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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

Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
The media’s decision to focus on the U.S over the Caribbean is an intentional commercial strategy to appeal to a wider audience, but this decision stems from the United States’ underlying historical disregard for Latin America and the marginalization of its people.
Why You Shouldn’t Donate to the Red Cross

Why You Shouldn’t Donate to the Red Cross

Kieran Brown, Contributing Writer September 6, 2017
I watched as my family members lost their homes, their belongings, and their pets. We saw feet of water flood basements, severe wind tear paneling off of roofs, and for the time being we were hopeless. Yet, we prevailed.
Hurricane Names are a National Disaster

Hurricane Names are a National Disaster

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
We have done ourselves a great disservice as a country by allowing for names like Ernesto, Nana and Beryl --which sound like the names of old math teachers and used car salesmen -- to define something as powerful as a hurricane.
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.
Experts reflect on  Sandy, future planning

Experts reflect on Sandy, future planning

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer October 29, 2014
Event Coverage of "Sandy and the City: Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency in a Changing Climate"

Bartenders donate shifts to Sandy victims

December 18, 2012
NYU alum and bar owner Michael Sinesky is donating Friday night shifts to displaced bartenders from the Rockaways.
Julie DeVito for WSN

Students turn to web for communication post-Sandy

November 1, 2012
After losing cell phone service, students use social media to get in touch with their family and friends.
Julie DeVito for WSN

Feeding NYU in aftermath of storm

October 31, 2012
In wake of Hurricane Sandy, NYU dining staff have been able to serve thousands of students and hundreds of staff.
Students forced to relocate from dorms

Students forced to relocate from dorms

Lily Altavena and Nicole Brown October 31, 2012
Students in select dorms evacuated as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday.

Students take cover as result of storm

October 31, 2012
As hurricane recovery begins in the city, a look at where and how students have been taking shelter to wait out the storm.
Gloria Lee/WSN

GALLERY: Hurricane Damage Outside New York City

October 31, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is a superstorm that made an unforgettable impact beyond New York City. See a slideshow of how Sandy effected neighboring areas.
Amy Zhang for WSN

“Where do I go?” and other answers for displaced students.

October 31, 2012
A how-to guide to surviving the next few days of NYU.