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

Photograph of Manasa Gudavalli.

Washington Square News: Manasa Gudavalli appointed editor-in-chief

April 28, 2023

The Managing Board of the Washington Square News is excited to announce it has elected Manasa Gudavalli as editor-in-chief for the 2023-24 school year. Gudavalli, a 22-year-old...

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NYU appoints Linda Mills, a longtime administrator, as next president

Linda Mills, a university administrator overseeing student life and global programs, will succeed Andrew Hamilton as NYU’s next president.
Bruna Horvath and Adrianna Nehme February 15, 2023

After a monthslong search, NYU’s board of trustees announced that Linda Mills, vice chancellor and senior vice provost for global programs and university life, will be NYU’s...

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Documents reveal aftermath of Maitland Jones firing

Maitland Jones Jr., the fired NYU professor who made international headlines this week, submitted an extensive appeal letter objecting to the termination of his employment. It was immediately dismissed by university administrators.
Abby Wilson, News Editor October 7, 2022

(Charlie Dodge for WSN)

End of NYU mask mandate planned for Sept. 28

As part of the updated policy, masks will no longer be required in classrooms or in Bobst Library, and event hosts, faculty and supervisors will not be allowed to require masking within a specific space. The weekly testing requirement for unvaccinated individuals will also be removed.
Arnav Binaykia, Editor-in-Chief September 23, 2022

NYU will drop its mask mandate on Wednesday, Sept. 28, marking the end of a two-year-long requirement for students and employees in academic settings, according to a draft of an...

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Washington Square News: Arnav Binaykia appointed editor-in-chief

April 28, 2022

The Managing Board of the Washington Square News is elated to announce it has elected Arnav Binaykia as editor-in-chief for the 2022-23 school year. Binaykia, a 21-year-old...

Washington Square News: Alex Tey appointed EIC

Washington Square News: Alex Tey appointed EIC

December 6, 2021

The board of the Washington Square News is elated to announce it has elected Alex Tey as editor-in-chief for the spring 2022 semester. Tey, a 22-year-old originally from California,...

NYU, Let Us Come Back to Work

We don’t want to strike, but we are. We don’t want to resign, but if changes aren’t made, we must.
Matthew Fischetti and Trace Miller September 30, 2020

Forty-three of our former colleagues resigned Monday, Sept. 28, over transphobic and racist rhetoric, poor work conditions and the Advisory Board’s failure to heed demands to...