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

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

Washington Square News

The famous Washington Square Park arch is a must-see sight on NYU’s no-wall campus. Not walking under it has also been the one tradition the university shares for years. (Staff photo by Jake Capriotti)

Walking Under the Arch: Fact or Fiction?

Walk under the arch if you dare.
Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer February 24, 2020

One of the most unique aspects of NYU is its fast pace of life on and off-campus. NYU students are an independent and motivated breed, well-adapted to their campus without walls....

Dear College Senior, You’re Doing Just Fine

Dear College Senior, You’re Doing Just Fine

Being a senior near graduation can be hard. Hear one writer’s take on why you shouldn’t worry.
Mili Mansaray, Staff Writer February 24, 2020

Senior year of college, for many reasons, is a gruelling experience. Most likely, this isn’t the first time that seniors have heard that the final stretch of undergrad is taxing....

The Liberal Studies commencement ceremony took place in the Skirball Center for Performing Arts on Tuesday. (Photo by Yasmin Gulec)

Liberal Studies Commencement ’19

Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor May 22, 2019

As excited family members and friends took their seats in the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, the 2019 Liberal Studies graduating class lined up backstage, whispering...

An NYU graduate, wearing his violet gown and a 2019 commencement cap, talks on the phone and waves the commencement program which he has folded into a fan. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

NYU’s Class of 2019 Graduates With a Challenge to Foster Unity

A sea of violet gowns replaced the white and navy pinstripes that typically fill Yankee Stadium. On Wednesday morning, NYU held its 187th Commencement ceremony for the class of...

Cover art for Mau. (via Saskia de Borchgrave at Holyrad Studio and Design by Maũ & Alejandro Ribadeneira Varea)

NYU Senior Maũ Meditates on NYU Graduation With New Single

His new track, “Haba na Haba” (in English, little by little) is a testament to the uncertainty of “making it” after college graduation.
Kamau Holston, Staff Writer May 2, 2019

As graduation season quickly approaches, Tisch senior and rapper-producer Maũ has been using his music as an outlet to reconcile the existential dread of his days as a college...

CAS senior Kelsey Moore, a Public Policy and Africana studies major, was selected to be the 2019 CAS valedictorian. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

CAS Valedictorian Hopes the Honor Encourages POC Students

Kelsey Moore will deliver a speech at the school's baccalaureate ceremony on May 21.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor April 22, 2019

Right before spring break, CAS senior Kelsey Moore received an email from the dean’s office. It instructed her to go to the office to accept a graduation award, but she was unsure...

Graduates stand for the National Anthem at last year's commencement. (Photo by Renee Yang)

Seniors Have Mixed Opinions on 2019 Commencement Speaker Elizabeth Alexander

Following Pharrell Williams and Justin Trudeau, some students are unhappy with the university’s choice, while others look forward to hearing from Alexander, a celebrated poet and academic.
Bethany Allard, Deputy News Editor April 15, 2019

Many seniors were surprised by the university’s announcement that Elizabeth Alexander will be the 2019 commencement speaker, especially in light of the last two speakers —...

Elizabeth Alexander is a poet, educator, cultural advocate, and president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. (Photo by Djeneba Aduayom, Courtesy of NYU)

NYU Names Poet Elizabeth Alexander as 2019 Commencement Speaker

The poet who spoke at former President Barack Obama’s inauguration will speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor April 8, 2019

Celebrated poet and Yale University Professor Elizabeth Alexander will speak at NYU’s all-university commencement on May 22 at Yankee Stadium, university spokesperson John Beckman...

Director of the Veterans Future Lab James Hendon congratulates graduates of a 12-week entrepreneurship program. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Veterans Graduate 12-Week Tandon Entrepreneurship Class

Forty-one veterans and spouses of veterans have completed a class designed to help them pursue self-owned businesses.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor March 27, 2019

Veterans know how to innovate, how to do a lot with little and how to thrive in difficult situations. Teaching them how to apply this knowledge to entrepreneurship was the goal...

Rachel Lee shows off her tattoo. (Courtesy of the writer)

A Lifelong Contract, Inked in Skin

Things to think of before you ink.
Elif Kesikbas, Staff Writer February 15, 2019

Tattoos are beautiful, highly personal parts of people’s identities, but traditionally, they have been considered unpresentable and unprofessional by the working world. People...

Jermaine Haywood with his son, Jermaine Jr., after receiving his diploma through NYU's Prison Education Program. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Behind Bars, Three Men Graduate With Their NYU Degrees

Jermaine Haywood, Rakeem Golson and Isaac Ray graduated from NYU’s Prison Education Program on Monday.
Sam Klein, Managing Editor October 29, 2018
Jermaine Haywood, Rakeem Golson and Isaac Ray graduated from NYU’s Prison Education Program on Monday.