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

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
While leaking can serve the public interest, they must be tempered by not releasing person information.
Focus on the rankings that matter

Focus on the rankings that matter

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
Students and parents shouldn't set so much store by existing university rankings
Drone regulation measures a step forward

Drone regulation measures a step forward

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
The FAA must move swiftly in order to prevent a serious drone incident.
Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
Fantasy sports websites need regulation to prevent illicit activity.
Needless sexualization must end

Needless sexualization must end

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
The controversy around ads for absorbent menstrual underwear on the MTA reflects a societal inability to deal earnestly with women's bodies. Calling these ads out for being inappropriate is silly when other ads sexualize women much more and are overall much less positive.
Parents Day disruptive, little use

Parents Day disruptive, little use

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
NYU Parent's Week wasn't a fun time at all. Not only was it an inconvenience for students in Bobst trying to study for midterms, but there are so many better ways for parents to spend time with their kids in the city.
Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

WSN Editorial Board October 27, 2015
The media and the Brown student body are focusing too much on Malia Obama visiting Brown and being in the vicinity of a beer pong table.
Criminal record is not the end of the world

Criminal record is not the end of the world

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Someone's criminal record should not derail their entire life.
Fight for Love with Feminist Porn

Fight for Love with Feminist Porn

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor October 26, 2015
Feminist pornography is a way to bridge the gap between moral guardians and porn-lovers and combat the destructive gender roles that modern porn perpetuates.
Politicians are leaders, not saints

Politicians are leaders, not saints

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Politicians should be seen as humans, and their vices do not preclude them from public life.
College drinking about safety, not prohibition

College drinking about safety, not prohibition

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2015
Universities need to understand the reality that students are going to drink no matter what. Drinking policies need to teach students how to drink rather than futilely attempting to stamp it out.
GMOs must be embraced

GMOs must be embraced

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 22, 2015
In this week's point-counterpoint, staff writer Patrick Seaman argues in favor of GMOs.