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Washington Square News

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

A group of Columbia residence assistants protest outside Barnard College.

Barnard RA union to meet with administrators this week

After months of organizing, resident assistants at Barnard College formally asked the university to recognize them as a union. The group will meet with administrators on Thursday, Oct. 13.
Abby Wilson, News Editor October 12, 2022

Frankie Fierro has been a resident assistant at Barnard College since fall 2022. She took on the job because she wanted to find a community on campus and connect with her classmates...

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

Respite for NYU student parents as COVID restrictions ease

A student parent who was previously told she could not bring her unvaccinated 3-month-old inside university buildings can now do so due to the recent COVID-19 policy change.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor September 27, 2022

Because Devorah Neiger’s 3-month-old son was ineligible to be vaccinated, the NYU Law student was forced to have a caregiver bring her son to campus so she could breastfeed him...