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

Washington Square News

The Eye of the Shar: Qajar Court Photography and the Persian Past exhibition is showing at the New York University’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World from October 22nd, 2015 to January 17th, 2016.

Photography exhibit captures Iran in the 19th century

Anthony Schwab, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
"Eye of the Shah" points the camera to Iranian history in the latest exhibit at NYU's Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. These 19th century photographers managed to capture Iran's ancient history as well as their present in this doubly-retrospective gallery.
Anti-Muslim sentiment clouds Iran Deal discourse

Anti-Muslim sentiment clouds Iran Deal discourse

Pragya Gianani, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
The Western media, clouded by a thin veneer of anti-Islamic sentiment, remains unwilling to see the Iran issue from any perspective but their own.
NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

Arsh Harjani, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
Coverage of a Panel Discussion held at NYU in response to the growing threat ISIS poses to the international community.
Israeli reaction to nuclear deal unjustified

Israeli reaction to nuclear deal unjustified

November 25, 2013
Israel's outrage over the nuclear deal reached with Iran, which temporarily freezes its nuclear program, reveals unrealistic expectations for achieving diplomacy.
Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

November 22, 2013
Toughening U.S. sanctions against Iran would not only thwart peace talks, but would also backslide on human rights efforts in a country already lacking the humanitarian aid it needs.
The agonizing wait for capital punishment

The agonizing wait for capital punishment

November 6, 2013
The U.S. capital punishment system forces its victims through an intolerably long trial process.
White House must continue diplomatic talks with Iran

White House must continue diplomatic talks with Iran

October 7, 2013
With Iran entering a political transition, the White House must begin lifting economic sanctions against Iran and continue diplomatic talks.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

U.S. sanctions on Iran harm average citizens

March 7, 2013
As the United States and the European Union pursue nuclear non-proliferation through economic sanctions, average Iranian citizens are the ones who pay the price.
U.S. should not demonize Iran for their alleged quest to obtain nuclear weapons

U.S. should not demonize Iran for their alleged quest to obtain nuclear weapons

February 21, 2013
There is a misconception in the United States brought on by the media and politicians that Iran wants to obtain nuclear weapons, when in fact, the nation has repeatedly stated they are against any country having nuclear weapons.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Iran presents contradictory nuclear stance

February 19, 2013
Iran's criticism of North Korea's nuclear test decisions is hypocritical.
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Candidate for Iranian presidency visits NYU

January 30, 2013
Iranian Presidential candidate Hooshang Amirahmadi visits NYU.
Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

January 30, 2013
Hooshang Amirahmadi, candidate for president, is the better choice for Iran.