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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

Blake debacle underscores need for NYPD reform

WSN Editorial Board September 14, 2015
The James Blake case is the latest case of NYPD misconduct. It is past time for Bratton and de Blasio to act.
Iran Deal opposition based on arms deals

Iran Deal opposition based on arms deals

Frank Mello-Morales, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Opposition to the Iran Deal can be hidden in financial interests in the military-industrial complex, and it's up to journalists to expose these links.
Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Michael Dellapi, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Movies like Mad Max and Straight Outta Compton might look superficial but carry deeper social messages, and cinemagoers should be more discerning about the sorts of movies they see.
Bernie Sanders presents the new American campaign

Bernie Sanders presents the new American campaign

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
Bernie Sanders's campaign success shows how the internet is critical to political campaigns now.
NYU could fight deforestation with chopsticks

NYU could fight deforestation with chopsticks

Sunny Hong, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
NYU should switch from wooden to metal chopsticks for the sake of the environment.
Students must be wary of cultural appropriation

Students must be wary of cultural appropriation

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
NYU asked people not to culturally appropriate during the Welcome Week Festiball, but students should take it on themselves not to appropriate other cultures.
Leslie eLab fosters  entrepreneurial spirit

Leslie eLab fosters entrepreneurial spirit

WSN Editorial Board September 14, 2015
The NYU Leslie eLab is a good example of NYU promoting innovation, and it's this is a good thing.
Body shaming must not serve as punchline

Body shaming must not serve as punchline

Joelle Yu, Contributing Writer September 11, 2015
Joelle Yu writes about Nicole Arbour’s “Dear Fat People” video.
14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

Patrick Seaman, Contributing writer September 11, 2015
The US must revisit its foreign policy as it arms "moderate" Syrian rebels.
NYU needs to move forward with divestment talks

NYU needs to move forward with divestment talks

WSN Editorial Board September 9, 2015
The NYU administration is dragging its heels on divestment, and must acknowledge the promised meeting between the board of trustees and NYU Divest.
Celebrities must embrace their flaws

Celebrities must embrace their flaws

Lena Rawley, Contributing Writer September 9, 2015
Female celebrities embracing their imperfections and fighting the notion of a perfect body has a positive impact on women everywhere.
Facebook real name policy must go

Facebook real name policy must go

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor September 8, 2015
Facebook has already taken a step in the right direction by allowing users to set a custom gender. They must know abandon their stringent controls on what names users are allowed use.