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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

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Subhash Khot, 2016 MacArthur Fellow, photographed in New York, New York on Thursday, September 8th, 2016.

Meet NYU’s 2016 MacArthur ‘Geniuses’

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer September 28, 2016
NYU claimed three of this year’s 23 MacArthur Fellowship recipients, also known as the “Genius Grant.” Computer Science Professor Subhash Khot, Associate Professor of Music Composition Julia Wolfe and alumnus Branden Jacobs-Jenkins all received the honor this year for work in their respective fields.
NYU Shanghai Preps for First Graduates

NYU Shanghai Preps for First Graduates

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer August 28, 2016

Just three years ago, NYU Shanghai was established in partnership with East China Normal University. Now a crucial part of NYU’s global reach, the site is preparing to bid adieu...

NYU Langone received $4 million to research causes related to heart attacks in women.

NYU Langone Receives $4 Million Grant to Research Women’s Heart Disease

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer March 30, 2016
The American Heart Association donated $4 million for cardiovascular research for women's heart disease.
NYU students pitched proposals for an upcoming TEDxNYU event in April.

Spirit Week Ends With TEDxNYU Pitch Competiton

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
As part of NYU's Violet 100 events, students presented five-minute idea pitches and competed to speak at the annual TEDxNYU Conference.
The NYU Law School hosted a conversation with Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor on February 8.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Returns to NYU

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer February 9, 2016
Supreme Court Justice and former adjunct professor Sonia Sotomayor came to NYU Law on Monday evening to discuss the decline of juries in civil court proceedings.
NYU’s new Center for Social Media and Politics is studying how social media impacts politics, including how fake news is spread. (Photo by Christian Forte)

NYU improves social media presence

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
An exploration into the various ways NYU attracts prospective students and keeps current students engaged using social media.
State of the Union: Panel on State Violence Against Trans Individuals took place on Tuesday and addressed the violence that Trans Individuals face.

Panelists talk state-sanctioned violence against trans individuals

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
A panel on state violence against transgender people was held Tuesday evening in Kimmel.
The Women in Science hosted their fall lecture, discussing and tracking viral outbreaks.

Biologists talk pathogens at Women in Science lecture

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
The NYU Women in Science talked about viral outbreaks at their fall lecture and Q&A on Thursday night.
Mobile app, Flyy, which allows people to anonymously speak to each other, has raised awareness of sexual abuse through a campaign called 100 Voices Strong.

100 Voices app speaks out about sexual assault

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
100 Voices Strong, a campaign against sexual abuse, gives a voice to victims around the country.
Dr. Blaser, an NYU professor is the leader for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

NYU professor to chair presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance

Farhin Lilywala, Contributing Writer October 2, 2015
A Q&A with NYU professor Martin Blaser, who will serve as the chair of a presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance.
Dr. Blaser, an NYU professor is the leader for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

Photo: Cannibals gorge themselves in ‘Gravy’

Ramsee Chand, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015

Dr. Blaser, an NYU professor is the leader for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.