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

Washington Square News

Controversy continues about whether the Union of White NYU Students Facebook page is run by an NYU student.

White Student Union creator refutes claims of hoax

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
The NYU White Students Union continues to fight to establish a presence on campus while facing backlash from numerous student groups.
NYU must denounce White Student Union

NYU must denounce White Student Union

WSN Editoral Board November 23, 2015
Given that President John Sexton has pledged to continue the conversation on race and inclusion, the administration should denounce the Facebook page and continue to address the underlying racial tensions which cause these racist beliefs to fester.
Diversity talks not going far enough

Diversity talks not going far enough

Debora L. Aponte Martinez, Student Services Committee Member November 23, 2015
NYU needs to take its commitment to these topics more seriously and act toward expanding them across the board, starting with basic services provided to its diverse student body.
The creation of the NYU White Student Union Facebook page has sparked debate on whether “a community for NYU students of European descent” should exist.

[UPDATE] NYU White Student Union page spurs outrage

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 23, 2015
A NYU White Student Union Facebook page has stirred controversy among NYU students.
ohn Sexton gave an opening speech for the University-wide conversation on issues of race and diversity on campus in the Coles Sports and Recreation Center on November 18, 2015.

Talks on diversity receive mixed feedback from students

Lexi Faunce and Christine Wang November 23, 2015
NYU students have mixed feelings about the university's actions in the wake of last Wednesday's forum on race and inclusion.
The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

NYU addresses concerns about the inclusion of students of color

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 19, 2015
An email sent to the NYU community on Thursday announced plans to expand CMEP and improve the diversity training program.
A crowd of students and faculty filled the lobby of Kimmel Center on Monday evening in a show of solidarity for students of color.

NYU blackout spotlights racism on college campuses

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
The Black Students Union hosted Blackout NYU on Monday to stand in solidarity with students from the University of Missouri and Yale to fight for diversity on college campuses.
Universities around the country have shown support for the students at Missouri.

Mizzou protests find support at NYU

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
NYU students, and others across the country, are standing in solidarity with the students at Mizzou, Yale and Ithaca.
Mizzou protesters must not block media

Mizzou protesters must not block media

WSN Editorial Board November 11, 2015
The way that protesters at the University of Missouri have used safe spaces as a cudgel against journalists is counterproductive to their movement. They are antagonizing the single best medium for their message to get across.
When change in Missouri is not enough

When change in Missouri is not enough

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer November 11, 2015
As much as I hope Missouri is on a progressive path toward a world where all students are cared for equally, it will take more than just removing the president to accomplish this.
Mizzou president resigns but protesters must remain focused

Mizzou president resigns but protesters must remain focused

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
The resignation of University of Missouri chancellor Tim Wolfe is an important first step for student protests against racism. But getting a president to resign is not everything; the movement must have clear goals and means in mind if they are to meaningfully improve race relations at their school.