of Anti-Immigrant Advertising in San Francisco

Diya Radhakrishna, Contributing Writer March 30, 2018
Anti-immigrant advertisement's on San Francisco BART system send a dangerous message at a time when xenophobia in the United States.
Demonstrators marching from the Admissions Center to the Kimmel Center for University Life yesterday, chanting and handing out flyers outlining their demands to passersby.

University Senate Approves Resolutions for Student and Faculty Representation on the Board of Trustees

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2018
SLAM's demands were heard at the University Senate Meeting today, asking for more student and faculty representation on the Board of Trustees.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

NYU Presents Timeline for Evaluating Potential Aramark Replacements

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 28, 2018
NYU Dining Services held a conversation with NYU community members following controversy over a racist meal served in Weinstein last month.
Poster for Nijla Mu'min coming-of-age film "Jinn", which explores black and Muslim identity in today's political landscape.

‘Jinn’ Brings Fire and Life to Teenage Crisis

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large March 28, 2018
Nijla Mu'min’s "Jinn" explores black and Muslim identity in today's political landscape through a girl's coming-of-age.
Staff Rants: Astrology, Texting While Walking and Sidewalk Rage

Staff Rants: Astrology, Texting While Walking and Sidewalk Rage

Tyler Crews, Yasmin Gulec and Liv Chai March 27, 2018
This week our staff is feeling especially angry. Perhaps it is because Mercury went into retrograde, or maybe it is just a part of being a New Yorker.
NYU baseball game on Mar. 6, 2018.

Weekly Sports Update: March 10 to March 18

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor March 19, 2018
A recap of spring break for all things NYU Athletics.

Sam Raskin

Keeping NYU Local
Mack DeGeurin, News Editor March 8, 2018

On the last day of February, a group of about 20 members of the New York City press corps huddled together around cameras and local politicians on the steps of City Hall. The New...

Spring Break Should Fall on Easter

Spring Break Should Fall on Easter

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer February 27, 2018
NYU's Spring Break dates should be moved to incorporate Easter, as seen with the NYC public school system's Spring Break.
Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Shakes NYU

Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Shakes NYU

In the wake of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, members of the NYU community have come together to grieve and work toward gun law reform.
Caroline Haskins and Mack DeGeurin February 26, 2018
A vigil was held for Parkland on Thursday to honor those affected by the mass shooting that took place at a high school there last week.

Music, Margaritas and a Meal: Four Live Music Cafes in NYC

Celina Khorma, Contributing Writer February 23, 2018
Food and music, feed your body and your soul with the two. We have a list of the best of both worlds to explore.
Hamilton’s Response to NYUAD Is a Step Closer to Adequate

Hamilton’s Response to NYUAD Is a Step Closer to Adequate

WSN Editorial Board February 14, 2018
NYU took a necessary step in establishing protocols with NYU Abu Dhabi to deal with visa applications, appeal processes, communications and the university’s annual global mobility report. However, President Andrew Hamilton must address the alleged religious discrimination and lack of academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi.
The NYU Administrative Management Council was part of the Feb. 8 University Senate meeting to discuss problems addressed by student senators.

Student Senators Advocate for Student Representation on Board of Trustees

Eli Kapsack, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018
Important points from this month's NYU's Student Senators Council meeting, held on Thursday.