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

Washington Square News

The remnants of a poster showing the Israeli hostages who are missing stuck on a pillar in N.Y.U’s Stern School of Business. Behind the pillar is a white and purple N.Y.U. flag hanging on a building.

Students caught tearing down Israeli hostage posters may face disciplinary action

Recordings and pictures of the students taking down the posters quickly circulated throughout social media, which revealed the students’ names and their information to millions.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor October 23, 2023

Two students who were caught tearing down posters of Israeli hostages outside the Stern School of Business last week may face disciplinary action from NYU, according to the university.  Photos...

Brown shoes standing on top of a box under the Washington Square Arch.

The Soapbox: Real estate in China, carbon credit in the UAE, raising debts in Italy

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Samson Tu, Creative Director October 13, 2023

In China, largest real estate developer misses debt payments  Chinese real estate developer Country Garden announced that it will miss payment for overseas debt to the Hong...

A group of about 15 students holding a sign reading “Sunrise Movement N.Y.U.”

Student activists join thousands at March to End Fossil Fuels

Tens of thousands of protesters attended a climate march in Midtown on Sunday, demanding new legislation to combat climate change.
Krish Dev and Mikaylah Du September 19, 2023

NYU students and faculty joined tens of thousands in a midtown Manhattan march on Sept. 17, calling on President Joe Biden to end federal fossil fuel investments and declare a...

A group of panelists sits on a stage for a discussion. Behind them is a purple sign with white text that reads “Center for Global Affairs.”

One year later, how has the crisis in Ukraine affected global energy markets?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine began almost exactly one year ago. At NYU, a group of professors talked about the war and the effects it has had on Feb. 23.
Nikki Mirala, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

One day before the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, on Thursday, Feb. 23,  NYU’s School of Professional Studies Center for Global Affairs hosted a six-person...

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

The Soapbox: Haitian gangs, a prisoner’s hunger strike, Italy’s refusal of migrants

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 New Editor November 11, 2022

In Haiti, a small concession from gangs leaves much to be desired The leader of the Haitian gang federation G9 Family and Allies announced on Nov. 4 that he would end the blockade...

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

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,...

A pair of scissors and a string of black hair sit against white tiles.

Guest Essay: This isn’t the first time Iran has violated human rights.

The Islamic Republic’s current media blackout can’t hide the human rights violations that the Iranian people have endured for 43 years.
Nicky Kashani, Guest Writer September 29, 2022

As an Iranian raised in Tehran and now a graduate student living abroad, I consider myself fortunate to be able to share my thoughts and feelings about my country and raise awareness...