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

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.
Negativity stymies GSOC negotiation

Negativity stymies GSOC negotiation

WSN Editorial Board March 10, 2015
NYU's misrepresentation of GSOC positions is unacceptable, and must be avoided in future negotiations.
GSOC demands unreasonable for NYU

GSOC demands unreasonable for NYU

Anthony Sganga, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
The graduate student union should accept NYU's offer and avoid a strike.

Harassment must not lead to censorship

WSN Editorial Board March 9, 2015
Yik Yak is only representative of a larger trend in cyberbullying — not responsible for it.
De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief March 9, 2015
Mayor de Blasio's recent protest against the St. Patrick's Day parade are indicative of a larger positive trend in highly political New York mayors.
Dorm exercise equipment would reduce stress

Dorm exercise equipment would reduce stress

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2015
Deputy opinion editor Matthew Tessler argues that adding small exercise rooms to residence halls would encourage students to exercise more.
US cyberwar tactics misguided

US cyberwar tactics misguided

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2015
The US needs to take a more responsible role when it comes to cyber-attacks and computer-driven espionage.

K-Cup convenience no excuse for waste

Editorial Board March 5, 2015
The increasing popularity of K-Cups creates environmental problems.