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

Washington Square News

Don’t Ignore the Homeless

Don’t Ignore the Homeless

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz February 12, 2018
Homelessness around the NYU campus is too often ignored and stigmatized.
De Blasio’s tempered approach to seeking progress incrementally should be celebrated by liberals as something that could realistically make a difference, not criticized as insufficiently progressive. Progressivism should be about accomplishing progress, not about setting unachievable goals.

De Blasio’s Plan to Manage the Homeless Crisis Is Complicated

John Barna, Contributing Writer March 7, 2017
De Blasio’s tempered approach to seeking progress incrementally should be celebrated by liberals as something that could realistically make a difference, not criticized as insufficiently progressive. Progressivism should be about accomplishing progress, not about setting unachievable goals.

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.
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.
Cities on Both Coasts Mishandle Homelessness

Cities on Both Coasts Mishandle Homelessness

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor March 7, 2016
As tensions and tempers flare between the encroaching walls of gentrification and those who find themselves forced out of their old homes, the parallels between San Francisco’s issues with homelessness and New York’s are clear.
Cuomo Can’t Order Homelessness Off the Street

Cuomo Can’t Order Homelessness Off the Street

January 27, 2016
The governor should take care not to pat himself on the back for this singular effort, which does not address the main causes of homelessness and only forces the most underprivileged and neglected into bad conditions.
De Blasio must tackle NYC homelessness problem

De Blasio must tackle NYC homelessness problem

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer November 3, 2015
De Blasio must keep his promise on tackling homelessness in NYC.
De Blasio fails to deliver on homelessness

De Blasio fails to deliver on homelessness

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2014
De Blasio criticized the former administration for not properly addressing the homeless issue. Now, he is continuing previous policies and the homelessness rate has increased.
Tisch freshman Nichols presents original work at Third North

Tisch freshman Nichols presents original work at Third North

April 8, 2014
"Shadows in the Streets," funded by the Tisch Profunds Project, discusses the problem of homelessness in New York.
New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

February 26, 2014
Approximately 22,000 children are homeless in New York City.
The exterior of the Strand Book Store. (Staff photo by Lauren Kim)

Homeless complain about sprinklers used at Strand Bookstore

November 20, 2013
Homeless New Yorkers report being sprayed by Strand's periodically used sprinklers.
Courtesy of Pier Kids: The Life

Queer Union hosts ‘Pier Kids’ documentary, raises funds for Kickstarter campaign

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 11, 2013
On Friday, Queer Union hosted a screening of a documentary about LGBT youth's homelessness.