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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Ellis Island re-opening symbolizes city’s resilience

Ellis Island re-opening symbolizes city’s resilience

October 29, 2013
One year after Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern seaboard and caused severe devastation, Ellis Island reopening shows a sign of progress and growth.
Ghailani had right to speedy trial, not detainment

Ghailani had right to speedy trial, not detainment

October 29, 2013
Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani was imprisoned in Guantánamo Bay for five years before given a trial in 2010, but he should never have been detained in the first place.
Apple’s iWork should be truly free for users

Apple’s iWork should be truly free for users

October 29, 2013
The philosophy of free software has been around for about three decades, and Apple's iWork should be part of that software.
Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

October 28, 2013
If the community does not have an issue with Banksy’s art, then public officials should not fight it.
Rape prevention should focus on aggressors, not victims

Rape prevention should focus on aggressors, not victims

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist October 28, 2013
In wake of Slate columnist Emily Yoffe's article claiming women are responsible for rape prevention, staff columnist Christina Coleburn makes the case that prevention efforts should target aggresors, not victims.
West fails to focus on slavery in other regions

West fails to focus on slavery in other regions

October 28, 2013
Given a recent report by the Walk Free Foundation revealing tens of millions of people are enslaved around the world, slavery is far from an ancient practice but a modern day problem that continues to go unchallenged and underreported.
World Health Organization fails to report truth in birth defect study

World Health Organization fails to report truth in birth defect study

October 24, 2013
The World Health Organization should be held accountable in reporting accurate birth defect statistics.
Bloomberg will leave legacy in urban policies

Bloomberg will leave legacy in urban policies

October 24, 2013
Bloomberg's long and controversial mayorship will leave behind a New York City with a much improved infrastructure.
U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

October 24, 2013
The U.S. international surveillance reach has caused mistrust among major European allies.
Education reform starts with teaching standards

Education reform starts with teaching standards

October 23, 2013
A crucial part of true education reform has been missing from the conversation: the improvement of teaching professions.
Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

October 23, 2013
Recent international reports of extensive civilian deaths in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan serve as another tragic reminder of the civilian cost of targeted killings - and of the need for the US government to disclose the real number of causalities from drone attacks.
Hastert rule shows need for congressional reform

Hastert rule shows need for congressional reform

October 23, 2013
Given the recent government shutdown, the Hastert rule reveals why changes to procedural rules in Congress are desperately needed.