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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

NYU Needs to Rename Steinhardt

NYU Needs to Rename Steinhardt

Michael Steinhardt has clearly brought shame to our university’s name. It is only appropriate that NYU remove his in response.
WSN Editorial Board March 25, 2019

Over the break, the nation’s headlines were filled with the name Steinhardt. Michael Steinhardt —  a retired hedge fund manager and namesake of NYU’s largest graduate school...

NYU Reacts: Hayden Hall Is Now Lipton Hall

NYU Reacts: Hayden Hall Is Now Lipton Hall

News Team March 23, 2016
NYU students react to Hayden Hall receiving a new name: Lipton Hall.
Hayden Hall has held its name since 1957, four years after NYU acquired the former hotel and apartment buildings.

Hayden Hall to Be Renamed to Lipton Hall

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 21, 2016
The freshman dorm underwent renovations last year and is now regarded as one of the nicer-looking dorms.