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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

RoadWatch, an road safety app developed by 5 NYU Abu Dhabi students, has won a competition netting them 272 thousand US dollars.

NYU Abu Dhabi Students Win $200k for Innovative Traffic App

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 17, 2016
RoadWatch, an app designed by NYU Abu Dhabi students, won 1 million Dhs and top honors at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
While many may rejoice in "Cabin Fever" being rebooted, it does little to stimulate interest in long-time fans or new audiences.

‘Cabin Fever’ Remake Leaves Audiences Dying to Escape

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
A new remake of a horror classic fails to live up to the original.
Laurie Anderson uses the death of her dog, as the starting point for reflections on life, death, religion and philosophy in her new film Heart of Dog.

Anderson’s ‘Heart of a Dog’ combines art forms to reflect on life and death

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer November 4, 2015
Experimental artist Laurie Anderson's new film "Heart of Dog" spirituality by combining several different art forms.
NYU hosts inclusive vigil for recent losses

NYU hosts inclusive vigil for recent losses

Kristen Burns, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014
The university held a vigil in honor of the loss of life in the US and abroad this summer.
The front of NYU Langone's Vilcek Hall

Medical School graduate falls from residence hall

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor August 19, 2014
The death of 2014 graduate Sean O'Rourke is still being investigated.
Student poetry: 'My Dead Friend'

Student poetry: ‘My Dead Friend’

April 30, 2014
CAS sophomore Colin Drohan submits "My Dead Friend."
via nyu.edu

L. Jay Oliva, university president before Sexton, passes away

April 17, 2014
Oliva oversaw a $1 billion fund-raising campaign, the first in higher education.
NYU Wellness Center inadequate for student needs

NYU Wellness Center inadequate for student needs

February 28, 2014
Mental illness should not be stigmatized.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

On coping: Floormates reflect on Titan Lee-Hai

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 7, 2014
News Editor Kavish Harjai's personal account of the week after the tragedy at Third North.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

NYU community reflects on tragedy

January 27, 2014
The NYU community is coping with the loss.
via nyu.edu

Student falls to his death from residence hall

January 27, 2014
Students can get support from counselors in Third Avenue North residence hall.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

NYU protects the privacy of family in cases of student death

March 4, 2013
While other universities send a campus wide email after the death of a student, NYU does not.