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

From left to right: a model wearing a yellow-and-purple plaid knitted vest and a yellow patterned knitted tie; a model wearing a white and red-and-mint shirt and a skirt of the same color; a model wearing a purple jumpsuit.

Parsons MFA ‘We Dem Kids’ show breaks away from the expected

Parsons MFA students debuted their NYFW Spring/Summer 2024 designs at the Brooklyn Museum.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2023

The Master of Fine Arts program at The New School’s Parsons School of Design presented its New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 collection “We Dem Kids” at the Brooklyn...

The facade of The New Schools Fifth Avenue building at night. Letters behind large windows spell out the universitys name and the lights of passing cars are blurred.

Instruction resumes at New School after union strikes deal

The part-time faculty union at The New School reached a tentative agreement with the university on Saturday, ending a strike that lasted more than three weeks. The union will soon vote on whether to ratify it.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor December 12, 2022

The union representing part-time faculty at The New School came to a tentative agreement with the university, ending a three-week strike on the night of Dec. 10. The contract includes...

A group of part-time faculty members on strike at a picket line on Fifth Avenue. They carry signs that read “U.A.W. on strike” and “Their working conditions are our learning conditions.” Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.

New School cuts pay for part-time faculty on strike

As part-time faculty at The New School begin their fourth week on the picket line, the university announced that it will no longer pay striking staff.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor December 7, 2022

The New School announced it will cut wages and health care contributions for part-time faculty, who have entered their fourth week of striking. Their union and the university have...

A group of part-time faculty members on strike in a picket line. They carry signs that read “U.A.W. on strike” and “Their working conditions are our learning conditions.” Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.

Two weeks into strike, New School claims it can’t afford faculty demands

The New School has agreed to continue bargaining with the union representing its striking part-time faculty, but has said it does not have the financial resources to compromise further.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor December 2, 2022

On the 16th day of a strike that has halted most academic operations at The New School, an overwhelming 95% of part-time faculty voted against the university’s “final offer”...

A group of part-time faculty members on strike in a picket line. They carry signs that read U.A.W. on strike and Their working conditions are our learning conditions. Behind them is the entrance to The New School’s main building.

New School shutdown to continue after striking faculty dismiss latest offer

Part-time faculty at The New School are nearing the end of the first week of a strike for better compensation and workplace protections.
Abby Wilson, News Editor November 22, 2022

Negotiations between The New School and its part-time professors hit a standstill on Sunday, but faculty and their supporters were rallying in large numbers on Monday, the sixth...

A part-time faculty member on strike. They hold up their fist and carry a sign that reads U.A.W. ON STRIKE. Behind them are other striking faculty members.

Strike upends classes at The New School

Part-time faculty at The New School commenced a strike on Wednesday after their union was unable to reach a new tentative contract with the university.
Carmo Moniz, Tori Morales and Alex Tey November 16, 2022

Part-time faculty at The New School — who together represent 87% of the university’s teaching staff — went on strike Wednesday morning after weeks of bargaining between their...

(Photos by Celia Tewey)

House of Aama explores the Black experience in a seaside haven

House of Aama takes on a resort collection — but not in the way you’d think.
Con Xie, Contributing Writer September 13, 2021

House of Aama’s designs are inspired by and steeped in Black culture, history and spirituality. Founded by Parsons School of Design graduate Akua Shabaka and her mother,...