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

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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

The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

NYU addresses concerns about the inclusion of students of color

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 19, 2015
An email sent to the NYU community on Thursday announced plans to expand CMEP and improve the diversity training program.
John Sexton along with members of the Commuter Student Council cut the ribbon to Hayden Halls new commuter den.

Sexton cuts ribbon at Commuter Den

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The Hayden Commuter Lounge was officially unveiled to the community at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
Andrew Hamilton needs to change NYU's stance on financial aid when he becomes president.
Divests activism is the answer to bureaucratic heel-dragging

Divest’s activism is the answer to bureaucratic heel-dragging

WSN Editorial Board November 4, 2015
NYU Divest is to be lauded for their ability to maintain a spotlight on the administration's heel-dragging on the topic of divestment.
The Sexton Debate: Is Religion a Force for Good in Global Society was held at the Kimmel Center 27th October, 2015.

Sexton, students talk religion’s place in society

Idalina Sachango, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
President Sexton debated three students on the topic of whether or not religion is a force for good in the world.
Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

WSN Editorial Board October 14, 2015
John Sexton's noncommittal showing at his last town hall reflects the lack of engagement he had with the students and faculty. If Andrew Hamilton is to improve, he must hold a more open and earnest dialogue with the NYU community at large.
John Sexton must act on divestment

John Sexton must act on divestment

Olivia Rich, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
John Sexton must do more when it comes to NYU Divest's calls for action.
NYU Poly was recently renamed NYU Tandon.

NYU Reacts: Poly becomes Tandon

News Team October 8, 2015
Members of the NYU community react to the donation to and name change of NYU's engineering school.
Andrew Hamilton made his final keynote address at Oxford on Tuesday.

Hamilton: UK conservatives threaten universities

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 7, 2015
NYU's president-to-be Andrew Hamilton gave a speech on Monday discussion proposed budget cuts to U.K. universities.
Students must come before expansion

Students must come before expansion

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor September 16, 2015
NYU is failing its lowest income students and should pause its expansion in favor of its students.
NYU needs to move forward with divestment talks

NYU needs to move forward with divestment talks

WSN Editorial Board September 9, 2015
The NYU administration is dragging its heels on divestment, and must acknowledge the promised meeting between the board of trustees and NYU Divest.
Cooper Union expansion dangerous, reckless

Cooper Union expansion dangerous, reckless

Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor September 8, 2015
Cooper Union's expansion plans have been met with ire from locals, and so NYU should temper its rampant expansionism.