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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

The Edgar Starr Barney building on Washington Square houses NYU’s Steinhardt school. A Steinhardt professor has fallen under scrutiny for discriminatory language in her class syllabus against low-income students who may not be able to afford the supplies. (Photo by Mathilde Van Tulder)

Class Syllabus Features Discriminatory Language Against Low-Income Students

Students enrolled in the American Sign Language II class are demanding action after seeing their syllabi feature exclusionary language against low-income students.
Aarushi Sharma, Deputy News Editor August 31, 2020

Last Friday, CAS sophomore Ron Hall noticed discriminatory language in his syllabus for the American Sign Language II class taught by Steinhardt Professor Carmen King. “If...

NYU Will Never be Prestigious Without Better Financial Aid

NYU Will Never be Prestigious Without Better Financial Aid

Each year, NYU embarks on an ambitious mission to better its reputation and world-standing, yet does nothing about its infamously poor financial aid offers.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor April 6, 2020

Just days ago, NYU announced its annual admittance of the “most selective class” in its history. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2024 fell to 15%, more than halving its...

The inside of the NYU Bookstore. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

Bookstore Makeover to Save Students $2 Million Falls Short on Money-Saving Goals

The answer to the question we all had on our minds when buying books this semester.
Yotam Ponte, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
A look into the updated layout of the NYU Bookstore.
Class of 2021 Diversity is a Great Step for President Hamilton

Class of 2021 Diversity is a Great Step for President Hamilton

WSN Editorial Board April 13, 2017
Heightened diversity advances the agenda of diversity repeatedly set out by Hamilton upon taking office at the beginning of 2016. This publication has been somewhat critical of Hamilton due to a lack of significant tangible actions to truly advance diversity, but this week’s news is an excellent step in the right direction.
NYU Law Textbooks Should Go Digital

NYU Law Textbooks Should Go Digital

Sam Chaddha, Guest Writer April 10, 2017
No student is realistically arguing that we do away completely with casebooks. However, some alternatives can be suggested that are already in place for some subjects, but not for all across the board.
NYU is providing both a three-year and a five-year acceleration path to graduate. Both are a part of the new affordability initiatives.

New Affordability Programs Aim to Speed Students Through College

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer February 28, 2017
President Hamilton releases NYU Accelerate, a plan to graduate faster with less student debt. Students are concerned that the program will not achieve long-term affordability.
President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

WSN Editorial Board November 28, 2016
Rather than commit simply to abstract ideas like affordability and diversity, where it is difficult to gauge success, Hamilton ought to set up more easily achievable benchmarks so that the NYU community can watch the progress as it happens.
NYU provides a space for students to share their affordability ideas.

What Happened to NYU’s Affordability Ideas Website?

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2016
NYU's affordability steering committee has a public forum in which students, faculty and staff can pitch ideas to make NYU more affordable.
Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

WSN Editorial Board October 28, 2016
The recent nationwide increase in college tuition does not bode well for future students and their families.
The NYU Student Government hosted afternoon tea with President Andy Hamilton on October the 18th, at Kimball Hall.

Hamilton’s Afternoon Tea Talking Points

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 19, 2016
President Hamilton hosted a town hall over tea to discuss affordability and answer student questions.