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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

A plaque that reads “New York University School of Law” next to the front gate of N.Y.U.’s law school.

‘A slap in the face’: Outrage after ICE lawyers invited to NYU Law event

After the NYU School of Law announced an event featuring two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys, students have signed a petition in protest.
Abby Wilson, News Editor October 28, 2022

More than 80 students and faculty are calling on the NYU School of Law to cancel an upcoming career event featuring two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorneys. The...

Thomas Drake, who was indicted under the Espionage Act for disclosing classified documents in 2010, speaks at a panel discussion about whistleblowing at Gallatin on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

Britney Omene, Contributing Writer October 18, 2018
Whistleblowers, historians and advocates visit NYU Gallatin to discuss the ethics of whistleblowing and national security.
Activists protest against NYU hosting an event at Stern featuring former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Henry Kissinger Told to ‘Rot in Hell,’ Disrupted Four Times During Talk at Stern

Sarah Jackson and Victor Porcelli October 16, 2018
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's visit to NYU Stern sparked protests from campus activists.
WEA System Highlights Underlying Racist Attitudes

WEA System Highlights Underlying Racist Attitudes

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer September 20, 2016
The limited technical capabilities of the WEA system make using it in manhunt like this one incredibly risky.
NSA program echoes same oversight questions

NSA program echoes same oversight questions

December 4, 2013
NSA surveillance on individuals' porn habits online is needless infringement on the right to personal privacy because it does not improve national security.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

9/11 brings selective memory with regards to security

September 11, 2013
The U.S. government has allowed a post-9/11 world to justify questionable surveillance and security programs.