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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

Hakook Helps Students Pay It Forward

Hakook Helps Students Pay It Forward

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Becoming a conscious citizen, attentive to the needs of the community around us, should be the goal of every NYU student.

NYU Service vs. NYC Social Issues

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 16, 2016

NYU boasts a long history of civic unrest, and the students have a reputation for engaging with its community. In addition to protests and rallies, students interact with communities...

This past spring break, NYU students visited Berlin as part of a service trip to help Syrian refugees.

Students Travel to Berlin to Volunteer With Refugees

Ankita Bhanot, Dining Editor April 18, 2016
Three NYU students traveling to Berlin as part of a spring break service trip share their experiences volunteering with Syrian refugees.
FemmeCare drive highlights health issue

FemmeCare drive highlights health issue

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
An NYU student started a drive to collect feminine hygiene products for homeless women and girls in the NYC area.
Sarah Vaz, Sohanna Islam and Shela Wu, left to right, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Bowery Mission in Kimmel on Monday.

NYU students around world join in event

Felipe De La Hoz, Senior Editor February 24, 2015
A review of the Global Service Initiative event that took place as part of the NYU Violet 100 week on Feb. 23.
Regional Manager Danni Mao - Matthew Goldman for WSN

Free service assists renters in subletting apartment space

February 13, 2014
A free service provides students with an easy summer subletting process.