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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

Though not Washington Square Park, Central Park provides a lovely panoramic view of the lake. It’s perfect for those staying over during spring break and looking for a new park to explore in depth.

4 Ways to Make the Best of Your NYC Staycation

Anastasiya Shelest, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
Staying in New York City this spring break? Here is WSN's guide to making the most of your week off.
NYU is now offering the Marc and Ruti Bell Public Service Scholarship, which offers financial aid to undergraduate, need-based sophomore and junior students who intend to help the public good. through their careers.

CAS Scholarship Aids Future Public Servants

Mona Chen, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
The Public Service Scholarship, dedicated to Marc and Ruti Bell, awards students who do exceptional amounts of community service.
NYU’s Broome Residential College, where a student was locked in their laundry room overnight. (Julia Moses)

Poverty Prison

Laura Rubio, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Broome Residential College students work with the Bronx Freedom Fund to ensure people can be bailed out of jail. As a part of the Dollar Bail Brigade, NYU students can be on call to pay the dollar fee to get someone released.


Donating to a food drive is a classic way to lend a helping hand to the homeless this Thanksgiving.

Spread Love This Thanksgiving

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the weather gets colder and food for the homeless becomes even more scarce, the holidays should be a time for all of us to not only be thankful for all that we have but to consider the less fortunate and give back.
NYU is planning on making dental hygiene great again.

NYU Dentistry Serves Underprivileged Communities

Herman Lee, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
The NYU College of Dentistry has created community outreach programs to provide dental care for low-income patients across New York City.
NYU Shanghai introduced a new higher education model within China, but its success is yet to be determined.

Service Initiatives Abroad Offer NYU Students Chance to Make an Impact

Natasha Roy, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016

NYU encourages students to serve their communities from the start of their university careers by offering many programs to provide students exactly what they are looking for when...

Hakook Helps Students Pay It Forward

Hakook Helps Students Pay It Forward

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Becoming a conscious citizen, attentive to the needs of the community around us, should be the goal of every NYU student.

NYU Service vs. NYC Social Issues

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 16, 2016

NYU boasts a long history of civic unrest, and the students have a reputation for engaging with its community. In addition to protests and rallies, students interact with communities...

Tamera Davis (Gallatin ’19), member of NYU Project Outreach, volunteer at Strive for College, and one of many on campus who enjoys giving back to the community, says she is thankful for the opportunities offered by a prestigious university.

Show your thankfulness around the city

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
List of ways to show your thankfulness regardless of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Service trip brings groups together

Tejas Sawant, Contributing Writer February 5, 2015
Bridges, a Muslim-Jewish interfaith organization at NYU, recently embarked on a service trip to areas in Arkansas to provide disaster-relief.
Khadeeja Farooqui/The Gazelle

From the Emirates: NYUAD engineering students build homes in Sri Lanka

April 8, 2014
A group of engineering and economics students from NYU Abu Dhabi visited Sri Lanka over spring break.
Avital Glibicky/WSN

Alternative breaks provide students with unique opportunities

March 27, 2014
Students volunteer over spring break with NYU Alternative Breaks Program.