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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Rhetoric will not solve Guantánamo Bay problem

June 29, 2013
Despite promises to close the Guantánamo Bay, President Obama has yet to take any real action to stop the escalating human rights violations at the prison.
May Day protests raise questions of privacy and security

May Day protests raise questions of privacy and security

May 6, 2013
As our digital footprints become ever more ubiquitous, the authorities are taking advantage of this wealth of information to encroach on our privacy.
Media reaction to Jason Collins unwarranted

Media reaction to Jason Collins unwarranted

May 5, 2013
Media coverage of Jason Collins' coming should move away from covering the negative reactions he has received, which will not matter in the grand scheme of his opening the door for other gay athletes to be public about their sexuality.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

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.