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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Opinion

Student-only performance reviews misguided

Dana Brown, Staff Columnist April 30, 2015
Professors' performance ratings — which could potentially get them fired — should be based on more than student evaluations.
Jenner interview should be model for future

Jenner interview should be model for future

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor April 29, 2015
Bruce Jenner's recent transition has been respectfully handled by the media.
Comedy most incisive when angry

Comedy most incisive when angry

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief April 29, 2015
Obama's recent speeches are contradictory in their handling of serious issues.

Media coverage of Baltimore frustrating

WSN Editorial Board April 28, 2015
The media coverage of the Baltimore riots has dismissed the largely peaceful protests and cleanup efforts.
Legalize marijuana for a consistent product

Legalize marijuana for a consistent product

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2015
Legalization of marijuana would curb poisoning and overdoses from dangerous and unregulated synthetic marijuana.
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Climate change a form of oppression

Malcolm Kim, Olivia Rich and Charlie Martin April 28, 2015
NYU Divest on upcoming University Senate vote.
Chipotle ignores science with GMO removal

Chipotle ignores science with GMO removal

WSN Editorial Board April 28, 2015
Chipotle disregards science by hopping on the anti-GMO bandwagon.
Conversation over police brutality needs nuance

Conversation over police brutality needs nuance

WSN Editorial Board April 26, 2015
The East Village killing of David Felix prompts further conversation of police brutality and the necessity of good relations between the NYPD and New Yorkers.
Lack of Internet connection in city concerning

Lack of Internet connection in city concerning

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist April 26, 2015
Given how important internet access is to people's personal and economic development, that 1 in 5 New Yorkers do not have broadband access is unacceptable.
Users must be wary of webcam snooping

Users must be wary of webcam snooping

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 26, 2015
It's incredibly easy for hackers or computer technicians to remotely activate your computer's webcam, so covering it with a Post-it or small sticker is something everyone should do.
Alternatives to academia needed for Ph.D.s

Alternatives to academia needed for Ph.D.s

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer April 22, 2015
PhD programs at universities must embrace the concept of graduate students finding jobs outside of academia in order to better prepare them for the job market.

New York City libraries deserve funding

WSN Editorial Board April 22, 2015
Funding to update NYC public libraries should prioritize classes and technology over books.