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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

Cooper Union Sets Example With Free Tuition

Cooper Union Sets Example With Free Tuition

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer March 27, 2018
New York City colleges should follow Cooper Union's example and work to reduce the cost of tuition or make college free.
March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, Mar. 24.

Students Mourn Friends, Demand Government Action on Gun Violence

Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman March 26, 2018
WSN staff members attended the New York and Washington, D.C. marches to speak with demonstrators and document the events' highlights.
March for Our Lives in Central Park on Saturday, March 24.

Exposure | Signs of Change

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor March 26, 2018
After attending The March for Our Lives on Saturday, it is apparent that the movement is inclusive of the intersectional aspects of gun violence.
Cristina Maria de la Puerta, Freshman, Liberal Studies

Students Take a Second on the Gun Debate

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
The school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School led to intense debate about gun control laws and gun violence in the United States.
A pedestrian walks past 41 Cooper Square, which houses many of The Cooper Union's classrooms and studios.

After Years of Protest, Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

Louise Choi, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
The selective East Village university faced heavy pushback and a decrease in applications after it first instated tuition costs in 2014.
On International Women’s Day, Mar. 8, people protested at Washington Square Park demanding women’s rights.

WSP Women’s Strike Met With Disruption by Far Right

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor March 9, 2018
Hundreds of women went on strike in Washington Square Park on International Women's Day this Thursday to rally for a variety of causes, including sanctuary for immigrants and more rights for labor unions.
On Mar. 8, the Graduate Student Organization Committee held a rally at NYU Bobst Library. Lynne P. Brown, Senior Vice President for University Relations and Public Affairs talks to protesters on the 10th floor.

GSOC Protests for Paid Family Leave in Bobst

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 9, 2018
The NYU Graduate Student Organizing Committee (GSOC) protested in Bobst on Thursday, calling for paid family leave for university employees.
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Resistance

Don’t Underestimate the Power of Resistance

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2018
Peaceful protests have the power to enact policy change. The Stoneman Douglas High School students are the face of gun reform in the U.S.
Walkouts Won’t Convince Congress to Grant Student Safety

Walkouts Won’t Convince Congress to Grant Student Safety

Dasha Zagurskaya, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018
Student walkouts will not stop mass shootings.
Reese Witherspoon was among the many women and men who wore black to the Golden Globes in support of Time's Up.

#TimesUp and Gender Equality

Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer February 7, 2018
The Time's Up campaign was not as strong in the Grammys as it was at the Golden Globes. What will happen in this fight for gender equality?
A man holds a woman with a sign up during this year's Women's March. This year's march drew more than 200,000 protestors in New York City alone, with hundreds of more marches across the country.

NYU Students Reflect on the Women’s March

Caroline Weinstein, Contributing Writer January 31, 2018
Among the thousands who marched in the Women's March were NYU students screaming slogans of empowerment and hope.
RJ Khalaf, president of the NYU Muslim Student Association, spoke at the Emergency Rally Against the Muslim Ban today in Kimmel Center.

Muslim Students and Allies Rally After Trump Travel Ban Upheld

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor December 5, 2017
Sixteen NYU groups jointly held an emergency rally against the Supreme Court's upholding of Donald Trump's "Muslim Ban."