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

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.
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Climate change a form of oppression

Malcolm Kim, Olivia Rich and Charlie Martin April 28, 2015
NYU Divest on upcoming University Senate vote.
Chipotle ignores science with GMO removal

Chipotle ignores science with GMO removal

WSN Editorial Board April 28, 2015
Chipotle disregards science by hopping on the anti-GMO bandwagon.
Conversation over police brutality needs nuance

Conversation over police brutality needs nuance

WSN Editorial Board April 26, 2015
The East Village killing of David Felix prompts further conversation of police brutality and the necessity of good relations between the NYPD and New Yorkers.
Lack of Internet connection in city concerning

Lack of Internet connection in city concerning

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist April 26, 2015
Given how important internet access is to people's personal and economic development, that 1 in 5 New Yorkers do not have broadband access is unacceptable.
Users must be wary of webcam snooping

Users must be wary of webcam snooping

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 26, 2015
It's incredibly easy for hackers or computer technicians to remotely activate your computer's webcam, so covering it with a Post-it or small sticker is something everyone should do.
Alternatives to academia needed for Ph.D.s

Alternatives to academia needed for Ph.D.s

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
PhD programs at universities must embrace the concept of graduate students finding jobs outside of academia in order to better prepare them for the job market.

New York City libraries deserve funding

WSN Editorial Board April 22, 2015
Funding to update NYC public libraries should prioritize classes and technology over books.

Letter to the Editor: Israel Divestment

David Zonshayn, Contributing Writer April 21, 2015
Pro-Palestine groups calling for boycotts of Israeli companies destroys the possibility of coexistence.
$15 wage will accelerate automation

$15 wage will accelerate automation

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 21, 2015
The Fight for 15 campaign is admirable but won't have the desired positive impact if the jobs of minimum wage workers are replaced by machines.
$15 wage necessary for workers

$15 wage necessary for workers

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief April 21, 2015
The current minimum wage is not enough to make rent in the Bronx, and should be raised to $15.

Decriminalizing minor offenses a positive step

WSN Editorial Board April 21, 2015
Reclassifying minor offenses as civil infractions rather than criminal offenses is a step in the right direction, and the city council is to be commended.