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

Washington Square News

A preview of Facebook's new time-saving react.

HUMOR: Facebook Creates a ‘Thoughts and Prayers React’ to Save Time

David Scherker, Contributing Writer October 12, 2017

Facebook is rolling out a new and crucial feature this month due to the sharp increase in tragedies in recent months. Mark Zuckerberg does not plan to remain idle, posting a notice...

NYU Reacts: Second Presidential Debate

NYU Reacts: Second Presidential Debate

NYU students weigh in on last night's presidential debate.
Addie Weyrich (pictured) asks: “Fox News, I took these pictures in front of a projector – is that okay?”

Student takes on Fox News with leggings

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU student Addie Weyrich reacts to the Fox News segment that questions if leggings are pants.
NYU Reacts: University leads in international student acceptance

NYU Reacts: University leads in international student acceptance

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2014
A new report announced that NYU is the top destination for international students.
NYU Reacts: ISIS security threat

NYU Reacts: ISIS security threat

Christine Park, Staff Writer September 30, 2014
NYU students react to the ISIS threats for terrorist attack in the NYC subways.
Community reacts: Shakespeare & Co. closes downtown location

Community reacts: Shakespeare & Co. closes downtown location

Rahul Krishnamoorthy, Deputy News Editor September 8, 2014
NYU students and local bookstores react to the closing of the NYU location of Shakespeare & Co. Bookstore.
via Flickr.com

NYU Reacts: Korean ferry tragedy

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor April 22, 2014
Students react to the ferry sinking in South Korea.
via Flickr.com

NYU Reacts: NYPD surveillance of Muslim communities

April 17, 2014
Students react to the disbanding of the NYPD group found spying on Muslims in 2012.
NYU Reacts: Facebook adds list of 50 gender categories, expands pronoun choices

NYU Reacts: Facebook adds list of 50 gender categories, expands pronoun choices

February 19, 2014
There are now 50 gender options for Facebook users.
via wikipedia.org

NYU Reacts: Impact of Typhoon Haiyan

November 12, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan may have struck the Philippines, but some students at NYU are also feeling the effects.

NYU Reacts: Shop-and-Frisk brings attention to racial profiling

November 1, 2013
NYU community comments on the ongoing discussions of racial profiling.
Courtesy of the NYU LGBTQ Center via facebook.com

NYU Reacts: Marriage equality in New Jersey

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer October 22, 2013
The NYU community reacts to the ruling to allow gay marriage in New Jersey.