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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

#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

WSN Editorial Board October 7, 2015
#BetterSexTalk improves the discourse around sexual education and sexual assault.
Anti-gentrification efforts need to stop targeting independent businesses

Anti-gentrification efforts need to stop targeting independent businesses

Adnan Zarif, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
Local stores and cafes in London's trendy East End are the wrong outlets for protest ire.
U.S. must choose better allies abroad

U.S. must choose better allies abroad

Patrick Seaman, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
Given the Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, they have no business heading up the UN's new human rights panel.
Don’t look a $100 million gift horse in the mouth

Don’t look a $100 million gift horse in the mouth

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2015
Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon's donation to NYU, despite sudden name change, should not be spurned. Pushback to the name is ultimately an overreaction in comparison to the good the money will do.
Japan deal cause for concern in US

Japan deal cause for concern in US

Max Schachere, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
A new Japanese military bill could harm the United States more than it could help us.
Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with the NSO about more than just music

Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with the NSO about more than just music

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Kendrick's collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra bodes well for lovers of rap and classical music alike.
Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

WSN Editorial Board October 5, 2015
The NYPD's reforms on the use of force are a step in the right direction.
Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Fans must try to avoid being overly invasive.
Media coverage of airstrike fails, outlets quietly rewrite articles

Media coverage of airstrike fails, outlets quietly rewrite articles

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor October 5, 2015
The New York Times should stop rewriting their stories and should also stop leaning on official sources for their stories.
Celebrities should not ignore fans

Celebrities should not ignore fans

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 5, 2015
Don't be afraid to ask a celebrity for a photo or a bit of conversation. Meeting with them is just part of the New York experience.
Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Meryl Streep and celebrities like her must serve as vocal role models for a new generation of unapologetic feminists devoted to the pursuit of equality.
Gun deaths must be politicized if change is to occur

Gun deaths must be politicized if change is to occur

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Our country must not sit back and do nothing in the face of the tragedy of school shootings if we want to put an end to them