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

Washington Square News

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Beyond NYU: Working toward worldwide access to health and education

Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. This week, alums Eddie Bergman and Khalid Elachi share how they created MCW Global to fight against educational, economic and health related issues.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor February 9, 2023

NYU alums Eddie Bergman and Khalid Elachi are working with vulnerable communities on issues related to health, education and economics with their nonprofit organization, Miracle...

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The Soapbox: Ecuadorian gangs, tensions in the Congo, North Korean missile tests

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor November 4, 2022

In Ecuador, gang attacks prompt state of emergency Ecuador’s president declared a state of emergency in two coastal provinces after a rash of gang violence on Nov. 1. The attacks,...

Reflecting on Rwandan Genocide: 20 years

Reflecting on Rwandan Genocide: 20 years

April 6, 2014
International assistance is therefore necessary for all countries emerging from the perils of genocidal violence.
North Korean crimes constitute genocide

North Korean crimes constitute genocide

February 26, 2014
The international community must recognize the severity of the situation in North Korea.
Justin Lanier for WSN

Elie Wiesel, Rwandan president discuss genocide

September 30, 2013
The Bronfman Center hosted a conversation about genocide with Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda.
United States is left with no good option concerning Syria

United States is left with no good option concerning Syria

September 2, 2013
The debate over U.S. intervention in Syria presents a Catch 22, as both action and inaction could do more harm than good in the war-ridden nation.