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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

Continued Abu Dhabi labor abuses alarming

WSN Editorial Board February 11, 2015
Human Rights Watch reports that labor conditions at NYU's construction projects in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island aren't been monitored closely enough and abuses are still happening.
Influential 2014

Influential 2014

Emily Bell and Dana Reszutek December 11, 2014

NYU is not a bubble. Students are confronted with issues larger than an individual or a university, and discussions about these topics are not only growing, but also are being...

Justin Lanier

Rape through the lens of a survivor

University suspends student guilty of rape
Felipe De La Hoz, Staff Writer December 4, 2014
Trigger warning: rape, sexual assault, PTSD

Financial aid extended to undocumented students

John Ambrosio, News Editor November 18, 2014
NYU's OFfice of Financial Aid announced NOv. 16 that it would allow certain undocumented immigrant applications to apply for financial aid.
NYU plans to build on the superblocks shown above as part of the 2031 Expansion Plan.

[UPDATE] NYU 2031 hearings to begin today

Rebecca Spalding, Contributing Writer September 24, 2014
NYU's appeal on the 2031 plan ruling will begin today at 2 p.m.
Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 14, 2014
Enrolling in college should not equate to abdicating freedom of speech.
Peace does not come from empty dialogue

Peace does not come from empty dialogue

April 2, 2014
Freedom of speech is not reserved for safe topics.

Workplace safety must evolve to protect labor

March 26, 2014
If we are to serve the memory of those who died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, we must pressure employers to conform to domestic and international regulations

NYU should refocus on current renovations

March 5, 2014
Renovation projects around campus need more attention.
On the Wire

On the Wire

February 28, 2014
Catch up on news with On the Wire.
Graphic by Rachel Kaplan/WSN

How To: Plan out classes to suit your schedule

November 18, 2013

Are you a morning person?  Some people are up with the sun every morning, but for others, barely rolling out of bed is a tremendous effort. Consider which type you are...

Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision

Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision

September 17, 2013
It is clear that NYU President John Sexton and NYU Board of Trustees chair Martin Lipton have failed in their duties as university leaders and should resign immediately.