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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

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A Far-Flung Goodbye for NYU Shanghai Class of 2020

NYU Shanghai was the first NYU campus to delay classes and eventually shut down as part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. For a graduating class that was never allowed on campus for their final semester, this meant an unsatisfying and uncertain conclusion to university life.
Ali Zimmerman, Staff Writer May 7, 2020

Clarisse Pinel was in Shanghai for just 48 hours when she got the news that NYU Shanghai was to delay its opening, and immediately packed her bags to head to New York. Kennedy...

A distinct sign labels a Tandon building. Tandon was recently awarded for advancing women's participation in computer science industries. (Via NYU Tandon)

Tandon Receives Award for Increasing Women’s Role in Computing Fields

Tandon School’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering received an award and $50,000 prize for promoting women in computing education.
Min Ji Kim, Contributing Writer February 28, 2020

NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering received an award honoring the school for increasing women’s participation in computing education. The...

NYU Isn’t Representing Women In STEM

NYU Isn’t Representing Women In STEM

The staggeringly low number of women in NYU’s STEM majors speaks to a bigger gender inequality problem at NYU.
Serena Vanchiro, Columnist December 3, 2018
The staggeringly low number of women in NYU’s STEM majors speaks to a bigger gender inequality problem at NYU.
A student browses NYU Albert's mobile app. ( Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

Here’s What Computer Science Students Think About Albert

“It’s mostly poor coding in my opinion."
Arin Garland, Staff Writer November 27, 2018
Coder students hope their programs can de-stress the registration process.
Girls Who Code Isn't About Stealing Jobs From Men

Girls Who Code Isn’t About Stealing Jobs From Men

Serena Vanchiro, Columnist October 15, 2018
After a jarring conversation with a fellow Tandon student who invalidated the Girls Who Code movement, our columnist Serena aims to explain what the Girls Who Code movement is and what it isn't, while incorporating her own experience with the organization.

Malcolm Lewis

Energetic, Magical and Queer
Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor March 8, 2018

A small class of children stares at their last generation MacBook Pros on the eighth floor of the Tandon School of Engineering. Today’s task: repurpose Google’s logo...

Ananditha Raghunath

Coding a Better Future
Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 7, 2017
Ananditha Raghunath works relentlessly to make STEM a more inviting place for women, and for anyone else who is interested in learning to code.
A new computer science program has been established at Tandon for those with no background experience to transition into computer science.

Tandon Provides Crash Course in Computer Science

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 14, 2017
The Tandon School of Engineering has a new Computer Science program that gives inexperienced students the tools to pursue a career in technology.
To encourage NYU students to enter the world of cyber security, Tandon created a scholarship.

This Tandon Scholarship Wants You to Hack It Up

Htoo Min, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Tandon created a new full-ride scholarship for aspiring hackers.
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.
NYU has a whole suite of free software for students to help them both in and out of the classroom.

How NYU Softens the Cost of Software

Htoo Min, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
NYU IT is helping alleviate the financial burden that comes with buying new computers and accessories by providing students with an array of free software
The Perils of a Brownsville Tech Revolution

The Perils of a Brownsville Tech Revolution

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor March 21, 2016
Teaching children to adapt to the modern workforce requires much more than a course in JavaScript.