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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

On Nov. 16, 2016, NYU students staged a walkout at Washington Square Park to declare NYU as a sanctuary campus.

How Safe Are Sanctuary Cities?

Mariana Castro, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018
More than a year into Donald Trump's presidency, Washington Square News dives into how sanctuary cities such as New York have fared in their attempts to protect undocumented immigrants.
Team photo of the 2017-2018 hockey team.

NYU Hockey Concludes First Club Division I Season

Warner Radliff, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
NYU's Hockey team played in Division I this season — WSN recaps the season and the team's plans moving forward.
Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Stay of Deportation Files First Amendment Lawsuit

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor February 20, 2018
Immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir has been granted a stay of deportation, which allows him to stay in the country at least until his next check-in with ICE on March 15. He has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming ICE deports immigrants for speaking out against the agency.
With notebooks out and pens at the ready, an audience of students and professors looked on diligently as professors, activists and NYU organizations conducted a workshop on immigrant rights in the Cantor Film Center.

Activists, Professors and NYU Organizations Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Workshop

A panel at Cantor Film Center came together to discuss immigration enforcement in the United States.
Kyle Borowski, Contributing Writer February 10, 2018

A panel of activists, advocates and lawyers spoke yesterday at the Cantor Film Center about issues surrounding undocumented immigration status and immigration enforcement in the...

Although President Trump’s recent executive order threatening the funding of sanctuary cities was overturned, New York City and the sanctuary campus movement at NYU still face significant threats.

President Trump’s Administration Threatens Sanctuary Cities

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer April 27, 2017
Trump has threatened the funding of sanctuary cities — how has this affected NYU's sanctuary movement?
Exposure | First Frozen Memories

Exposure | First Frozen Memories

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2017
Despite the numb fingers and wet toes, the recent snow day caused New York City to transform into a beautiful wonderland.
A pianist who frequents Washington Square Park altered his instrument with a sign that reads "this machine kills fascism." He played in front of the arch as people gathered to record his music.

Ralliers Work to Shatter Broken Windows in Washington Square Park

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2017
Rally attenders gathered in Washington Square Park to demonstrate support against the recent actions regarding immigration.
Exposure | Iceland

Exposure | Iceland

Sarah Park September 27, 2016
I traveled to Iceland: a rare, ethereal, and mysterious beauty I had always wanted to visit.

You’re Never Too Old for an Ice Cream Cone

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Craving something cool in this warm weather? Head over to one of these delicious ice cream shops!

Legislation to alter immigration laws

Stephanie Grella, contributing writer October 8, 2014
New York City will no longer be honoring detention requests for undocumented immigrants without a warrant from a federal judge.
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Math employed in climate research

February 6, 2014
Student researchers are using mathematics to study the effects of climate change.
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Bronx community welcomes first ice rink

November 28, 2012
Two years after Mayor Bloomberg announced plans to build the Bronx borough its own ice rink, the Van Cortland park Ice Rink officially opened on Nov. 19.