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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

A Two-Pronged Attack on the Student Loan Crisis

A Two-Pronged Attack on the Student Loan Crisis

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
Student debt is a national epidemic that is crippling some of the most vulnerable members of the workforce, and it is the role of universities and government to help stem the crisis.
Law school debt crisis will avoid NYU

Law school debt crisis will avoid NYU

Katrina Wilson, Staff Writer November 4, 2015
NYU should be able to weather the oncoming law school debt storm.
New education secretary must address student debt crisis

New education secretary must address student debt crisis

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
With Arne Duncan's resignation, the Department of Education must do more to address the growing burden of student debt, particularly by regulating student loan companies and loan contractors.
 After threatening to expel Freshman Nia Mirza NYU is now offering to pay her full housing costs.

Mirza gets financial aid after housing fight

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
An update on the story of Nia Mirza, who after initially being allowed to live off campus was told to move back on campus or she would face expulsion.
Gallatin hosts "What's the Deal with Student Debt," the first in a series of events regarding student debt.

Gallatin hosts student debt series

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
Gallatin hosted "What's the Deal With Student Debt," the first in a series of event regarding student debt.
New report shows 96.6% of NYU class of 2018 are employed or attending graduate school.

NYU endowment fails to meet financial needs of poorest students

Alex Bazeley and Lexi Faunce September 14, 2015
New data shows students from low-income families graduate from NYU saddled with huge federal loans while the university spends its billion-dollar endowment on expansion.
Prospective students should think twice

Prospective students should think twice

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2015
Tuition hikes once again bring attention the sky-high costs of NYU tuition. Prospective students must take note.

NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous

WSN Editorial Board February 25, 2015
Given that NYU's alumni networks consistently rank on top 10 lists of "universities with richest alumni," there's no good reason to ask current students to donate to financial aid funds (except possibly mismanagement). Also, NYUers graduate with astronomical amounts of debt.
SLAM letter calls for fair wages, aid

SLAM letter calls for fair wages, aid

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor November 26, 2014
NYU's SLAM delivered a letter to John Sexton with their demands to improve student debt.
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Student debt relief program announced

John Ambrosio, News Editor September 17, 2014
Strike Debt announced their most recent Rolling Jubilee debt buy, along with their new project Debt Collective.
Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2014
The bursting student loan debt bubble equates to far more than partisan divides for students and families across the nation, including many on this campus.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

January 30, 2014
Our opinion team breaks down some of Obama's State of the Union address.