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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

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The outdated taxi industry needs the competition Uber's innovation provides.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.
Domestic abuse relevant beyond celebrity scandals

Domestic abuse relevant beyond celebrity scandals

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist September 12, 2014
Domestic violence requires consistent discussion, not just when celebrity scandals erupt.

Ferguson shooting signals need for police demilitarization

Miguel Coronado, Contributing Columnist September 12, 2014
The Ferguson shooting should inspire Americans to critically examine race relations and police demilitarization.
Clarity needed before Scottish referendum

Clarity needed before Scottish referendum

Tess Woosley, Deputy Opinion Editor September 11, 2014
Westminster should announce its position on the pound for Scotland before the independence referendum.
U.S. organ donation policy requires reform

U.S. organ donation policy requires reform

Zarif Adnan, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2014
The US must change its organ donor policy from opt-in to opt-out.

Nation must know U.S. military actions

WSN Editorial Board September 11, 2014
President Obama's must continue to explain his military decisions to the public.