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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

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Unseen Wounds

"We spoke about serving in the military, the similarity between the army and incarceration, and grappling with unseen wounds."
Andy Lopez May 13, 2020

Something about F, as I knew him, stood out at Wallkill Correctional Facility. Mostly it was the way he carried himself — with a calm, military bearing. F is about 6 feet tall,...

Jermaine Haywood with his son, Jermaine Jr., after receiving his diploma through NYU's Prison Education Program. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Behind Bars, Three Men Graduate With Their NYU Degrees

Jermaine Haywood, Rakeem Golson and Isaac Ray graduated from NYU’s Prison Education Program on Monday.
Sam Klein, Managing Editor October 29, 2018
Jermaine Haywood, Rakeem Golson and Isaac Ray graduated from NYU’s Prison Education Program on Monday.
Jermaine Haywood speaks at his graduation. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Jermaine’s Journey

"Out of 24 people who were in the class, only two passed. I was one of them.”
Joseph Beer, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
"Out of 24 people who were in the class, only two passed. I was one of them.”
Rakeem Golson speaks at his graduation. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Meet NYU PEP Grad, Rakeem Golson

Rakeem Golson was one of two students to graduate from NYU's Prison Education Program yesterday.
Aunray Stanford, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018
Rakeem Golson was one of two students to graduate from NYU's Prison Education Program yesterday.
Big Tree in the Kitchen

Big Tree in the Kitchen

Wayne Mosley, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
Big Tree, a 6' 8" 300 pound man who learned how to cook from his grandma, is Wallkill Correctional Facility's best chef.
President Hamilton and Gallatin Dean Susanne Wofford attended the first graduation of NYU's Prison Education Program where five students received associate's degrees in Liberal Studies.

NYU’s Prison Education Program Graduates Five in Inaugural Class

Sayer Devlin, News Editor October 12, 2017
Five students were among the first graduates of NYU's Prison Education Program. Each student received an associate's degree in Liberal Studies.