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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

Updates on IEC, SLAM, and Divest movements and their post-Spring/Summer developments.

Checking in with Student Activist Groups

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
After a summer of much change, NYU activist groups refreshed and redefined their work for the year.
NYU students rally to "ban the box" underneath the Washington Square Park arch.

IEC Meets With Common App, Rallies Support in Washington Square Park

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer March 29, 2016
IEC hosted a rally under the Washington Square Park Arch to show support and solidarity before its Common App meeting.
CAS alumna Emma Pliskin addresses the crowd during IEC's sit in last weekend

DEVELOPING: IEC Will Not Get Previously-Promised Meeting with Common App CEO

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 29, 2016
Common Application CEO Paul Mott will not be present at Tuesday's meeting with IEC organizers and NYU.

All You Need to Know About the IEC Sit-In

Lexi Faunce, News Editor March 28, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition won a recorded meeting with Common Application CEO Paul Mott for this coming Tuesday.
What is the box and why are NYU students in such vehement opposition to it?

The Box: Unboxed

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz, News Editors March 28, 2016
WSN breaks down the "ban the box" movement and why the Incarceration to Education Coalition advocates for the removal of the box from NYU's Common Application.
Ban the Box and the Power of Visible Protest

Ban the Box and the Power of Visible Protest

WSN Editorial Board March 28, 2016
After 34 grueling hours, the IEC demonstration finally won the activists a timely personal meeting with President Hamilton and a recorded discussion with the Common App CEO on Tuesday. Not only does this agreement represent a significant victory for the Ban the Box movement, but it also provides an important milestone for disruptive student activism and administrative transparency.
[PHOTOS] Incarceration to Education Coalition Occupation of Kimmel

[PHOTOS] Incarceration to Education Coalition Occupation of Kimmel

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 26, 2016

  Organizers and supporters of the Incarceration to Education Coalition have been occupying the Kimmel Center for Student Life since Friday afternoon to protest the...

Students remain in Kimmel after staying overnight in protest of the box.

BREAKING: Incarceration to Education Coalition Sits-In at Kimmel

Lexi Faunce, News Editor March 25, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition hosted a sit with the Black and Brown Coalition, Black Student Union and other student activist groups on Kimmel's staircases to get NYU administration to make a statement that the school will not use applicant incarceration histories when considering them.
The Incarceration to Education Coalition has urged NYU to remove the criminal conviction box from their undergraduate application.

Talking With the People Behind the Ban the Box Movement

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce February 8, 2016
Washington Square News sat down with a few members of the Incarceration to Education Coalition to discuss NYU's letter to the Common App.

NYU Calls Out Common App on Criminal Convictions Checkbox

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 1, 2016
After student urging, NYU sent Common App a letter requesting it to research and to consider the harmful effects of marking a box signifying prior incarcerations.
Criminal record is not the end of the world

Criminal record is not the end of the world

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Someone's criminal record should not derail their entire life.
Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

WSN Editorial Board October 14, 2015
John Sexton's noncommittal showing at his last town hall reflects the lack of engagement he had with the students and faculty. If Andrew Hamilton is to improve, he must hold a more open and earnest dialogue with the NYU community at large.