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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

(Yezen Saadah for WSN)

Opinion: NYU must be more accommodating for Ramadan

To honor its Muslim students, the university should prioritize expanding private spaces for prayer in addition to increasing meal options at dining halls for those who are fasting.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor March 10, 2025

With Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, having ended and Ramadan already in full swing, millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating the holiest month of...

The entrance into a hallway. There is a writing on the wall that reads ‘GLOBAL CENTER FOR ACADEMIC AND SPIRITUAL LIFE.’

Muslim student groups, Islamic Center raise $880,000 for Morocco and Libya relief

The university’s Muslim Student Association and its Islamic Center have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for relief after deadly disasters led to devastation in North Africa.
Alyona Uvarova, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

The Islamic Center at NYU and the Muslim Student Association have raised more than $880,000 in relief funds following an earthquake and flooding in Morocco and Libya last month.  On...

An illustration of a man wearing a gray suit with a blue tie and a hat. The figure is against a purple background.

NYU chaplain travels to Turkey to support relief efforts

Following devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, NYU chaplain Khalid Latif visited Turkey to provide humanitarian assistance.
Veronica Shirokova, Contributing Writer February 28, 2023

When imam and NYU chaplain Khalid Latif arrived at Gaziantep, a Turkish city affected by recent earthquakes, he said it was like walking through a warzone. He found residents in...

How Maha Hashwi Rallies to Build a Better World

How Maha Hashwi Rallies to Build a Better World

The Tandon senior brings together her background and her undeniable strength to prove that the power of the people can set waves of change into motion.
Mansee Khurana, Under the Arch Senior Editor December 5, 2019

On one of the first cold Tuesdays of the year, the Muslim Student Association’s mentorship event had a low turnout, but even with only 30 of the 100 or so members present, you...

Gerrard Khan, Sarad Al-Jijakli, Lind
a Sarsour, and Ridwan Adhami discuss how Syrian refugees can be helped in the United States.

Islamic Center focuses on Syrian refugee crisis

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
The Islamic Center at NYU hosted a town hall meeting on how you can support Syrian refugees Monday night.