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

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

Washington Square News

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Ramadan through the eyes of NYU students

This Ramadan, students share their experiences as well as grievances as they observe the holy month away from home.
Gabriel Giacomelli, Contributing Writer April 1, 2024

During Ramadan, Muslims around the world congregate to celebrate the month-long celebration through prayer, fasting, reflection and community. Ramadan is the ninth and most venerated...

An illustration of the Syrian and Turkish flags waving on flagpoles. Behind them is a gray and red gradient.

What the NYU community is doing to help Turkey and Syria

In the aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, NYU students and faculty have taken the initiative to organize relief efforts. The student-led Turkish Culture Association alone has raised more than $80,000.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor March 2, 2023

Nearly a month later, Turkey and Syria are only starting to recover from the effects of earthquakes that devastated the countries on Feb. 6. Since the disaster, NYU students and...

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Omer Malik | A Quiet Force for Good

December 5, 2018

It was Nov. 9, 2016, and the Muslim community at NYU was in a frenzy. Businessman and TV personality Donald Trump had just been elected 45th president of the United States,...

NYU alumni have started a petition demanding for NYU to be a sanctuary campus. So far, the petition has 513 signatures with a goal of 1000.

Reviving Refugees: Students Still Want Sanctuary Status

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 24, 2017
After the 2016 presidential election, students and faculty are fighting harder than ever to have NYU designated as a sanctuary campus.