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

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NYU Journalism to Sever Ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Journalism to Sever Ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

Gallatin Faculty Urge Colleagues Not to Teach at NYUAD
Mack DeGeurin, Sayer Devlin and Jemima McEvoy November 3, 2017
NYU's Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism has decided to end its relationship with NYU's Abu Dhabi campus over concerns of access to the campus.
NYU Needs to Respond to Challenges With Increased Transparency

NYU Needs to Respond to Challenges With Increased Transparency

WSN Editorial Board October 24, 2017
NYU has been dealing with some of the issues arising on campus, but they aren't telling anyone about it. We need to know what is and isn't being done.
NYU President, Andrew Hamilton, responds to the MEIS in a letter after some NYU teachers were denied visas to teach at certain locations.

Hamilton Letter Explains University’s Position in Wake of Visa Denials

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2017
After weeks of silence, NYU President Andrew Hamilton responds to complaints of academic freedom violations at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Fordham Should Not Allow Roger Stone to Speak

Fordham Should Not Allow Roger Stone to Speak

WSN Editorial Board October 10, 2017
By welcoming Roger Stone to speak at the university, Fordham is doing nothing but encouraging ill-inclined, polarizing beliefs on campus.
Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

WSN Editorial Board October 31, 2016
Rectenwald’s conduct was inappropriate, but the school’s rash decision to put him on ice has potentially far-reaching consequences.
University of Chicago's Letter Restricts Academic Speech

University of Chicago’s Letter Restricts Academic Speech

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
In an effort to preserve ‘academic freedom,’ the University of Chicago administration has limited the control of itstheir professors over their own classrooms.
President Andrew Hamilton sent an email to all students stating that NYU is a sanctuary campus.

NYU’s New President Talks the Corporate University, Diversity and the Future

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2016
NYU President Andrew Hamilton discussed what he'd like to make a priority at NYU as he steps into his new shoes.
Letter to the Editor: NYUAD travel ban

Letter to the Editor: NYUAD travel ban

Andrew Ross, President of NYU chapter of the American Association of University Professors September 24, 2015
Professor Andrew Ross responds to WSN's editorial about the NYUAD travel ban.
Letter to the Editor: NYU Abu Dhabi

Letter to the Editor: NYU Abu Dhabi

Matthew Silverstein, Philosophy Program Head, NYU Abu Dhabi September 22, 2015
A letter to the editor regarding WSN's editorial regarding academic freedom at NYUAD.

Sexton must respond to travel ban

WSN Editorial Board March 22, 2015
The administration must speak out against the UAE denial of entry for NYU Professor Andrew Ross.
Courtesy of NYUAD

Professor barred entry into U.A.E.

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-chief March 16, 2015
Social and Cultural Analysis professor Andrew Ross was barred entry into the U.A.E.
Illustration by Felipe De La Hoz

Academic freedom, expression evaluated at portals

John Ambrioso, Staff Writer May 1, 2014
As NYU continues to increase its global presence, it begins to contend with radically different rules regulating free speech in the host countries.