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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

Although volunteerism is great in its ability to allow people to both explore and better their communities, it can become just a pat on the back for the privileged.

Paris: Students Volunteer at the Empty Calais Jungle

Audrey Deng, Contributing Writer December 6, 2016
Audrey Deng chopped wood at Calais and reflected on the self-congratulatory nature of volunteerism.

What You Need to Know About the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 18, 2016
Your guide to the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
The Ethical Case for an Open Heart

The Ethical Case for an Open Heart

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor April 18, 2016
Opinion editor Richard Shu argues that the West has the duty to accept more Syrian refugees.
How Islamic is ISIS?

How Islamic is ISIS?

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
Attempts from the right to screen refugees based on their religion, halt construction of mosques or justify casual discrimination against Muslims are all dangerously misguided because the average Muslim has nothing in common with the average ISIS member.
Paris underscores importance of opening arms to refugees

Paris underscores importance of opening arms to refugees

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2015
When geopolitics are horrendously complicated and when hatred and fear are what motivate our enemies, we need humanity now more than ever — toward our citizens and toward refugees.
14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

Patrick Seaman, Contributing writer September 10, 2015
The US must revisit its foreign policy as it arms "moderate" Syrian rebels.

Refugee crisis demands action

WSN Editorial Board September 8, 2015
The EU needs to cut the rhetorical heel-digging and start earnestly addressing the refugees at their doorstep.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Syrian crisis comes to life on campus

April 17, 2014
Syrian activists and journalists discussed health, education, women's issues and the plight of refugees.