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

Washington Square News

Food delivery services have become more essential in recent years. Mayor de Blasio must sign legislation to give them greater protections.
(Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

De Blasio must deliver for delivery workers

The New York City Council passed an unprecedented slate of legislation that will protect delivery workers from unsafe working conditions. Bill de Blasio should sign it immediately.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor September 24, 2021

Hurricane Ida revealed the shallowness of America’s praise for frontline workers. As the streets of New York flooded, some decided that a pizza or a burrito was more important...

On September 1, a flash flood emergency was declared for New York City from the heavy rains from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Many NYU commuter students had trouble finding their way back home and to class while relying on public transit. (Staff Photos by Shaina Ahmed and Rachel Cohen)

Hurricane Ida leaves commuter students at the mercy of the elements

On the eve of the first day of classes, the fallout of Hurricane Ida created a public transit nightmare that left students stranded.
Sabrina Choudhary, Identity & Equity Editor September 3, 2021

Even for a cohort of COVID-era students who can’t catch a break, a hurricane seems like overkill. Yet the fury of Hurricane Ida made the first day of the first fully in-person...

India Floods: Déjà vu

India Floods: Déjà vu

Apurva Kothari, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
1985, 2005, 2017: This is neither the first time torrential rains derailed the lives of a million Indians nor will it be the last.
East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 1, 2015
The NYU community and the East Coast are preparing for Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 4 storm.

Report predicts worrying climate change trends

WSN Editorial Board February 19, 2015
New York City should work to reduce emissions and improve infrastructure in the wake of an alarming report by the NYC Panel on Climate Change.