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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

Asian-Americans Deserve Racial Nuance

Asian-Americans Deserve Racial Nuance

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor February 1, 2016
Asian-Americans, as one of the fastest growing demographics in the United States, can neither look past the grievances caused by primarily white institutions, nor can they ignore the problematic tendencies within their own communities.
Three kids who discover a lost wallet in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.

‘Trash’ is Brazil’s ‘Slumdog Billionaire’

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
The light-hearted and family-friendly tones in "Trash" are not far from a deeper discussion about the slums of Brazil.

UN must take stronger action with development goals

Patrick Seaman, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
The year is 2015, many of the UN's goals lofty have not been successful. They must set more reachable goals.

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.
Studies show that adults are more likely to use crack over powder cocaine, leading to higher chances of arrest.

Study finds disparity in cocaine arrests

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 25, 2015
A study conducted by NYU researches determined that socioeconomically disadvantaged adults are more likely to use crack cocaine.
(From left to right) Scott Korb, Leslie Jamison, Jen Percy and Ben Ratliff discuss sensitive reporting.

Journalists discuss reporting sensitive topics

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer February 3, 2015
Writers spoke at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute on how they report pain, trauma, violence and poverty.

Ferguson shooting signals need for police demilitarization

Miguel Coronado, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2014
The Ferguson shooting should inspire Americans to critically examine race relations and police demilitarization.
Christina's Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina’s Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2014
When Republicans and Democrats shift their focus, they will find that they can address issues that are relevant to minorities.
NYU, Princeton professors pen income analysis paper

NYU, Princeton professors pen income analysis paper

March 25, 2014
NYU and Princeton economics professors published research that found many middle-class families in America are living on a paycheck-to-paycheck basis, which is usually associated with low-income families.
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Number of city children below poverty line on the rise

February 20, 2013
NYU organizations partner to combat poverty of New York City children.