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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

A group of people stand outside the N.Y.U. bookstore. They hold two posters, one with the words “N.Y.U. + NIKE PAY YOUR WORKERS JUST DO IT” and one with the words “NIKE STOLE $800K FROM N.Y.U. APPAREL WORKERS.”

Students protest NYU Bookstore’s ties to Nike

The students are demanding that the university cut ties with Nike until the company pays wages owed to workers at a factory in Thailand.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor March 4, 2024

Around 20 students met inside the NYU Bookstore on Friday before picketing outside to demand that the university cut its contract with Nike, following accusations of not paying...

A group of protestors stand outside of Nike Unite holding signs which say “Nike Steals. Pay your workers,” “N.Y.U. is complicit,” among others.

3 NYU students allegedly assaulted during rally at D.C. Nike store

The students claimed they were harassed by Nike employees and customers during a protest over the company’s ties to NYU and other academic institutions.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2024

Three NYU students were allegedly harassed by customers and employees at a Nike location in Washington, D.C. during a rally on Feb. 3. At the demonstration, around 25 students...

People standing in front of the N.Y.U. Bookstore, holding protest signs and banners.

Protesters call on NYU Bookstore to cut ties with Nike

Student organizers gathered near the bookstore’s entrance to raise awareness about alleged labor violations in a factory that produces Nike products.
Connor Patton, Staff Writer October 13, 2023

Dozens of student activists rallied outside the NYU Bookstore on Wednesday, demanding that the university cut ties with Nike after the company was accused of not paying employees...