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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

Over the past few months, NYU College Republicans have invited three controversial guests to speak at NYU: Milo Yiannopoulos, Gavin McInnes and Lucian Wintrich.  The cancellations and controversy of these speakers brings people to question what constitutes free speech.

Timeline of Controversial Figures at NYU

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 21, 2017
Recently, several controversial figures have been invited to speak at NYU. This timeline presents the circumstances and the reactions to these speakers.
Syrian Refugee Awareness Week provides the opportunity for students to raise awareness of refugee crises in Syria.

Tackling the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Olivia Roos, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
Continuing NYU's initiatives from last semester, Syrian Refugee Awareness Week is April 11 - 15.
Tech@NYU will host events and speakers as a part of Startup Week from April 4-9.

Startup Week to Pair Students With Tech Entrepreneurs

Rebecca Oh, Contributing Writer April 4, 2016
Tech@NYU is hosting Startup Week from April 4 through April 9.
Sudhi Kaushik pitches his idea for a TEDx talk.

TEDxNYU showcases students’ big ideas

Katherine Stein, Staff Writer April 12, 2015
TEDxNYU hosted their fifth annual roots conference.

Protests against speakers contrary to university ideals

WSN Editorial Board February 4, 2015
Efforts by faculty and students to disinvite speakers on college campuses is a net loss for learning, since college is a time for hearing opposing viewpoints.
Students pitch TEDx Talk  ideas

Students pitch TEDx Talk ideas

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer November 24, 2014
TEDxNYU hosted a competition titled "The Pitch: What's Your Angle?" featuring speakers from the NYU community.
Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Entrepreneurs Festival celebrates student work, provides industry advice

Kavish Harjai, Kavish Harjai March 3, 2014
The festival featured a number of speakers, panels and workshops geared towards celebrating entrepreneurship.