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

 Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Dana Brown, Contributing Columnist September 23, 2014
The harms of plastic water bottles extend beyond the plastic. For the environment's sake, let's switch to refillable bottles.
American dietary guidelines must be updated

American dietary guidelines must be updated

Omar Etman, Adam Fazlibegu and Tess Woosley September 22, 2014
Government-run health organizations should take on recent dietary studies in order to improve nutritional recommendations.
‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust

‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 22, 2014
New York's broken window policy may lead to a public decline of police trust.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Scottish Referendum

September 19, 2014

Contributing columnist  Séamus McGuigan discuss Scotland's independence referendum that took place Sept. 18. The video is moderated by Deputy Editor Omar Etman. It is filmed...

NYU community must step up in Sexton replacement search

WSN Editorial Board September 18, 2014
NYU students, staff, and faculty need to voice their opinions on the type of President they want next.
Scotland should say Yes

Scotland should say Yes

Séamus Andrew McGuigan, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Scotland should vote Yes and leave the U.K.
Scotland should say No

Scotland should say No

Scarlett Curtis, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Scotland should vote no in the referendum and stay in the U.K.
Ivy League grade inflation unfair to students

Ivy League grade inflation unfair to students

Vittorio Bisin, Staff Columnist September 17, 2014
Grade inflation at Ivy Leagues makes it hard for recruiters to differentiate among student qualifications.

NYC smoking rates rise as budgets fall

WSN Editorial Board September 17, 2014
The smoking rate in NY has risen over the past year.
Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Columnist September 16, 2014
It appears Obama is repeating his predecessor's mistakes in Iraq.
Taxi services must embrace innovations

Taxi services must embrace innovations

Kenny Lee, Contributing Columnist September 16, 2014
The outdated taxi industry needs the competition Uber's innovation provides.

Textbooks must be affordable, accessible

WSN Editorial Board September 16, 2014
Textbooks are an added college expense. Faculty can do something to help alleviate the burden.