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

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Omer Malik | A Quiet Force for Good

Dec 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,...

One of the pages from the edition WSN released on Sept. 14.

In the Archives: NYU During 9/11

A look into the newspaper's archives from the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief Sep 11, 2018
A look into the newspaper's archives from the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Dr. Anna Nolan in the courtyard of the new Science Building at NYU Langone.

9/11 First-Responders Contribute to NYU Lung Disease Research

Sarah Jackson, News Editor Sep 11, 2018
An NYU study found a connection between abnormal levels of certain metabolites and the development of obstructive airway disease.
The newly reopened station’s new signs now read “WTC Cortlandt.”

17 Years After 9/11, Cortlandt St. Station Reopens

Cortlandt Street Station — destroyed in the 9/11 attacks — recently reopened.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor Sep 11, 2018
Cortlandt Street Station — destroyed in the 9/11 attacks — recently reopened.
Washington Square Park  full of American Flags to honor former FDNY marshal Christopher Tripp Zanetis.

Fallen NYU Fireman Honored by New York Community

Noah Mutterperl, Contributing Writer Apr 2, 2018
A memorial service was held Thursday in Washington Square Park for firefighter and NYU alum Tripp Zanetis (CAS '03), who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this month.
AIDS Crisis Should Be More Culturally Emphasized

AIDS Crisis Should Be More Culturally Emphasized

Laura Shkouratoff, Creative Director Sep 25, 2017
On 9/11, 2,606 people died in New York City. To date, more than 100,000 New Yorkers have died of AIDS. The New York City AIDS Memorial holds no names, because their tragedies were hidden as cultural blasphemy.
“Come From Away” is directed by Christopher Ashley. The feel-good musical about 9/11 is currently open at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

A Musical, Canadian Perspective on 9/11

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer Mar 20, 2017
"Come From Away" isn't just the touching true tale of a Canadian town that housed re-routed flights during the aftermath of 9/11 — it's an eerie reminder of the sort of social issues facing us today.
Hypocrisy in Congress Reaches New High

Hypocrisy in Congress Reaches New High

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor Oct 3, 2016
While no politicians want to appear as if they are against 9/11 victims in an election year, the JASTA is not in the best interests of the country and passing it is a betrayal of their constituencies.
9/11 Requires More  Nuanced Remembrance

9/11 Requires More Nuanced Remembrance

WSN Editorial Board Sep 12, 2016
NYU would do well to provide some way of introducing students to serious discussion of the complicated aftermath of 9/11.

NYU Steps Up

WSN Staff Sep 12, 2016
From the Sept. 12, 2001 print edition.
Two bright beams shine from the 9/11 Memorial’s reflecting pools, marking the sky with a ghost of where the Twin Towers once stood.

How NYU Remembers 9/11

Diamond Naga Siu, Lexi Faunce, and Abraham Gross Sep 12, 2016
NYU students discuss how they commemorate Sept. 11 fifteen years after the tragedy.
Billy Domineau is a NYU comedy writer alumnus who created a spec script titled The Twin Towers.

Tisch Alum Tackles 9/11 in Comedy

Jordan Reynolds, Entertainment Editor Sep 6, 2016
Tisch alumnus Billy Domineau speaks about his spec-script that imagines what "Seinfeld" would have done if it covered 9/11.

Comments (0)

Comments that are deemed spam or hate speech by the moderators will be deleted.
All Sort: Newest