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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

Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements

Opinion: NYU should reduce the amount of CAS core requirements

Core requirements at the College of Arts & Science may be helpful — to an extent — but the sheer abundance of them only holds students back.
Amanda Chen, Contributing Writer November 12, 2024

During my first two years of college, I spent countless hours reading philosophical texts, writing pages after pages of essays, making sense of equations and memorizing names,...

A woman edits an essay. Learning how to analyze the writing of others and clearly express your own opinions is more important in the present-day than ever (via Pixabay).

‘Writing the Essay’ Is More Important Than You Think

Though many dread it, the core course can teach students concepts that are both useful and interesting.
Diya Jain, Columnist April 29, 2019

“Are you glad to be done with your Writing The Essay class?” I asked my boyfriend, a Stern Finance major, as he clicked submit on his third progression. His answer was brief...

This story is about the law school.

NYU Law Expands Pro Bono Opportunities for Students

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer March 30, 2017
NYU Law has various resources to help students meet the pro bono prerequisites that New York requires, including the school's partnership with a tech start-up called Paladin.