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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

Letter to the editor: NYU SJP

Letter to the editor: NYU SJP

Ellis Garey, Shafeka Hashash and Evan Jones April 14, 2015
NYU should divest from any holdings it has in companies that profit from the occupation of Palestine.
Members of NYU Divest demonstrate during the University Senate meeting last Thursday.

NYU Reacts: Senate subcommittee opposes divestment

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 30, 2015
NYU students share their thoughts on the prospect of NYU's divestment from fossil fuels.
President John Sexton answers questions about university expansion.

Town Hall may be last for Sexton

Jimmy Chin, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
NYU President John Sexton fielded questions from students about university finances and plans for the future.
NYU Divest protests at Sexton’s office

NYU Divest protests at Sexton’s office

Scott Mullen, Deputy News Editor February 17, 2015
Members of NYU Divest staged a Valentine's Day-themed event to protest NYU's investment in the fossil fuel industry.
Courtesy of NYU Divest

NYU must divest to ensure global effort to combat climate change

Daniel Floyd, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
NYU's Climate Action Plan is ambitious, but it is not enough.
Students spelled out the word "divest" in the atrium of Bobst with their bodies in order to call on NYU President John Sexton and the Board of Trustees to decrease the university’s investment in the fossil fuel industry.

NYU Divest demonstrates in Bobst before meeting

Shirley Foo, Contributing writer October 16, 2014
NYU Divest gathered in Bobst Library to encourage the NYU Administration to divest from fossil fuels.
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Sexton fields student questions at final town hall

April 15, 2014
NYU President John Sexton adressed student concerns during town hall.
Nicole Brown for WSN

Environmentalists protest against Keystone XL Pipeline

Nicole Brown, News Editor September 23, 2013
Protestors met in Battery Park on Saturday to voice their concerns about construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline.
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NYU Divest kicks off year with first meeting, other schools taking notice

September 19, 2013
NYU Divests plans to demand that the University divest from fossil fuel companies.
NYU Divest sends second letter to Sexton

NYU Divest sends second letter to Sexton

September 4, 2013
The group expresses a conviction that the university has a duty to combat climate change.