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

Washington Square News

According to a report from a website called Recorded Future, a Russian speaking hacker, Rasputin, threatened to sell NYU student and faculty bank routing numbers and social security numbers on the darknet. NYU was one of 60 reported universities and government agencies targeted in the attack.

NYU Is Targeted by Russian Hackers

Mack Degeurin, Staff Writer April 11, 2017
NYU was recently targeted during widespread hack that attempted to steal secure information from 60 universities and government agencies across the country.
Crime Log: Feb. 20 to Feb. 23

Crime Log: Feb. 20 to Feb. 23

Sayer Devlin, Htoo Min, Deputy News Editors February 27, 2017
A look at all crimes on campus reported between Feb. 20 and Feb. 26.
The Director of Professional Standards and Accreditation Manager, Heba Nassef Gore, and the Associate Vice President of Public Safety, Fountain Walker. The pair are working to implement a program designed to offer professional development resources to security organisations.

NYU Public Safety Attempts to Secure Accreditation

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 27, 2017
NYU’s Public Safety team is working to achieve accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. They would only be the second campus security department in the country to do so.
A NYU public safety car. There is some confusion around campus concerning public safety’s protocol for sexual assault notification.

Students Not Alerted on All Instances of Sexual Assault

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 24, 2017
The number of alerts NYU students receive about sexual assaults that occur on or near campus in no way reflects the number of sexual assaults that actually occur. However, some students believe this is for the best.
LinkNYC stations have been installed on the street along 3rd Ave to provide city services, however they’ve been used for more than just quick WiFi access.

LinkNYC Has Explicit Consequences

Stephen Malkowicz, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
LinkNYC offered the promise of free wifi and technological progress, but NYU students living in dorms near these hi-tech stands have witnessed the downside to innovation.

Crime Log: Aug. 24-Sept. 1

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor September 6, 2016
WSN breaks down incidents of campus crime from the previous week.
NYC is the Safest It’s Ever Been, But NYU Isn't Satisfied

NYC is the Safest It’s Ever Been, But NYU Isn’t Satisfied

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor August 28, 2016
With a new Vice President of Global Campus Safety and a number of safety resources, NYU students are safer than the average city resident.

Crime Log: March 19-24

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor March 28, 2016

The NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of controlled substance, one report of harassment, one report of arson and six reports of larceny between March 19 and...

Crime Log: Feb. 6 to Feb. 12

Greta Chevance and Christine Wang February 16, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12.

Crime Log: Feb. 2-4

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 8, 2016
These are the crime incidents reported for the week of Feb. 1.

Crime Log Jan. 25-28

The News Team February 1, 2016
A look into NYU campus crime in the month of January.
NYU Public Safety officers in all NYU buildings work together to create a safe and positive environment for all students.

The Life of a Public Safety Officer

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
Get a new perspective on the daily routine of NYU's Public Safety Officers.