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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

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

Washington Square News

De Blasio’s Columbus Conundrum

De Blasio’s Columbus Conundrum

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2018
De Blasio's decision to leave the Christopher Columbus monument and add an indigenous peoples' monument strikes a compromise on a controversial subject.
NYU’s Native American and Indigenous Student Group held a dinner to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day.

NYU Club Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
One NYU club is celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day.
The NYU Native American and Indigenous Students Group protested in Washington Square Park with posters and sidewalk chalk.

Native American Group Protests Columbus Day

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
The Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU protested for the university to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Make most of fall break in NYC

Make most of fall break in NYC

Disha Gupta, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
Maximize fall break while staying in town.