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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

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

Patrick Seaman, Contributing writer September 10, 2015
The US must revisit its foreign policy as it arms "moderate" Syrian rebels.
Journalist reflects on Arab Spring

Journalist reflects on Arab Spring

April 11, 2014
Charles Sennot, co-founder and editor-at-large of the Boston-based GlobalPost, gave a lecture on the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

9/11 brings selective memory with regards to security

September 11, 2013
The U.S. government has allowed a post-9/11 world to justify questionable surveillance and security programs.
NYU Reacts: 12th anniversary of September 11th terrorist attacks

NYU Reacts: 12th anniversary of September 11th terrorist attacks

September 11, 2013
On the 12th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the NYU community participates in a day of service and reflects on the pictures.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

Patriot Act does not protect immigrant civil liberties

February 14, 2013
The Patriot Act is a glaring infringement upon the most fundamental values that shaped our nation.
Courtesy of NYU OISS via Facebook

‘Wall of Light’ gallery illuminates 9/11 unity

September 14, 2012
NYU alumni memorialized New York City in the months following the September 11 terrorist attacks through a collection of photographs displayed the "Wall of Light" gallery in Kimmel.
Courtesy of Farrar, Straus and Giroux

NYU English professor explores intersection of poetry and life

September 13, 2012
Professor Maureen McLane discussed her new book, "My Poets," and explained how powerful life events can effect poetry.