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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Paige Ablon
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Former prosecutor sues NYU Law for libel

Beth Ann McCaffery claims an NYU Law report defamed her by alleging she withheld evidence in a wrongful murder conviction.
Paige Ablon, Staff Writer December 3, 2025

The NYU School of Law is seeking to shut down libel claims filed by a former Philadelphia prosecutor who accused researchers of defaming her in a report. Now, legal experts are...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Students say NYU safety alerts still fall short

Around half of surveyed students said NYU’s Oct. 23 bomb threat communication was inadequate, following similar criticism in response to September’s hoax shooting threat.
Paige Ablon and Roya Statler November 18, 2025

Thiago Guimaraes expected a routine commute to class when he boarded his NYU shuttle on Oct. 23. But less than 10 minutes later, he was hastily evacuating as the bus stopped at...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

Faculty win right to legal aid in discrimination investigations

Full-time continuing faculty urged NYU to publicly post the change on its website and expand procedural transparency for individuals accused of violation.
Paige Ablon, Staff Writer November 13, 2025

Faculty accused of discriminatory conduct can now have an attorney present during investigations, marking a step forward in faculty senators’ ongoing push to ensure fairness...

Outside a polling site on Election Day. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)

‘Hope and potential’: What Election Day looks like on campus

From voting at residence halls to celebrating at sports bars, students spent Tuesday embracing New York City’s historical mayoral race.
Paige Ablon and Eva Mundo November 5, 2025

NYU students joined thousands of Village residents as they filed into polling sites at university residence halls to cast their votes in Tuesday’s mayoral election. At around...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

NSA withdraws from NYU Tandon career fair

The cancellation follows a student petition criticizing the National Security Agency’s mass surveillance and sharing of data with Israeli intelligence.
Paige Ablon, Staff Writer October 9, 2025

The National Security Agency canceled its attendance at an NYU Tandon career fair after more than 60 students signed a petition calling for the organization’s removal, arguing...

(Courtesy of the ROSES study)

Students confront youth incarceration through community-focused advocacy

NYU ROSES challenges the punitive approach of criminal legal reform, working directly with at-risk or involved girls to meet their self-determined goals.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer May 5, 2025

Although young girls are arrested at a lower rate than to their male counterparts, they not only make up a growing proportion of teen arrests in the United States but are also...

(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)

Why are there huge inflatable rats in NYC?

Named “Scabby” by protesters, the rat represents a decades-long hunger for labor justice in the city and beyond.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer April 23, 2025

If you’ve walked on Prince Street or strolled down Fifth Avenue recently, you may have come across a giant inflatable rat. With bloodshot red eyes, claws stretched outwards and...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Balancing affordability and business-casual style

Don’t compromise your business-casual wear for high prices. For less, you can still attend internship fairs, present in class or meet up for a coffee chat in style.
Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer February 21, 2025

Wearing business attire is intimidating enough without the sight of a high price tag. If you’ve never worn dress pants, button-downs or long coats, the thought of leaving behind...