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Washington Square News

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

Historians Peniel Joseph and Yohuru Willaims discuss Black Power, its relationship with American institutions and its continuing application today in the light of the Ferguson movement.

Historians talk about modern racism

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer February 11, 2015
NYU students, staff and alumni travelled to the State Capitol to advocate for the expansion of state financial aid with New York's most powerful decision-makers.
Jeremy Harris raised over $11,000 to pay for his tuition.

Tisch sophomore crowdfunds tuition

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer February 4, 2015
Tisch sophomore Jeremy Harris along with fellow NYU students, created a campaign on the popular fundraising website 'GoFundMe' to pay for his spring semester tuition. Harris faced dropping out of NYU because his financial needs were not fully met.
SLAM letter calls for fair wages, aid

SLAM letter calls for fair wages, aid

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor November 26, 2014
NYU's SLAM delivered a letter to John Sexton with their demands to improve student debt.

Financial aid extended to undocumented students

John Ambrosio, News Editor November 18, 2014
NYU's OFfice of Financial Aid announced NOv. 16 that it would allow certain undocumented immigrant applications to apply for financial aid.
The NYU Momentum Campaign is making progress toward its goal of raising $1billion in financial aid.

Fundraising on track to reach $1 billion

Suebin Kim, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
NYU's momentum campaign on track to raise $1 billion by 2017.
File Photo by Joon Lee/WSN

University endowment hits $3.5 billion

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor November 11, 2014
NYU reported a 13.7 percent return on its endowment investments.
Student advocates for  financial aid reform

Student advocates for financial aid reform

Tsering Bista, Contributing Writer September 22, 2014
NYU is notorious for having one of the highest college tuition rates in the world, and for some students, like 19-year-old Lucy Parks, the financial burden is just too much to carry.
Student start-up helps college applicants with financial aid

Student start-up helps college applicants with financial aid

April 14, 2014
An NYU start-up is helping high school students prepare for college by teaching them about financial aid.
File Photo by Rachel Kaplan/WSN

State legislators kill DREAM Act in close vote

April 2, 2014
The NY State DREAM Act was voted down last month, and the NYU community responds with frustration.
Swipe right for love, money

Swipe right for love, money

April 1, 2014
NYU will now be deciding financial aid offerings by swiping profiles on Tinder, the dating app.
On the Wire

On the Wire

February 7, 2014
Catch up with some important news with On the Wire.
Lawrence Wu/WSN

University members discuss usual topics at senate meeting

February 7, 2014
The University Senate met to discuss NYU concerns such as student debt.