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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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What to do this week: Celebrate Halloween early, free roller skating, uptown night market

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 11-17.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2023

NYU’s 2031 expansion plan is finally underway with the beginning of construction at 181 Mercer.  Many students are optimistic for the new facility, but some question its role in the gentrification of the neighbourhood.

181 Mercer Street Construction Begins

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer March 8, 2017
Construction for NYU's 181 Mercer Street project has begun. Some students are looking forward to seeing the finished product, while others question the necessity of a new NYU building.

A guide to 2031 NYU expansion plan

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2015
The NYU 2031 expansion plan moves forward in spite of recent controversy.
NYU 2031 expansion plan moves ahead, despite detractors

NYU 2031 expansion plan moves ahead, despite detractors

Mike Adams, Contributing Writer August 28, 2015
NYU's 2031 plan was given a green light by the court of appeals.

NYU should refocus on current renovations

March 5, 2014
Renovation projects around campus need more attention.
Nicole Brown for WSN

[UPDATE] SLAM protests student debt as university unveils Momentum Campaign

Nicole Brown, News Editor October 21, 2013
SLAM announced it's demands to NYU to stop increasing tuition and increase financial aid.
William Martin/WSN

Village residents present expansion concerns to Working Group

September 18, 2013
The University Space Priorities Working Group Town Hall Meeting showed ongoing conflict between residents and NYU. Additionally, the Student Senators Council Town Hall Meeting with NYU President Sexton occurred yesterday.
File photo by Wendy Liu for WSN

Village tenants plan to appeal dismissal of NYU 2031 lawsuit

March 27, 2013
Tenants of the NYU owned high-rise complex Washington Square Village appealed the dismissal of their lawsuit to block a portion of NYU’s 2031 expansion plan on Tuesday.
Courtesy of NYU

Faculty of Arts and Science begins no confidence vote

Nicole Brown March 10, 2013
The no-confidence vote against NYU President John Sexton opens today.
NYU 2031 questions local, global integrity of university

NYU 2031 questions local, global integrity of university

September 26, 2012
NYU, already one of the top landowners in New York City, has its sights set on expanding through President Sexton’s NYU 2031 plan. The pricey project has been met with much controversy from students, NYU faculty, and Greenwich Village residents.
Courtesy of NYU

Expansion plan shaken, not scrapped

August 25, 2012
After its initial introduction in 2010, NYU 2031 has been pushed through multiple fine-tooth combs and finally received a green light from the City Council in June.