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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

Participating in the Classroom

Participating in the Classroom

Factoring how often students talk in class into grades favors extroverted students and can make introverted students feel anxious and alienated.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor February 14, 2020

Every time I write a weekly discussion post for my English class, I’m grateful that my professor understands that participation can be measured in ways other than simply talking...

Located on West 4th Street, the Leonard N. Stern School of Business is the business school of New York University. Stern recently received a STEM designation to help out international MBA students.(Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Stern MBA Program is Designated STEM

NYU Stern’s MBA program has received a STEM designation, which will allow international students to work in the United States for longer after graduating.
Emily Mason, News Editor February 10, 2020

NYU Stern’s MBA program received a STEM designation, increasing the program’s appeal for international students by allowing them to work in the U.S. for more time after graduation. STEM...

Confessions of a Prelaw Student

Confessions of a Prelaw Student

Opinion Editor Melanie Pineda writes about why she wants to go to law school, and why she believes it will — hopefully — be worth it.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor February 25, 2019

As a junior in NYU’s prelaw program, I have never faced anything quite as terrifying as the idea of law school. I’ve known I wanted to be a lawyer since I first interned in...

Putting Geography Education on the Map

Putting Geography Education on the Map

Why geography education could be the answer to creating a generation of more informed citizens
Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor February 3, 2019

Back in high school, I had a substitute teacher that showed up relatively often to fill in for any history, science or math teacher. Or anyone, really, that was absent for a day...

Often ranked as the #1 Dream School, NYU has fallen in its overall ranking.

NYU Drops in U.S. News Rankings

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
It came as a surprise to many NYU students when this year's US News and World Report's national university rankings revealed that the university has fallen down 4 spots, from its ranking at no. 32 in 2016, to its present position at no. 36.
President Andrew Hamilton's Affordability Steering Committee met again Monday, April 18 for the fourth time, hoping to find a way to incorporate students and professors in making more collaborative decisions regarding the issue surrounding affordability at NYU.

Most Recent Affordability Brainstorm Draws More Students

Kyle Sturmann, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
President Hamilton talked college affordability with NYU students during his second public forum.
CAS alumna Emma Pliskin addresses the crowd during IEC's sit in last weekend

DEVELOPING: IEC Will Not Get Previously-Promised Meeting with Common App CEO

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 29, 2016
Common Application CEO Paul Mott will not be present at Tuesday's meeting with IEC organizers and NYU.
Specialized University Campuses Shortchange Student Opportunities

Specialized University Campuses Shortchange Student Opportunities

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor February 22, 2016
If the university’s goal is to promote innovation and job-creating entrepreneurship in its students, to prepare them for the complexities of the modern workforce, it won’t do so by producing hyper-specialized wonks.

Where candidates stand on our concerns

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
Presidential candidates' stance on issues that matter most to NYU students.
New education secretary must address student debt crisis

New education secretary must address student debt crisis

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
With Arne Duncan's resignation, the Department of Education must do more to address the growing burden of student debt, particularly by regulating student loan companies and loan contractors.
Neglecting core subjects fails students

Neglecting core subjects fails students

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 16, 2014
By negating core subjects, colleges deny students the crucial opportunity to receive a formal education in these essential areas.
Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 22, 2013
Alumni from multiple universities gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the expensive cost of liberal arts education.