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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

NYU Tandon introduces its new master’s degree program in Mechatronics and Robotics.

Robots Take Brooklyn in New Tandon Master’s Program

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 4, 2016
NYU Tandon recently created a master's degree program in mechatronics and robotics.
Laurie Anderson, a musician and performance artist, speaks about her upcoming film, Heart of a Dog.

Musician experiments with ‘Dog’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer October 25, 2015
"Heart of a Dog" opens with a shot of director, artist and composer Laurie Anderson giving birth to her pet dog. Anderson sat down with WSN to discuss the Buddhist elements in the film and her favorite current musician.
Tandon senior Yasir Ali was was a finalist and Audience Choice Award winner at the 2014-2015 NYU Entrepreneur Challenge.

Student app manages wait times in hospitals

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor October 13, 2015
NYU student's new app, born from NYU's Entrepreneurs Challenge, helps organize wait times at emergency rooms, making them run smoother.
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.
Leslie eLab, located at 16 Washington Place, is where NYU students who work to combat food insecurity Skype their counterparts at other universities. (Photo by Calvin Falk)

eLab reflects on first year

Tegan Mosugu, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
The Leslie eLab celebrates its first year in existence and plans on continuing to develop innovative startup companies.

NYU Ability Lab hosts three-month tech challenge

Dhiriti Tandon, Staff Writer April 30, 2015
In partnership with AT&T, NYU Ability launched the NYU Connect Ability challenge where participants are challenged to create or refine existing technologies assist individuals with disabilities.

New York City libraries deserve funding

WSN Editorial Board April 22, 2015
Funding to update NYC public libraries should prioritize classes and technology over books.
Department of Health should utilize Yelp

Department of Health should utilize Yelp

Tess Woosley, Opinion Editor April 7, 2015
New York City Department of Health and Dental Hygiene using Yelp to find incidents of food poisoning is an innovative and practical use of technology.

Change, don’t cut, journalism programs

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor March 5, 2015
College journalism programs should be revised rather than abandoned entirely.
Newsweek lifts skirt on Silicon Valley sexism

Newsweek lifts skirt on Silicon Valley sexism

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist February 10, 2015
Newsweek's recent controversial cover starts a necessary dialogue about gender bias in the tech industry.
Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Matthew Tessler, Staff Writer December 2, 2014
Body cameras and smart guns will help keep police officers and citizens more safe and accountable.
NYU Hackathon focuses on education

NYU Hackathon focuses on education

Christine Park, Staff Writer November 24, 2014
NYU’s Student Technology and Research Committee hosted the annual "Create a Better NYU Hackathon" from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22.