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

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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

                                         Judge Katherine B. Forrest ruled in NYUs favor on Tuesday in a lawsuit alleging that the university mismanaged faculty members retirement plans.

NYU Defeats Employees in Retirement Plan Lawsuit

Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst August 3, 2018
NYU prevailed in a lawsuit brought forth in March by a group of employees claiming the university mishandled faculty retirement plans.
Free Speech Post-Gawker Will Be Just Fine

Free Speech Post-Gawker Will Be Just Fine

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer March 28, 2016
A sex tape is only a “major scandal” if Gawker chooses to shove a retired wrestler back into the spotlight for no other discernible reason than to grab eyeballs and earn ad revenue.
Freedom of Speech Snubbed in Hogan Case

Freedom of Speech Snubbed in Hogan Case

WSN Editorial Board March 21, 2016
Terry Bollea, whether he is play-acting Hulk Hogan or not, is a public figure. But the plaintiff carelessly conflated newsworthiness with taste and the jury fell for that legal sleight of hand. If this case holds up, the precedent it would set could prove disastrous.
Cyclists file lawsuit against DMV

Cyclists file lawsuit against DMV

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
Investigation of alleged wrongful penalization of NYC cyclists ticketed for traffic violations and fined with a motor vehicle surcharge
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Doctors have authority to decide treatment of minors

September 10, 2013
The rights of minor hospital patients do not allow for the majority of children to have any autonomy as to their treatment.