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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

Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 10, 2014
Sexual assault against males also necessitates attention.
Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Dana Reszutek, Managing Editor October 8, 2014
Catcalling is a form of harassment that is a daily struggle for many students. This issue needs to be addressed by universities in the form of education policies.

NYC finds balance between privacy, safety

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 8, 2014
NYC has put an end to a possible smartphone tracking program. This is a step in the right direction for NYC in balancing personal privacy with public security.
Advertising feminism sparks conversation

Advertising feminism sparks conversation

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist October 8, 2014
Businesses may use feminism for their advertising campaigns, but whether their intentions are genuine or not does not matter. Feminism in ads puts a spotlight on the subject and helps the cause.

Exam stress relief falls on both students, university

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 7, 2014
Strategies for anxiety-management are life skills that need to be drawn upon, now during midterms, again during final exams and in future stressful situations.
WWF should not only endorse cute animals

WWF should not only endorse cute animals

Zarif Adnan October 7, 2014
WWF puts a lot of effort into saving endangered species, but the species it attempts to save are always cute. What about bees? Insects?
Apple’s efforts strengthen personal privacy

Apple’s efforts strengthen personal privacy

Tommy Collison October 7, 2014
For law enforcement hoping to gain more access to private data, Apple's heightened security is a bad thing. For everyone else, it's very good.

NYC’s Silicon Alley must include women

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 6, 2014
NYC's Silicon Alley could be a more welcoming place for women in the tech industry.
iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 6, 2014
Apple’s encryptions put more power in the hands of the people by letting individuals assess the balance of privacy and protection alongside the consequences the iPhone 6 has.
Chinese president masks disdain for democracy

Chinese president masks disdain for democracy

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist October 6, 2014
President Xi now enjoys an unprecedented tumult of popularity from his people, hoping that the new charismatic leader can bring about much-needed reform to China’s troubled political system.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Modern Love and Dating

October 5, 2014

October 5, 2014 Staff Columnist Lena Rawley and Contributing Columnist Richard Shu discuss love and dating on college campuses. The video is moderated by Deputy Editor Omar...

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 3, 2014
Politicians should be judged without consideration of their sexuality.