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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


NYU alum Sal Albanese is running for mayor in New York City this upcoming election on Nov. 7.

A Q&A with Mayor Potential and NYU Alum Sal Albanese

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 6, 2017
Q&A with NYU alum and mayoral candidate Sal Albanese.
Approximately 200 people attended a vigil on Nov. 1 for the victims of the TriBeCa attack.

NYC Holds Interfaith Vigil for Victims of TriBeCa Attack

Several NYU students attended a vigil supporting the victims of Tuesday's terror attack in Lower Manhattan.
Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 2, 2017
New Yorkers held a vigil for the victims of the Oct. 31 TriBeCa attack.
Panelists share their thoughts on gentrification on Bella Quisqueya's Gentrification Panel on the evening of Oct. 16.

NYU Dominican Club Hosts Gentrification Panel

Miranda Levingston, News Editor October 17, 2017
The Kimmel Center hosted a panel on gentrification and what students can do to stop it.
After a vandalized poster was found in Bobst Library yesterday, NYU's Dream Team and the Incarceration to Education Coalition will host a rally in Kimmel today to demonstrate support for Dreamers.

Vandal Scribbles Racist Message in Bobst Bathroom

Miranda Levingston and Mack DeGeurin October 17, 2017
Anti-Dreamers graffiti was discovered in a bathroom in Elmer Holmes Bobst Library.
A student from the class puts the finishing touches on the 3D model of Gallatin's 2061 "School of the Earth" plan.

Gallatin Students Create ‘School of the Earth’ 2061 Plan

Miranda Levingston, News Editor October 12, 2017
A Gallatin class envisions an environmentally friendly "School of the Earth" for 2061 as a response to the university's 2031 plan.
Crime Log Sept. 23 to Sept. 28

Crime Log Sept. 23 to Sept. 28

Miranda Levingston, News Editor October 2, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus from Sept. 23 to Sept. 28.
Students from NYU and New York activists gathered in Washington Square Park on Sept. 28 to rally against pamphlets that were left by IDENTITY EVROPA -- a white nationalist hate group

Rally Held in WSP After White Nationalists’ Pamphlets Found in Kimmel

Miranda Levingston, News Editor September 29, 2017
Demonstrators gathered in Washington Square Park after pamphlets from a white nationalist organization were found in Kimmel.
Crime Log: Sept. 14 to Sept. 21

Crime Log: Sept. 14 to Sept. 21

Miranda Levingston, News Editor September 25, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus between Sept. 14 and Sept. 21.

Crime Log: Sept. 8 to Sept. 14

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
A roundup of the crimes in and around NYU's campus between Sept. 8 to Sept. 14.
Crime Log: Sept. 1 to Sept. 6

Crime Log: Sept. 1 to Sept. 6

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor September 11, 2017
A look at this week's crimes on campus.
In the middle of Washington Square Park, a wall of bricks was put together in artistic protest against the Trump Administration.

“MURO” Installation Divides Washington Square Park

Caroline Haskins and Miranda Levingston September 8, 2017
Bosco Sodi, an artist from Oaxaca, Mexico used 1,600 clay bricks in an art installation responding to President Trumps immigration policy.
Crime Log: Aug. 20-30

Crime Log: Aug. 20-30

Miranda Levingston, News Deputy September 5, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus reported between August 20 and September 5.