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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

Hamilton Admits University Bungled NYUAD Visa Denials

Hamilton Admits University Bungled NYUAD Visa Denials

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor February 12, 2018
President Hamilton recently released a letter addressing concerns over recent visa denials for faculty members attempting to travel to NYU Abu Dhabi.
The Power of Political Theater

The Power of Political Theater

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
A relationship between art and politics; how art shapes the world.
Against The Hiring of Preet Bharara to The NYU School of Law

Against The Hiring of Preet Bharara to The NYU School of Law

Cie Sharp, Guest Writer September 25, 2017
I write this message to protest the hiring of former US Attorney Preet Bharara to the NYU School of Law. During the prosecution of Mitch Cohen, his business partner, Gregg Star, was given immunity by Mr. Bharara and his office. Star went on to defraud my family and myself.
Dear Evan Hansen has captivated the hearts of audiences and critics alike, collecting a number of Tony nominations and wins.

Starting Off with a Broadway Bang

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large August 28, 2017
To start your year off with a little drama, here are a few shows currently on Broadway that offer discounted rush or lottery tickets that have already found their place in audiences’ hearts.
NYU President Andrew Hamilton speaks at a town hall held today, Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. The Sanctuary Campus movement marched on the event to demand Hamilton declare NYU a sanctuary campus for undocumented students.

Hamilton Town Hall Turns Testy

Arushi Sahay and Sayer Devlin March 2, 2017
Andrew Hamilton hosted a town hall to take questions from students about affordability, but the discussion quickly turned the sanctuary campus debate.
Student members of the College of Arts and Sciences wrote and performed the NYU-themed parody show which ran for three nights.

‘Forbidden’ Turns ‘Hamilton’ Violet

Yasmin Gulec, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
Forbidden NYU is an annual performance that pokes fun at aspects of NYU students' lives.
Bigger, Brighter, Better? Making the Broadway Leap of Faith

Bigger, Brighter, Better? Making the Broadway Leap of Faith

Emma Gordon, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
For a play, making its Broadway debut may seem like the ultimate goal, but the reality is not so clear cut.
Swiss Army Man, an upcoming film starring Paul Dano and Daniel Radcliffe, is amongst the list of things the Washington Square News staff are looking forward to this summer.

Staff Recs: Arts for Your Summer 2016, Featuring Beyonce, ‘Hamilton’ and a Farting Corpse

WSN Staff April 29, 2016
The Arts Desk ends the semester with recommendations from our staff on what cultural activities to anticipate this summer.
The Incarceration to Education Coalition met with NYU President Hamilton Monday, the second term agreed upon during IEC’s 33-hour sit in earlier this month.

IEC Preps for Hamilton Meeting

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 25, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition decorated boxes in Washington Square Park as part of its 'Ban the Box' movement.
NYU Divest members occupied part of the first floor of Bobst Library, blocking the elevator that leads to executive offices on Monday, April 18, demanding to meet with the Board of Trustees who would vote on divestment at their next meeting.

Divest Meets Hamilton with Faculty Support

Diamond Naga Siu and Lexi Faunce April 22, 2016
NYU Divest met with President Hamilton to discuss possible fossil fuel divestment at NYU.

Social Media Shares #Theater Experience

Neha Ramani, Contributing Writer April 7, 2016
News surrounding the musical "Hamilton" went viral thanks to their social media campaigns as well other social media attention.
NYU IDs will see an increase in use now that students are now paid by campus cash.

Fine Print in Fight For $15 Agreement: ‘You’ll Get it in Campus Cash’

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 1, 2016
The minimum wage increase to $15 per hour is announced to only work with Campus Cash.