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

Washington Square News

NYU faces complaints from a student filed in April about not addressing anti-Semitism enough on campus. (Photo by Anna Letson)

NYU Sued for Alleged Anti-Semitism, Students React

A Pro-Israel NYU alumna is suing the university for alleged violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, accusing NYU of harboring anti-semitism.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor February 24, 2020

NYU is in the midst of a lawsuit for allegedly violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act — which bars discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin— by harboring...

NYU President Andrew Hamilton answers questions at a town hall in November regarding the Being@NYU survey results. (Photo by Sam Klein)

President Hamilton Didn’t Attend President’s Service Awards

In a deviation from previous years, President Hamilton did not attend the President’s Service Awards, where several students and groups, including SJP, were being honored.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor April 17, 2019

President Andrew Hamilton did not attend the annual President's Service Awards, at which he was expected to recognize selected students and student groups. He attended the event...

What the Proponents of the BDS Resolution Don't Want You to Know

What the Proponents of the BDS Resolution Don’t Want You to Know

Among factual inaccuracies and unfair proceedings, the BDS resolution seems less like a push for responsible investments and more like an intended attack on Israel.
Gabe Hoffman, Contributing Writer December 13, 2018
Among factual inaccuracies and unfair proceedings, the BDS resolution seems less like a push for responsible investments and more like an intended attack on Israel.
A screenshot from a video of the fight breaking out in Washington Square Park.

Two Student Protestors Arrested at Rave for Israel’s 70th Birthday in WSP

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor April 27, 2018
What started as a celebration of Israel's 70th birthday in Washington Square Park ended with the arrests of two NYU students.
Tensions Between Zionist, Anti-Zionist Student Groups Run High

Tensions Between Zionist, Anti-Zionist Student Groups Run High

Noah Mutterperl, Contributing Writer April 25, 2018
Tensions between pro-Israel and anti-Israel groups on campus have escalated following the growth of the Boycott, Divest, and Sanctions movement and pro-Israel groups' petition opposing it.
The Bronfman Center on 10th Street, the heart of Jewish student life at NYU. The Center organised a trip to Israel for 25 student leaders in January, in an effort to facilitate a dialogue between individuals of different backgrounds.

A Passport to Diversity

Han Wang, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
The Bronfman Center took 25 students of different backgrounds and beliefs to Israel in an attempt to encourage diversity at NYU.
To honor Elie Wiesel, a well renowned author of several Holocaust novels, the Bronfman Center hosted a panel with Holocaust survivor Mirian Adler for students to broaden their perspectives.

Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Panel Commemorating Elie Wiesel

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2017
During Holocaust Remembrance Week the CAS Dean Office and Realize Israel hosted a celebration of Elie Wiesel in the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life.
Realize Israel acts to facilitate conversation about the State of Israel, and provide a means to support Israel.

NYU Students Realize Israel

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2016
Realize Israel is a club at NYU that educates students about Israeli culture.
Colonel Richard Kemp speaks passionately to NYU students about the morality of Israel's army.

Students Host Former Colonel in Discussion on War Crimes and Terrorism

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 11, 2016
Former Col. Richard Kemp of the British military spoke with members of Realize Israel and the College Republicans of NYU Monday evening.