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

Washington Square News

The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

NYU addresses concerns about the inclusion of students of color

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 19, 2015
An email sent to the NYU community on Thursday announced plans to expand CMEP and improve the diversity training program.
Johanna Rachel Mullen, a junior at Tisch, works multiple jobs on campus.

On the Job: Johanna Rachel Mullen

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer November 19, 2015
Every week, WSN profiles a student who balances school and work.
Greek Life members hoped to encourage more discussion about sex on college campuses in an event on Wednesday night.

Greek life groups talk sex

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
Greek life groups joined forces to encourage more discussion around sex and hook-up culture on college campuses.
Mobile app, Flyy, which allows people to anonymously speak to each other, has raised awareness of sexual abuse through a campaign called 100 Voices Strong.

100 Voices app speaks out about sexual assault

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
100 Voices Strong, a campaign against sexual abuse, gives a voice to victims around the country.

‘White Only’ and ‘Black Only’ signs spark controversy

Daria Butler, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Student hangs controversial signs around Buffalo college.
New education secretary must address student debt crisis

New education secretary must address student debt crisis

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
With Arne Duncan's resignation, the Department of Education must do more to address the growing burden of student debt, particularly by regulating student loan companies and loan contractors.

Change, don’t cut, journalism programs

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor March 5, 2015
College journalism programs should be revised rather than abandoned entirely.
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.

Walker’s ‘elitist’ college critique unproductive

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor February 22, 2015
Scott Walker has unfairly criticized those who are worried about his lack of a college degree as elitist.

Inexpensive education reform still effective

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist February 5, 2015
Policymakers should focus on small-scale, low-cost education reforms that have been proven successful.

Protests against speakers contrary to university ideals

WSN Editorial Board February 4, 2015
Efforts by faculty and students to disinvite speakers on college campuses is a net loss for learning, since college is a time for hearing opposing viewpoints.

Students must take control of own education

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor February 4, 2015
A new app that allows parents, professors and administrators to track university student attendance is not a long term solution to absences.