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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

InterACT hopes to bring awareness to mental illness and health issues through photographs.

Students Unmask Mental Health

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 18, 2016
NYU students created Project InterACT as a public platform to discuss mental health issues.
During the annual Sila Connection conference, students from NYU and St. John's University competed to solve a challenge in a local community.

Students’ Social Impact Organization Targets Local Communities

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer April 5, 2016
Students competed in this year's Sila Connection's conference to propose solutions to health and education concerns in New York City.
Last year’s Social Impact Council organized a number successful events for their first Impact Week.

Make a Difference at Impact Week

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
A preview of Impact Week, which aims to create positive social impact through collaboration with students, alumni, and other organizations.
The NYU College of Nursing was awarded a grant of $200K which will support the NYU-Visiting Neighbors partnership.

$200k Grant to NYUCN Gives Chance for Older Citizens to Find Home

Suhana Jagadesan, Contributing Writer February 4, 2016
NYU College of Nursing students are providing home visits to high-risk older adults living in NYU housing and the surrounding community.
NYU is becoming an increasingly popular university as once again, their applicant record has been broken.

Applicant Record Topped Again

Tegan Mosugu, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
A record-breaking number of students applied to NYU for the 2016 school year.
NYC Schools Need Less Police, More Care

NYC Schools Need Less Police, More Care

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor January 25, 2016
Ditch the police officers and metal detectors in New York's public schools, and a productive learning culture can grow in their place.
NYU’s new Center for Social Media and Politics is studying how social media impacts politics, including how fake news is spread. (Photo by Christian Forte)

NYU improves social media presence

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
An exploration into the various ways NYU attracts prospective students and keeps current students engaged using social media.
Crowds rally in front of Coles Sports Center on Wednesday, December 2, for the NYU Walk of Shame, organized by GSOC/UAW, the union for graduate employees at NYU.

[UPDATE] Walk of Shame criticizes NYU for graduate worker contract violations

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Writer December 2, 2015
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee held a Walk of Shame outside of Coles to protest various graduate worker job losses and the imminent closure of Coles gym.
Jeremy Eckl at work by the Rock Wall in
Palladium Athletic Facility.

What you need to know about work study

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
A deeper look into federal work study program options at NYU and how to get involved.
Graphic by Alexa Wong

Political involvement at NYU

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor November 2, 2015
Survey shows that most NYU students take to the polls to voice their political positions.
Private equity corporation Blackstone Group acquired Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village for about $5.3 billion.

Stuy Town sale promises more affordable housing

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
Stuyvesant Town, the popular housing location for NYU students, will be allocating nearly half its apartments for middle-class residents.
Electronic Sound Outfit, also known as E.S.O., is a DJ duo made up of Nick Kohler and Alex Blanton, both NYU students who played in a lot of gigs around the city.

The musician’s guide to scoring the gig

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer October 7, 2015
Tips on how to land a gig for aspiring artists from fellow students.