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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 Farheen Khan
Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.

Photo: Opinion: Recitations shouldn’t be mandatory

April 4, 2023

(Farheen Khan for WSN)

Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.

Photo: Immunocompromised students concerned following mask mandate removal

October 13, 2022

File photo: The ease of mask mandate creates unease among immunocompromised students. Photo taken in early 2022. (Farheen Khan for WSN)

Seven students wear masks while sitting at their desks in an NYU classroom. A professor sitting on a table listens to a student.

Photo: Opinion: NYU easing the mask mandate is the right first step

March 31, 2022

NYU has lifted mask requirements in certain university spaces. (Photo by Farheen Khan)

Seven students are wearing masks while sitting at their desks lining the walls of an NYU classroom. A professor sitting atop a table is listening to a student discussing a class topic.

Photo: Students await NYU mask mandate decision

March 22, 2022

Students in class must wear masks due to NYU's mask mandate. NYU is considering updating its policies regarding indoor mask-wearing in the upcoming weeks. (Photo by Farheen Khan)