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

Washington Square News

All content by Roya Statler
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‘It’s so pathetic’: Students demand better safety alerts

After a man convicted of assault was found squatting in faculty housing, students doubled down on their stance that NYU needs to improve its safety alert system.
Roya Statler, Contributing Writer December 12, 2025

On Oct. 24, one day after a bomb threat targeting NYU shuttles caused a traffic shutdown, a professor moved CAS first-year Benji Solomon’s Spanish class online. Solomon said...

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

NYU Law links mass shootings and voter turnout

While communities near recent shootings saw a slight increase in turnout, candidate preferences were unaffected.
Roya Statler, Contributing Writer December 8, 2025

NYU Law researchers found that mass shootings spurred voter turnout by up to 10% in areas closest to the incident, although candidate preference was not apparently affected.  The...

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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...

An empty classroom on the second floor of the Silver Center for Arts and Science taken in the winter of 2023. (Natalia Kempthorne-Curiel for WSN)

Steinhardt study links teacher turnover to student suspensions

Researchers found that frequent teacher departures negatively impact student behavior, particularly that of underrepresented racial groups.
Roya Statler, Contributing Writer November 12, 2025

Steinhardt researchers found that more students receive referrals and suspensions at secondary schools with higher teacher turnover, with students from racial minorities affected...