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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

API students are pressing the University for any sign of results concerning its promises to the Asian community and even its past promises to the Black community. NYU has yet to respond with anything aside from performative comments. (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

API students are done with NYU’s performative support

Asian and Pacific Islander students say that NYU’s verbal support is meaningless without action, and they warn that their performativity problem will only grow worse. This article is the fourth in Sabrina Choudhary’s series documenting API students’ experiences with race at NYU.
Sabrina Choudhary, Deputy Culture Editor May 5, 2021

I interviewed 12 Asian and Pacific Islander students about their experiences with race at NYU. Four of them used the word “performative” to describe NYU’s actions during...

The second floor lounge in Lipton Residence Hall

‘Offensive’ Symbols Discovered in Lipton Residence Hall

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 21, 2018
Two offensive symbols were found in a lounge in Lipton Residence Hall.
The NYU Students for Justice in Palestine has received anonymous death threats for the third time this academic year. The threats were made online during the weekend of April 15.

NYU SJP Demands Further Action from NYU After Death Threats

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor May 1, 2017
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine has received another death threat — this one threatens a specific member and uses even more graphic language than the last two messages the group received.
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine is a Palestinian advocacy group. Last month members received an email threatening to release their personal details, including information on their friends and family.

NYUSJP Working With University to Maintain Members’ Safety

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 16, 2017
After NYUSJP received a threatening email in January, both the university and NYPD are working to keep students safe.
Express Indignation Through Love, not Hate

Express Indignation Through Love, not Hate

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer November 17, 2016
Trump is a vile demagogue whose behavior has warranted a hateful response, but it is impossible to be legitimately productive if we continue to find solidarity in hate.
via flickr.com

Gay hate crimes rise in New York City

October 8, 2013
Recent hate crimes place focus on safety of gay NYU students.
Courtesy of Brandon Jacobi

Racial prejudice is a consequence of ignorance

April 25, 2013
The hate speech after the Boston Marathon can only be solved by the individual choice to stop.