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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

All content by Hannah Benson
A traditional aligot dish served at L’Auberge Aveyronnaise in Paris.

Sometimes Food Is All You Need to Travel

Hannah Benson, Contributing Writer October 30, 2018
Forget the plane tickets and carry-on luggage. All you need is a warm plate of French-style sausage and potatoes.
Notre Dame Cathedral, seen from across the Seine.

Why I Can’t Stop Studying Abroad

Hannah Benson, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018
This GLS student is studying abroad in Paris for the second time. Here's her thoughts on what's different and what she's looking forward to.
When you visit a new place and immerse yourself in its culture, you may find yourself surprised by the people around you.

Tel Aviv: A Night in Fez

Hannah Benson, Contributing Writer December 6, 2016
Hannah Benson reflects on her adventures staying with a family in Fez, Morocco.
An exhibit at the Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center in Or Yehuda, Israel, displays what life was like in the “transit camps” for Israel’s Iraqi-Jewish immigrants after being forced to leave Iraq in the mid-20th century.

Tel Aviv: Israel’s Iraqi Jews Remember Their Past

Hannah Benson, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
What does identity mean for Israelis whose family emigrated from an enemy state?