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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 Maria Torres
NYU professors paired with the Ohio State University researchers to examine how the noise pollution effects the city and its inhabitants.

NYU Moves Forward with Study of City Noise

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer November 18, 2016
Researchers from NYU and The Ohio State University are gathering data on noise levels in New York City.
Sarab Al-Jijakli talks about the history of crises in Syria as well as the current situation in Kimmel.

Students Say Syrian Refugees Still Deserve Attention

Maria Torres, Staff Writer April 13, 2016
Sarab Al-Jijakli the Syrian-American community organizer and cofounder of the National Alliance for Syria hosted an open discussion regarding the state of Syria.
President Hamilton conducted his second town hall in Hayden Hall's commuter den on Thursday.

President Hamilton Addresses IEC, Affordability in Second Town Hall

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016
President Andrew Hamilton held his second town hall meeting of the semester on Thursday, March 31.
NYU students rally to "ban the box" underneath the Washington Square Park arch.

IEC Meets With Common App, Rallies Support in Washington Square Park

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
IEC hosted a rally under the Washington Square Park Arch to show support and solidarity before its Common App meeting.
Needle exchange programs are one way organizations are fighting the rise of HIV infections through Heroin injections.

NYU Researchers Predict an HIV Spike Due to Heroin Use in Colombia

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
NYU researchers predict Colombia will be the next country to experience an AIDS epidemic due to the increased use of heroin.
Steinhardt has opened the new Music and Social Change Lab,, whose aim is to address social issues through music.

Steinhardt Launches Music and Social Change Lab, Using Song to Address Global Issues

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
An associate professor of music business at NYU Steinhardt hopes to promote social change through music with the new Music and Social Change lab.
NYU Liberal Studies continues their Conversation for Change events by hosting what should be the first of many diversity roundtables.

LS Forum Discusses Diversity Beyond Race

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 5, 2016
Liberal Studies continues their Conversation for Change events, hosting their first ever diversity roundtable.