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

Washington Square News

Graduate Ayham Adawi in purple graduation robe holds the NYU Abu Dhabi banner. A crowd of graduates in purple robes are seen in the background.

Abu Dhabi, Shanghai seniors come together at NYC commencement

NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai seniors represented their schools during the university commencement ceremony for the class of 2022.
Roshni Raj, Culture Editor May 20, 2022

For most students, commencement is a day to bring everyone together. Some families drive from New Jersey, while others fly from across oceans, all to watch their loved ones graduate....

A crowd of mainly young protestors hold up a red banner saying "People Not Profit" and other protest signs on a march across the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian path on a cloudy day as an American flag waves in the wind on top of the bridge's arches.

Hundreds take over Brooklyn Bridge for climate justice

Fridays for Future, a youth-led climate advocacy movement, organized a global strike to pressure legislators to enact environmental legislation on Friday, March 25.
Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer March 29, 2022

Hundreds marched from Brooklyn Borough Hall to Manhattan’s Foley Square on Friday, March 25, as part of a strike condemning government inaction against climate change. Members...

New York City’s vaccine mandate for municipal workers led to a protest march on Monday. Paramedics, police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers voiced their opposition to the mandate through signs, speeches and chants. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)

City workers storm Brooklyn Bridge protesting vaccine mandate

The group marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall on Monday afternoon in opposition to New York City’s vaccine mandate for municipal employees. 
Rachel Cohen, Rachel Fadem and Ryan Kawahara October 26, 2021

Thousands of protesters marched across the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan on Monday afternoon to oppose New York City’s vaccine mandate for its municipal workers.  The group...

The Parks Issue

The Parks Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor September 25, 2017
A guide to finding some fresh air in New York City that's not just Washington Square Park.
Central Park

Exposure | Finding Peace in the Environment

Veronica Liow, Euan Prentis and Julia Saliba April 17, 2017
New York City can be overwhelming. Documented in this exposure are various places students, both in New York and abroad, can venture off to to feel more connected with nature.
Exposure | Manhattan Stories

Exposure | Manhattan Stories

Kevin Jiang, Staff Photographer March 7, 2017
"Manhattan Stories" offers the various adventures of a novice photographer, as he improves through each new endeavor.
Exposure | New York City: Day to Night

Exposure | New York City: Day to Night

Renee Yang, Deputy Photo Editor February 7, 2017
The transformation of New York City each day is a sight to behold on its own.
NYU didn't completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Where to bring the ‘rents during Parents Day

Taylor Nicole Rogers and Grace Halio October 22, 2015
A guide to NYC actives after NYU's Alumni and Parent's Day festivities are end.