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

NYU divestment should move forward

WSN Editorial Board March 30, 2015
NYU divestment from fossil-fuel-related companies should go ahead despite the University Senate Subcommittee recommendation against it.
Victim blaming must end

Victim blaming must end

Lena Rawley, Staff Writer March 26, 2015

Last week, the Washington Post ran a story about Danielle Hicks-Best — a woman who, when she was 11 years old, was gang raped a by a group of two or three men. When Hicks-Best...

Non-citizen voting step in right direction

WSN Editorial Board March 26, 2015
New legislation to allow non-citizens with legal immigration status to vote in NYC municipal elections will allow for more inclusive voting that is reflective of NYC's diverse population.
Women belong on the $20 bill

Women belong on the $20 bill

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 26, 2015
Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill and replaced with a woman. People should participate in the online voting process to determine which American woman should replace him.
Tackling claims of Israeli apartheid

Tackling claims of Israeli apartheid

David Zonshayn, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015
The Students for Justice in Palestine are blatantly anti-Israel and they are wrong to accuse Israel of Apartheid.

Starbucks race initiative awkward, misguided

WSN Editorial Board March 25, 2015
Starbucks' "Race Together" campaign is awkward and misguided, albeit well-intentioned.
Political meddling is real threat to free speech

Political meddling is real threat to free speech

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief March 25, 2015
While trigger warnings are often attacked for being the antithesis of free speech, politicians meddling in education issues is much more serious.

Quality service must follow MTA fare hikes

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor March 25, 2015
The MTA fare hike should be accompanied by an improvement in customer service and a reduction in delays.
Affordable housing policy must be reworked

Affordable housing policy must be reworked

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist March 24, 2015
With current state rent stabilization laws set to expire soon, NYC should rethink affordable housing subsidies in order to more effectively support residents that actually need the help.
Social media can help public figures connect

Social media can help public figures connect

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 24, 2015
Social media platforms like Twitter, if used correctly, can be a great outlet for prominent figures, like university presidents, to interact with the public.

Universities sheltering students betrays ideals

By WSN Editorial Board March 24, 2015
Universities must not betray their ideals of introducing students to opinions different from their own by sanitizing important discussions at the university.
Students too quick to judge Hamilton

Students too quick to judge Hamilton

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor March 23, 2015
Students should withhold judgement on incoming NYU President Andrew Hamilton.