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

Influential 2017

Influential 2017

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017
NYU is chock-full of talented, passionate students. We chose to profile 11 who make an impactful difference on campus.

Jackson Tisi

Visionary Leader
Miranda Levingston, News Editor December 7, 2017

As 450 people gathered in front of his camera, Jackson Tisi, in his signature way, focused his lens on others. Like he’d done many times before — as the media captain of the...

Cadence Daniels

Engineering Inclusivity in STEM
Maddie Howard, Sports Editor December 7, 2017

Cadence Daniels is iridescent. She is the definition of poise. When the students at the National Society of Black Engineers Executive Board meeting address their leadership, it...

Amanda Lawson

Shaping the Law
Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor December 7, 2017
Very few students can say the organization they created has freed 65 people from one of the toughest detainment facilities in New York City. Amanda Lawson has done just that, and so much more for criminal justice reform both inside and outside of the NYU community.