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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

NYU’s flagship development project, 181 Mercer, is scheduled to open by spring 2023. (Staff photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Billion-dollar NYU building at 181 Mercer Street nears completion

After years of disputes and delays, the construction of NYU’s flagship development is set to open for use at the start of the spring 2023 academic semester.
Abby Wilson, News Editor August 11, 2022

After nearly six years of construction, NYU’s 181 Mercer Street building — a 735,000-square-foot development including classrooms, study spaces, dining areas, athletic...

Bloomberg Philanthropies donates $25 million to endow the Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program at New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. This fellowship is expected to cover tuition for up to 20 students per year beginning in the Fall 2021 semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli, Image Courtesy of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Bloomberg Philanthropies donates $25 million for graduate fellowship at Wagner

The Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program will cover the tuition of up to 20 graduate students per year.
Saurabh Kumar, Staff Writer March 23, 2021

Bloomberg Philanthropies donated $25 million to the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service earlier this month to endow the Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service...

Don't Run For President, Bloomberg

Don’t Run For President, Bloomberg

WSN Editorial Board February 9, 2016
In an already crowded pool of candidates, Bloomberg's potential candidacy is more of a distraction than anything else.
New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

February 26, 2014
Approximately 22,000 children are homeless in New York City.
Graphic by Claude Rains/WSN

Bloomberg enters bid for eternal mayor of New York City

October 31, 2013
In a press conference, Mayor Bloomberg revealed his intention to seek a fourth term as mayor of New York City.
Definition of terror should be re-examined

Definition of terror should be re-examined

May 1, 2013
What an act is meant to do should matter less than its broader effect on the world. We should not try to rigidly codify the definition of terror.
New York City drones program would infringe on individuals' rights

New York City drones program would infringe on individuals’ rights

March 25, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's policy about drones threatens personal liberties.