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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

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SLAM to keep slamming till 2031

April 1, 2014
The Student Labor Action Movement won't be leaving Coles for a while.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Letter to Sexton no SLAM dunk

March 26, 2014
The Student Labor Action Movement attempted to deliver a letter to NYU President John Sexton.
NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 10, 2014
SLAM and FASP protest at the Coles Sports Center against the construction of the Zipper building.
Sexton accepts recommendation, SLAM continues caroling for action

Sexton accepts recommendation, SLAM continues caroling for action

December 9, 2013
SLAM sang carols about workers' rights to encourage the university to require its licensees to sign the Accord on Fire and Building Safety.
University Senate passes two recommendations; discusses NYU-Poly merger

University Senate passes two recommendations; discusses NYU-Poly merger

December 5, 2013
In their last meeting of the semester, the University Senate passed an SSC recommendation and a SLAM recommendation, then discussed details of the NYU-Poly merger happening in January 2014.
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SLAM protests student debt outside Gould Welcome Center

November 18, 2013
Members of SLAM protested outside of the Gould Welcome Center on Friday, Nov. 15.
Felipe de la Hoz/WSN

Slam! hosts second audition, anticipates final club selection

November 18, 2013
Slam!, NYU's slam poetry club, prepares for next semester by holding auditions for those interested in joining the successful group.
Nicole Brown for WSN

[UPDATE] SLAM protests student debt as university unveils Momentum Campaign

Nicole Brown, News Editor October 21, 2013
SLAM announced it's demands to NYU to stop increasing tuition and increase financial aid.
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SLAM denounces student debt, university expansion

October 17, 2013
At an organizing meeting on Wednesday night, Students and Labor Action Movement joined the Faculty Against the Sexton Plan and the International Socialist Organization to discuss issues at the university.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

SLAM, unions protest NYU Law Met gala

October 2, 2013
Members of NYU's SLAM and several unions protested at a Law School gala at the Met.
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NYU SLAM sees victory through ‘badidas’ campaign

May 1, 2013
With a collaboration of other advocates, SLAM campaigned to pressure Adidas to compensate their Indonesian workers.

NYU students should bring more awareness to factory laborers

March 5, 2013
Factory workers are being exploited for their work, but this can be changed by taking action.