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

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.
New Yorkers must adjust to coyotes

New Yorkers must adjust to coyotes

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer March 23, 2015
Urban coyotes are a new problem in the city, and New Yorkers should be educated on how to live with them.

Sexton must respond to travel ban

WSN Editorial Board March 23, 2015
The administration must speak out against the UAE denial of entry for NYU Professor Andrew Ross.
Sexual assault training must remain mandatory

Sexual assault training must remain mandatory

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor March 12, 2015

In an email sent Tuesday night, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs Marc Wais announced an online training course about sexual misconduct that is mandatory for all students....

Women’s colleges should admit trans women

Women’s colleges should admit trans women

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 11, 2015
Restrictive admissions policies are antiquated and should be revised.
How to stop worrying and love the GMO

How to stop worrying and love the GMO

Tim Bishop, Contributing writer March 11, 2015
In defense of GMOs. Debate should have science and not fear mongering.
GSOC contract is only the beginning

GSOC contract is only the beginning

Jacob Denz, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
GSOC sees its contract victory as an important step forward for academic and other workers fighting together for a more just university.
Housing assignment must not be so random

Housing assignment must not be so random

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 10, 2015
Roommate assignment process must be refined with more questions.