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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

As seniors look forward to an in-person spring commencement, fall 2021 graduates have been left in the dark. These students have not received adequate information regarding graduation. (Photo by Alana Beyer)

Dec. grads left confused about graduation plans

Left largely in the dark about graduation, December 2021 graduates are focusing on the future as they prepare to enter their careers. 
Jules Roscoe, Contributing Writer December 9, 2021

NYU announced last month that an in-person graduation ceremony will take place for the class of 2022 at Yankee Stadium, with the classes of 2020 and 2021 also invited to a ceremony...

The Fund Excluded Workers Coalition set up a strike at Judson Memorial Church. Workers deemed ineligible for NY unemployment benefits enter the fourth week of a hunger strike. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)

Workers enter fourth week of hunger strike, protesting lack of unemployment benefits

Undocumented and recently incarcerated workers barred from accessing New York state unemployment benefits have been on an indefinite hunger strike since March 16.
Arnav Binaykia, Deputy News Editor April 6, 2021

Workers excluded from government financial assistance during the pandemic completed their 21st day of an indefinite hunger strike on April 5. The group of strikers, which includes...

Restaurants Need More Relief

Restaurants Need More Relief

If small restaurants are going to survive the pandemic, they’ll need more financial relief from the federal and state governments.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2020

Because of the spread of COVID-19, government leaders like New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo have enacted social distancing measures to protect people from contracting the virus....

Provide Resources for Undocumented Immigrants

Provide Resources for Undocumented Immigrants

During this pandemic, it’s essential that undocumented immigrants aren’t left behind.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor March 24, 2020

The recent pandemic has not only sent medical experts and doctors scrambling to find solutions, but has also hit undocumented immigrants in the U.S. with overwhelming burden. During...

HUMOR: Studies Reveal Most Tisch Grads Never to Join Workforce

Ben Eisenberg, Contributing Writer December 5, 2017
This economy can't afford more Tisch kids
Trump’s Vision of America is Founded on Exclusion

Trump’s Vision of America is Founded on Exclusion

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer March 8, 2016
Trump is not making America great again. Trump is dividing America by stirring hatred and racism, but we, the voters, should not be deceived by his empty promises.

NYU: 94.7% of grads employed or in school

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 2, 2015
A study by the Wasserman Center show that 94.7% of alums were either employed or furthering their studies.
Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2014
The bursting student loan debt bubble equates to far more than partisan divides for students and families across the nation, including many on this campus.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Unemployment in New York City dips to five-year low

March 12, 2014
New York City's unemployment rate has decreased below 8 percent since January of this year.
Scientists to suffer from psychological trauma

Scientists to suffer from psychological trauma

November 19, 2013
Productivity addiction, tenure leisure and financial anxiety are serious psychological illness that young scientists face today.
Veterans deserve better health care, service

Veterans deserve better health care, service

November 12, 2013
Veterans Day is supposed to be a day of honoring those who served in the armed forces. But beyond that, U.S. vets deserve better care when returning home.
Ellis Island re-opening symbolizes city’s resilience

Ellis Island re-opening symbolizes city’s resilience

October 29, 2013
One year after Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern seaboard and caused severe devastation, Ellis Island reopening shows a sign of progress and growth.