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

Businesses profit despite underperformance

Businesses profit despite underperformance

November 26, 2013
Businesses continue to monetize Thanksgiving this year despite underperforming.
Supreme Court should rule against Hobby Lobby

Supreme Court should rule against Hobby Lobby

November 26, 2013
The Hobby Lobby is challenging the integrity of the Affordable Care Act.
What Would I Say shouldnt say anything

What Would I Say shouldn’t say anything

November 26, 2013
Facebook features like What Would I Say are sucking the humanity out of technology.
Student discussion should not be suppressed

Student discussion should not be suppressed

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 25, 2013
Following Neshaminy High School's editorial announcing a ban of the word "Redskin" in their newspaper, the principal should have encouraged the valid student discussion, rather than shoot down the debate.
Israeli reaction to nuclear deal unjustified

Israeli reaction to nuclear deal unjustified

November 25, 2013
Israel's outrage over the nuclear deal reached with Iran, which temporarily freezes its nuclear program, reveals unrealistic expectations for achieving diplomacy.
Cyberbullying requires legislation, monitoring

Cyberbullying requires legislation, monitoring

November 24, 2013
The recent case of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick, who committed suicide because of cyberbullying, brings to light the need for legislation to combat the rise of harassment online, and for schools to ensure both parents and teens have better knowledge of the dangers of the Internet.
Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

November 22, 2013
Toughening U.S. sanctions against Iran would not only thwart peace talks, but would also backslide on human rights efforts in a country already lacking the humanitarian aid it needs.
Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

November 20, 2013
Following Senate Republicans' third consecutive filibuster of an Obama-appointed judicial nominee, it is time for Democrats to strip the obstructionist party of the power to stop a yes-no vote.
Germany’s Third Gender Law not as progressive as it seems

Germany’s Third Gender Law not as progressive as it seems

November 20, 2013
While Germany's new Third Gender Law seems progressive because it provides a legal recognition of intersex individuals, it really perpetuates gender discrimination by denying intersex citizens basic rights and services.
NFL must monitor psychological trauma

NFL must monitor psychological trauma

November 20, 2013
In light of the recent incident surrounding Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito, the NFL needs to place stricter regulations on bullying to help preserve players' mental health.
Scientists to suffer from psychological trauma

Scientists to suffer from psychological trauma

November 19, 2013
Productivity addiction, tenure leisure and financial anxiety are serious psychological illness that young scientists face today.
Online monitoring calls for international law

Online monitoring calls for international law

November 19, 2013
With the expansiveness of the Internet comes questions about its domain and regulation, which could be resolved by international laws.