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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

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

Washington Square News

History Professor, Edward Berenson, and his book “The Statue of Liberty. A Transatlantic Story.” Berenson is one of many professors who set their own work as required reading for their course.

Hear Thy Word

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
When teachers assign books they wrote as class textbooks, it puts students in an interesting position.
The McNally Jackson Books is one of the many bookstores hosting open mic nights this winter.

Poetry slammin’ places around New York

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Treat yourself to a night of slam poetry and live music.
The NYU Bookstore is no longer selling the controversial onesies.

Bookstore onesie sparks controversy

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer April 8, 2015
Last week, it was discovered that the NYU Bookstore had been selling a body-shaming onesie for baby girls.

‘Brother Outsider’ comes to NYU

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer February 22, 2015
The NYU bookstore recently screened "Brother Outsider", a film about the life of Bayard Rustin.
Improv expert  discusses new book

Improv expert discusses new book

Bailey Wolff, Contributing Writer October 27, 2014
Ruth Zaporah, a pioneer in improvisational theatre, presented her book, Improvisation on the Edge: Notes from On and Off the Stage, and discussed her lifetime as a performer and teacher for an audience at NYU’s bookstore.
Harry's Take: Closing bookstores detract from city's vitality

Harry’s Take: Closing bookstores detract from city’s vitality

April 20, 2014
Under a wave of gentrification and increased rent prices, the very face of New York is disappearing.
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NYU bookstore suffers sales loss

February 5, 2013
Students find various ways to purchase textbooks, causing sales at the bookstore to decrease since 2008.