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Washington Square News

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

The Outlying and Malicious Tuition Policy of NYU

The Outlying and Malicious Tuition Policy of NYU

How NYU’s per credit tuition policy lags behind its peers.
Dante Sacco, Deputy Arts Editor March 11, 2019

You would be hard pressed to find an NYU student clamoring for more responsibilities in their schedule. But when it comes to academic classes, the responsibility required is remunerated...

Steinhardt sophomore Ainura Kudaibergen holds her vlog camera and a YouTube-branded notebook, which she fills with video ideas. She has been posting to YouTube since 2012. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

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Joel Lee, Under the Arch Deputy Editor March 4, 2019

Washington Square Park aerial photo. (WSN File Photo )

NYU to Lobby State Legislature for Increased Tuition Funding

The Office of Government Affairs continues to push legislatures to provide greater funding for students’ tuition, grants and more.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer February 20, 2019

NYU — which is often criticized for its high tuition and shortage of financial aid — will be lobbying at the state level to increase tuition programs. The Office of Government...

Lola lies in bed after being banned from PayPal. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Cam Girl. Stripper. Student.

Lady Lola Lightning cams and strips to fund her entire tuition, living costs and more. No toys or tricks involved.
Joel Lee, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
Lady Lola Lightning cams and strips to fund her entire tuition, living costs and more. No toys or tricks involved.
On the steps inside the Kimmel Center for University Life, a student activist holds a sign that reads, "NYU would rather suspend students than speak to them #TrusteeTownHall."

Frustrated with Setbacks, Student Activists Plan Change in Tactics

Bela Kochkarova, Contributing Writer September 13, 2018
After years of failing to get through to the university, NYU's Student Labor Action Movement is changing its tactics for the 2018-2019 school year.
The NYU Langone Medical Center, located on First Avenue. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Free Med School Ignites Supporters, Skeptics

Langone hopes the move will drive doctors to less lucrative positions, but critics question effectiveness.
Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst September 4, 2018
Langone hopes the move will drive doctors to less lucrative positions, but critics question effectiveness.
How Money Dictates Your Welcome Week Experience

How Money Dictates Your Welcome Week Experience

During Welcome Week NYU kids spend money like New Yorkers use air conditioning: with liberty.
Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor September 3, 2018
During Welcome Week NYU kids spend money like New Yorkers use air conditioning: with liberty
NYU's proposed budget for the 2018-2019 academic year shows a 3.1 percent increase from the 2017-2018 budget.

NYU Endowment Eclipses $4 Billion, Cost of Attendance to Rise 2.7 Percent in 2018-2019

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor May 15, 2018
NYU's annual budget proposal for the 2018-2019 school year was released Monday afternoon.
Cooper Union Sets Example With Free Tuition

Cooper Union Sets Example With Free Tuition

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer March 27, 2018
New York City colleges should follow Cooper Union's example and work to reduce the cost of tuition or make college free.
General Education As a Juice Cleanse

General Education As a Juice Cleanse

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
The potential benefits of NYU adopting a three-year bachelor's program outweigh the costs.
A pedestrian walks past 41 Cooper Square, which houses many of The Cooper Union's classrooms and studios.

After Years of Protest, Cooper Union Plans to Reinstate Free Tuition

Louise Choi, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
The selective East Village university faced heavy pushback and a decrease in applications after it first instated tuition costs in 2014.
A statue in NYU's Catholic Center observes students as they make their decisions on what to give up for Lent.

HUMOR: NYU Students Give Up Paying Tuition for Lent

Genevieve Goodman, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
While others give up TV shows or certain foods for Lent, some at NYU are giving up paying for tuition.