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

Washington Square News

Opinion

College Meal Plans Should Include Meal Replacements

Jennifer Kim, Contributing Writer February 11, 2016
If colleges want to promote healthy eating that fits into the fast-paced lifestyle so common on in campus life, they should provide these meal replacement services like they would provide any other type of food.
Free Speech Under Siege by University Admins in Mount St. Mary’s

Free Speech Under Siege by University Admins in Mount St. Mary’s

WSN Editorial Board February 11, 2016
By publishing the retention story and the drowning bunnies quote, the Mountain Echo has done its part in bringing justice to the university. With any luck, the administration will now hold itself accountable to the university community like it was always supposed to.
Assange’s Arbitrary Detention Must End

Assange’s Arbitrary Detention Must End

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
It cannot be contested that Assange’s reservations on extradition are legitimate and the case being made by the Swedish government is dubious at best.
The NFL Is Dying a Slow Death, Much Like Its Players

The NFL Is Dying a Slow Death, Much Like Its Players

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer February 10, 2016
112 million people watched Sunday’s Super Bowl, but 20 years from now, we might be looking back at this decade as a turning point in football’s history.
Don't Run For President, Bloomberg

Don’t Run For President, Bloomberg

WSN Editorial Board February 10, 2016
In an already crowded pool of candidates, Bloomberg's potential candidacy is more of a distraction than anything else.
Pray the Perils of Conversion Therapy Away

Pray the Perils of Conversion Therapy Away

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer February 9, 2016
In an age in which same-sex marriage has been upheld by the Supreme Court as a fundamental right, state legislatures nationwide must do their part to forbid an immensely damaging and medically unsound procedure from occurring within their borders.
Pickup Artists Put New Sheen on Old Sexism

Pickup Artists Put New Sheen on Old Sexism

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor February 9, 2016
Just as white nationalism is Newspeak for racism, Men’s Rights is a rebranding of misogyny, a yearning to return to a defunct status-quo.
NYC Area Median Income Figures Must Discount Suburbs

NYC Area Median Income Figures Must Discount Suburbs

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer February 8, 2016
A proper city-wide Area Median Income would be relevant and useful figure for evaluating and not just a guise for gentrification.
To Defeat Boko Haram, Nigeria Needs Global Aid

To Defeat Boko Haram, Nigeria Needs Global Aid

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer February 8, 2016
The world must look to Boko Haram as a challenge and a threat to stability everywhere, not just in West Africa.
Trans-Pacific Partnership Necessitates Education Reform

Trans-Pacific Partnership Necessitates Education Reform

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor February 8, 2016
Politicians need to recognize the radical new possibilities that a specialized economy will bring.
Hamilton Must Be More Than Just Talk

Hamilton Must Be More Than Just Talk

WSN Editorial Board February 8, 2016
Hamilton is hopeful, but he will need make good on his optimism for the university.
Clinton's Campaign Belongs in the '60s

Clinton’s Campaign Belongs in the ’60s

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign has failed to resonate with millennials, and instead goes straight over their heads. She'd be better suited for the 1960s.