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

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Affordable Housing Battles in the Backyard

Affordable Housing Battles in the Backyard

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer April 26, 2016
Failing to create a pathway for legal ADUs will force the number of illegal, and often unsafe units to rise.
Fight Against Boko Haram Must Be International

Fight Against Boko Haram Must Be International

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer April 26, 2016
The international community needs to put pressure on the government when it comes to getting our girls back — not only to keep up military efforts, but also to make sure that corruption and bureaucracy do not get in the way of justice.
Rape Kit Processing Still Disappoints Survivors

Rape Kit Processing Still Disappoints Survivors

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
As the nation works to prevent and combat sexual assault, we must also work to better provide for the victims of these crimes.
NYPD Quota Culture Threatens Equality

NYPD Quota Culture Threatens Equality

WSN Editorial Board April 25, 2016
Disincentivize pointless arrests, and minority businesses will be allowed to survive and prosper unharassed.
Sanders Revolution Misguided from the Start

Sanders Revolution Misguided from the Start

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
If Bernie Sanders was truly married to the idea of political revolution, I believe he would have started at the bottom and worked his way up.
New York Bail Policies Stifle Justice

New York Bail Policies Stifle Justice

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer April 25, 2016
There is one process housed in the criminal justice system which quietly delivers especially egregious and far-reaching decisions: the bail system.
Council Elections Deserve Student Attention

Council Elections Deserve Student Attention

Paris Martineau, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
An uninformed student body is not fit to foster a culture of activism and enact change.
Virginia Felon Voting Highlights Democratic Inconsistencies

Virginia Felon Voting Highlights Democratic Inconsistencies

Connor Borden, Staff Writer April 24, 2016
The day each citizen enjoys full access to their inalienable civil liberties is the day the U.S. will know equity, and from there progress can march forward.
Contouring and the Destructiveness of Makeup Culture

Contouring and the Destructiveness of Makeup Culture

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 22, 2016
It’s hard to find justification for full-body contouring makeup rituals, and the proliferation of these techniques online are especially troubling for self-esteem and self-consciousness.
End Gender Barriers for Male Teachers

End Gender Barriers for Male Teachers

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer April 20, 2016
Fighting the outmoded stereotypes about male teachers will improve education for all students.
Divestment is Part of Larger NYU Battle

Divestment is Part of Larger NYU Battle

WSN Editorial Board April 20, 2016
In the struggle for a more responsible administration, divestment activists and the rest of the NYU community are united.
Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Daniella Azoulay April 19, 2016
The new government health guidelines failed to address one of the most prevalent source of greenhouse gas and health issues: meat.