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

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

West must support Ukrainian democracy

West must support Ukrainian democracy

January 27, 2014
Recent violence in Ukraine demand response from western powers.
Studies on signaling should not be overweighted

Studies on signaling should not be overweighted

December 10, 2013
The goal of scientific inquiry is an explanation for the underlying laws of nature — not a guidebook for life.
Humanities should not be undervalued

Humanities should not be undervalued

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor December 10, 2013
While the STEM fields are important, humanities should not be discounted as important fields of study.
Old, tenured professors impair Core program

Old, tenured professors impair Core program

December 10, 2013
Tenured professors are often too old to adequately teach the Core Curriculum.

Texas law discriminates against religious minorities

December 10, 2013
The Texas 'Merry Christmas' law unfairly favors the Christian majority.
Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

December 5, 2013
The intensifying crisis of public higher education is both morally and politically relevant for private university students who, faced with massive debt, must structure their life choices around the whims of the market.
NSA program echoes same oversight questions

NSA program echoes same oversight questions

December 4, 2013
NSA surveillance on individuals' porn habits online is needless infringement on the right to personal privacy because it does not improve national security.
Sperm donation industry needs regulation

Sperm donation industry needs regulation

December 4, 2013
Recent reports reveal cases of accidental incest and genetic disorders due to lack of enforcement in genetic testing, demonstrating a need for regulation of the sperm donation industry.
Amazon delivery drones present marketing ploy

Amazon delivery drones present marketing ploy

December 4, 2013
While Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made an announcement regarding a future of delivery by drones, the statement may be more of a marketing ploy than an immediate prospect.

Investigations must be conducted to crackdown on immoral, unhealthy drug use

December 4, 2013
The Clinton Foundation is making efforts to promote awareness about prescription drug abuse in college newspapers across the United States.
Statistics linking college majors to employment likely biased

Statistics linking college majors to employment likely biased

December 3, 2013
Your college major may matter less than you think.
Reproducibility needs to be re-emphasized

Reproducibility needs to be re-emphasized

December 3, 2013
Scientists have rigorously utilized the scientific method for centuries, but more modern research lacks one of the major tenets of the method.