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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

Hamilton’s Inauguration Raises New Questions of Commitment

Hamilton’s Inauguration Raises New Questions of Commitment

Nishad More, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
The question now is whether anything will actually change.
The NYU Coles sports center before the construction.

The 411 on the 2031 Plan

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer September 7, 2016
Months after the closure of Coles and opening of the 404 Lafayette facility, the NYU community and neighborhood locals maintain mixed views of the 2031 Expansion Plan.
Hamilton Prioritizes Diversity, Inclusion

Hamilton Prioritizes Diversity, Inclusion

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce January 25, 2016
President Andrew Hamilton will continue John Sexton's legacy as he leads NYU into the new year and beyond.
Sexton expansion came at cost of current students

Sexton expansion came at cost of current students

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
The same ideology that enabled NYU to develop as a global force has resulted in the inability for the university to adequately provide for its current attendees.
Was it worth it, President Sexton?

Was it worth it, President Sexton?

WSN Editorial Board December 7, 2015
Hamilton should refocus the university’s mission on its responsibility to the wider community and to future students, not to shareholders.
The NYU Coles sports center before the construction.

Coles closing date finally announced

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 17, 2015
Friday, January 22, has been announced as the final closure date for the Jerome S. Coles Sports Center.
Community members rally against the expansion of NYU and the destruction of the Coles Sports Center.

Activist groups rally against NYU expansion

Alex Bazeley and Lexi Faunce September 2, 2015
Students and faculty protested NYU's impending expansion plan on Tuesday.

Summer 2015 News Recap

Alex Bazeley, News Editor August 28, 2015
Recap of summer news.
The NYU Coles sports center before the construction.

Tentative date set for closing of Coles this fall

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor August 28, 2015
NYU sent an email over the summer that shows Coles Sports Center will be closed in the coming months, which will affect sports teams and athletes.
NYU students have duty to preserve Greenwich Village

NYU students have duty to preserve Greenwich Village

Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor August 28, 2015
NYU students, especially freshman, must understand the complex and sometimes controversial reputation NYU has earned in Greenwich Village.

Affordable housing groups show support for NYU 2031

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor April 30, 2015
Affordable housing advocates have stepped into a yearslong legal showdown between NYU and Greenwich Village residents intent on stopping the school's expansion in the neighborhood — arguing in favor of NYU's controversial plan.
04 Lafayette St. will serve as a sports facilty for students while Coles is renovated.

Coles substitute to open on Lafayette Street

Chris Marcotrigiano, Sports Editor October 28, 2014
A replacement for the Coles site has been purchased by NYU, how will different NYU groups be affected?