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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

Letter to the Editor: 1831 Fund

Kyle Hughes, Vice Chair of The 1831 Fund March 3, 2015
Kyle Hughes, the Vice Chair of The 1831 Fund responds to "NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous."
Oklahoma APUSH policy irresponsible

Oklahoma APUSH policy irresponsible

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist March 3, 2015
Oklahoma legislators trying to defund AP US History courses fails its students by trying to blind them from the less rosy parts of American history.
NY state physician ratings site necessary

NY state physician ratings site necessary

Tess Woosley, Opinion Editor March 3, 2015
NY State physician rating website should be improved, not shut down.

Housing improves despite questionable choices

WSN Editorial Board March 3, 2015
Changes to NYU's housing policy for the 2015-2016 academic year will shortchange NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering students by making student's from all campuses obtain Brooklyn housing as easily as they do.

Letter to the Editor: NYU fundraising

John Beckman, NYU Spokesperson March 2, 2015
NYU chief spokesperson John Beckman responds to the Feb. 25 WSN Editorial Board article, "NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous."
Walmart wage hike too little, too late

Walmart wage hike too little, too late

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Writer March 2, 2015
Walmart's recent raise of the minimum wage is not a large enough step to truly affect income inequality in America, and NYC should continue to bar them from building in the city.

Historic New York assault policy praiseworthy

WSN Editorial Board March 2, 2015
Gov. Cuomo's "Enough is Enough" campaign is an excellent way to promote proposed legislation changes that will assist sexual assault victims at universities across the state.
Hollywood’s women more than their dresses

Hollywood’s women more than their dresses

Lena Rawley, staff writer February 26, 2015
#AskHerMore Campaign Imperative

NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous

WSN Editorial Board February 25, 2015
Given that NYU's alumni networks consistently rank on top 10 lists of "universities with richest alumni," there's no good reason to ask current students to donate to financial aid funds (except possibly mismanagement). Also, NYUers graduate with astronomical amounts of debt.
Digital decay must be prevented

Digital decay must be prevented

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief February 25, 2015
The problem of digital decay (our files being unreadable in the future because tech software changes so much) should be addressed.
Oscars lack diversity, audience

Oscars lack diversity, audience

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor February 25, 2015
The Oscars remain revelant by casting light on contemporary issues despite the specter of controversy.
Hughes Seaport plan positive overall

Hughes Seaport plan positive overall

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer February 24, 2015
The Hughes South Street Seaport revitalization project will help the community, despite protests against the proposed condominium tower.