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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

On the steps inside the Kimmel Center for University Life, a student activist holds a sign that reads, "NYU would rather suspend students than speak to them #TrusteeTownHall."

Frustrated with Setbacks, Student Activists Plan Change in Tactics

Bela Kochkarova, Contributing Writer September 13, 2018
After years of failing to get through to the university, NYU's Student Labor Action Movement is changing its tactics for the 2018-2019 school year.
NYU’s Board of Trustees with Andrew Hamilton in September 2016. The board of trustees has recently faced pressure from student groups to increase transparency and student involvement in the board.

What the 13 Non-NYU Related Trustees Do

Adriana Tapia, Staff Writer March 20, 2017
Although the majority of the members on the board of trustees are alumni, some members have no previous affiliation with NYU. Read this list to learn about 13 non-affiliated trustee members.
CEO of BlackRock and Boards of Trustees member, Larry Fink, is a shareholder with ExxonMobil.

NYU Divest Works to Hold Board Member Larry Fink Accountable

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer March 2, 2017
NYU Divest reacts to the information that one of the members of the Board of Trustees donates to Exxon.
SCC voted on whether or not to propose allowing students on the Board of Trustees to the University Senate.

Student Representation on Board of Trustees Wins in SSC Vote

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2017
In a 17-8 victory among the Student Senators Council, SLAM succeeded in its first step to have a student representative on the Board of Trustees.