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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

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...

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...

Poster for the Indian film "Lagaan" nominated in 2002 and the last Indian film to be nominated for the Foreign Language Oscar. (via Facebook )

Foreign Language Oscars

The Arts Desk gives out recs for great Oscar-nominated foreign language films to check out in advance of this Sunday’s ceremony.
February 22, 2019

The Oscars are this Sunday and something really special about this year’s ceremony is the fantastic representation of foreign language films. Set in Mexico, Alfonso Cuarón’s...