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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

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

Washington Square News

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Surviving NYU’s housing accommodations

First-year students share their insights into, and criticisms on, NYU's housing accommodations related to mental health, physical disabilities and food allergies.
Cat Howard, Contributing Writer February 18, 2022

“I feel like a whale at SeaWorld.”  Mariah Mendoza, who has severe scoliosis coupled with an internal right snapping hip and chronic pain, said they were "jumping through...

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I used to be an RA. Here’s why I quit.

Working as a resident assistant at NYU means navigating a minefield.
Aleksandra Goldberg, Under the Arch Voices Editor February 18, 2022

When I applied to NYU, I knew I would be paying most of my tuition. I don’t come from a family that could afford a robust college savings account. My parents help me when they...