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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

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Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population

Mayor Eric Adams’ recent campaign to ramp up sweeps of unhoused encampments makes it more important than ever for NYU students to take the initiative and support their neighbors in need.
Steph Wittstruck, Contributing Writer May 4, 2022

Amid Mayor Eric Adams' ongoing aggressive campaign against unhoused New Yorkers, the principles of mutual aid are more relevant than ever. NYU students hold a unique position in...

12 - 05 Feature Climate Activist Stories

12 – 05 Feature Climate Activist Stories

Kate Lowe, Deputy Managing Editor December 6, 2019

During the summer, Dejian Zeng worked undercover in a factory in China that produces Apple products. This experience helped him build his knowledge and passion for activism.

NYU Wagner Student Works Undercover in iPhone Factory

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor April 12, 2017
A graduate student at Wagner spent six weeks last summer working undercover in a factory that creates iPhones.
Arrests of students are not isolated events, such as when 11 reported arrests were made on Tuesday outside Kimmel.

Q&A: NYU Protester Arrested

Herman Lee, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Steinhardt sophomore Zane Kerr was arrested at a protest: WSN did a Q&A with him about his experience.
After nationwide support for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the US Army Corps of Engineers have rerouted the Dakota Access Pipeline around the reservation.

DAPL Reroute: Divest Wants More

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor December 5, 2016
NYU students went to North Dakota to protest along with the #NoDAPL movement.