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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

Columbia Ruling Wins Union Rights for Grads

Columbia Ruling Wins Union Rights for Grads

Sayer Devlin, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
NYU's graduate student workers were officially recognized as employees of the university after a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board.
Graduate students are raising concerns over taxation for being a member of GSOC. (WSN File Photo)

Graduate student workers feel GSOC taxes unfair

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
Graduate Student Organizing Committee will charge union dues to graduate student workers on both wages and stipends without giving notice to the student workers.
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee, or GSOC, voted this past Friday regarding Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions' measures against the Israeli state.

GSOC holds work-in, says university not holding up their end of the contract

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 15, 2015
GSOC expressed their frustration over what they claim is NYU's resistance to implement last year's contract.
Steinhardt poor treatment, hidden fees, must end

Steinhardt poor treatment, hidden fees, must end

Anne Pasek and Lauren Lefty September 22, 2015
NYU must change how Steinhardt graduate students are treated, ending hidden fees and useless advising courses.
The NYU Team: Constantine Caloudas, Michelle Guber, Peter Lovanella, Kathy O’Regan (HUD), Matthew Jupin and Christopher Hayner.

NYU team wins design contest

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2015
A team of NYU graduate students won a redesign competition for their affordable housing plan for a housing complex in Louisiana.
Alternatives to academia needed for Ph.D.s

Alternatives to academia needed for Ph.D.s

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
PhD programs at universities must embrace the concept of graduate students finding jobs outside of academia in order to better prepare them for the job market.

GSOC to vote on contract provisions

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
GSOC and NYU officially announced the terms of their contract, which will last until 2020.
GSOC contract is only the beginning

GSOC contract is only the beginning

Jacob Denz, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
GSOC sees its contract victory as an important step forward for academic and other workers fighting together for a more just university.
GSOC negotiates tentative contract with NYU administration

GSOC negotiates tentative contract with NYU administration

Marita Vlachou and Alanna Bayarin March 10, 2015
Negotiators from NYU and the union for graduate employees met to discuss a new contract for graduate student TAs.
Negativity stymies GSOC negotiation

Negativity stymies GSOC negotiation

WSN Editorial Board March 10, 2015
NYU's misrepresentation of GSOC positions is unacceptable, and must be avoided in future negotiations.
Letter to the Editor: GSOC calls for undergraduate student support

Letter to the Editor: GSOC calls for undergraduate student support

NYU Graduate Student Workers December 2, 2014
The working conditions of graduate student workers shape the learning conditions of undergraduates.
Graduate students, NYU still at standstill

Graduate students, NYU still at standstill

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor November 12, 2014
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee met with representatives from NYU as a part of a bargaining session.