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

Washington Square News

NYU Needs to Rename Steinhardt

NYU Needs to Rename Steinhardt

Michael Steinhardt has clearly brought shame to our university’s name. It is only appropriate that NYU remove his in response.
WSN Editorial Board March 25, 2019

Over the break, the nation’s headlines were filled with the name Steinhardt. Michael Steinhardt —  a retired hedge fund manager and namesake of NYU’s largest graduate school...

The “Fracture” x KOVASKY Blazer, seen on the Kollison runway (via Twitter)

Dozens of Designers Collide for a Cause

At Kollision, the designers, models, organizers and beneficiaries are women.
Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Managing Editor March 11, 2019

South Sudan may be the world’s worst country in terms of girls’ access to education. Part of the problem stems from the cultural stigma surrounding menstrual periods and lack...

NYU Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs, Lynne Brown (Courtesy of NYU)

NYU Urges Betsy DeVos Not to Change University Sexual Misconduct Policies

NYU sent a letter to the Department of Education opposing the proposed Title IX changes, following other higher education groups and universities.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

NYU declared its opposition to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ proposed changes to how universities deal with cases of sexual misconduct under Title IX in a letter sent Tuesday,...

The Contradictions of a Catholic Education

The Contradictions of a Catholic Education

Read one writer’s take on the Covington Catholic incident and what that says about the Catholic education and the Catholic Church as a whole.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor February 4, 2019

Like many, I was disgusted by the incident that occurred during the Indigenous People’s March just a few weeks ago; a group of Trump supporting teenagers surrounded and mocked...

Putting Geography Education on the Map

Putting Geography Education on the Map

Why geography education could be the answer to creating a generation of more informed citizens
Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor February 3, 2019

Back in high school, I had a substitute teacher that showed up relatively often to fill in for any history, science or math teacher. Or anyone, really, that was absent for a day...

An IEC protestor's sign in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Wednesday.

With Its Contract Expiring, Student Activists Advocate for End to Aramark

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2018
On Wednesday, student activists from the Incarceration to Education Coalition were protesting NYU’s involvement with Aramark on the steps of the Kimmel.
The Labor of Student Loans

The Labor of Student Loans

Dyshere Logan, Columnist September 20, 2018
The story of a drama student and her overwhelming debt gives insight into the lack of economic diversity at NYU and the insidious effects of money on the pursuit of higher education.
Attendees discussed a wide range of topics from inequality to innovative school curriculum.

Steinhardt’s Community Gets Together to Discuss Education Reform in New York City

Carol Oliveira, contributing writer April 17, 2018
Frontier 2018, a K-12 education conference organized by Steinhardt’s alumni brings experts, teachers and students to discuss education reform in NYC
General Education As a Juice Cleanse

General Education As a Juice Cleanse

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
The potential benefits of NYU adopting a three-year bachelor's program outweigh the costs.
Syllabi Feature Cookie-Cutter Diversity

Syllabi Feature Cookie-Cutter Diversity

Diya Radhakrishna February 5, 2018
NYU Liberal Studies curriculum disproportionately focusses on Western society.
Two NYU Abu Dhabi seniors, Maitha Salem AlMemari and Chaimaa Fadil were awarded this year's Rhodes Scholarship. Both will be able to attend University of Oxford to pursue their postgraduate studies.

The Rhodes to Success: Two NYUAD Students Awarded Scholarship

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor December 1, 2017
Two NYU Abu Dhabi students have been named as Rhodes Scholars. These students, both U.A.E. citizens, will join 30 other students from across the country in this year's awards.
Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

WSN Editorial Board November 29, 2017
Without intellect and rationality, practical skills are not enough to secure a position in the job market.