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

Washington Square News

On Sept. 1, Hurricane Ida brought unprecedented amounts of rain to New York City and caused alarming floods. The damage has prompted more scrutiny on the city's future environmental agenda. (Staff Photo by Shaina Ahmed)

Opinion: Hurricane Ida highlights need for a more comprehensive climate strategy

The historic devastation Hurricane Ida wrought upon New York underscores the urgency of investing in climate infrastructure. Eric Adams’ climate plans, which remain vague, must prioritize climate resiliency and corporate accountability.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor September 13, 2021

Hurricane Ida dumped record levels of rain across New York City on Sept. 1, shutting down packed streets and highways and flooding subway stations. Damage and tragedy overwhelmed...

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...

The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

The Soapbox: Kabul, Hurricane Ida, Nabisco strike

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk, examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor August 30, 2021

In Kabul, a deadly suicide attack heightens the chaos of the U.S.-led airlift Amid the urgent airlift of foreign citizens and refugees from Afghanistan, warnings circulated...

Satellite image showing Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast.

When a Hurricane Hits Home: Students Brace For Florence

Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 13, 2018
Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
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.
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.
Salome Ramirez, a CAS junior part of the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program, discusses the struggles her and her family went through during the national disaster. Ramirez continues her studies in journalism at NYU with a minor in Psychology.

Starting Fresh after Hurricane Maria

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer February 5, 2018
Salome Ramirez is one of the many Puerto Rican students who were offered a scholarship by the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program
A Puerto Rican Perspective on Coming to NYU

A Puerto Rican Perspective on Coming to NYU

A member of NYU's Hurricane Maria Assistance Program writes about the educational hindrances in Puerto Rico and how NYU has provided relief.
Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018

Speaking Spanglish in one of the dining halls, sitting next to you in class or walking by you with a GPS app pulled up on their phones, eyes searching: new Boricuas are here at...

President Andrew Hamilton announced to the University Senate that NYU will accept Puerto Rican students affected by the hurricane next semester.

NYU Will Offer Full Scholarships to 50 Puerto Rican Students for Spring Semester

Alex Domb and Miranda Levingston November 9, 2017
President Andrew Hamilton announced today that NYU will offer full scholarships to at least 50 Puerto Rican students affected by recent hurricanes. Students are eligible to apply until December 15.
Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal

Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer October 24, 2017
While bipartisanship in politics has escalated to the point when opposition forces are described as radicals, the gathering of five living former presidents this past weekend is a reminder that Americans can still hope for one indivisible nation, with liberty and justice for all.
Puerto Rico Needs a Voice

Puerto Rico Needs a Voice

Allison De La Bastida, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Trump's reaction to the mass shooting in Las Vegas was exactly the type of response a president should have when dealing with such a sensitive matter. But, where was it in Puerto Rico?
We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 27, 2017
Politicizing natural disasters is controversial, yet necessary. Natural disasters highlight the shortcomings of governments and elected officials, the failures of society as an influential collective and the deficiency of institutions.