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

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

Washington Square News

Wildfire in California Demonstrates our Vulnerability

Wildfire in California Demonstrates our Vulnerability

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer October 19, 2017
As natural disasters occur more frequently and on a more deadly level than ever, Americans are receiving none other than a wake-up call that they cannot take safety for granted anymore.
NYU Law will be opening a State Energy and Environmental Impact Center to aid attorneys in response to Trumps environmental protection rollbacks.

Q&A: NYU Law Opens Center to Help AGs Fight EPA Rollbacks

Sierra Jackson, News Editor August 28, 2017
In response to Trump's move to rollback the EPA budget, NYU Law has opened a new center to aid US attorneys.
President Trump plans to undo many environmental policies under the Obama administration, raising concerns of students.

Green Policies: From DC to NYC

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 17, 2017
Washington Square News takes a look into how specifically the proposed and already enacted environmental policies under Trump are going to affect students and Professors at the university.
New York’s recent spout of abnormally warm weather has further provoked the climate change debate.

NYU Feels Climate Change in Wild Winter

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
While some NYU students are enjoying the warm weather, this rise in temperature is bringing the heat to discuss climate change, especially for NYU community members involved in such conversations.
Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

WSN Editorial Board March 20, 2017
Although President Donald Trump has claimed that he wants to help the working class and young people, his proposed budget cuts will only make higher education less affordable — especially for low-income students.
NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
NYU students must do their part and raise awareness about the importance of clean water to every facet of our life.