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

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 3, 2014
Politicians should be judged without consideration of their sexuality.
Reforming drug laws would benefit economy

Reforming drug laws would benefit economy

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist October 2, 2014
Harsh prison sentences for marijuana are not beneficial to U.S. economy and society.
Art should be separated from artist

Art should be separated from artist

Scarlett Curtis, Contributing Columnist October 2, 2014
Artistic work should be judged separately from the artist's character.

NY needs medical marijuana waiver

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 2, 2014
The federal government should consider NY state needs for medical marijuana.
Students must fight partisanship by voting

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 1, 2014
Young Americans’ activism to promote civic engagement demonstrates that students can empower themselves through the political process.

NYU must ensure policies are applied

WSN Editorial Board October 1, 2014
NYU's new policies and practices on sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are a step in the right direction. However, NYU must remain dedicated to upholding these policies if it wants to have a serious impact on sexual misconduct.
Tinder gives equal power to both sexes

Tinder gives equal power to both sexes

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist October 1, 2014
Tinder may be shallow because people use it to judge others solely on appearances. However, Tinder has been valuable in equalizing gender differences when it comes to judging appearances.

New Yorkers’ fear of ISIS misguided

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2014
The NYPD has taken strong security measures to protect New Yorkers from feared ISIS attack.
Discounts benefit low-income New Yorkers

Discounts benefit low-income New Yorkers

Zahra Haque, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2014
New York City's municipal ID cards will grant low-income residents, namely immigrants, access to cultural institutions they may not currently visit.
Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2014
It shouldn't be a surprise to voters that the presumed frontrunners of the 2016 president election are a Clinton and a Bush - they keep the family in.

‘In and of the city’ mantra compromised

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 29, 2014
NYU must integrate the wishes of the NYC community if it is to remain “in and of the city.”
NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 29, 2014
Hope Solo and Ray Rice drew distinct reactions after their respective domestic violence cases.