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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

Despite univeristy efforts to prevent sexual assault, it is still a common occurrence on college campuses. NYU’s sexual assault policy is full of ambiguity surrounding the idea of affirmative consent, leaving a lot of grey area regarding proper procedures.

Affirmative Consent Causes Confusion

Sierra Jackson, Contributing Writer November 28, 2016
An in-depth look into NYU's policies regarding sexual assault on campus.

Crime Log: Sept. 1-11

Lexi Faunce, Investigative News Editor September 12, 2016
A weekly roundup of campus crime.

Crime Log: Feb. 2-4

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 8, 2016
These are the crime incidents reported for the week of Feb. 1.
NYU Public Safety officers in all NYU buildings work together to create a safe and positive environment for all students.

The Life of a Public Safety Officer

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
Get a new perspective on the daily routine of NYU's Public Safety Officers.
Campuses must be made safer after Paris attacks

Campuses must be made safer after Paris attacks

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
It is time for universities across the country, and the world beef up their campus anti-terrorist measures. The safety of students and staff should be of utmost priority to institutions.

Crime Log: Nov. 30 to Dec. 4.

Christine Wang and Justine Morris December 7, 2015
An in-depth look at campus crime from Nov. 24 through Dec. 6.
"This is an extraordinary incident," University spokesperson John Beckman said. "I've been here very nearly 20 years, and I cannot think of anything quite like it."

Masked assailant threatens professor with knife in Tandon classroom

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2015
An assailant wearing all black threatened a professor with a knife in an NYU Tandon classroom yesterday, leaving a community shaken.

Crime Log: Nov. 19 to 23

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
An in-depth look at campus crime between Nov. 19 and Nov. 23.
Does Technology Stop Us From Listening?

Does Technology Stop Us From Listening?

Sunny Hong, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
As students, we must not allow ourselves to be distracted by technology during our most formative years at college.

Crime log: Sept. 6 to 12

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor September 14, 2015
A weekly recap of crime from around the NYU campus.
A robbery took place this weekend on 10th and Broadway.

NYU students robbed by so-called CD bullies

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 8, 2015
NYU Public Safety released a statement regarding the robbery of two NYU students..

Crime Log: March 20 to 23

Zoe Thompson, Contributing Writer March 30, 2015
A weekly round-up of crime from around campus.