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Washington Square News

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

Board Representation Needed for Students

Board Representation Needed for Students

WSN Editorial Board March 6, 2017
Students should participate in civil discourse that pertains to issues that will the university.
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.
NYU consists of three governing bodies: the Board of Trustees, the University Senate and the Student Senator’s Council. All contribute to the policies of NYU.

Explainer: How Student Governing Works

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 27, 2017
In light of the resolution to include student representatives in the Board of Trustees, WSN explains how the Board of Trustees, the University Senate and the Student Senators Council work.
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.
An Open Letter to President Hamilton on Student Trustees

An Open Letter to President Hamilton on Student Trustees

NYU Student Labor Action Movement, Guest Editorial Writer February 7, 2017
n the dual spirit of transparency and your commitment to better listen to the student body, we invite you, and whatever board members that would like to attend, the opportunity to engage with us in a public dialogue open to the general student body.
John Paulson, a member of the Board of Trustees at NYU, was chosen to be a part of Donald Trump's economic advisory team.

Board Member John Paulson Shows Close Ties to Trump

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 2, 2016
John Paulson is both an NYU Board of Trustees member and key player on Donald Trump's cabinet, which poses conflicts between university values and the past rhetoric of Trump's campaign.
Student activists gather outside of Bobst, where they remained chanting while organizers entered into the library to speak with the University representatives.

NYU SLAM Petitions in Bobst for Student Representation on Board of Trustees

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 24, 2016
NYU SLAM held a protest outside of Bobst, eventually migrating to the 12th floor, to petition the University to include a student representative on the Board of Trustees.
The distance between campus and NYU Baseball's home field, MCU Park in Coney Island has proven to be a difficult factor to overcome for the team to manage.

NYU to Discontinue Baseball Program Again Following Lackluster Start

Jim Nasium, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016
In a shocking turn of events, NYU announced Thursday that it had discontinued the baseball team.
Hayden Hall has held its name since 1957, four years after NYU acquired the former hotel and apartment buildings.

Hayden Hall to Be Renamed to Lipton Hall

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 21, 2016
The freshman dorm underwent renovations last year and is now regarded as one of the nicer-looking dorms.
Members NYU Divest met with NYU's Board of Trustees Subcommittee to discuss fossil fuels.

After Long Wait, Divest Gets Meeting With Board of Trustees

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce, News Editors February 2, 2016
NYU Divest finally met with the Board of Trustees to discuss their plan for divesting from fossil fuel investment.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Presidential Search

November 20, 2014
Emily Bell and Kavish Harjai discuss NYU's Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees. The discussion is moderated by Omar Etman. Video produced by Christian Forte, Sam Bearzi and Shawn Paik.

Value of listening sessions disputed

John Ambrosio and Valentina Duque Bojanini October 1, 2014
Event coverage of the latest listening session of the NYU Presidential Search Committee.