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

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

Washington Square News

A collage of two photos. One the left is an array of rainbow-colored fabric. On the right is a silver trash can and a yellow drawstring bag with the word "FABSCRAP," a website address and two arrows making up part of a recycling symbol. The text and arrows are in white.

FABSCRAP fashionably rethinks textile waste

The sustainable company makes fashion eco-friendly by saving millions of pounds of fabric waste.
Linsey Lao, Contributing Writer October 12, 2022

When New York Fashion Week kicked off on Sept. 9, the New York and Philadelphia-based organization FABSCRAP made its way into the public eye as the textile provider for sustainable...

Forty-one percent of NYU students face food insecurity, according to Steinhardt alum Maura Puscheck. Food insecurity has become a dire issue across New York City amid pandemic. (Images courtesy of Alesha Gooden and Tera Nakata)

Food activism: taking food justice into your own hands

The "Zoom in on Food Activism" panel, part of NYU's MLK Week celebration, aimed to involve students in food activism.
Jules Roscoe, UTA Staff Writer February 18, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and ideas have spread far beyond the U.S. Civil Rights movement. NYU hosted its 17th annual MLK Week last week, theorizing what a changed world...

How Winnie Xu Learned to Trust Her Instincts When ‘No One Tells You’

How Winnie Xu Learned to Trust Her Instincts When ‘No One Tells You’

The CAS senior is president of Two Birds One Stone, a student club that saves an average of 42 pounds of dining hall food per day.
Sam Klein, Managing Editor December 5, 2019

Winnie Xu is walking downtown on Bowery, just south of Houston Street, carrying an aluminum tray with meatballs from Third North oozing out the corners, when a man in loose gray...

Food banks such as The Bowery Mission serve those in need, especially during cold winter months. (Via Facebook)

Five Ways to Give Back in New York Over Thanksgiving

Take a break from arguing with your family and spread some cheer in New York this holiday season.
Alex Tran, Contributing Writer November 27, 2019

While Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with loved ones, gorge yourself on turkey and argue about politics with your estranged relatives, it’s also a time to give back to your...

The annual Children's Halloween Parade starts in Washington Square Park. (Via NYU)

Treats, Not Tricks: Halloween Volunteer Opportunities

Give back this spooky season and sign up for these Halloween-themed service opportunities.
Cloris Yang, Contributing Writer October 22, 2019

This year, offer treats instead of tricks and celebrate spooky season by giving back to the community. Help New York City’s vibrant communities thrive by participating in these...

Campaign ads encouraging New Yorkers to vote in the local elections were displayed all around the city, especially on the subway.

Students Campaign for Change

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director November 6, 2017
For some NYU students, working on a campaign for a local election means campaigning to affect citizens' daily life.
Yehuda Sarna, director of the Bronfman Center, organized a team to aid relief after Vegas shooting.

Bronfman Center Sends Aid to Las Vegas After Mass Shooting

Jalil Johnson, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
NYU student volunteers embarked on a relief trip to Las Vegas through the Bronfman Center.
The Petey Greene program offers educational programs to prisoners who have been deprived of it in correctional facilities. Brandon Crispin has been a volunteer tutor with the Petey Greene program for about a year.

Petey Greene: Education as Rehabilitation

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director October 2, 2017
NYU students who take part in the Petey Greene program provide much needed tutoring to students in correctional facilities.


Donating to a food drive is a classic way to lend a helping hand to the homeless this Thanksgiving.

Spread Love This Thanksgiving

Liv Chai, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the weather gets colder and food for the homeless becomes even more scarce, the holidays should be a time for all of us to not only be thankful for all that we have but to consider the less fortunate and give back.
Steinhardt freshman Oliver Wang tutors at University Neighborhood Middle School in Brooklyn.

On the Job: America Reads and Counts

Faith Gates, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
Although NYU gives students many different opportunities to earn scholarship money through work study jobs, the most popular job for students is the America Reads program, which attracts more than 1,000 volunteers each year.
Graphic by Alexa Wong

Political involvement at NYU

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor November 2, 2015
Survey shows that most NYU students take to the polls to voice their political positions.
Courtesy of Sakshi Bhoolabhai

BuildOn takes initiative with other communities

September 23, 2013
BuildOn offers students the chance to provide service and a connections between many diverse cultures.