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

Washington Square News

Three people stand on top of a white van which has the text “BIRDS AREN’T REAL” pasted on its side, parked near the Washington Square Arch. A crowd of protestors holds up signs behind the van. Four New York City police officers stand on the other side facing the protesters.

Birds Aren’t Real protest flocks to Washington Square Park

Conspiracy group Birds Aren’t Real held its largest protest to date to prove an avian surveillance state on Saturday, Oct. 15.
Mayee Yeh, Deputy Managing Editor October 17, 2022

Tisch first-year Thomas Powderly started following the Birds Aren’t Real movement in 2020, around the beginning of the pandemic. He had seen the group’s demonstrations —...

Drone by Trotaparamos is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

WNYU: Policing tech: Drone usage in the NYPD

Muna Khalidi, Lyssia Gingins and Sachin Sundar November 11, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article is a full transcript of the segment from The Rundown, which has been lightly edited for format and consistency. Thank you to WNYU for the collaboration! The...

NYU Abu Dhabi sophomore, Daniel Carelli, and his team have created the reefRover, an underwater mapping drone.

Students Create Drone for Marine Mapping

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
A team of NYU Abu Dhabi students placed second in the 2016 UAE Drones for Good competition for their drone that improves reef documentation and research.
Nahal Toosi moderates a discussion about America’s use of drone strikes with panelists Jameel Jafer, Scott Shane, and Jeremy Waldren.

Panel stirs public debate about drone program

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 28, 2015
NYU Law hosts panel with professors and academics about U.S. drone policy over the past few years.
Drone regulation measures a step forward

Drone regulation measures a step forward

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
The FAA must move swiftly in order to prevent a serious drone incident.
Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

WSN Editorial Board September 28, 2015
Four years after Anwar al-Awlaki's death, the US drone program must change.

Artist draws attention to drone strike casualties

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
An artist set up red cups in Washington Square Park to represent those killed in drone strikes in countries in the Middle East.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

January 30, 2014
Our opinion team breaks down some of Obama's State of the Union address.
Amazon delivery drones present marketing ploy

Amazon delivery drones present marketing ploy

December 4, 2013
While Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made an announcement regarding a future of delivery by drones, the statement may be more of a marketing ploy than an immediate prospect.
Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

October 23, 2013
Recent international reports of extensive civilian deaths in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan serve as another tragic reminder of the civilian cost of targeted killings - and of the need for the US government to disclose the real number of causalities from drone attacks.
New York City drones program would infringe on individuals rights

New York City drones program would infringe on individuals’ rights

March 25, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's policy about drones threatens personal liberties.
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Flurry of studies find new uses for unmanned aerial drones

March 12, 2013
Unmanned drones aren’t made solely for destruction.