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

Washington Square News

Students think NYU’s refusal to divest from fossil fuels contradicts its sustainability efforts, even though the university focuses on other efforts such as water, power and waste.

NYU Decides Against Fossil Fuel Divestment

Anne Cruz, News Editor June 16, 2016
Despite continued protests from some NYU students, the university decided it would not divest from fossil fuels, choosing instead to focus on what it described as "direct" action against climate change.
Who Represents You?

Who Represents You?

Nicole Brown, Editor-at-Large November 23, 2015
The Student Government Issue
NYU’s new LaGuardia co-op, opening Oct. 5, is similar to the E-Lab, providing a place for people to bring startup ideas.

LaGuardia Co-op offers updated tech, classroom space

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
The LaGuradia Co-op is set to open next week as a new technology hub for students and faculty.
As part of the SSC's tobacco-free initiative purple dots have been painted outside of Weinstein and Bobst.

Tobacco-free initiative clears the air

Disha Gupta, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
NYU Student Senators Council recently launched the tobacco-free initiative to create a cleaner environment on campus.

University senate votes to divest

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor April 30, 2015
The University Senate voted in favor of a resolution that proposes divestment from fossil fuel companies.

Coles Redevelopment Plan architects introduced

Katherine Stein, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
The Student Senators Council and University Committee on Student Life introduced the architects for the Coles Redevelopment Project to students.
President John Sexton answers questions about university expansion.

Town Hall may be last for Sexton

Jimmy Chin, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
NYU President John Sexton fielded questions from students about university finances and plans for the future.
Illustration by Megan Eloise/The Gazelle

From the Emirates: University Senate moves for NYUAD seat despite GA concerns

Connor Pearce, The Gazelle Opinion Editor April 21, 2014
The University Senate pushed for NYUAD representation in New York.
via facebook.com

Non-tenured faculty make case for greater representation at Senate meeting

Kavish Harjai, News Editor April 18, 2014
Effective Sept. 1, 27 full time contract/non-tenure track faculty will be added to the University Senate.
File Photo by Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Town Hall addresses financial aid, GNU, NYU-Poly

November 20, 2013
NYU President John Sexton held his final town hall for the fall semester.

Student Senators Panel: NYU 2031 primer

November 11, 2013
WSN's staff is hosting a second panel with the Student Senators Council on the subject of Global Network University and NYU 2031.
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.