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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

Demonstrators marching from the Admissions Center to the Kimmel Center for University Life yesterday, chanting and handing out flyers outlining their demands to passersby.

University Senate Approves Resolutions for Student and Faculty Representation on the Board of Trustees

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2018
SLAM's demands were heard at the University Senate Meeting today, asking for more student and faculty representation on the Board of Trustees.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

President Hamilton Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Black History Month Meal in Downstein

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 21, 2018
President Andrew Hamilton and Aramark apologized for racially insensitive menu items served in a Weinstein dining hall to honor Black History Month.
Police stand in front of P.S. 234 Independence School in TriBeCa.

Fatalities Reported in Halloween Attack in Lower Manhattan

The News Team October 31, 2017
An attack in Lower Manhattan earlier today led to eight deaths.
Elmer Holmes Bobst library in darkness following a power outage on Tuesday 14th, February 2017.

Blacked Out Bobst

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 14, 2017
Blackouts at Bobst Library and Tisch Hall have led classes to be cancelled and students to be evacuated by Public Safety officers.
24-Hour News Is the Only Modern Option

24-Hour News Is the Only Modern Option

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer September 16, 2016
Current events and breaking news was simply far less accessible than they are today, which is why, for all its foibles, the existence of a 24-hour news cycle is a net boon for the American people.
24-Hour News Is Ruining American Politics

24-Hour News Is Ruining American Politics

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
The 24-hour news cycle has become far more of a detriment than a service to the medium of news and to the American people.
File photo by Lauren Strausser

[UPDATE] Straus to leave Law School Board

Michael Domanico, Managing Editor May 1, 2014
Straus' labor practices have caused controversy among the student body.
BREAKING: Unidentified person fell from building on University Place

BREAKING: Unidentified person fell from building on University Place

October 22, 2012
At approximately noon, a body was seen falling from a building on University Place between 12th and 13th street.
Alistair Blacklock for WSN

Altercation outside Alumni hall ends with gunshots

October 1, 2012
After a quarrel between two non-NYU related groups ended in multiple gunshots across Third Avenue near Alumni residence hall, conditions have returned to normal.