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

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Zarif Adnan October 28, 2014
Moving Election Day to Sunday could bring new voters that could not vote in the middle of the workweek.
Celebrity treatment of fans inexcusable

Celebrity treatment of fans inexcusable

Miranda Lichtman, Contributing Columnist October 27, 2014
Occurrences of celebrities being rude to their devoted fans is inexcusable.
NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

Adam Fazlibegu, Deputy Opinion Editor October 27, 2014
NYU will ultimately need to halt its tuition hikes to stay competitive with other universities.

Quarantine of aid workers reprehensible

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 27, 2014
In establishing their quarantine policy, Cuomo and Christie made an ill-informed choice that contradicts medical expertise.
Dialogue about abortion necessary

Dialogue about abortion necessary

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 24, 2014

After over 40 years of abortion being a legal medical procedure, Americans still have difficulty with conversations about abortion. When women try to talk about their experiences...

Stereotypes about math detrimental to women’s success

Stereotypes about math detrimental to women’s success

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist October 24, 2014

It is often assumed that women are bad at math. Women are told time and time again that they are genetically disadvantaged in quantitative fields. This view is dangerously wrong....

Gun control efforts too limited in scope

Gun control efforts too limited in scope

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer October 23, 2014
Gun control should extend beyond limitations on those with diagnosed mental health issues.
Sexism evident in party admission prices

Sexism evident in party admission prices

Sharika Dahr, Contributing Columnist October 23, 2014
"Girls get in free" club and fraternity party promotions are a form of gender discrimination.

Bronx can recover from Barnes & Noble closure

WSN Editorial Board October 23, 2014
The closure of the only large booksellers in the Bronx is a blow, but the community can recover.

Investigation will help NYC homeless shelters

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 22, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to investigate the city's homeless shelters procedures is a positive step towards improving homeless safety.
Unions need to help increase minimum wage

Unions need to help increase minimum wage

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist October 22, 2014
The low minimum wage proves the need for labor unions. It is up to the unions to step up and address this issue.
Tradition of retaining male surname is sexist

Tradition of retaining male surname is sexist

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist October 22, 2014
The tradition of taking a man's surname when getting married is inherently sexist and should be ended.