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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

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...

Muslim

Shia, Black Students Discuss Challenges of Minority Muslim Status

Students at an event titled “Making the Marginalized Mainstream: Being the Minority within a Minority” discussed facing discrimination based on appearance and because they differ from other Muslims.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer November 27, 2019

When Nawal Ali lived in Kenya, she did not feel out of place as a practicing Muslim. An NYU Abu Dhabi student, Ali is studying abroad in New York this semester. Here, she said...

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Omer Malik | A Quiet Force for Good

December 5, 2018

It was Nov. 9, 2016, and the Muslim community at NYU was in a frenzy. Businessman and TV personality Donald Trump had just been elected 45th president of the United States,...

RJ Khalaf

Leading With Love
Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 7, 2017

Leadership. Faith. Football. RJ Khalaf’s passions are varied, but they all center around his desire to weave positivity into his surroundings. Though his passions don’t...