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

Washington Square News

NYU Student Government passed a resolution for greater transparency  surrounding NYU Tel Aviv.

SGA Passes Measure for Transparency at NYU Tel Aviv

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 29, 2018
On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Assembly passed a resolution calling for NYU to be more transparent in its protection of students traveling to the Tel Aviv campus.
The Bias Response Line Is Broken, This Is How NYU Should Fix It

The Bias Response Line Is Broken, This Is How NYU Should Fix It

WSN Editorial Board February 9, 2018
The NYU Bias Response Line is in serious need of improvement. We have some ideas.
Bias Response Line Unresponsive

Bias Response Line Unresponsive

WSN Editorial Board January 29, 2018
The Bias Response Line should be more transparent about its reports and reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity.
NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

WSN Editorial Board February 3, 2017
Just as students at other major universities have put pressure on their administrations to be more open about sexual assault, we need to demand clarity from our university on the reality of sexual assault on campus.
Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 10, 2016
Publicly available tax returns would keep those in power in check through the looming threat of their unethical dealings being made public.
Lack of Diversity Task Force Accountability Disconcerting

Lack of Diversity Task Force Accountability Disconcerting

WSN Editorial Board October 3, 2016
The issue of campus diversity was an opportunity for the Hamilton administration to prove that it could make good on its word. Instead, we got broken promises, forgotten deadlines and needlessly puerile rebuffs from official spokespeople.
Officer Discipline Records Need Transparency

Officer Discipline Records Need Transparency

September 6, 2016
The NYPD has demonstrated a complete unwillingness to listen to public demand for greater accountability.
Tracking Donor Money Is Too Hard

Tracking Donor Money Is Too Hard

WSN Editorial Board September 6, 2016
The lack of transparency about the use of donor money is troubling to students who are already strapped for cash.
Ask NYU For Change and You Shall Receive — Maybe

Ask NYU For Change and You Shall Receive — Maybe

WSN Editorial Board March 23, 2016
The open suggestion box is a critical next step, not only for Hamilton’s affordability mission, but also his ongoing efforts to create a more transparent administration. But it remains to be seen how well the administration will respond.
New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
New York State should follow Florida's example and amend their transparency laws.
Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
While leaking can serve the public interest, they must be tempered by not releasing person information.
Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
Fantasy sports websites need regulation to prevent illicit activity.