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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

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

December 5, 2013
The intensifying crisis of public higher education is both morally and politically relevant for private university students who, faced with massive debt, must structure their life choices around the whims of the market.
Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 22, 2013
Alumni from multiple universities gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the expensive cost of liberal arts education.
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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.
File photo by Claude Rains/WSN

University shuts down, villagers pose threat

October 31, 2013
NYU's shutdown threatens scholarships, club funding, academic resources and other vital functions of the university.
Student Senate panel: student debt primer

Student Senate panel: student debt primer

October 21, 2013
Get up to speed on student debt at NYU before WSN's Thursday panel with Student Senators.
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.
Sexton discusses community issues at University Senate meeting

Sexton discusses community issues at University Senate meeting

October 4, 2013
NYU President John Sexton addressed the NYU suicide rate and mental health efforts at the University Senate meeting.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Students demonstrate against debt in Washington Square Park

October 4, 2013
A number of student groups organized a protest in Washington Square Park.
High tuition necessary for NYU to function, compete with top universities

High tuition necessary for NYU to function, compete with top universities

September 16, 2013
Too often the debate over student debt neglects the reality of why it exists: incentives for top faculty and investments in strong academic programs are what attract some of the world's brightest minds to NYU.

Translating anger over student debt across borders

February 7, 2013
Canadians wouldn't accept the rising tuitions costs in America. So why do we?
Kristina Bogos/WSN

Stern students launch campaign to tackle debt crisis

January 28, 2013
Stern students launch 'Up to us' campaign to tackle debt crisis.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Student debt: a corporate issue

December 7, 2012
As Cooper Union students agitate against tuition hikes, a look at the lack of participation of students