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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

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

Washington Square News

Locked in the Path of Danger

Locked in the Path of Danger

Amelia Reardon, Contriuting Writer September 18, 2017
With the recent increase in disasters in the past months, the question arises of what happens to those who cannot assure their safety — inmates in the U.S. prison system — in the face of these devastating forces of nature.
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.