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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

US must not give Israel a blank check

US must not give Israel a blank check

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
The US cannot afford to have its assets tied up in Israel any longer.
Activists shouldn’t coopt Black Lives Matter slogan

Activists shouldn’t coopt Black Lives Matter slogan

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Israeli advocacy groups appropriating Black Lives Matter language and hashtags are only hurting their cause by distracting from another movement.

Letter to the Editor: Israel Divestment

David Zonshayn, Contributing Writer April 21, 2015
Pro-Palestine groups calling for boycotts of Israeli companies destroys the possibility of coexistence.
Letter to the editor: NYU SJP

Letter to the editor: NYU SJP

Ellis Garey, Shafeka Hashash and Evan Jones April 14, 2015
NYU should divest from any holdings it has in companies that profit from the occupation of Palestine.

Professors urge NYU to divest from Israeli occupation

Ned Harrell, Contributing Writer April 14, 2015
NYU professors and students have signed a petition urging NYU to divest from companies linked to the Israeli occupation.
Why NYU-SJP held Israeli Apartheid Week

Why NYU-SJP held Israeli Apartheid Week

Amith Gupta, contributing columnist April 2, 2015
Students for Justice in Palestine were justified in commemorating Israel Apartheid Week.
Tackling claims of Israeli apartheid

Tackling claims of Israeli apartheid

David Zonshayn, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015
The Students for Justice in Palestine are blatantly anti-Israel and they are wrong to accuse Israel of Apartheid.

Professor discusses poverty research

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 25, 2015
Dr. Michal Shimai gave a lecture on her research project to determine if poverty is a collective trauma.
Israel produces technology, cultural advances

Israel produces technology, cultural advances

Joshua Z. Lavine, Contributing Columnist December 3, 2014
"One can be critical of Israel just as one can be critical of any other developed country, but Israel should not be defined by its conflicts in the Middle East. Instead, it should be recognized for its positive contributions to the international community."
TorchPAC organized a debate regarding Israel and the Modern Middle East on Thursday.

Policy experts debate Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer November 14, 2014
NYU TorchPAC hosted a debate about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Professor speaks on impact of conflict

Professor speaks on impact of conflict

Shirley Foo, Staff Writer October 23, 2014
The Israeli Education Minister spoke at NYU on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Students at NYU and Columbia raised money for people in Gaza.

Fast-A-Thon 2014 raises $33,500

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer October 20, 2014
Coverage of Islamic Relief USA's "Fastathon 2014" Fast-for-Gaza event at the NYU Islamic Center.