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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

Opinion

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.
Needless sexualization must end

Needless sexualization must end

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
The controversy around ads for absorbent menstrual underwear on the MTA reflects a societal inability to deal earnestly with women's bodies. Calling these ads out for being inappropriate is silly when other ads sexualize women much more and are overall much less positive.
Parents Day disruptive, little use

Parents Day disruptive, little use

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
NYU Parent's Week wasn't a fun time at all. Not only was it an inconvenience for students in Bobst trying to study for midterms, but there are so many better ways for parents to spend time with their kids in the city.
Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

WSN Editorial Board October 27, 2015
The media and the Brown student body are focusing too much on Malia Obama visiting Brown and being in the vicinity of a beer pong table.