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

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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

The Naughty Knitters convene to make knitted creations that go to charities around New York and the United States.

The ‘Naughty’ Knitters at NYU

Lily Li, Staff Writer December 5, 2016
These knitters may be knotty, but they're certainly nice.
Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Global Citizen seems to have convinced a community of people that they are enacting global change without lifting a finger.
Slice Out Hunger, a nonprofit project raising money through pizza has 57 pizzerias throughout the city participating in this year’s event.

Dollar Pizza That Gives Back

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Scott Wiener, founder of Scott’s Pizza Tours, collaborates with local pizzerias to fight hunger in New York City.

Hearty Start

Kendall Levison, Features Editor March 7, 2016

Elevator pitch For as little as $3, Hearty Start allows you to sponsor breakfasts for homeless individuals around New York City. Donors log onto the site and choose how often...

NYU Baseball pairs with NY Empire to mentor youth

Bobby Wagner, Sports Editor November 5, 2015
The NYU baseball team stays busy in their offseason, most recently volunteering with NY Empire Baseball to mentor youth in upper Manhattan.
Knock Knock Give a Sock has collected over 12,000 pairs of socks since its founding by Silver junior Adina Lichtman last November.

Sock collecting nonprofit gains momentum

Shinil Kim October 6, 2014
Silver junior Adina Lichtman founded Knock Knock Give a Sock to provide donated socks to the homeless.
ALS challenge inspires despite criticism

ALS challenge inspires despite criticism

Cassie Bondie, Contributing Columnist September 9, 2014
Criticism of water waste associated with ice bucket challenge should consider national waste first.
Student to bike across America to support homeless

Student to bike across America to support homeless

April 21, 2014
Stern freshman Abigail Donoghue will spend her summer biking across the country and giving back along the way.
Day in the Life: Avni Parikh

Day in the Life: Avni Parikh

April 21, 2014
An LS freshman started an international organization that raises money for schools through jewelry sales.
courtesy of Stern Undergraduate College

Students give nonprofit charity personal touch

April 17, 2014
Two NYU students let users campaign for their favorite charities with their new website start-up.
Aicha Fall for WSN

Brooklyn Nets fundraise for youth, community

March 31, 2014
Nets fans gathered at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes in Manhattan for the Nets Annual Basketbowl fundraiser.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Bloomingdale’s teams up with NFL for stylish Super Bowl

January 29, 2014
The partnership lasts until Feb. 4.