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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

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The Soapbox: An update on the war in Gaza

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor May 3, 2024

United Nations reports that reconstructing the infrastructure in Gaza could take decades It may take up  “approximately 80 years” to rebuild the nearly 80,000 homes destroyed...

Platform Converse standing on top of a wooden box under the Washington Square Arch.

The Soapbox: Obesity study in the UK, women’s tennis in Saudi Arabia, peace initiative between Switzerland and Russia

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor April 5, 2024

In the United Kingdom, study identifies genes that may contribute to obesity A study led by the United Kingdom’s Medical Research Council identified genetic variants in two...

Platform Converse standing on top of a wooden box under the Washington Square Arch.

The Soapbox: Eiffel Tower closure in France, maritime improvements in Australia, return of stolen artifacts in Ghana

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor February 23, 2024

In France, Eiffel Tower closes amid worker strike The Eiffel Tower has been closed to visitors since Monday as a result of a labor worker strike. The General Confederation of...