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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

An illustration of a person sitting in front of a desk with their head resting on the table. They are looking at a screen with the word “rejected” written in red. On the left side of the desk is an empty jar labeled “savings.” There is a large stack of papers under the desk with a large potted plant to the right.

Opinion: NYU needs to create more work-study jobs

Receiving a work-study grant can mean very little if there are no jobs to use it on.
Nikkala Kovacevik, Deputy Opinion Editor February 9, 2023

When I was applying to college, I was keenly aware of just how much financial aid would affect where I would attend. My ability to be at NYU in the first place was largely contingent...

An illustration of the Handshake app logo as seen on a phone screen. The satirized logo includes two figures pointing their thumbs down.

Opinion: Handshake is not letting NYU students shake any hands

The highly promoted Handshake has incredibly low response rates. NYU students should abandon the site and start applying to jobs elsewhere.
Molly Koch, Contributing Writer September 20, 2022

New York City is known to be one of the most expensive places to live. That factor, plus being a college student, makes money run low for many faster than expected. What’s the...

A Semester in Review: NYU Continues to Prioritize Itself Over Students

A Semester in Review: NYU Continues to Prioritize Itself Over Students

Our editorial board looks back at the most important issues of the semester. From protecting abusers to neglecting its dining facilities, our university continues to ignore key student concerns in favor of its own priorities.
WSN Editorial Board December 2, 2019

Throughout the semester, we’ve been trying to understand NYU’s treatment of its students — more specifically, whether NYU is implicitly pro- or anti-student. A pro-student...

What Nannies Are Saying About the Upcoming Generation

What Nannies Are Saying About the Upcoming Generation

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor May 2, 2016
Nannies are firsthand witnesses to the growth of the next generation. Our dining editor talks to NYU students who work as nannies about how this new generation of city kids is being brought up.
NYU IDs will see an increase in use now that students are now paid by campus cash.

Fine Print in Fight For $15 Agreement: ‘You’ll Get it in Campus Cash’

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 31, 2016
The minimum wage increase to $15 per hour is announced to only work with Campus Cash.
Jeremy Eckl at work by the Rock Wall in
Palladium Athletic Facility.

What you need to know about work study

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
A deeper look into federal work study program options at NYU and how to get involved.
Braving the rain, students gather in Washington Square Park to protest wages provided by NYU for their student employees.

Student-workers Fight for 15 on National Day of Action

Ryan Matera, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
NYU student-workers took to Washington Square Park on Tuesday for a National Day of Action to fight for a $15 minimum wage.
Lizzie Maguire, Gallatin sophomore works at a PR firm 35 hours a week.

On the Job: Lizzie Maguire

Linda Yang, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
The first in the 'On the Job' series, WSN talks demands and rewards of internships with Gallatin sophomore Lizzie Maguire