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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Laura Rubio
Director of Coffee and International Projects for Think Noah Welch distributing menstrual kits in Kellensoo, Ethiopia.

Think of Coffee With a Cause

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
Think Coffee is known for its emphasis on making change one coffee at a time. We asked Noah Welch, Director of Coffee and International Projects, to take us through the project.
Clinton Hall had a limited edition Flamin' Hot Doughnut Grilled Cheese in February.

Too Much Cheese? ForGouda ‘Bout It!

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer October 12, 2017
Cheese is not only a great ingredient to add to many dishes but also a great meal on its own. Here are some ways you can enjoy cheese as the main ingredient in a meal.
Pepsi’s recent commercial received a lot of negative backlash for its tone-deaf approach to social activism. Starring Kendall Jenner, the commercial appropriated the struggle of minorities for its capitalist motive.

Pepsi Ad Leaves a Bad Taste

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 18, 2017
On April 4, Pepsi released a new ad featuring Kendall Jenner “joining the conversation” alongside fellow protesters and easing tensions with riot police by handing one of the officers a Pepsi. Talk about missing the mark.
Steinhardt student-parent Cindy Pang smiles with her family. Raising children while studying at university presents a world of unique challenges that the common student is blind to.

It Takes The Village to Raise a Baby

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
Although college students think their studies are difficult to manage, the balancing act required to get a university education while simultaneously raising a child can be even more strenuous.
New York’s recent spout of abnormally warm weather has further provoked the climate change debate.

NYU Feels Climate Change in Wild Winter

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
While some NYU students are enjoying the warm weather, this rise in temperature is bringing the heat to discuss climate change, especially for NYU community members involved in such conversations.
Give Silent Films a Chance

Give Silent Films a Chance

Laura Rubio, Contributing Writer March 22, 2017
Silent cinema is one of the most creative genres of film and should not be dismissed as a boring form of entertainment.
NYU’s Broome Residential College, where a student was locked in their laundry room overnight. (Julia Moses)

Poverty Prison

Laura Rubio, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Broome Residential College students work with the Bronx Freedom Fund to ensure people can be bailed out of jail. As a part of the Dollar Bail Brigade, NYU students can be on call to pay the dollar fee to get someone released.