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

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

Washington Square News

Many students are choosing to wear their hearts on their sleeves in support of fellow classmates who feel like theres no one safe to turn to.

Safety Pin: The New Symbol of Solidarity

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Safety pins as symbols of solidarity have made its way on to the clothes of NYU students.
Hamilton’s Commitment to NYU Science Prestige Laudable

Hamilton’s Commitment to NYU Science Prestige Laudable

Chuyu Xiong, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Hamilton’s effort to cultivate the sciences is a good sign not just for students or professors in the departments themselves, but also for the rest of the community to be more informed of NYU’s broad academic reach.
Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Core Requirements Stifle Student Growth

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
NYU should implement an open curriculum to rectify the rigidity of the core curriculum.
Dastaar is a short film created by CAS alum Javian Le, focusing on the themes of Islamophobia in the US, especially shortly after the events of 9/11.

Alum Short Film Tackles Islamophobia

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
In his powerful new short film "Dastaar," NYU alumni Javian Ashton Le examines the pervasive bias towards Muslims and practitioners of Islam in today's heated political climate.
CAS alum Daye Jack was recently signed by music legend Max Martin and has released his first full-length album “Surf the Web.”

Q&A: Daye Jack Is Hip-Hop’s Next Big Thing

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 24, 2016
NYU alumni Daye Jack came to the university as a computer science, and quickly rose through the ranks — of the music industry. Now, he's collaborating withs stars and working with Max Martin.
To Concentrate or Not to Concentrate…

To Concentrate or Not to Concentrate…

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
Whether or not some NYU students select a major course of study or an independent concentration can often come down to minutely personal factors.
CAS Freshman, Janice Lu, works as a tutor at MS 131 Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School, and is a part of America Reads, a national campaign started in 1996 that aims to help every child’s educational pursuits

On the Job: Janice Lu

Disha Gupta, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
CAS freshman Janice Lu takes her education to the next level by balancing her NYU course load with being a teaching assistant with America Reads.
race Jordan, Christine Thu Nhi Dang, and Chris Barker as faculty speakers sharing their experiences on being first-generation college students.

Professors share college experiences with first-generation students

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
CAS faculty shared their experiences on being first-generation college students at a panel on Wednesday.
College of Arts and Science Commencement

College of Arts and Science Commencement

Thomas Devlin, Managing Editor May 22, 2015

The Theater at Madison Square Garden was packed twice on Tuesday for the two commencement ceremonies of the College of Arts and Science. Aside from those in attendance, the two...

Nikhil Singh, left, will head the prison education program. Bryonn Bain, right, will teach classes and is the Director for Public Affairs for the Prison Initiative.

NYU faculty provides education for inmates

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 4, 2015
NYU has launched their Prison Education Program to provide higher education to incarcerated individuals.
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College of Arts, Science Commencement

Hannah Treasure, Deputy Features Editor May 20, 2014
Jay Z's "Empire State of Mind" closed the CAS commencement ceremony.
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NYU, Columbia sponsor symposium on brain activity

February 7, 2014
Students join neuroscientists and professors in a two-day symposium that explores research on brain activity.