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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

UNICEF @ NYU is hosting water week to spread awareness on safe water access and sanitation facilities. They report that 748 million people do not have access to clean water.

UNICEF@NYU’s Water Week to raise awareness of water crisis

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
UNICEF@NYU will be hosting Water Week from April 20-24 to raise awareness of the lack of clean water many children face not only nationally but globally. The club has planned three events including a fundraiser throughout the week.

Obscene MTA ads relatively minor problem

WSN Editorial Board April 14, 2015
Subway advertisements do not need to be completely child friendly, but should be used well.

Report: homeless rates increased

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The Coalition for the Homeless released their State of the Homeless report for NYC, showing that more children than ever are sleeping in homeless shelters.
New York City public advocate Letitia James worked with NYUCS to launch the "Give Kids A Smile" Initiative to help increase access to oral health care nationwide and free dental services to low-income children.

NYU dentistry helps Give Kids a Smile

Katherine Stein, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
NYUCD and NYC public advocate Letitia James launched the "Give Kids A Smile" Initiative.
Shawn Paik/WSN

Freshman’s nonprofit donates books to children

April 28, 2014
Steinhardt freshman forms a nonprofit foundation to bring books to underprivileged children.
courtesy of NYU

Study relates violence to school performance

Marita Vlachou, Staff Writer April 22, 2014
NYU researchers conducted a study that links violence in communities with the number of children that fail a grade in elementary school.
Belgian law on euthanasia sets example for international community

Belgian law on euthanasia sets example for international community

February 21, 2014
Other countries should follow Belgium's lead in legalizing euthanasia without age restrictions.
Courtesy of NYU Silver

McSilver Institute receives grant to aid mental health

September 19, 2013
The McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research will create an app to help the mental health of New York City children.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Doctors have authority to decide treatment of minors

September 10, 2013
The rights of minor hospital patients do not allow for the majority of children to have any autonomy as to their treatment.
US fails to address child welfare issues

US fails to address child welfare issues

April 15, 2013
The U.S. is failing to address the needs of impoverished children because of our false political ideology against social services.
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Number of city children below poverty line on the rise

February 20, 2013
NYU organizations partner to combat poverty of New York City children.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Childhood classics reveal an unquestioning culture

November 29, 2012
The Wizard of Oz and The Wonderful World of Disney may not be as wonderful as we think.