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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

A look at the interior of Wednesday's findings.

NYU Reacts: Tomb under Washington Square Park

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their reactions to the bodies that were discovered during construction near Washington Square Park.
Remains found in a burial vault near Washington Square Park are believed to date back to the 19th century.

More coffins found in Washington Square construction site

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 9, 2015
Archaeologists uncover a second burial tomb in Washington Square Park.
Remains found in a burial vault near Washington Square Park are believed to date back to the 19th century.

Burial vault unearthed by construction on campus

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 5, 2015
Construction on a water main near Washington Square Park uncovered skeletal remains from at least a dozen people.
Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

#RiseUpOctober marches from Washington Square Park

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
#RiseUpOctober continued on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a rally in Washington Square Park demanding to put an end to police terror.
Think Coffee on Mercer offers a good place to study for students who prefer background noise.

Five study spots for when you’re sick of Bobst

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
Guide to study spots near and on campus
Posters and words of commemoration and encouragement as part of a candlelight vigil for those who have committed suicide.

Vigil held in WSP to commemorate lives taken by suicide

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Active Minds at NYU hosted a vigil to commemorate those who have lost their lives to suicide.

PHOTOS: Groups rally against forced emigration

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
A rally was held in Washington Square Park on Sept. 26 to tell the UN to open borders and end forced migration.

Artist draws attention to drone strike casualties

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
An artist set up red cups in Washington Square Park to represent those killed in drone strikes in countries in the Middle East.

National conversation on harassment beginning

WSN Editorial Board April 12, 2015
While some may see street harassment as a small issue in the grand scheme of things, it is emblematic of bigger issues and must be rebuked.
Poet Queen GodIs emcees an anti-street harassment rally in Washington Square Park on Saturday.

Activists rally against catcalling

Larson Binzer, Senior Editor April 12, 2015
Hollaback hosted their third annual anti-street harassment rally at Washington Square Park.
Court to hear appeal in 2031 case

Court to hear appeal in 2031 case

Jimmy Chin, Contributing Writer March 3, 2015
Opponents of the 2031 plan will be allowed to appeal a lower court's ruling which gave the go-ahead to the expansion plan.
Students unite in pre-march

Students unite in pre-march

Kirsten Rischert-Garcia, Contributing Writer September 22, 2014
200 NYU students held a rally in WSP before joining the People's Climate March in Central Park.