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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

All content by Brooke Jensen
Hundreds of union members march outside NYU Langone to protest the recent proposal to cut worker benefits.

Health Care Union Vocalizes Concern for NYU Langone Workers’ Benefits

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer September 9, 2016
NYU Langone’s employees protested this past month about the hospital cutting employee’s health benefits.
Current Tandon doctoral student, Jared Frank, will soon be known internationally after his participation in the French-American Doctoral Exchange Seminar, FADEx, for his work on a socially interactive robot.

Q&A with the Tandon Student Behind the Facially Cognizant Robot

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 28, 2016
Tandon doctoral candidate, Jared Frank, was selected as one of 10 American students to attend FADEx 2016 in France.
NYU Democrats hosted a debate for members of student advocacy groups on Monday, April 18, in which a variety of topics were discussed, including immigration, representation of women and racial minorities, foreign policy and the economy.

NYU For Hillary Admits Being Unprepared in Debate Against NYU For Bernie

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
In the day before the New York State Presidential Primary, student organizations NYU for Bernie and NYU for Hillary faced off in a spirited debate.
Colonel Richard Kemp speaks passionately to NYU students about the morality of Israel's army.

Students Host Former Colonel in Discussion on War Crimes and Terrorism

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 12, 2016
Former Col. Richard Kemp of the British military spoke with members of Realize Israel and the College Republicans of NYU Monday evening.
Leadership Conference to Discuss Women of Color in Higher Education

Leadership Conference to Discuss Women of Color in Higher Education

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
WSN examines the female leadership at NYU and breaks down the race within the women who have held these position.
Students for Sexual Respect held a thank you note writing event to send to abortion providers.

A Look at the NYU Students Sending Thank You Letters to Abortion Clinics

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer March 29, 2016
NYU Students for Sexual Respect and others came together to write thank-you letters to abortion providers in the NYC Metro area.
March 1 is Super Tuesday this year, and will set the stage for the primaries to come.

It’s Super Tuesday — Here’s Who NYU Students Want to Come Out Ahead

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
NYU students predict the Democratic and Republican front-runners for Super Tuesday.
The platform of Eighth Street – New York University station as train arrives.

MTA Discount on the Table for NYC Students

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
A university advocacy group is urging the MTA to change its fare policies for college students.
Professor Dalton Conley delivers the opening statement in favor of affirmative action based on economic background in the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Debate Calls Into Question Implementation of Affirmative Action

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016
In the NYU Review and Debates's inaugural debate, professors and students contend the polarizing topic of affirmative action based on students' economic backgrounds.

Bookend events create buzz for Brooklyn Book Festival

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer September 18, 2015
The Brooklyn Book Festival celebrates the literary world for its tenth year.