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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

State Schools Must Serve State Students

State Schools Must Serve State Students

WSN Editorial Board February 3, 2016
State universities need to remember the importance of the affordable education that they are meant to provide -- not just on paper, but in practice as well.
NYU Should Not Look to Students for Donations

NYU Should Not Look to Students for Donations

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer February 1, 2016
The university has no business asking current and outgoing students for donations, and shouldn’t have to regardless. As he begins his tenure as president of this university, Andrew Hamilton should continue to look toward alumni and donors, rather than current students, to finance NYU.
NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
Andrew Hamilton needs to change NYU's stance on financial aid when he becomes president.
Haley Quinn (left) and Vishnu Bachani (center) of NYU’s Student Labor Action Movement speak to prospective student Elliot Waxman (right) about raising student worker pay to $15 an hour in front of the NYU Welcome Center on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.

Student-workers angry at payroll backup

Thomas Peracchio, Contributing Writer October 10, 2015
SLAM occupied the Welcome Center on Friday afternoon to ask the university to rectify a payroll hangup.
 After threatening to expel Freshman Nia Mirza NYU is now offering to pay her full housing costs.

Mirza gets financial aid after housing fight

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
An update on the story of Nia Mirza, who after initially being allowed to live off campus was told to move back on campus or she would face expulsion.
Problem of rising tuition hardly unique

Problem of rising tuition hardly unique

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief April 13, 2015
The stratospheric rise in tuition costs have benefitted university administrations rather than improve the education experience for students.

Students, faculty question fundraising techniques

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor March 31, 2015
The university is asking faculty members and current students to donate to the 1831 scholarship fund.

Tuition hikes questioned

Marita Vlachou, News Editor March 26, 2015
Growing speculation over tuition hikes for the 2015-2016 school year has resulted in a petition accumulating over 2,000 signatures opposing the change.
Jeremy Harris raised over $11,000 to pay for his tuition.

Tisch sophomore crowdfunds tuition

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer February 4, 2015
Tisch sophomore Jeremy Harris along with fellow NYU students, created a campaign on the popular fundraising website 'GoFundMe' to pay for his spring semester tuition. Harris faced dropping out of NYU because his financial needs were not fully met.
NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

Adam Fazlibegu, Deputy Opinion Editor October 27, 2014
NYU will ultimately need to halt its tuition hikes to stay competitive with other universities.

Textbooks must be affordable, accessible

WSN Editorial Board September 16, 2014
Textbooks are an added college expense. Faculty can do something to help alleviate the burden.
Herculean Hero: Students deserve better from university

Herculean Hero: Students deserve better from university

April 1, 2014
NYU is great, but there are some things we think need changing.