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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

NYU plans to build on the superblocks shown above as part of the 2031 Expansion Plan.

Court lifts hold on 2031 plan

John Ambrosio, News Editor October 15, 2014
The three strips land were ruled to not be implied park land by appellate court, and can now be used by NYU as a part of the 2031 expansion plan.

‘In and of the city’ mantra compromised

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 29, 2014
NYU must integrate the wishes of the NYC community if it is to remain “in and of the city.”

Hotels do not solve housing shortage

WSN Editorial Board September 2, 2014
Issues surrounding the NYU housing shortage speak to the misguided prioritization of future growth over current students.
Omar's Oration: De Blasio must speak out against 2031 during visit

Omar’s Oration: De Blasio must speak out against 2031 during visit

April 15, 2014
Supporting a heedless, excessive expansion in the middle of one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods only perpetuates the “tale of two cities” he warned against.
Graphic by Tinkerbell

SLAM to keep slamming till 2031

April 1, 2014
The Student Labor Action Movement won't be leaving Coles for a while.
via nyu.edu

Community members, FASP celebrate recent NYU 2031 decision

March 17, 2014
Members of NYU Faculty Against the Sexton Plan and the Greenwich Village community gathered on March 15 to celebrate Judge Donna Mills’ January decision.
File Photo by Larry Wu/WSN

Attendees pass academic calendar, make proposals at senate meeting

March 5, 2014
The University Senate met on March 4 to discuss the final report from the University Space Priorities Working Group among other things.
[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 5, 2014
The University Space Priorities Working Group has issued their final report regarding their opinion on how the university should designate space.

NYU should refocus on current renovations

March 5, 2014
Renovation projects around campus need more attention.
Court ruling opportunity for NYU

Court ruling opportunity for NYU

January 29, 2014
Mills' ruling provides the university with more time to negotiate with certain faculty.
via nyu.edu

[UPDATE] Judge rules against part of NYU 2031

January 8, 2014
The university maintains that the ruling has reaffirmed NYU's expansion plans.
via facebook.com

SLAM protests student debt outside Gould Welcome Center

November 18, 2013
Members of SLAM protested outside of the Gould Welcome Center on Friday, Nov. 15.