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

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Letter to the Editor: ‘Why Is NYU Hiding Its Resources?’

Marc Wais, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs September 15, 2019

I read with interest your recent editorial, Why is NYU Hiding its Resources?, and I wanted to address some of the points you made in regard to the Courtesy Meals program and the...

Todd Heatherton, a visiting scholar in NYU’s Department of Psychology, was fired from NYU in late October after Dartmouth College’s student newspaper reported that he was under investigation for sexual misconduct.

NYU Fires Dartmouth Visiting Scholar After Allegations of Sexual Misconduct

Sayer Devlin and Miranda Levingston, News Editors November 7, 2017
Todd Heatherton, a visiting scholar in NYU’s Department of Pyschology, was fired last month after Dartmouth College’s student newspaper revealed that Heatherton was under investigation for “serious misconduct.”
NYPD Must Be Held Accountable For Its Actions Against Citizens and Police Alike

NYPD Must Be Held Accountable For Its Actions Against Citizens and Police Alike

WSN Editorial Board March 2, 2016
The Forster case sheds light on an enormous double standard — the police spring into action when the victims are their own men, but are reluctant to take a stand when civilians are involved.

Study reveals FDA reporting issues

Alanna Bayarin and Marita Vlachou February 12, 2015
A university professor and his students investigated the FDA for burying research misconduct.