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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

NYU men’s soccer keeps winning streak alive

September 9, 2013
Men's soccer extend their undefeated record to 4-0-0
Graphic by Lyanne Natividad

GNU by numbers: where NYU students are studying abroad

September 9, 2013
NYU has campuses all over, so WSN has compiled a graphic to illustrate where students are studying in the fall 2013 semester.
Courtesy of NYU

Former U.S. Olympic athlete now coaches NYU diving

September 9, 2013
NYU diving head coach Scott Donie worked with the U.S. Olympic team selecting athletes for men's 10m platform synchronized diving.
via makingabetternyu.org

[UPDATE] Mayoral candidates send letter to Sexton, administration

September 9, 2013
A handful of Democratic mayoral hopefuls wrote a letter to NYU President John Sexton regarding fair treatment of TA's, GA's and RA's.
Daniel Cole for WSN

L subway line to receive more trains, MTA says

September 9, 2013
In response to growing demand, the L train is increasing service.
New York plastic bag policy does not reflect progressive city ideals

New York plastic bag policy does not reflect progressive city ideals

September 9, 2013
With over 5.2 billion plastic bags used per year, New York City has a responsibility to be more environmentally conscious.
New side to Sexton shown in New Yorker articles, but policies still remain an issue

New side to Sexton shown in New Yorker articles, but policies still remain an issue

September 9, 2013
Despite today's New Yorker article portraying a unique, human side of NYU President John Sexton, his policies must still be examined distinct from his character.
U.S. makes legal justification for illegal state practices

U.S. makes legal justification for illegal state practices

September 9, 2013
The US Department of Defense's recent responses to allegations of torture demonstrates a growing need to justify state practice through international law.
Rachel Cabitt/WSN

Tisch professor’s book focuses on social media, photojournalism

September 9, 2013
As social media expands the number of budding photographers, Fred Ritchin questions whether this trend is diluting the field.
 Courtesy of Galerie Protégé

Bodybeautiful gallery depicts feminine ideals in popular culture

September 9, 2013
Katya Grokhovsky's new exhibit is designed to make patrons think and discuss the gender norms forced on women
via pad.org

Students work to add all-university law fraternity

September 9, 2013
Despite having a pre-law clubs and pre-law track and advisors, NYU does not have a law fraternity. But three NYU students are trying to change that.

Letter to the Editor: Sexton administration should allow RAs, TAs right to unionize

September 9, 2013
The Sexton administration should uphold resident and teaching assistants' right to collective bargaining.