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

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

Washington Square News

SLAM and NYU Divest protestors occupied Kimmel overnight on the night of April 9 — and for as long as it takes for their demands heard. With sleeping bags and supplies, they appear to be prepared for the long night ahead.

19 Student Activists Defy Administration, Occupy Kimmel Overnight

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 10, 2018
Despite threats of disciplinary action, members of SLAM and NYU Divest plan to demonstrate on the Kimmel steps until their demands for representation and transparency are met by administrators.
In light of recent mass shootings, students might be left wondering what NYU’s mass shooting protocols are.

NYU Releases Official Diversity Statement

Diamond Naga, News Editor December 5, 2016
A break down of NYU's new official diversity statement.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

NYU Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor December 1, 2016
A painter employed by NYU has filed a lawsuit against the university on the grounds of discrimination.

Fight Against Islamophobia Continues at Tandon Rally

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy November 16, 2016
The Muslim Student Association held another rally in response to the vandalism at the Tandon campus.
Although the Republican Party may have majority in congress and taken the presidency, student republicans are not completely in support of Trump.

NYU Republicans Double Down on Trump

Herman Lee, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
How Republicans on campus are feeling now that Donald Trump is the president-elect.

Many NYU alums have gone into government positions in and out of the country.

From NYU to Government Offices

Miranda Levingston, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
A listicle of NYU alum who have held government positions.
NYU provides a space for students to share their affordability ideas.

What Happened to NYU’s Affordability Ideas Website?

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2016
NYU's affordability steering committee has a public forum in which students, faculty and staff can pitch ideas to make NYU more affordable.
People gather on the Kimmel Staircase to watch the Rise Above Hate Rally

MSA Fights Bigotry with #NotOnOurCampus

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2016
The Muslim Students Association organized a rally at Kimmel in response to the vandalism at Tandon.

Top 8 stories from fall semester

News Team December 7, 2015
A look back at this semester's top news stories including a powerful conversation on diversity, the discovery of a burial vault on campus, and a shocking donation.