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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

A portrait of Hesam Oveys wearing a black jacket layered over a beige hoodie and a red shirt. He is looking straight at the camera. Behind him is a brick building.

From “Mad Minute” to formulating magic and meaning in math

To NYU mathematics professor Hesam Oveys, teaching is like building a new home. 
Nandini Gupta, Features Staff April 4, 2022

Students trickle into a medium-sized, dimly lit classroom at 194 Mercer St. in Greenwich Village. Some confer with their peers to clarify last-minute doubts about Lagrange’s...

Tandon Transfers Discuss the Struggles of Leaving

Tandon Transfers Discuss the Struggles of Leaving

Former Tandon students discuss their reasons for transferring out of Tandon and the struggles that came with the process.
Kiara Royce, Contributing Writer November 18, 2019

The Tandon School of Engineering was founded in 1854, making it the second oldest private engineering school in the country. Previously named the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic...

NYU's new undergraduate major in Data Science teaches students the science of data collection and analysis. (via Pixabay)

University Launches Ethics-Forward Data Science Major

The new major consists of five courses in data science and four each in computer science and mathematics.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor September 16, 2019

A new major and minor in data science has launched, the College of Arts and Science announced last week. It’s the first new major in over five years. In development for more...

Friends, students reflect on professor Samuel Marateck's passing

Friends, students reflect on professor Samuel Marateck’s passing

Kavish Harjai, News Editor January 15, 2014
Marateck taught at NYU for decades, receiving plaudits for his teaching.