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

Washington Square News

Photograph of Gould Plaza. The Tisch building, which houses NYU's Stern School of Business, can be seen in the background. People are walking along the sidewalk bordering the plaza.

Security guard publicly masturbated outside NYU building, lawsuit claims

Abby Wilson, News Editor September 20, 2022

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of sexual assault. A security guard employed by an NYU security contractor allegedly masturbated in front of a co-worker...

A bird’s-eye view of the Bobst atrium: a DJ and dance pool to the left; the entrance to Bobst and an ice sculpture to the right

Violet Gala and Ball bring back high school prom nostalgia

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Violet Gala and Ball are back, Bobst transformation and all.
Mayee Yeh, Identity & Equity Editor April 25, 2022

Nearly 300 students were seated inside a tent in the middle of Gould Plaza on Saturday night. Most were dressed in their best suits, cocktail dresses or floor-length gowns....

The entrance to the Bonomi Family Admissions Center. On the left, a purple banner with the building's name hangs from the side of the building. Above the entrance are posters promoting the university featuring students and alums.

Campus tour guides who were harassed say NYU response was inadequate

After at least two admissions ambassadors were physically and verbally attacked while giving tours of campus, NYU enacted new measures to increase security. But the tour guides who were harassed say they still feel unsafe.
Ally Dickson, Contributing Writer March 28, 2022

As an NYU admissions ambassador led prospective students and parents past the Stern School of Business on a campus tour last month, a man interrupted the group. He approached the...

As part of the inauguration week, student-design laser light projects were screened on Tisch Hall on Thursday, September 22.

Starry Nights and Violet Lights

Cristal Gonzales Nunez, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
In a collaborative video-dance project, past and present NYU students created a stunning visual presentation called "Violet Lights" as part of the university's Inauguration Week.
via YouTube

Stern students publish NYU version of ‘Harlem Shake’

February 12, 2013
The Stern students responsible for the Harlem Shake say they came out to "break the stereotype."