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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

Push for transparency: examining NYU decision-making process

Push for transparency: examining NYU decision-making process

March 25, 2013
The Faculty of Arts and Science's no-confidence vote has raised scrutiny over university governance.
Hawkcam returns as new generation arrives at NYU

Hawkcam returns as new generation arrives at NYU

March 25, 2013
The popular livestream monitoring the hawks atop Bobst library has returned.
Courtesy of UCATS

Major administrative union to hold no confidence vote

March 25, 2013
A union representing a third of NYU's clerical staff has voted unanimously to hold a vote of no confidence. The decision has sparked a conversation about the balance between students, faculty and staff.

The system behind the vote

March 13, 2013
Taking a look at the electronic voting system under the vote of no confidence.
NYU should trust in Sexton, university progress

NYU should trust in Sexton, university progress

March 13, 2013
We are a superb university, but unless we address deleterious problems within our institution we will soon lose our prestige.
Wide gaps found in national average teacher pay

Wide gaps found in national average teacher pay

March 12, 2013
Study finds wide discrepancies in professors’ salary by discipline and type of institution.
via wikipedia.org

Flurry of studies find new uses for unmanned aerial drones

March 12, 2013
Unmanned drones aren’t made solely for destruction.
Courtesy of Time Higher Education

Times Higher Education ranks NYU 29th

March 6, 2013
A survey of global scholars from over 144 countries ranked the reputation of the university.
Courtesy of Shots iGot

New alcohol application helps students regulate liquor intake

March 6, 2013
Smartphone app iGot measures students' alcohol intake, helping them keep track of their alcohol consumption.
Jon Packles for WSN

William Hewitt provided positive perspective on environmental policies

March 5, 2013
Environmentalist, author, and NYU adjunct professor William Hewitt discussed how investment in technological advances was the crucial next step to moving towards a more environmentally friendly world.
Courtesy of Farm To Live

Student environmental group Farm to Live cultivates volunteer work

March 4, 2013
Student environmental group Farm to Live focuses on maintaining organic gardens in New Jersey and hopes to expand their scope over the summer.
Su Sie Park for WSN

TEDxNYU initiates Campus Takeover

February 27, 2013
One of seven universities chosen in the country, NYU hosted the first of a week of events for TEDxNYU.