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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

Negativity stymies GSOC negotiation

Negativity stymies GSOC negotiation

WSN Editorial Board March 10, 2015
NYU's misrepresentation of GSOC positions is unacceptable, and must be avoided in future negotiations.
GSOC demands unreasonable for NYU

GSOC demands unreasonable for NYU

Anthony Sganga, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
The graduate student union should accept NYU's offer and avoid a strike.

Harassment must not lead to censorship

WSN Editorial Board March 9, 2015
Yik Yak is only representative of a larger trend in cyberbullying — not responsible for it.
De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief March 9, 2015
Mayor de Blasio's recent protest against the St. Patrick's Day parade are indicative of a larger positive trend in highly political New York mayors.
Dorm exercise equipment would reduce stress

Dorm exercise equipment would reduce stress

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2015
Deputy opinion editor Matthew Tessler argues that adding small exercise rooms to residence halls would encourage students to exercise more.
US cyberwar tactics misguided

US cyberwar tactics misguided

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2015
The US needs to take a more responsible role when it comes to cyber-attacks and computer-driven espionage.

K-Cup convenience no excuse for waste

Editorial Board March 5, 2015
The increasing popularity of K-Cups creates environmental problems.

Change, don’t cut, journalism programs

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor March 5, 2015
College journalism programs should be revised rather than abandoned entirely.

Op Ed | Study Away

March 4, 2015

Matthew Tessler, Tommy Collison and Hannah Treasure discuss the pros and cons of the "Study Away" mentality in this weeks Op Ed.

Catwoman coming out good for bisexuality

Catwoman coming out good for bisexuality

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist March 4, 2015
In a move that will destigmatize the sexuality, current author of the Batman series has announced that Catwoman is bisexual.

Necessity defense necessary for Flood Wall Street 11

WSN Editorial Board March 4, 2015

The Flood Wall Street 11, a group of protesters who refused to plead guilty to charges of disorderly conduct during the Flood Wall Street demonstrations on September 22, could...

Adjunct faculty deserve better treatment

Adjunct faculty deserve better treatment

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist March 4, 2015
Adjuncts at NYU receive significantly less pay and job security than their tenure-track or contracted colleagues. The community and the administration must do more to address their concerns.