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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

Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist November 11, 2014
The public should not endorse Apple going unchallenged in this sector — competitors should not be denied a chance.
Dismissive responses to catcalling problematic

Dismissive responses to catcalling problematic

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist November 10, 2014
Street harassment does not exist in a vacuum and to effectively address it, discussions cannot have dismissive tones.
Literature and tech enriching when merged

Literature and tech enriching when merged

Scarlett Curtis, Staff Columnist November 10, 2014
Making the leap from paper book to e-book has been hard, but the innovations in reading technology are making electronic literature an increasingly enticing world.

Program compromises spirit of global network

WSN Editorial Board November 10, 2014

The New York Post published an article on Nov. 9 revealing that NYU’s tech-work program is currently supplying cheap labor for startup companies, paying graduate students only...

American apathy to shootings disgraceful

American apathy to shootings disgraceful

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist November 7, 2014

A freshman at Marysville-Pilchuck High School in Washington state fired six rounds at his fellow students in the school cafeteria on Oct. 24. By the end of the rampage, one student...

Discrimination against women in Hollywood pervasive

Discrimination against women in Hollywood pervasive

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist November 7, 2014

Renee Zellweger stepped onto the red carpet at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event on Oct. 20 with a face that looked drastically different than it did in her “Bridget Jones’s...

New York should lead nation with STEAM

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 5, 2014
New York has the opportunity to lead the nation in addressing a poor global education rank and to prepare students for a changing workforce.
 NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
NYU should be commended for allowing its study away students to access the internet without being restrained by local censorship.
‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
The Huffington Post's weekly article on the funniest women's tweets only perpetuates the stereotype that females are not as funny as their male counterparts.

NYU should promote higher voter turnout

WSN Editorial Board November 4, 2014
Universities can and should play an active role in encouraging students to get to the polls.
Streaming content broadens TV audience

Streaming content broadens TV audience

Zahra Haque November 4, 2014
Streaming services will continue to make quality television programming accessible to more viewers.
Objections to foodies, organic revolution

Objections to foodies, organic revolution

Richard Shu November 4, 2014
Modern food culture celebrates gluttony while ignoring the pressing inequalities of the industry.