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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

An S.A.T. a practice pamphlet sits alongside a book featuring the words "S.A.T. Test Preparation" on it, and other study items on a desk.

NYU considers reinstating standardized testing requirement

The announcement comes after some universities reinstated standardized testing requirements, citing that test-optional policies could disadvantage lower-income students.
Ruhan Ganpath, Contributing Writer March 29, 2024

NYU is reconsidering its test-optional policy for next year’s admissions cycle after some universities across the country found that the approach could disadvantage lower-income...

Myler is one of seven former Olympians whose art is being displayed by the International Olympic Committee. (Image courtesy of Cameron Myler)

NYU prof unveils art illustrations at Beijing Olympics

Former Olympian and NYU professor Cameron Myler was chosen to serve as an artist-in-residence for this year’s Winter Olympics.
Antonio Pelaez, Contributing Writer February 9, 2022

Cameron Myler, a professor at NYU’s School of Professional Studies and a former U.S. Olympian, was selected to be an artist-in-residence for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing....

Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

WSN Editorial Board November 8, 2017
As the amount of allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment continue to rise, NYU must continue to ensure that its campus remain a safe place for its students.
Todd Heatherton, a visiting scholar in NYU’s Department of Psychology, was fired from NYU in late October after Dartmouth College’s student newspaper reported that he was under investigation for sexual misconduct.

NYU Fires Dartmouth Visiting Scholar After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Sayer Devlin and Miranda Levingston, News Editors November 7, 2017
Todd Heatherton, a visiting scholar in NYU’s Department of Pyschology, was fired last month after Dartmouth College’s student newspaper revealed that Heatherton was under investigation for “serious misconduct.”

Dartmouth hard alcohol ban concerning

WSN Editorial Board February 2, 2015
Dartmouth's ban on hard alcohol is an ineffective fix to the sexual assault problem.
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Cloudy translation: Advance Placement scores and class credits

February 6, 2013
As Dartmouth College has announced that it will no longer consider AP credits to count towards a matriculating degree, a look at whether Advanced Placement classes actually prepare you for college level course material.