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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

On January 27, 2015, the International Holocaust Day, a group of NYU students and professors held a ceremony under the Washington Square Park arch to commemorate people who risked their lives.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day Honored At NYU

Jami Tanner, Contributing Writer January 28, 2016
People gathered in Washington Square Park to honor protectors during the Holocaust, especially Muslim individuals, who often risked their own lives to save the “other."
Sana Mayat

Sana Mayat

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor December 10, 2015

The students of the University of Missouri protested on Nov. 9 over the lack of response addressing racism on campus. As a result, their president resigned. One week later, NYU...

Haley Quinn

Haley Quinn

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor December 10, 2015

Tucked away in the back corner of the seventh-floor Kimmel Lounge, you’ll find CAS senior Haley Quinn creating her own makeshift office: one chair as a desk, one as a seat. Her...

Love can go the distance

Anne Cruz, Copy Chief November 30, 2015

Artist Ajit Johnson gained plenty of attention last April for his art campaign called “#ThisGeneration.” Ironically, his critiques of technology-obsessed millennials went viral...

NYU Senior, Madison McCormick, is currently working on a sticker series titled “#crumblingborders” in a bid to raise awareness of the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

GCASL spotlights Syrian refugee crisis this week

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
NYU is hosting Syrian Refugee Awareness Week to collect funds and supplies for Syrian Refugees living in the U.S.
On-demand services are reducing human interaction

On-demand services are reducing human interaction

Jonah Inserra, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
Service apps like Uber, Postmates and Seamless, though undoubtedly effective in helping us keep up with the ever-increasing speed of our lives, represent another nail in the coffin of a once social, interpersonal society.
Mayor Bill De Blasio spoke at a rally for solidarity with the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on Nov. 14.

Public Safety faces ISIS threats

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
New York City has been on high alert since last weeks terrorism attacks in Paris.
ohn Sexton gave an opening speech for the University-wide conversation on issues of race and diversity on campus in the Coles Sports and Recreation Center on November 18, 2015.

Talks on diversity receive mixed feedback from students

Lexi Faunce and Christine Wang November 23, 2015
NYU students have mixed feelings about the university's actions in the wake of last Wednesday's forum on race and inclusion.
In defense of Sam Harris

In defense of Sam Harris

Jonathan Patrick Haynes, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
As Sam Harris sets out on a new Australian book tour, it is important that criticisms do not become downright dishonest.
Paris tragedy must be contextualized

Paris tragedy must be contextualized

Daniel Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
France represents a cause for concern because it represents, more than anything else, the continued dehistoricization that ignores why the world finds itself once again roiled by grief because of a terror attack.
Media, observers should watch what they tweet

Media, observers should watch what they tweet

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
While the Internet has largely been a helpful platform in transmitting information about the crisis, it has also given rise to the spread of misinformation regarding the attacks.
Paris underscores importance of opening arms to refugees

Paris underscores importance of opening arms to refugees

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2015
When geopolitics are horrendously complicated and when hatred and fear are what motivate our enemies, we need humanity now more than ever — toward our citizens and toward refugees.