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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

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Media coverage of Gosnell case skews abortion debate

May 5, 2013
The Kermit Gosnell case should have debated the safety regulations in abortion clinics instead of focusing on the morality of abortion.
Common Core standards in New York State not benefitting children

Common Core standards in New York State not benefitting children

May 2, 2013
The state needs to think long and hard about how they can benefit students in the long run without hurting them in the short run.
Hurricane Sandy victims still struggle despite plentiful resources

Hurricane Sandy victims still struggle despite plentiful resources

May 2, 2013
Hurricane Sandy victims continue to struggle to revert to the lives they once had despite a lack of support from the government.
Rapid reporting detracts from important events

Rapid reporting detracts from important events

May 2, 2013
Crucial, newsworthy events receive less attention because 24-hour media outlets cover too many topics.
WSN Editorial Board reflects on spring semester events

WSN Editorial Board reflects on spring semester events

May 2, 2013
After an eventful start to 2013, the world will continue to grow despite some damaging blows.
Letter to the Editor: School lunches severely lacking in taste, variety, nutrition

Letter to the Editor: School lunches severely lacking in taste, variety, nutrition

May 2, 2013
Students from EBC Bushwick High School for Public Service call for improved quality of school lunches.
Courtesy of Noah Eckstein

Ann Coulter presents extremist views

May 1, 2013
Ann Coulter, though funny, at times goes too far.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Restaurant menus should show nutrition information

May 1, 2013
By displaying the caloric information of foods, we can help to prevent obesity.
Boston bombing suspect deserved Miranda rights

Boston bombing suspect deserved Miranda rights

May 1, 2013
When we stand for freedom for all, there are no exceptions.
Definition of terror should be re-examined

Definition of terror should be re-examined

May 1, 2013
What an act is meant to do should matter less than its broader effect on the world. We should not try to rigidly codify the definition of terror.
CIA political bribery proves unsurprising

CIA political bribery proves unsurprising

April 30, 2013
The CIA has been discovered to be funneling millions into the Afghan government, wasting resources for a futile course.
Late professor's research must continue

Late professor’s research must continue

April 30, 2013
Dr. Fleur Strand, a biology professor at NYU, recently passed away. However, the legacy of her research on transgender neurology must be carried on.