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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

NYU President Hamilton speaking at the welcome reception for the students from Puerto Rico on January 25th, 2018. A number of these students are now asking Hamilton to extend the program.

NYU Denies Visiting Puerto Rican Students Additional Semester

Natalie Chinn and Yasmin Gulec May 2, 2018
President Andrew Hamilton responded to HMAP Students Initiative's request to continue HMAP for an additional semester.
On Adjusting to NYU Life

On Adjusting to NYU Life

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Staff Writer April 29, 2018
After coming to NYU from Puerto Rico as a member of the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program, I learned quickly that the city that never sleeps can leave you feeling burned out.
A house is right in front of Jamaris Martinez-Lugo's grandparent's house, the house is supposed to be on top of the blue columns on the right side but there was a flood and the river knocked it down.

Returning Puerto Rican Students Face Uncertainty

Yasmin Gulec, Natalie Chinn and Pamela Jew April 29, 2018
Students who came to NYU for a semester with the Hurricane Maria Assistance program reflect on their semester and talk about the upcoming storm season, Puerto Rican politics and the possibility of staying.