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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

Campaigns, voters share blame for low turnout in New York City

Campaigns, voters share blame for low turnout in New York City

November 7, 2013
New York City's historical pattern of low voter turnout continued in Tuesday's mayoral election - but at an all-time low - revealing a growing participation problem in the United States' largest city.
Instagram should not have advertisements

Instagram should not have advertisements

November 6, 2013
As Facebook finally tries to cash in on Instagram for even more income, Instagramers bemoan the loss of a once ad-free social network.
U.S. needs prescription drug monitoring

U.S. needs prescription drug monitoring

November 6, 2013
With prescription drug abuse so common in the country, the FDA must be quicker to act in preventing the overuse of addictive prescription drugs.
De Blasio's policies may be too idealistic

De Blasio’s policies may be too idealistic

November 6, 2013
The Mayor-elect's proposed policies may be unrealizable in his term in office.
The agonizing wait for capital punishment

The agonizing wait for capital punishment

November 6, 2013
The U.S. capital punishment system forces its victims through an intolerably long trial process.
NYU Public Safety responds efficiently to recent events

NYU Public Safety responds efficiently to recent events

November 5, 2013
NYU Public Safety should be commended for its swift response to recent events such as last week's sexual assault and robbery, as well as Sunday's rescue of a student stuck in a crevice between Lafayette Hall and a parking garage.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Water supply maintenance is critical to infrastructure of New York

November 5, 2013
City officials should ensure public awareness of the growing need for water conservation given New York’s fragile water supply system.
Digital advances outpace cultural evolution

Digital advances outpace cultural evolution

November 5, 2013
Significant advancements in digital technology and Internet communication has introduced a cultural evolution that, while efficient in many ways, threatens the social stability of human beings.
State privacy policies should prompt Congress for federal regulation

State privacy policies should prompt Congress for federal regulation

November 4, 2013
The efforts of states across the country to pass regulatory privacy laws is an important step forward in putting pressure on the federal government to pass meaningful privacy protection measures.
Newspapers should not adjust journalistic standards for controversial topics

Newspapers should not adjust journalistic standards for controversial topics

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist November 4, 2013
The LA Times' recent decision to reject anti-climate change letters reflects an objective to uphold ethics and a journalistic standard of accuracy, rather than a denial of free speech and attempt to censor one side of a controversial issue.
Stop-and-frisk reform requires speedy trial

Stop-and-frisk reform requires speedy trial

November 4, 2013
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit was not only misguided in its decision to overthrow the ruling of the NYPD's Stop-and-Frisk policy as unconstitutional, but it also obstruct any chance for substantial improvements to be made to the unlawful police tactic.
Americans lose sight of true meaning of Halloween

Americans lose sight of true meaning of Halloween

October 31, 2013
With 6.2 billion dollars expected to be spent on Halloween this year, Americans have lost sight of the true meaning of the holiday: to worship the dead.