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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Opinion

NYC jail suicide review tackles ignored problem

WSN Editorial Board October 29, 2014
NYC is launching a review of suicides in jails. This is a good way for NYC to lead the nation in addressing an issue often ignored.
Stand-your-ground not applied consistently

Stand-your-ground not applied consistently

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist October 29, 2014
The stand your ground laws are not being used fairly. Women who have fought back against abusive partners have tried to use the laws as a defense but have not been successful.
Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Dan Moritz-Rabson October 28, 2014
Americans must embrace government evolution. Change will come from a rethinking of established politics.

Effects of stop-and-frisk policy persist in NYC

WSN Editorial Board October 28, 2014
While the number of stops have decreased, the trauma caused by the former stop-and-frisk policy remains an issue for many New Yorkers.
Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Zarif Adnan October 28, 2014
Moving Election Day to Sunday could bring new voters that could not vote in the middle of the workweek.
Celebrity treatment of fans inexcusable

Celebrity treatment of fans inexcusable

Miranda Lichtman, Contributing Columnist October 27, 2014
Occurrences of celebrities being rude to their devoted fans is inexcusable.
NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

Adam Fazlibegu, Deputy Opinion Editor October 27, 2014
NYU will ultimately need to halt its tuition hikes to stay competitive with other universities.

Quarantine of aid workers reprehensible

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 27, 2014
In establishing their quarantine policy, Cuomo and Christie made an ill-informed choice that contradicts medical expertise.
Dialogue about abortion necessary

Dialogue about abortion necessary

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 24, 2014

After over 40 years of abortion being a legal medical procedure, Americans still have difficulty with conversations about abortion. When women try to talk about their experiences...

Stereotypes about math detrimental to women’s success

Stereotypes about math detrimental to women’s success

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist October 24, 2014

It is often assumed that women are bad at math. Women are told time and time again that they are genetically disadvantaged in quantitative fields. This view is dangerously wrong....

Gun control efforts too limited in scope

Gun control efforts too limited in scope

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer October 23, 2014
Gun control should extend beyond limitations on those with diagnosed mental health issues.
Sexism evident in party admission prices

Sexism evident in party admission prices

Sharika Dahr, Contributing Columnist October 23, 2014
"Girls get in free" club and fraternity party promotions are a form of gender discrimination.