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

Washington Square News

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The Soapbox: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza, health care in the UK, former premier dies in China

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Samson Tu, Creative Director November 3, 2023

In the Gaza Strip, Israel’s ongoing siege creates a humanitarian crisis A convoy of at least 33 U.N. trucks carrying humanitarian aid entered through the Rafah Crossing into...

Why You Shouldn’t Donate to the Red Cross

Why You Shouldn’t Donate to the Red Cross

Kieran Brown, Contributing Writer September 6, 2017
I watched as my family members lost their homes, their belongings, and their pets. We saw feet of water flood basements, severe wind tear paneling off of roofs, and for the time being we were hopeless. Yet, we prevailed.
Typhoon Haiyan portrays Philippines government as political disaster

Typhoon Haiyan portrays Philippines government as political disaster

November 17, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan has revealed the incompetence of the government in the Philippines.
Ban against gay men donating blood should be dropped

Ban against gay men donating blood should be dropped

October 3, 2013
By turning away blood from homosexual, sexually active men, the Food and Drug Administration significantly decreases the pool of eligible and clean blood donors.
Courtesy of American Red Cross Club @ NYU

NYU Red Cross moves to give back

November 9, 2012
NYU’s American Red Cross Club does its part to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.