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

Washington Square News

All content by Deanna Tran
During Weekend on the Square, the Incarceration to Education Coalition protested in front of Kimmel, gaining the attention of the university and prospective students. IEC aims to remove the checkbox on college applications to indicate whether the applicant has been convicted of a crime.

IEC Continues Fight to #AbolishTheBox

Deanna Tran, Contributing Writer April 25, 2017
The Incarceration to Education Coalition at NYU is continuing its efforts to encourage the university to remove the box indicating criminal status on its application.
President Alexander Hamilton will be marching alongside NYU faculty and students at the Washington DC March for Science this Saturday. The March is a nonpartisan protest to defend science education and diversity in STEM.

President Hamilton Announced Attendance at March for Science

Deanna Tran, Staff Writer April 20, 2017
President Andrew Hamilton will be among those in the NYU community at the March for Science this Saturday.
The facade of the Leslie eLab. (WSN file photo)

Gallatin Sophomores Create Up2Code

Deanna Tran, Contributing Writer April 17, 2017
Gallatin sophomores Dan Cleary and Willy Wheeler founded Up2Code, a startup app and web development agency that helps develop marketing strategies.
The members of Dangerbox practice with group improv activities during their rehearsals.  Dangerbox is NYU’s longest running improv group and is one of the top 10 improv groups in the country.

Photo: Comedy is No Laughing Matter for NYU's Dangerbox

March 1, 2017

The members of Dangerbox practice with group improv activities during their rehearsals. Dangerbox is NYU’s longest running improv group and is one of the top 10 improv groups...

Bed-for-Bed allows people to swap rooms if they have an incompatible roommate.  This student decided to move out of Weinstein in search of a better living situation.

Photo: Students Risk Mid-Semester Moves on Bed-for-Bed

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017

Bed-for-Bed allows people to swap rooms if they have an incompatible roommate. This student decided to move out of Weinstein in search of a better living situation.

Supporters of the club attended the IYSSE rally in front of the courtyard next to Bobst Library on Thursday.

IYSSE Appeals Against their Club Status Rejection

Deanna Tran, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Students on campus tried to start a club supporting the military, but it was rejected.