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

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

Washington Square News

A tall building complex with protruding glass windows under construction. Across the street from the construction site is a row of buildings with brown brick exteriors. The road sign indicates that the building is on Bleecker Street.

NYU’s yearslong history with the Turner Construction Company

The university hired Turner to construct the Paulson Center months after filing a lawsuit against the company accusing it of building faulty flood protections.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Just a few months before NYU hired Turner Construction Company — an international construction services firm based in North America — to build the now-completed Paulson Center,...

A man in a black jacket and a blue sweater stands behind a podium with a microphone with flowers in front of it. He faces a crowd, which is listening to him speak while sitting on a large staircase.

NYU vigil honors victims of Turkey and Syria earthquakes

After two deadly earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria last week, NYU’s student government and its Turkish Student Association organized a vigil in solidarity with victims.
Aya Diab, Contributing Writer February 16, 2023

Dozens of NYU students and faculty gathered on the steps of the Kimmel Center for University Life on Feb. 15 to honor the tens of thousands of lives lost in recent earthquakes,...

The Forgotten 3.4 Million Americans

The Forgotten 3.4 Million Americans

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Bickering aside, the U.S. and Puerto Rican governments need to prioritize the wellbeing of Puerto Ricans. The region must stop being politicized — 3.4 million U.S. citizens are suffering.
Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal

Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
While bipartisanship in politics has escalated to the point when opposition forces are described as radicals, the gathering of five living former presidents this past weekend is a reminder that Americans can still hope for one indivisible nation, with liberty and justice for all.
Wildfire in California Demonstrates our Vulnerability

Wildfire in California Demonstrates our Vulnerability

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer October 18, 2017
As natural disasters occur more frequently and on a more deadly level than ever, Americans are receiving none other than a wake-up call that they cannot take safety for granted anymore.
India Floods: Déjà vu

India Floods: Déjà vu

Apurva Kothari, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
1985, 2005, 2017: This is neither the first time torrential rains derailed the lives of a million Indians nor will it be the last.
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy was devastating for many. (via flickr.com)

NYU Program Aids Recovery in Disaster-Stricken Communities

Arushi Sahay, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
NYU’s Population Impact, Recovery, and Resilience program examines disaster stricken communities and assesses the disaster recovery process.
‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone

‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer October 16, 2016
Sure, social media helps us connect to a worldwide audience far quicker and easier than any other platform, but thoughts and prayers don’t mean much if they reach those in actual need too late.
via flickr.com

How To: Prepare for disaster

Bryna Shuman, Staff Writer November 18, 2013

  A little over a year ago, Hurricane Sandy struck the New York metropolitan area, leaving many students unequipped to deal with such a disaster. This year’s...

GRAPHIC: Voices across campuses

GRAPHIC: Voices across campuses

November 1, 2012
Student reports from New York City as across East Coast about conditions in other colleges and universities.
Katya Barannik for WSN

New York residents react to Con Ed explosion

October 31, 2012
Con Edison workers have congregated between 20 and 21st streets to restore power in Manhattan.
Bridgette Doran/WSN

Limited subway service continues to resume

October 31, 2012
Gov. Cuomo announced limited subway service will resume starting Thursday morning on 14 of 23 subway lines.