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

Washington Square News

Expanding Accessibility to Paid Sick Leave

Expanding Accessibility to Paid Sick Leave

With the rapid spread of the coronavirus, expanding New York City’s access to paid sick leave should be a priority to protect the general public and the low-wage workers.
WSN Editorial Board March 8, 2020

Over the past week, the number of coronavirus cases in New York State has risen, leading Governor Andrew Cuomo to declare a state of emergency. As more cases are diagnosed, the...

The Wasserman Center for Career Development in Palladium, NYU’s main resource for career guidance for students. WSN has compiled advice from current students to help you in your internship search.

How to Land Your Dream Summer Internship

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
College is hard, and trying to find an internship doesn't make it easier. Hear from experienced NYU students on how to land the best summer internships.

Yelp and the Erosion of Institutional Accountability

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer February 23, 2016
It’s all too distressing that this is the kind of labor force that college students are being thrown into — the most exciting areas of industry are also the ones where employees seem to matter the least. And

[UPDATE] ‘Ban the Box’ scores victory with New York City law

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 3, 2015
A law that went into effect last week will prevent NYC employers from asking about past criminal convictions until the final stages of the hiring process.