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

Washington Square News

A collage of two photos. One the left is an array of rainbow-colored fabric. On the right is a silver trash can and a yellow drawstring bag with the word "FABSCRAP," a website address and two arrows making up part of a recycling symbol. The text and arrows are in white.

FABSCRAP fashionably rethinks textile waste

The sustainable company makes fashion eco-friendly by saving millions of pounds of fabric waste.
Linsey Lao, Contributing Writer October 12, 2022

When New York Fashion Week kicked off on Sept. 9, the New York and Philadelphia-based organization FABSCRAP made its way into the public eye as the textile provider for sustainable...

Two children sitting on airplane seats with overlaid text saying “Safe Passage 4 Ukraine”

NYU instructor funds relocation for Ukrainians displaced by war

Safe Passage 4 Ukraine, a volunteer organization founded by NYU Abu Dhabi instructor Rachel Jamison, has assisted nearly 100 displaced Ukrainians in moving to the United States, Canada and other countries.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer September 7, 2022

Safe Passage 4 Ukraine, a volunteer-based organization founded in April by NYU Abu Dhabi instructor Rachel Jamison, has helped resettle 96 people who have been displaced from Ukraine...

The Half-Pint, located on West 3rd and Thompson Street, is part of the network which donates revenue toNYU clubs and causes.

GroupRaise Simplifies Fundraising

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU clubs can now partner with GroupRaise, an organization that matches nonprofits to nearby restaurants to host events.
Darren Walker is the president of the Ford Foundation, which works to advance human welfare globally.

Darren Walker Is This Year’s Commencement Speaker. So Who Is He?

Anne Cruz, News Editor March 21, 2016
Darren Walker, the president of Ford Foundation will speak at the 2016 Commencement, but who even is he?
Courtesy of Jonathan Chen

‘OneReasonRecording’ supports social justice through musical nonprofit

April 11, 2013
CAS sophomore Johnathan Chen is using music to help spread awareness about charity.
Francis Poon/WSN

10 Weeks Later: The East Harlem News is Born!

December 20, 2012
This semester, the Washington Square News partnered with a group of 6th grade journalists from Isaac Newton Middle School to produce a community newspaper — the East Harlem News. Enjoy!
Learning how to interview: Citizen Schools Week 2

Learning how to interview: Citizen Schools Week 2

October 23, 2012
East Harlem News journalists learn how to interview during their second week.
What's a Byline? - A Warm Welcome to East Harlem News!

What’s a Byline? – A Warm Welcome to East Harlem News!

October 11, 2012

What an excellent question! But before I answer it, let me first explain what all this is. This semester, the Washington Square News is working with Citizen Schools, a nonprofit...