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

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Digital Director September 8, 2015
The freemium model —that Spotify and YouTube have adopted– should be the future of online content.

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor September 8, 2015
Freshmen should not let their fears and insecurities hold them back from enjoying NYU as fully as possible. Life begins, as they say, at the end of your comfort zone.
NYU students have duty to preserve Greenwich Village

NYU students have duty to preserve Greenwich Village

Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor August 28, 2015
NYU students, especially freshman, must understand the complex and sometimes controversial reputation NYU has earned in Greenwich Village.
Netzpolitik shows importance of free press

Netzpolitik shows importance of free press

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor August 28, 2015
The short-lived treason investigation against German news blog Netzpolitik underscored the importance of leakers and whistleblowers to the democratic process.
Independent bookstores need our love

Independent bookstores need our love

WSN Editorial Board August 28, 2015
NYU students can give back to the wider Greenwich Village community by supporting local bookstores where possible.
Striving toward unisex marketing

Striving toward unisex marketing

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist April 30, 2015
Unisex marketing would end the unfair pricing in items marketed toward specific genders.

LS must clarify goals to reduce student confusion

WSN Editorial Board April 30, 2015
NYU should work to alleviate the stigma that some Liberal Studies students feel.

Student-only performance reviews misguided

Dana Brown, Staff Columnist April 30, 2015
Professors' performance ratings — which could potentially get them fired — should be based on more than student evaluations.
Jenner interview should be model for future

Jenner interview should be model for future

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor April 29, 2015
Bruce Jenner's recent transition has been respectfully handled by the media.
Comedy most incisive when angry

Comedy most incisive when angry

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief April 29, 2015
Obama's recent speeches are contradictory in their handling of serious issues.

Media coverage of Baltimore frustrating

WSN Editorial Board April 28, 2015
The media coverage of the Baltimore riots has dismissed the largely peaceful protests and cleanup efforts.
Legalize marijuana for a consistent product

Legalize marijuana for a consistent product

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2015
Legalization of marijuana would curb poisoning and overdoses from dangerous and unregulated synthetic marijuana.