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Washington Square News

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: Bannon and Jan. 6, Haiti, global COVID spikes

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.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor October 22, 2021

In the United States, team Trump defies democracy yet again The House of Representatives voted Thursday to hold far-right political strategist and Donald Trump ally Steve Bannon...

NYU London is a popular site for students interested in study away. These albums by British artists will help set the stage for your semester abroad. (Photo by Ellie Zwolensky)

A typical NYU student’s ideal London playlist

A collection of British albums that fit exceptionally well with all the facets and moods of NYU London life.
Ellie Zwolensky, Contributing Writer October 15, 2021

LONDON — After 24 hours of chaotic first-time solo travel across the Atlantic Ocean, I was in tears: My luggage was lost, my roommate was stuck in the United States with COVID-19,...

Matthew Hedges, a British doctoral student who was imprisoned last year in the UAE, and his wife, Daniela Tejada, at their wedding. (Courtesy of Matthew Hedges and Daniela Tejada)

Hedges Encourages Reflection on NYUAD

WSN spoke with formerly imprisoned U.K. academic Matthew Hedges and his wife Daniela Tejada over academic freedom in the UAE and at NYUAD.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi February 19, 2019

British doctoral student Matthew Hedges was tortured last year during a months-long interrogation period and subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates...

Both America and Britain have recently seen a rise in populist movements. The political and cultural changes those who study abroad face can be overwhelming.

An American in Brexitland: The Confusion and the Culture

Ali Webb, Deputy Abroad Editor April 17, 2017
When Deputy Abroad Editor Ali Webb arrived in London, both her new city and her home country were in the midst of major political transitions.
New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
New York City should consider setting a charge for plastic bags, because both the economy and the environment would benefit.
Andrew Hamilton made his final keynote address at Oxford on Tuesday.

Hamilton: UK conservatives threaten universities

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 7, 2015
NYU's president-to-be Andrew Hamilton gave a speech on Monday discussion proposed budget cuts to U.K. universities.
In defense of an alcohol-free Welcome Week

In defense of an alcohol-free Welcome Week

Scarlett Curtis, Contributing Columnist September 8, 2014
The 21-and-over drinking age benefits students who are entering college.
Scientific Society: New fertilization method saves lives

Scientific Society: New fertilization method saves lives

March 10, 2014
Ethics in cases of three-person IVF cannot trump health.
High taxes in Europe hurt businesses

High taxes in Europe hurt businesses

February 27, 2014
Businesses will move out of Europe if policies toward businesses remain unfriendly.
Online monitoring calls for international law

Online monitoring calls for international law

November 19, 2013
With the expansiveness of the Internet comes questions about its domain and regulation, which could be resolved by international laws.
U.K. withdrawal from the ECHR means withdrawal from the EU

U.K. withdrawal from the ECHR means withdrawal from the EU

October 2, 2013
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has indicated a potential withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, which implies withdrawal from the European Union.