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

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The NYU Graduate Student Union held a strike vote rally at Gould Plaza on Tuesday. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

GSOC and supporters rally for strike authorization vote

Members of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee assembled at Gould Plaza on Tuesday in support of their ongoing vote to authorize a strike.
Trace Miller and Arnav Binaykia March 24, 2021

Members of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee gathered at Gould Plaza yesterday to mark the start of their vote on a strike authorization. They were joined by supporters...

Many universities have placed their campuses in NYC. College students from NYC schools recently spoke with local and state officials about various issues they currently face. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Elected Officials Address NYC College Students’ Pandemic Concerns

Senator Robert Jackson, Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein responded to COVID-19-related concerns from students representing universities and colleges across New York City.
Emily Mason, News Editor May 4, 2020

New York Elected Representatives and New York City college students discussed issues facing college students in the age of COVID-19. Student representatives from Young Invincibles...

The NYU Langone Health center, located at 550 1st Avenue. (Photo by Tony Wu)

NYU-CUNY Center Involves Immigrant Community Members in Healthcare

Members of local communities, especially immigrant communities, are employed by the center to provide and translate medical information for those who need it.
Bethany Marie Allard, Staff Writer March 31, 2019

At the NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center, researchers are changing the way immigrant and ethnic communities access healthcare by turning to health professionals that are not...

Higher Education Needs Intervention From All Sides

Higher Education Needs Intervention From All Sides

NYU is lobbying the state government for tuition assistance — but what else can be done to aid students?
WSN Editorial Board February 25, 2019

Last week, WSN reported on NYU’s intentions to lobby for increased state funding for tuition. Considering the university’s infamously high tuition, the change would be a welcome...

A demonstration of the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality technology in motion capturing. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Alter Reality With Tandon’s New VR Hub

RLab, as the virtual and augmented reality hub is called, is backed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 24, 2018
The Brooklyn Navy Yard is now home to a hub for virtual and augmented reality that will be run by the NYU Tandon School of Engineering.
Free Tuition At Public Colleges Should Help With NYU’s Affordability

Free Tuition At Public Colleges Should Help With NYU’s Affordability

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor February 6, 2017
However, despite all the criticism, for those of us who go to school at NYU, the response should be overwhelmingly positive.
Letter to the Editor: CUNY Donor Scandal Not Applicable to NYU

Letter to the Editor: CUNY Donor Scandal Not Applicable to NYU

Debra Lamorte September 12, 2016
The fact is, not all situations are analogous, the CUNY situation cited in the editorial is not analogous to NYU.
Tracking Donor Money Is Too Hard

Tracking Donor Money Is Too Hard

WSN Editorial Board September 6, 2016
The lack of transparency about the use of donor money is troubling to students who are already strapped for cash.
CUNY Cuts Endanger Public Education

CUNY Cuts Endanger Public Education

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor March 21, 2016
Cuomo’s claim that reduced State funding “won’t cost New York City a penny” is patently absurd. Under the guise of cost-saving, Albany is trying to shift education costs from its budget onto the city and students who can least afford it.

Letter from the Editor

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 21, 2015
A letter from the Arts Editor about this semester's Arts Issue focus, Race.
via gonyuathletics.com

Men’s soccer holds on to perfect streak

Kyle Luther, Contributing Writer September 11, 2014
The men's soccer team dominated City College of New York in a 4-0 rout.
Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Ann Schmidt and Kavish Harjai March 4, 2014
James Skoufis, a member of the New York State Assembly, has proposed a bill that would eliminate tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools.