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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Political cynicism among young voters must end

Political cynicism among young voters must end

WSN Editorial Board November 2, 2015
Young people have too much at stake in the coming election not to vote. In order to counteract the lack of attention to youth issues, young people must vote in order to show that they are a force worth considering.
Electoral college stymies democracy

Electoral college stymies democracy

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
The electoral college is an obstacle for modern democracy and the proper enfranchisement of all voters. The state a voter resides in should have no bearing on how much their vote matters.
Democracy needs electoral college

Democracy needs electoral college

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Despite cries to do away with the electoral college, the system is actually essential to preserving democracy.
NBC bows to Trump for ratings bump

NBC bows to Trump for ratings bump

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor November 2, 2015
SNL should reconsider its reasons for allowing Trump to host.
Sexism alive and well in U.S. politics

Sexism alive and well in U.S. politics

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Hillary Clinton's congressional hearings revealed the ignorance that still dogs women in politics. Through the interruptions and the raised voices by the all-male interrogating committee, Clinton remained stoic.
Campus politics cannot be discounted at NYU

Campus politics cannot be discounted at NYU

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor November 2, 2015
Students need to begin playing a greater role in campus politics. Every day, decisions that profoundly affect the student body pass by without student say, particularly in recent years.
New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
New York City should consider setting a charge for plastic bags, because both the economy and the environment would benefit.
Fund newspapers, unpalatable opinions and all

Fund newspapers, unpalatable opinions and all

WSN Editorial Board October 29, 2015
Newspapers shouldn't get defunded for unpopular —or even ignorant— opinions.
Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Hackers, leakers must keep leaks constructive

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
While leaking can serve the public interest, they must be tempered by not releasing person information.
Focus on the rankings that matter

Focus on the rankings that matter

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
Students and parents shouldn't set so much store by existing university rankings
Drone regulation measures a step forward

Drone regulation measures a step forward

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
The FAA must move swiftly in order to prevent a serious drone incident.
Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
Fantasy sports websites need regulation to prevent illicit activity.