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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.

Washington Square News

All content by Angel Dilawar
NYU Adjunct Faculty rally in April 2022. (Samson Tu for WSN)

Adjunct faculty union raises ‘urgent concern’ over course cancellations

Union leaders say a sharp uptick in classes canceled for “insufficient registration” has left instructors without pay and students navigating overcrowded courses.
Angel Dilawar, Staff Writer March 9, 2026

NYU’s adjunct faculty union demanded administrators address this year’s “sharp increase” in course cancellations among its members, calling for a meeting with university...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Tandon researchers win road safety award

The AI-powered SeeUnsafe system analyzes traffic camera footage 24/7 to flag hazardous collision events for transportation officials.
Angel Dilawar, Staff Writer December 9, 2025

NYU Tandon researchers received a citywide road safety award for an artificial intelligence project that can help transportation agencies automatically identify collisions. SeeUnsafe...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

LinkedIn, but for making friends?

How a new social networking app at NYU is looking to reinvent the social scene.
Angel Dilawar, Staff Writer December 4, 2025

On a campus of more than 60,000 students, meeting new people can depend on timing, luck or the right class — making students eager for anything that gives them an edge in making...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Urban health care can’t keep up, Tandon study finds

Rapid population growth in larger cities makes it challenging for medical specialists to meet demands, putting elderly residents at the greatest risk.
Angel Dilawar, Contributing Writer November 26, 2025

Tandon researchers found that medical specialists can't keep up with rapidly growing populations in larger cities, resulting in longer wait-times and bounced referrals that most...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Langone explores spirituality as stress relief for cancer patients

Researchers found that patients expressed increased comfort when discussing religion during radiation therapy.
Angel Dilawar, Contributing Writer October 29, 2025

Researchers at NYU Langone Health found that conversations about religion and spirituality during radiation therapy helped manage stress symptoms caused by gynecologic cancers,...

(Suditi Sircar for WSN)

Five fall activities to make your dorm feel like home

From pumpkin painting to letter writing over warm tea, these easy dorm activities will make autumn feel alive right in the city.
Angel Dilawar, Contributing Writer October 20, 2025

Autumn in New York doesn’t have to mean escaping the city for pumpkin patches or upstate getaways. Instead, imagine your dorm glowing with fairy lights, the hum of conversation...