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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

A large crowd of protestors at Washington Square Park holding up signs and Iranian flags. Some of the signs read “WOMAN LIFE FREEDOM,” “FREE IRAN,” and “IRAN 2022 REVOLUTION NO ISLAMIC! TO REPUBLIC!”

Opinion: Islam didn’t start the Iranian protests

While there has been widespread support for Iranian women’s rights, the media has misinterpreted the true intentions of these protests.
Afnan Abbassi, Contributing Writer Nov 21, 2022

Following the murder of Mahsa Amini, protests rapidly spread across the globe from Washington Square Park to London. The attention that Iranian women have received in the media...

The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

The Soapbox: Russian escalation, protests in Iran and Fiona’s fallout

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 Sep 23, 2022

In Russia, mobilization and referendums change the game Russian officials in four occupied Ukrainian regions announced plans on Sept. 20 to hold referendums on annexation to Russia....

How Maha Hashwi Rallies to Build a Better World

How Maha Hashwi Rallies to Build a Better World

The Tandon senior brings together her background and her undeniable strength to prove that the power of the people can set waves of change into motion.
Mansee Khurana, Under the Arch Senior Editor Dec 5, 2019

On one of the first cold Tuesdays of the year, the Muslim Student Association’s mentorship event had a low turnout, but even with only 30 of the 100 or so members present, you...

Anniesa Hasibuan F/W 2017

Han Wang, Contributing Writer Feb 15, 2017

Following her pattern of showing long, flowing skirts and unprecedented hijabs, Anniesa Hasibuan stunned her audience again with an intense, regal runway show. The glittering...

How to not wear a scarf

Grace Dixon, Contributing Writer Nov 30, 2015
Avoid looking drab or being offensive with these tips on how to not wear a scarf this season.
Students must be wary of cultural appropriation

Students must be wary of cultural appropriation

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing writer Sep 14, 2015
NYU asked people not to culturally appropriate during the Welcome Week Festiball, but students should take it on themselves not to appropriate other cultures.

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