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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

Prospective students survey the the Brofman Center, NYU's Center for Jewish Life. (Alana Beyer)

Jewish Students Push for Religious Holidays Off

In a letter to the university — with the support of the Student Government Assembly — a student asked for the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur off.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor March 24, 2019

During holidays such as Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, some Jewish students restrict themselves from using electricity or writing. A letter sent to the university backed by student...

Why NYU Must Support the Resolution on the Human Rights of Palestinians

Why NYU Must Support the Resolution on the Human Rights of Palestinians

Our tuition is funding human rights violations — we must hold NYU accountable and put an end to this practice.
Authors of BDS Resolution, Contributing Writers November 30, 2018
Our tuition is funding human rights violations — we must hold NYU accountable and put an end to this practice.
The NYU Administrative Management Council was part of the Feb. 8 University Senate meeting to discuss problems addressed by student senators.

Student Senators Advocate for Student Representation on Board of Trustees

Eli Kapsack, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018
Important points from this month's NYU's Student Senators Council meeting, held on Thursday.
The Importance of Student Leadership

The Importance of Student Leadership

Shraddha Bhavesh Jajal, Contributing Writer October 11, 2017
The best way for everyone to have a voice is to bridge the gap between student government and the student body.
Over a hundred NYU community members attended the vigil in remembrance of the Sunday’s mass shooting in Las Vegas on Monday at 5 p.m. in Kimmel Center for University Life.

NYU Mourns for Las Vegas

Alex Domb, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
A group of NYU clubs rallied together to host a vigil in remembrance of of Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas.
SLAM met in the park to discuss the different ways that the university could be more transparent.

SLAM Plans to Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Kristina Hayhurst, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
Frustrated at what they see as a lack of university transparency, NYU SLAM threatens to take action.
NYU consists of three governing bodies: the Board of Trustees, the University Senate and the Student Senator’s Council. All contribute to the policies of NYU.

Explainer: How Student Governing Works

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 27, 2017
In light of the resolution to include student representatives in the Board of Trustees, WSN explains how the Board of Trustees, the University Senate and the Student Senators Council work.
NYU’s Student Senator’s Council welcomes incoming freshmen during Welcome Week.

The Students Governing NYU

Asha Ruparell, Contributing Writer October 20, 2016
WSN breaks down the different undergraduate student government roles at NYU.