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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

Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Factory regulations must be reformed

April 30, 2013
Recent factory incidents in Bangladesh demonstrate the dire need for labor regulations.
Push for gun control remains stagnant, requires solutions

Push for gun control remains stagnant, requires solutions

April 29, 2013
While guns still pose a threat to society, Democrats and Republicans have not been able to come to a consensus on appropriate gun-control measures.
Syrian conflict requires U.S. intervention

Syrian conflict requires U.S. intervention

April 29, 2013
While some may argue the United States is too engaged in foreign conflicts, at this point in Syria, some type of action must be taken.
Google Glass will disappoint general consumer

Google Glass will disappoint general consumer

April 29, 2013
As the world awaits the next great technological feat, the highly anticipate Google Glass is not going to be enjoyed by everyone.
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China’s lack of transparency could increase spread of H7N9

April 26, 2013
A new strand of the bird flu virus has broken out in China, causing concern over a possible epidemic.
After Jay-Z and Beyonce Cuba trip, Obama should end embargo

After Jay-Z and Beyonce Cuba trip, Obama should end embargo

April 25, 2013
Obama has an opportunity to alter the policy now, and he should take it.
Courtesy of Brandon Jacobi

Racial prejudice is a consequence of ignorance

April 25, 2013
The hate speech after the Boston Marathon can only be solved by the individual choice to stop.
France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

April 25, 2013
The U.S. should follow in France's footsteps and finally legalize gay marriage.
China report on U.S. human rights violations reveals American hypocrisy

China report on U.S. human rights violations reveals American hypocrisy

April 25, 2013
After the U.S. was not mentioned in the State Department's report on human rights, China decided to give the U.S. a report of their own.
Less diplomatic policies allowed between East Asian countries

Less diplomatic policies allowed between East Asian countries

April 24, 2013
With tensions rising following North Korea's continuous nuclear weapons tests, the United States might be forced to give up diplomacy and seek more aggressive policies in East Asia.
NYU commencement speaker choice reflects quality, not popularity

NYU commencement speaker choice reflects quality, not popularity

April 24, 2013
David Boies is a great choice for commencement address even though he may not be as well-known as past speakers.
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Gov’t must allow NGOs to operate freely

April 24, 2013
In the case of AID v. Alliance for Open Society, the government has gone beyond the point of selective funding and seeks to regulate a private organization’s freedom of speech.