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

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Democracy at NYU Is Dying

Democracy at NYU Is Dying

Editorial Board August 26, 2018
In the Editorial Board's inaugural editorial of the fall 2018 semester, WSN's opinion team explore how the Board of Trustees handled demands for representation from student activists.
A demonstrator holds a banner that demands NYU to terminate all investments in fossil fuel companies.

An Inside Look at the Group Pushing NYU’s Administration

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 2, 2018
Behind the scenes with the Student Labor Action Movement, who championed resolutions for student and faculty trustees that were recently approved in the University Senate.
NYU SLAM members made posters outlining how members of the board have ties to other industries that could be deemed a "conflict of interest."

NYU SLAM Seeks Support for Student Representation at Alumni Weekend

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor October 21, 2017
NYU SLAM took to the Kimmel stairs this morning to ask for support from alumni and parents in its mission to get student representation on the Board of Trustees.
President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

NYU Student Labor Action Movement, USAS #44, Guest Editorial October 2, 2017
Additionally, we understand how some may wonder what effect Bill de Blasio’s endorsement for our campaign will have on a private university’s decision making. Looking onward, we are in communications with the Mayor’s youth liaison office, setting up meetings and working on tangible ways to pressure the school’s administration into achieving our goals.
Protesters gathered at Schwartz Plaza today to demonstrate in favor of the recent SSC vote and an NYU Board of Trustees member's connection to President Donald Trump. At one point, protesters were positioned in front of the elevator that goes  to President Andrew Hamilton's office.

SLAM Protests Board of Trustees Connection to President Trump

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 22, 2017
NYU's Student Labor Action Movement organized a rally today to protest the lack of student representation on NYU's Board of Trustees and board member John Paulson's connection to President Donald Trump.
SCC voted on whether or not to propose allowing students on the Board of Trustees to the University Senate.

Student Representation on Board of Trustees Wins in SSC Vote

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2017
In a 17-8 victory among the Student Senators Council, SLAM succeeded in its first step to have a student representative on the Board of Trustees.
The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

[INFOGRAPHIC] The Changing Diversity at NYU

Mona Chen, Contributing Writer September 23, 2016
As the soon-to-be inaugurated President Hamilton pledges to increase diversity on campus, WSN looks at how diverse students, faculty and administrators at NYU really are.