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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

Professor barred from Abu Dhabi

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-In-Chief March 22, 2015
NYU Professor Andrew Ross was barred from entering the UAE.
Nicholas McGeenan, left, and Sean O'Driscoll speak on the release of the new Human Rights Watch report.

HRW report reveals continued violations

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 11, 2015

Human Rights Watch published a report on Tuesday  highlighting the continued violations of labor rights on Saadiyat Island, including NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus. The report said...

NYU Law announces human rights institute

NYU Law announces human rights institute

Marita Vlachou, News Editor February 3, 2015
NYU Law announced plans to launch a new institute for human rights.
Gaza water shortage must be priority

Gaza water shortage must be priority

Carly A. Krakow, Contributing Columnist September 9, 2014
Israeli government owes its residents equal access to clean water.
Courtesy of NYUAD

New Abu Dhabi campus to open amid controversy

August 24, 2014
NYU Abu Dhabi will begin classes on Aug. 31 at their new campus.
File photo by Felipe de la Hoz

NYU should sever ties with Jansport

April 30, 2014
The workers at Rana Plaza may have desperately needed jobs, but that does not justify the ruthless and extreme exploitation they had to endure.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Advocates equate human, labor rights

Anjana Sreedhar, Staff Writer April 22, 2014
Jo Becker said human rights organizations can do more to ensure that labor rights are human rights by prioritizing the agendas.
Going Global: Courts should put workers over corporations

Going Global: Courts should put workers over corporations

April 17, 2014
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals found a corporate regulation unconstitutional on April 14.
Going Global: Saudi Arabian women’s rights violations still need attention

Going Global: Saudi Arabian women’s rights violations still need attention

April 11, 2014
The international negligence toward Saudi Arabia’s human rights record has gone on long enough.
Harry's Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

Harry’s Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

March 30, 2014
The first lady's office is stuck in the past.
Matt Chu for WSN

Groups advise university to take action against labor violations in Abu Dhabi

February 27, 2014
Nicholas McGeehan of the Human Rights Watch gave a presentation on Feb. 26 at the Kimmel Center for University Life.
Ray Rogers - via Flickr.com

University revisits past ban on Coca-Cola

February 12, 2014
Coke was banned on campus from 2005 to 2009.