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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

An Alternative View on NYUAD

An Alternative View on NYUAD

Matthew Silverstein, Guest Writer November 8, 2017
A Guest Writer's response to the Editorial Board's call for NYU to divest from NYUAD.
Trump Must Not Blame Muslims for Terrorism

Trump Must Not Blame Muslims for Terrorism

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Not only is Trump’s reaction inappropriate and divisive, it also promotes a malleable definition of terrorism while simultaneously hindering the freedom of the Muslim community.
A still from the newsreel of Home Depot Co-Founder Ken Langone discussing terrorism and immigration.

Student Organizations Condemn Trustee’s Remarks

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor November 6, 2017
Students react to NYU trustee Ken Langone's comments on immigration on Fox News.
NYU Journalism to Sever Ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Journalism to Sever Ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

Gallatin Faculty Urge Colleagues Not to Teach at NYUAD
Mack DeGeurin, Sayer Devlin and Jemima McEvoy November 3, 2017
NYU's Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism has decided to end its relationship with NYU's Abu Dhabi campus over concerns of access to the campus.
The Department of History, Hagop Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies and Department of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies will host a "Energy and the Left" workshop on March 30. The workshop will focus on the relationship between the creation of energy infrastructure and its effect on the leftist struggle.

NYU Department of History to Host “Energy and the Left” Workshop

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer November 2, 2017
Multiple NYU departments collaborated to hold a workshop on energy and it's relationship with the American leftist parties.
Approximately 200 people attended a vigil on Nov. 1 for the victims of the TriBeCa attack.

NYC Holds Interfaith Vigil for Victims of TriBeCa Attack

Several NYU students attended a vigil supporting the victims of Tuesday's terror attack in Lower Manhattan.
Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 2, 2017
New Yorkers held a vigil for the victims of the Oct. 31 TriBeCa attack.
A recent attack on civilians in lower manhattan has left at least eight dead and 11 injured. Forensics and police gather to investigate and control the scene.

On the Scene of the TriBeCa Attacks

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor November 1, 2017
A suspected terror attack in Tribeca leaves eight dead and over a dozen injured.
Headscarf Laws Veil Systematic Discrimination

Headscarf Laws Veil Systematic Discrimination

Theo Wayt, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Policies in France, where discriminatory measures are backed by a hypocritical, quasi-rational idea of tradition.
NYU Needs to Respond to Challenges With Increased Transparency

NYU Needs to Respond to Challenges With Increased Transparency

WSN Editorial Board October 25, 2017
NYU has been dealing with some of the issues arising on campus, but they aren't telling anyone about it. We need to know what is and isn't being done.

The Thin Line Between Culture and Religion

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief October 23, 2017

The lines between culture and religion are often blurred as the two become synonymous with one another. Through the yearly holidays and daily practices, religion becomes an integral...

On Oct. 18, the Brennan Center for Justice successfully sued Trump’s third iteration of the travel ban and put a stop to it before it would go into effect.

Brennan Center Wins Trump Lawsuit

Amy Rhee, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
The Brennan Center for Justice won a suit against Trump’s third iteration of the travel ban in Zakzok v. Trump.
NYU President, Andrew Hamilton, responds to the MEIS in a letter after some NYU teachers were denied visas to teach at certain locations.

Hamilton Letter Explains University’s Position in Wake of Visa Denials

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2017
After weeks of silence, NYU President Andrew Hamilton responds to complaints of academic freedom violations at NYU Abu Dhabi.