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A group of protesters marching down Seventh Avenue near Times Square. Some of them are holding posters with the Iranian flag on them.

At Times Square, NYU students join thousands to demand Iran regime change

NYU’s Persian Cultural Society took part in the largest Iranian protest in New York City on Saturday.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2022

The Persian Cultural Society at NYU joined over 10,000 people gathered in Times Square to protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 19. The...

An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”

The Soapbox: Burkina Faso, Storm Ana, Tonga

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Kristian Burt, News Editor January 28, 2022

Burkina Faso becomes the latest coup in the Sahel Burkina Faso’s military has seized full control of the country after taking democratically elected President Roch Marc Christian...

Online Courses Are Ultimately a Step Forward for Learning

Online Courses Are Ultimately a Step Forward for Learning

The pros of taking online courses outweigh their questionable cons.
Diya Jain, Columnist April 8, 2019

This past week, the executive director of UNICEF released data stating that 364 million children worldwide do not have access to the internet. For most of us, losing internet access...

An NYU Student tables for Refugee Week 2018.

Students Raise Awareness on Refugee Crisis

Natalie Chinn, Deputy Features Editor April 16, 2018
After a service trip working with refugees, four NYU students organized Refugee Week to spark discussions surrounding the global refugee crisis. Refugee Week is April 16-20.
Satellite image of Hurricane Irma heading to Florida on Thursday, September 7th, 2017

NYU’s Latin American Clubs Raise Funds in Wake of Irma

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
A number of NYU's Latin American clubs have convened to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Irma.
UNICEF @ NYU is hosting water week to spread awareness on safe water access and sanitation facilities. They report that 748 million people do not have access to clean water.

UNICEF@NYU’s Water Week to raise awareness of water crisis

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
UNICEF@NYU will be hosting Water Week from April 20-24 to raise awareness of the lack of clean water many children face not only nationally but globally. The club has planned three events including a fundraiser throughout the week.
Media panic distracts from U.S. capability in treating Ebola

Media panic distracts from U.S. capability in treating Ebola

Tess Woosley, Deputy Opinion Editor September 2, 2014
Media sensationalism surrounding Ebola distracted from U.S. capability to combat the disease.
Water Week to make first splash at NYU

Water Week to make first splash at NYU

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 13, 2014
UNICEF@NYU and the Gallatin Resource Fund are teaming up for the events.
US fails to address child welfare issues

US fails to address child welfare issues

April 15, 2013
The U.S. is failing to address the needs of impoverished children because of our false political ideology against social services.