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

Campaign aimed toward New Yorkers beneficial

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 16, 2014
There are different ways to experience NYC.
Scientific academia must acknowledge students

Scientific academia must acknowledge students

Tess Woosley, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2014
In order for today's students to truly benefit from increasingly open publication opportunities and online resources, they need funding for their ideas.
Neglecting core subjects fails students

Neglecting core subjects fails students

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 16, 2014
By negating core subjects, colleges deny students the crucial opportunity to receive a formal education in these essential areas.
 Subway security unlikely to stop attack

Subway security unlikely to stop attack

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist October 15, 2014
The presence of highly armed officers can impinge on personal freedom and waste resources while offering no benefit.
University should strengthen smoking policy

University should strengthen smoking policy

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 15, 2014
The fight against smoking must continue relentlessly, starting with NYC and NYU officials supporting anti-smoking efforts.

NYC’s Ebola plan reassures residents

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 15, 2014
The precautions NYC officials have taken against Ebola should reassure residents.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Street Harassment

October 13, 2014

Opinion Editor Christina Coleburn and Managing Editor Dana Reszutek discuss street harassment and catcalling. The video is moderated by Deputy Opinion Editor Omar Etman. It...

Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Curbing environmental degradation requires legitimate efforts

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist October 10, 2014
Until leaders solidify their efforts with clear mandates to restrain destructive practices, efforts to curb climate change will be ineffective.
Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 10, 2014
Sexual assault against males also necessitates attention.
Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Dana Reszutek, Managing Editor October 8, 2014
Catcalling is a form of harassment that is a daily struggle for many students. This issue needs to be addressed by universities in the form of education policies.

NYC finds balance between privacy, safety

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 8, 2014
NYC has put an end to a possible smartphone tracking program. This is a step in the right direction for NYC in balancing personal privacy with public security.
Advertising feminism sparks conversation

Advertising feminism sparks conversation

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist October 8, 2014
Businesses may use feminism for their advertising campaigns, but whether their intentions are genuine or not does not matter. Feminism in ads puts a spotlight on the subject and helps the cause.