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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

In memoriam: Keith Leighty

In memoriam: Keith Leighty

December 5, 2013
In rememberance of WSN's editorial adviser

ARTS ISSUE: Letter from the Editor

December 5, 2013
One of the biggest criticisms of James Cameron’s “Titanic” is that there’s just so much of it — nearly everything that could possibly happen to Jack and Rose happens.
Courtesy of Nell Kessler

Tisch studio evacuated after fire breaks out nearby

December 5, 2013
Students leave Stella Adler Studio after occupants smell smoke from an adjacent building.
Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

December 5, 2013
The intensifying crisis of public higher education is both morally and politically relevant for private university students who, faced with massive debt, must structure their life choices around the whims of the market.
NSA program echoes same oversight questions

NSA program echoes same oversight questions

December 4, 2013
NSA surveillance on individuals' porn habits online is needless infringement on the right to personal privacy because it does not improve national security.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Community uses multimedia to share stop-and-frisk stories

December 4, 2013
A five-day event uses media to give students a voice.
Sperm donation industry needs regulation

Sperm donation industry needs regulation

December 4, 2013
Recent reports reveal cases of accidental incest and genetic disorders due to lack of enforcement in genetic testing, demonstrating a need for regulation of the sperm donation industry.
Amazon delivery drones present marketing ploy

Amazon delivery drones present marketing ploy

December 4, 2013
While Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made an announcement regarding a future of delivery by drones, the statement may be more of a marketing ploy than an immediate prospect.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Roosevelt Institute members submit policy proposals

December 4, 2013
Students who entered submissions to the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network 10 Ideas series present their policy pieces.
Danielle Drumgoole for WSN

Glasses create opportunities to experiment with eye makeup

Dana Reszutek, Staff Writer December 4, 2013
Use your glasses to your advantage by experimenting with makeup to complement your eyes.
via wikipedia.org

Kwame Anthony Appiah to join NYU Philosophy Department

December 4, 2013
The noted philosopher is leaving Princeton for appointments at NYU's philosophy department and School of Law.
Courtesy of Tribeca Film

‘S#x Acts’ approaches taboo topic with ambiguity

December 4, 2013
Similar to the title, the meaning of Johnathan Gurfinkel’s debut film “S#x Acts" is never made clear.