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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

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

Washington Square News

This week, NYU TAs may stop teaching in protest. Sick-Out NYU released a list of demands for NYU administration to address in order to provide for students and workers.
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Teaching Assistants Plan a ‘Sick-Out’ Strike

Members of Sick-Out NYU plan to take a three-day strike to advocate for graduate students’ rights during the pandemic.
Nick Mead, Deputy News Editor May 4, 2020

NYU Teaching Assistants plan to collectively take three consecutive sick days starting Wednesday, May 6 to demonstrate their essential role at the university and protest NYU’s...