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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

Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist Nov 24, 2014
Citizens need to decide whether privacy infringement is a cost worth paying in exchange for diminished civil liberties.

Anger over undocumented students misguided

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board Nov 24, 2014
Regardless of opinions on immigration policy, passions must be tempered with pragmatism.
Alternatives to Common Core also flawed

Alternatives to Common Core also flawed

Dana Brown, Contributing Columnist Nov 24, 2014
Common Core may have a variety of issues, but a prevalent critique against the educational standards is ironically misguided.
American teenagers need sex education

American teenagers need sex education

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist Nov 21, 2014
Adequate education is key in ensuring that teens are properly educated before they become sexually active.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Presidential Search

Nov 20, 2014
Emily Bell and Kavish Harjai discuss NYU's Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees. The discussion is moderated by Omar Etman. Video produced by Christian Forte, Sam Bearzi and Shawn Paik.

LinkNYC benefits outweigh costs

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board Nov 19, 2014
A recently announces plan would replace NYC pay phones with " stand-alone devices offering free Wi-Fi and nationwide phone calls as well as mobile phone charging capability." This is the kind of action that NYC should be taking to make modernize itself as well as lead the nation in offering its citizens more wireless access.
Food culture, television misinterpreted

Food culture, television misinterpreted

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist Nov 19, 2014
The true trend of food culture is to invoke thoughtfulness from the consumer, not the gore demonstrated on television.
1Art pieces good investment for wealthy

1Art pieces good investment for wealthy

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist Nov 19, 2014
Prices of artwork are higher than ever but that doesn't mean that the quality of art is improving. Instead, it is a sign that the ultra rich who drive the art markets are investing their capital in a growing market.

Search committee must listen to community

WSN Editorial Board Nov 18, 2014
William Berkley and Ellen Schall have been worryingly dismissive of outside involvement in search for next university president.
Journalism needs a Netflix to innovate

Journalism needs a Netflix to innovate

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist Nov 18, 2014
Journalism should embrace a new subscription service that allows access to multiple content providers.
Disability accommodations need reassessment

Disability accommodations need reassessment

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor Nov 18, 2014
Universities must reconsider what constitutes a reasonable accommodation for students with psychiatric illness.
Balanced sleeping schedule critical for students

Balanced sleeping schedule critical for students

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist Nov 17, 2014
Suspend late-night study sessions, close Netflix and go to sleep — your mind and body will be grateful.

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