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

Washington Square News

"Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer was chosen as this year's NYU Reads selection. Members of the Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU have said that the university has failed to include them in the conversation about the reading. (Staff Photo by Sirui Wu)

Indigenous students demand visibility after being snubbed at NYU Reads event

Despite continuously contacting the university before an NYU Reads event, the Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU was left with only a few hours to prepare.
Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor October 8, 2021

Members of the Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU said they were not invited to participate in a community event about “Braiding Sweetgrass,” a book by Indigenous...

The Native American and Indigenous Students Group has criticised the lack of a Native American and Indigenous Studies program in the past, claiming NYU’s status as a global institute should mean it represents all cultural identities.

Rallying for a Native American Studies Minor

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
Native American and indigenous students are advocating for NYU to begin offering a Native studies minor.
The NYU Native American and Indigenous Students Group protested in Washington Square Park with posters and sidewalk chalk.

Native American Group Protests Columbus Day

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
The Native American and Indigenous Students Group at NYU protested for the university to rename Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples' Day.