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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

UN Security Council must end Syrian crimes

UN Security Council must end Syrian crimes

December 3, 2013
With the violations of humanitarian rights in Syria, the UN Security Council must unanimously recommend the case to the International Criminal Court.
Thailand prime minister must refocus efforts

Thailand prime minister must refocus efforts

December 3, 2013
Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's current endeavor to exonerate her brother, the former prime minister, is fragmenting society again.
Raising workers’ wages would benefit Wal-Mart

Raising workers’ wages would benefit Wal-Mart

December 2, 2013
As the largest employer in America, Wal-Mart has an economical and ethical responsibility to increase the minimum wage for their 2.2 million workers.
States should increase focus on mental illness

States should increase focus on mental illness

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist December 2, 2013
The recent stabbing of Virginia senator Creigh Deeds by his mentally ill son, who was turned away from a hospital because of a lack of psychiatric beds, brings to light the insufficient funding of state mental healthcare systems nationwide.
US must facilitate talks between China and Japan over South China Sea islands

US must facilitate talks between China and Japan over South China Sea islands

December 2, 2013
The US and UN need to swiftly bring China and Japan to the negotiating table over the archipelago in the South China Sea before an increasingly assertive China responds to the dispute militarily.
Businesses profit despite underperformance

Businesses profit despite underperformance

November 26, 2013
Businesses continue to monetize Thanksgiving this year despite underperforming.
Supreme Court should rule against Hobby Lobby

Supreme Court should rule against Hobby Lobby

November 26, 2013
The Hobby Lobby is challenging the integrity of the Affordable Care Act.
What Would I Say shouldn't say anything

What Would I Say shouldn’t say anything

November 26, 2013
Facebook features like What Would I Say are sucking the humanity out of technology.
Student discussion should not be suppressed

Student discussion should not be suppressed

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 25, 2013
Following Neshaminy High School's editorial announcing a ban of the word "Redskin" in their newspaper, the principal should have encouraged the valid student discussion, rather than shoot down the debate.
Israeli reaction to nuclear deal unjustified

Israeli reaction to nuclear deal unjustified

November 25, 2013
Israel's outrage over the nuclear deal reached with Iran, which temporarily freezes its nuclear program, reveals unrealistic expectations for achieving diplomacy.
Cyberbullying requires legislation, monitoring

Cyberbullying requires legislation, monitoring

November 24, 2013
The recent case of 12-year-old Rebecca Sedwick, who committed suicide because of cyberbullying, brings to light the need for legislation to combat the rise of harassment online, and for schools to ensure both parents and teens have better knowledge of the dangers of the Internet.
Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

November 22, 2013
Toughening U.S. sanctions against Iran would not only thwart peace talks, but would also backslide on human rights efforts in a country already lacking the humanitarian aid it needs.