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

Constitution should not serve partisan agenda

Constitution should not serve partisan agenda

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief February 2, 2015
Conservative standpoints on the Supreme Court are limiting its effectiveness.

Heavy-handed blizzard response justified

WSN Editorial Board January 29, 2015
Reaction to blizzard justified despite underwhelming outcome.
NYU must report serious offenses

NYU must report serious offenses

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2015
In the wake of a new scandal, NYU needs a policy for reporting serious offenses.
TV portrays idealized New York City

TV portrays idealized New York City

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2015
Television shows like Girls portray an unrealistic standard for post-grad life in New York City.
Tess Woosley is the Opinions Editor at WSN.

Core Curriculum tech update needed

Tess Woosley, Opinion Editor January 26, 2015
NYU's Core Curriculum must be updated to include computer science requirement in order to remain relevant.

Student papers foster discussion

WSN Editorial Board January 26, 2015
Student newspapers provide a discussion forum for the campus.
Transgender suicide rate demands action

Transgender suicide rate demands action

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor January 26, 2015
A recent high-profile transgender suicide highlights need for protective legislation.

Letter to the Editor: Sexual Misconduct Policy

Marc Wais, Sr. VP for Student Affairs December 8, 2014
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Marc Wais responds to WSN's Editorial on Dec. 4.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Fraternity Culture

Sam Bearzi and Daniel Cole December 5, 2014

UPDATE Dec. 12 Editor's Note: This discussion occurred before there were any revelations of mistakes in the Rolling Stone article "A Rape on Campus." Opinion Editor Christina...

Representation of Asian Americans in film limited

Representation of Asian Americans in film limited

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist December 5, 2014
Roles should showcase the full spectrum of diversity and complexity in Asian-American populations.
Sexism persists in the literary world

Sexism persists in the literary world

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist December 5, 2014
Discrimination in literature is a deplorable and contradictory disservice to the field.
 Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist December 5, 2014
A thriving energy industry is useless when the earth and people that support it suffer in its name.