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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

 After threatening to expel Freshman Nia Mirza NYU is now offering to pay her full housing costs.

Mirza gets financial aid after housing fight

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
An update on the story of Nia Mirza, who after initially being allowed to live off campus was told to move back on campus or she would face expulsion.

McDonald’s should take a wage hike

WSN Editorial Board April 5, 2015
McDonald's recent wage increases are encouraging, but not enough to increase quality of life for minimum wage workers.
Steinhardt Junior Carol Ourivio "comes out of the debt closet" on Wednesday in Washington Square Park.

SLAM, Queer Union bring attention to student debt

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer October 9, 2014
Students from NYU SLAM and the Queer Union protested in Washington Square Park over student debt on Oct. 8.
File photo by Felipe de la Hoz

NYU should sever ties with Jansport

April 30, 2014
The workers at Rana Plaza may have desperately needed jobs, but that does not justify the ruthless and extreme exploitation they had to endure.
David Lin/WSN

Up-and-Comer | Aziza Barnes

March 27, 2014
When Barnes came to the Tisch School of the Arts, she began writing more poetry, as well as performing.
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SLAM protests student debt outside Gould Welcome Center

November 18, 2013
Members of SLAM protested outside of the Gould Welcome Center on Friday, Nov. 15.
File photo by Felipe de la Hoz

[UPDATE] SLAM meets with Marc Wais in response to letter; Calls for changes in apparel production

Nicole Brown, News Editor September 27, 2013
Student Labor Action Movement members met with Vice President for Global Student Affairs Marc Wais about the production of NYU apparel in Bangladesh.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

SLAM delivers letter to university

September 18, 2013
NYU's Student Labor and Action Movement met in Bobst to protest the university's continued support of sweatshops.

NYU should stand up for workers, stop Adidas contract

February 20, 2013
Students join in the effort against Adidas worker abuse.
Amanda Randone for WSN

Protesters against NYU Law trustee unite for second demonstration

Nicole Brown September 19, 2012
After counter-protesters disrupted the protest last week, SLAM holds a follow-up rally on Wednesday.