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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

What is the box and why are NYU students in such vehement opposition to it?

The Box: Unboxed

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz, News Editors March 28, 2016
WSN breaks down the "ban the box" movement and why the Incarceration to Education Coalition advocates for the removal of the box from NYU's Common Application.
Anthony Welters established the esteemed AnBryce Scholarship in 1998.

Law School Dishes Out $175k Scholarship

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor March 21, 2016
NYU alumna Damaris Hernández attributes her success in the legal world to NYU's AnBryce scholarship for lower-income students, which was founded by NYU alumni Anthony Welters.
The Black and Brown Coalition is still not satisfied with what NYU has done in terms of making NYU a more equitable university.

Black & Brown Coalition Given President’s Service Award

Christine Wang and Greta Chevance March 21, 2016
NYU President Andrew Hamilton awarded the 2016 President's Service Award to the Black and Brown Coalition for its positive contributions to NYU diversity.

More Than A Hashtag: The Rise of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer March 8, 2016
NYU researchers examined how social media played a role in advancing the #BlackLivesMatter social justice movement.
Charlton McIlwain, associate professor of MCC in the Steinhardt School and Task-Force co-chair, talks to Andrew Hamilton about the Ad Hoc task force. (via facebook.com)

New University Task Force Furthers NYU Diversity Efforts

Yulin Lou, Contributing Writer March 4, 2016
The Ad Hoc Advisory Task Force on Diversity and Inclusion will promote diversity and inclusion through different university initiatives.
NYU students rallied in the Bobst Lobby to show their support for banning the box on the Common Application.

IEC Hosts Teach-In to Educate and Bring Awareness

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 1, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition held a discussion in Bobst library on Monday to answer students' questions on banning the box from the Common App.
The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn't Change the Fact They're Still Racist

The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn’t Change the Fact They’re Still Racist

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
There’s only so much celebrities can accomplish by saying what has already been said a hundred times. If the Academy was hoping that the social consciousness on display Sunday night would exonerate them, they were sorely mistaken. The problems run much deeper than that.
CAS hosted its third Upstander Dialogue, led by Dean Gabby Starr.

Third CAS Upstander Dialogue Engages Students in Diversity Talks

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
CAS Dean Gabrielle Starr hosted her biannual Upstander Dialogue on Feb. 17 to promote on campus diversity and allyship.
NYU Liberal Studies continues their Conversation for Change events by hosting what should be the first of many diversity roundtables.

LS Forum Discusses Diversity Beyond Race

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 5, 2016
Liberal Studies continues their Conversation for Change events, hosting their first ever diversity roundtable.
President Andrew Hamilton sent an email to all students stating that NYU is a sanctuary campus.

NYU’s New President Talks the Corporate University, Diversity and the Future

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2016
NYU President Andrew Hamilton discussed what he'd like to make a priority at NYU as he steps into his new shoes.

Applicant’s Angry Twitter Stream Spurs Policy Review

Jessica Martinez, Social Media Editor January 26, 2016
NYU hopes to increase diversity after clarifying it will waive application fees for low-income students.
NYU alumnus, Spike Lee, is one of the several prominent members of the film industry boycotting the Oscars this year.

Hashtagging for a More Diverse Oscars

Zach Martin, Arts Editor January 25, 2016
The Oscars are facing are changing their membership rules after controversy over lack of diversity.