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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Student Government Assembly Chairperson Jakiyah Bradley leads a November 2018 town hall on food insecurity. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Town Hall Highlights Few Resources for Food-Insecure International Students

Students affected by food insecurity came together to talk about the scope of the issue and how it is being dealt with at NYU.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2018
Students affected by food insecurity came together to talk about the scope of the issue and how it is being dealt with at NYU.
The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement hopes to end support for Israel until the country ends occupation of Palestinian territory. (via bdsmovement.net)

BDS Resolution Alarms Pro-Israel Groups

NYU microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian debate.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2018
After the announcement that a resolution will appear in the student senate encouraging NYU to Border, Divest and Sanction Israel, pro-Israel student groups react.
On the steps inside the Kimmel Center for University Life, a student activist holds a sign that reads, "NYU would rather suspend students than speak to them #TrusteeTownHall."

Hamilton to Address Community at Public Town Hall April 19

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor April 16, 2018
NYU Student Government will hold a Town Hall with President Andrew Hamilton on Thursday.
NYU’s Student Senator’s Council welcomes incoming freshmen during Welcome Week.

The Students Governing NYU

Asha Ruparell, Contributing Writer October 20, 2016
WSN breaks down the different undergraduate student government roles at NYU.
ASSBAC is voting on a potential change to the way clubs receive yearly funding.

[UPDATE] Proposed club finance change may increase difficulty in obtaining funding

Melody Chan, Contributing Writer November 5, 2015
The NYU student government is voting on a new policy that will make the way that clubs get funding more event based.
Project 49 initiative is designed to create more transparency and communication.

SSC works on campaign to improve transparency

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 14, 2015
NYU's student government announced it's Project 49 campaign, designed to promote transparency between student government and the student body
via nyu.edu

WSN Student Senate panel: Oct. 24, 2013

October 17, 2013
WSN is hosting a panel with student senators on Thursday, Oct. 24.
WSN Interviews: Five Student Council Presidents

WSN Interviews: Five Student Council Presidents

September 17, 2013
Watch the first two videos in our three-part series covering the newest student council leaders. First, meet Tisch's Anderson Heinz and LSP's Rohit Mittal.
Courtesy of NYU

Boston Marathon bombings lead to safety discussion at University Senate meeting

April 22, 2013
In their last meeting of the academic year, the University Senate discussed topics of safety and university governance.