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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

A purple uniform patch with the logo of the NYU Department of Public Safety on the shoulder of a Public Safety Officer.

Guest Essay: Campus Safety dept. ‘a ship without a captain,’ officer says

An officer describes arrogant, disrespectful leadership and low morale among staff in NYU’s Department of Campus Safety.
an anonymous Campus Safety officer, Guest Contributor April 25, 2022

The author is an NYU Campus Safety officer. Their identity has been verified by WSN. As a longtime employee of the Department of Campus Safety, I am disheartened to see what...

A cardboard sign with the words “Stop Asian Hate” in pale blue letters held by someone in a crowd of protesters.

Editorial: 6 Asian students were attacked on campus. Why did NYU take weeks to respond?

NYU’s response to attacks on Asian students on its campus has been extremely dismissive. The university must urgently address the safety concerns of Asian students.
WSN Editorial Board March 7, 2022

In February, seven students were assaulted on NYU’s campus. At least four of them were likely assaulted by the same man. Of the four students he attacked initially, three were...

Crime Log: Oct. 20 to Oct. 26

Crime Log: Oct. 20 to Oct. 26

Sayer Devlin, News Editor October 30, 2017
A look at crimes on campus between Oct. 22 and Oct. 26.
Crime Log Sept. 23 to Sept. 28

Crime Log Sept. 23 to Sept. 28

Miranda Levingston, News Editor October 2, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus from Sept. 23 to Sept. 28.
Crime Log: April 2-9

Crime Log: April 2-9

Htoo Min and Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editors April 10, 2017
A look at this week's crimes.