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

Washington Square News

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Opinion: NYU’s flawed communication with students is perpetuating divisions on campus

The university and protesters have been backing diverging accounts of what is happening on campus. If NYU wants to ease divisions, it needs to take new steps toward transparency.
Noah Zaldivar, Deputy Opinion Editor May 1, 2024

Around the country, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have organized in protest against their universities — more specifically, against their ties to Israel’s ongoing siege in...

An illustration of students sitting in a large room for a student government meeting. On the left, a purple banner with the N.Y.U. torch logo hangs on the wall and reads “N.Y.U. S.G.A.”

Student gov’t proposals call on NYU to condemn on-campus support for terrorism and protect pro-Palestinian speech

The two resolutions were proposed at a student government meeting, with one demanding that NYU leadership protect pro-Palestinian speech and another condemning on-campus support for terrorism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor November 10, 2023

Members of the student government proposed two new resolutions — one calling for the university to “reaffirm protection” for pro-Palestinian speech and another condemning...

The picket line of an anti-abortion rally on Broadway. Attendees hold signs and banners that read “International Gift of Life Walk New York City” and “Pray and Act against Sin of Abortion.”

Manhattan anti-abortion marchers impeded by counterprotesters, ‘Joker’ movie set

Abortion rights advocates confronted a large crowd of anti-abortion demonstrators near Foley Square this past weekend.
Cora Snow, Deputy News Editor March 28, 2023

A blockade of police officers divided dozens of protesters and counterprotesters at an anti-abortion march this past Saturday. Counterprotesters yelled, banged on scaffolding and...

A group of people sits in a room with a chandelier and dark wood padding on the wall. In the middle of the room are three people sitting behind a white desk talking to the audience. Behind them is a poster with text "N.Y.U" and "Buenos Aires."

WikiLeaks editors talk future of journalism, democracy at NYU Buenos Aires

In light of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s recent extradition trial, two editors of the website joined an NYU professor on Dec. 7 to discuss freedom in journalism.
Benjamin Galloway, Contributing Writer December 12, 2022

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Two editors of Wikileaks, the whistle-blowing website known for publishing troves of confidential documents, spoke at an event hosted by NYU’s study...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: An Earth Day festival and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 18 to April 24.
The News Desk April 18, 2022

A writer symposium with distinguished authors 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom Free registration, restricted to the NYU community Join writing professor Tim Tomlinson for a discussion...

A headshot of NYU professors Mark Crispin Miller next to a headshot of Ulrich Baer.

Right-wing organization brands several NYU profs as radical leftists

A website run by Turning Point USA accuses professors of spreading leftist views and discriminating against conservative students.
Tori Morales, Staff Writer April 6, 2022

Six NYU faculty members have been accused of spreading left-wing propaganda and discriminating against conservative students by Professor Watchlist, a project launched in 2016...

“The Joe Rogan Experience” is a podcast that debuted in December 2009, hosted by Joe Rogan, comedian and UFC color commentator. (Staff Illustration by Camila Ceballos)

Opinion: Is Joe Rogan really worth it, Spotify?

Following Joe Rogan’s controversial episode about the COVID-19 vaccination, Spotify should remove his podcast from its platform.
Valentina Plevisani, Contributing Writer February 17, 2022

Let's imagine you are the cofounder and CEO of one of the largest music and podcast streaming platforms in the world. You sign a more than $100 million deal with a podcaster. By...

Two NYU Stern professors plan on starting an “anti-woke” university. The goal of the university is to fight “illiberalism” and promote “freedom of inquiry.” (Image via Wikimedia Commons and nyu.edu)

‘Anti-woke’ NYU professors want to start anti-woke university

The University of Austin, founded in an effort to promote free speech, has generated a lot of media buzz — but has yet to open a physical location or gain accreditation.
Carmo Moniz, Staff Writer December 14, 2021

Two NYU professors are among a group of intellectuals who plan to form a university founded under “the fearless pursuit of truth.” Former Stern professor Niall Ferguson and...

Although the modern college campus is perceived to be filled with liberal and leftist students, professors, and policies, there is no shortage of young college republicans. Some young conservative activists claim that ideological diversity is under attack whenever their opinions are challenged. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Opinion: When campus conservatives invoke ‘ideological diversity,’ don’t take them seriously

While conservative movements on campus stress the importance of ideological diversity, there's a price to pay for supporting the movement.
Srishti Bungle, Staff Writer May 4, 2021

The modern college campus is perceived to be rife with liberal and leftist students, professors and policies, especially by conservatives. Though this narrative gained traction...

Panelists include Paula Chakravatty, associate professor at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study and the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication at NYU Steinhardt; Jonathan Friedman, director of the Campus Free Speech project at PEN America; Jennifer Ruth, professor of film studies at Portland State University and co-author of The Humanities, Higher Education, and Academic Freedom; and Zach Rivers, PhD candidate in the Department of Comparative Literature at the Graduate School of Arts and Science.  (Staff Photo by Elaine Chen)

Panelists and Students Debate Extent of Academic Freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai

At an event at Bobst Library, academics said NYU’s campuses in countries that place strict limitations on speech may face restrictions to their academic freedom.
November 15, 2019

NYU Libraries hosted a forum on academic freedom and free speech on Thursday evening in Bobst Library. The panel featured speakers from NYU, Portland State University and PEN America,...

War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Evan Vehslage, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Copy Chief November 9, 2018
Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.