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

Washington Square News

A woman stands in the middle of a crowd of protesters in Times Square. She shouts and raises her fist.

Demonstrators march across Manhattan to protest Tyre Nichols killing

New Yorkers marched through the streets after Memphis authorities released footage of Nichols being fatally beaten by police.
Adrianna Nehme, Tori Morales and Yezen Saadah January 29, 2023

Hundreds of demonstrators across New York City took part in marches protesting the death of Tyre Nichols, a Black man who died earlier this month after being brutally beaten by...

A front view of the Ukrainian restaurant Veselka. The restaurant has a small dark red and yellow awning with its name printed on it. In front of the restaurant there are trees without branches in pots painted with the yellow-and-blue Ukrainian flag.

Veselka, the heart of Ukrainian solidarity in New York

The Ukrainian restaurant has been at the center of local support for Ukraine, fighting against the Russian invasion with what they have: food and community.
Mitali Sapra, Contributing Writer April 14, 2022

As soon as you enter the little restaurant on the corner of Ninth Street and Second Avenue, a kind staff and warmly lit space welcome you. The constant lively chatter from numerous...

NYU has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals in a faculty retirement lawsuit. The deciding factor in the case could be a previous ruling by the Supreme Court. (Photo by Marva Shi)

NYU petitions Supreme Court over faculty retirement plan suit

A lawsuit filed against the university by six professors could set a precedent for similar retirement plans across the United States.
Michael Morris, Contributing Writer December 14, 2021

A $350 million lawsuit alleging that NYU failed to responsibly oversee faculty retirement plans may be revisited by the U.S. Supreme Court. The ruling could set a precedent for...

Justin Bieber's has released a new album. Justice is Bieber's sixth studio album and shows a unique vulnerability of the artist. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)

Justin Bieber demonstrates love and healing In ‘Justice’

In his sixth studio album, Justin Bieber is courageously vulnerable.
Maya Mehrara, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

Justin Bieber has finally found himself. “Justice,” Bieber’s newest album, acts as a vessel for the artist to express his idea of what love means — a theme that has followed...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Monday Musings: On Colin Kaepernick, Harden’s Heroics and the Internet’s Favorite NBA Player

Our sports editor tackles what is happening — or rather, not happening — with Colin Kaepernick and the NFL, the conundrum that is James Harden and Alex Caruso, the Lakers’ cult hero.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor December 2, 2019

Don’t Forget About Colin Kaepernick In case you missed it, ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a 40-minute workout with eight NFL teams last month. Despite being out of...

Houston general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of Hong Kong sparked outrage from Chinese fans. (Via Getty)

The NBA Wants You to Forget About Hong Kong

With the start of the NBA regular season last week, the league thinks it has moved on from its China controversy. But the protests are still continuing, and so should the conversation.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

In their 21st consecutive week, demonstrations in Hong Kong have become increasingly violent. A police officer shot an 18-year-old protestor earlier this month. Despite attempts...

The Battle for LGBTQ Rights Is Far From Over

The Battle for LGBTQ Rights Is Far From Over

After the landmark 2015 case legalizing same-sex marriage, some believed the American fight for LGBTQ rights was over. However, three upcoming Supreme Court cases could change everything.
Emily Dai, Contributing Writer October 7, 2019

The Supreme Court is kicking off its new term this Tuesday with three monumental cases that could alter the direction of the LGBTQ rights movement. Altitude Express Inc. v. Zarda,...

NYU Students for Justice in Palestine Receives Service Award From President Hamilton

NYU Students for Justice in Palestine Receives Service Award From President Hamilton

The activist group that has butted heads with the university in the past will receive an award from it this month.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer April 9, 2019

NYU Students for Justice in Palestine — which often conflicts with the university’s administration — was selected to receive the President’s Service Award, the group announced...

New Yorkers hit the streets this week to protest in support of Dr. Ford.

New York City Protesters Unite Against Kavanaugh

New Yorkers took to the street to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Jared Peraglia, Contributing Writer October 2, 2018
In the wake of last week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, New Yorkers took to the streets to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Some students started lining up at 1.30 p.m. for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's 4.30 p.m. event at NYU Law.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Speaks at NYU Law School

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2018
84-year old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a progressive judicial icon, spoke at NYU Law on Monday afternoon.
No Justice in Weinstein Case

No Justice in Weinstein Case

Allison De La Bastida, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
With multiple sexual assault allegations surfacing against producer Harvey Weinstein, it’s hard to tell whether any of these women will get the justice they rightfully deserve. Just take Bill Cosby's trial as an example.
The NYU Students for Justice in Palestine has received anonymous death threats for the third time this academic year. The threats were made online during the weekend of April 15.

NYU SJP Demands Further Action from NYU After Death Threats

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor May 1, 2017
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine has received another death threat — this one threatens a specific member and uses even more graphic language than the last two messages the group received.