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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

Cooper Union Sets Example With Free Tuition

Cooper Union Sets Example With Free Tuition

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer March 27, 2018
New York City colleges should follow Cooper Union's example and work to reduce the cost of tuition or make college free.
A pedestrian walks past 41 Cooper Square, which houses many of The Cooper Union's classrooms and studios.

After Years of Protest, Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

Louise Choi, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
The selective East Village university faced heavy pushback and a decrease in applications after it first instated tuition costs in 2014.
The shots were fired on the same street as the NYU Bookstore.

NYU Bookstore to Be Leased to Follett Higher Education

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 24, 2017
An investigation into the NYU Bookstore, which might lease its operations out to the Follett Higher Education Group, is raising concerns among the bookstore's current employees.
As Uber's IPO Uber and lyft drivers are striking

NYU Encourages Students To Go Car-Free, But Most Already Do — Here’s Why

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 26, 2016
NYU pledged to go car-free for Earth Day, when almost no NYU students use or own cars.
From left to right, panelists Owen Moore, Alison Leary, MJ Knoll Finn and Martin Dorph discuss the issues students have with the high expenses of NYU.

Five things you should know about your money at NYU

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
Administrators held a talk Tuesday on the facets of the hefty NYU price tag.