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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

Pit Bull Bans Only Breed Paranoia

Pit Bull Bans Only Breed Paranoia

Alyssa DeFalco, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Breed banning will never actually work to stop dog bites.
Anthony Welters established the esteemed AnBryce Scholarship in 1998.

Law School Dishes Out $175k Scholarship

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor March 21, 2016
NYU alumna Damaris Hernández attributes her success in the legal world to NYU's AnBryce scholarship for lower-income students, which was founded by NYU alumni Anthony Welters.

NYU Calls Out Common App on Criminal Convictions Checkbox

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 1, 2016
After student urging, NYU sent Common App a letter requesting it to research and to consider the harmful effects of marking a box signifying prior incarcerations.
Former French Justice Minister, Christiane Taubira, spoke to NYU students about equality and justice on Friday.

Black Diaspora Icon Stresses Education

Daniela Cobos, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
On Jan. 29, Christiane Taubira, France’s former minister of justice, spoke at NYU about her life story and her political convictions during a public lecture.
Even though laws changed, people under the age of 21 have still been able to find stores which allow them to purchase cigarettes.

NYC vendors not complying to 21 and up cigarette law change

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
NYU researchers discovered after NYC raised the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 21, few retailers are enforcing the law since the change.
Karl Lagerfeld, pictured, has announced that the 2017 Chanel Resort Wear collection will make its debut in Havana, Cuba on May 3, 2016.

Fashion comes to Cuba with Karl Lagerfeld in 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Is Cuba ready to be swept by the fashion world? Karl Lagerfeld says yes as Chanel plans to debut their next resort collection in the capital city of Havana.

[UPDATE] ‘Ban the Box’ scores victory with New York City law

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 3, 2015
A law that went into effect last week will prevent NYC employers from asking about past criminal convictions until the final stages of the hiring process.
NYU is faced with a $16 million lawsuit against a former employee who claims he was discriminated against.

Alum, Miami Dolphins owner gives $20 million to NYU Law

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer September 23, 2015
The NYU law school just received its largest donation in the history of the school.
Harold Koh, right, spoke with Ryan Goodman on a number of topics including the Forever War and his role in the Obama Administration.

Students protest law school response

Mark Sologuren, Contributing Writer April 7, 2015
NYU Law students claimed they received intimidating emails from faculty members after they signed a statement of no confidence in Harold Koh.
Fashion, lawsuits unexpected pair

Fashion, lawsuits unexpected pair

Sam del Rowe, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
The worlds of law and fashion seem disparate. The legal decision of Oct. 24 on famed designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana piqued interest into the judicial side of the world’s chicest profession.

Activists protest NYU Law Forum

John Ambrosio, News Editor October 28, 2014
NYU Law members are sending an open letter to NYU officials pressuring them to divest from the Forum for Law, Culture and Society.

Panel explores women in academia

Ilana Berger, Contributing Writer October 7, 2014
NYU Law hosted a panel to discuss the role of women in academia.