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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 Imani Johnson
Cornbread, a famous Washington Square Park chess player, has been playing chess for 20 years in the park.

Anybody for Chess?

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer April 24, 2017
Of all of Washington Square Park's beloved features — from the fountain to the dog park — there is nothing quite like Cornbread, a 20-year veteran of the park's chess scene.
As a part of NYU's Women's Herstory Month, the Incarceration to Education Coalition hosted a panel with formerly incarcerated women to share their stories.

Formerly Incarcerated Women Talk the Penal System

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer March 24, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition and Women's Herstory Month at NYU cohosted a panel with four formerly incarcerated women who described their experiences navigating the system.
Many NYU clubs hosted events in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr for NYU’s annual MLK week.

Student Organizations Behind MLK Week

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
Several student organizations were responsible for the events of this year's MLK week.

Diversity Talks, Humanitarian Award Highlight of MLK Week

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer February 5, 2016
NYU hosted a panel of speakers including Misty Copeland, Karyn Parsons, TJ Holmes and Linda Sarsour as part of NYU MLK Week.
Tandon Announces Recipient for New Civil Engineering Sholarship

Tandon Announces Recipient for New Civil Engineering Sholarship

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer January 26, 2016
NYU Tandon student Leonardo Yoshiaki Abe receives a $5,000 annual scholarship in honor of an alum.