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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

UPDATE: 4 Things You Need to Know About Banning the Box at NYU

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 8, 2016
There's been a lot of talk about banning the box recently. But, what is the box?
Pharrell Williams is elusive campus icon

Pharrell Williams is elusive campus icon

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 27, 2015
NYU Tisch Artist-in-Residence Pharrell Williams participated in a retrospective discussion with NYU Clive David Professor Jason King about his prolific career in the music industry, from the 2003 hit "Milkshake" to Daft Punk's "Get Lucky." Despite all these hits, Williams revealed that he never viewed himself as an artist.
Free speech under attack before Hebdo

Free speech under attack before Hebdo

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor February 2, 2015
World leaders must recognize that freedom of speech is for all.
Faculty worried by handbook changes

Faculty worried by handbook changes

Stephanie Grella, Staff Writer November 10, 2014
Tentative changes are being proposed to the University Handbook which would limit the freedom of contract faculty to criticize the university.
Illustration by Felipe De La Hoz

Academic freedom, expression evaluated at portals

John Ambrioso, Staff Writer May 1, 2014
As NYU continues to increase its global presence, it begins to contend with radically different rules regulating free speech in the host countries.
Pope Francis lays foundations for personal choice within church

Pope Francis lays foundations for personal choice within church

September 24, 2013
Pope Francis's statement last week about welcoming personal choices shows his dedication to tolerance within the Catholic church.