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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

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.
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."
SJP hosts discussion on Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions

SJP hosts discussion on Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor December 2, 2014
The NYU Social and Cultural Analysis department hosted an event to discuss the Palestinian led boycott divestment and sanctions movement in the US.
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.
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.
Peace  scholar speaks at NYU

Peace scholar speaks at NYU

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2014

Yair Hirschfeld, a University of Haifa professor and key architect of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords, spoke at the NYU Taub Center for Israel Studies last night about the current...

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SJP protest sparks social media debate

April 28, 2014
Students take to Twitter and Facebook to discuss the flyer controversy.
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Petitions circulate after flyer scandal

Kavish Harjai, News Editor April 28, 2014
Both the Students for Justice in Palestine and TorchPAC have created petitions to support their positions regarding the eviction flyer controversy.

Student protest deepens Israeli-Palestinian conflict

April 28, 2014
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is extremely sensitive, and its reporting deserves utmost professionalism.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

April 12, 2014
Students take sides on the enduring conflict between Israel and Palestine.