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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

[VIDEO] Op-ed Live: Vote of No Confidence

[VIDEO] Op-ed Live: Vote of No Confidence

April 17, 2013
In light of the recent vote of no confidence against President Sexton, WSN invited two students and two professors on opposing sides of the vote to discuss the issues facing members of the NYU community.

GOP rhetoric only appeals to extremists

April 17, 2013
Republicans tend to appeal to the extremes even as majority of voters shift towards the center.
Fifty years later, Martin Luther King’s vision unfulfilled

Fifty years later, Martin Luther King’s vision unfulfilled

April 17, 2013
Yesterday marked the 50 year anniversary of Martin Luther King's Birmingham Jail letter, but even after half a century, the goals articulated in his letter remain beyond reach.
Boston tragedy reveals bravery, community

Boston tragedy reveals bravery, community

April 17, 2013
In the wake of the Boston terrorist attack, the city of Boston has shown the strength to carry on.
State governments present inexcusable cover up of animal cruelty

State governments present inexcusable cover up of animal cruelty

April 16, 2013
State legislatures attempting to ban videotaping of animal handling procedures on industrial farms are enabling the inhumane practices of animal abuse that continue to occur on a daily basis.
Boston Marathon reveals reporting faltering in most critical times

Boston Marathon reveals reporting faltering in most critical times

April 16, 2013
Media outlets forego accuracy in favor of competition in covering breaking news on the Boston shootings
US fails to address child welfare issues

US fails to address child welfare issues

April 15, 2013
The U.S. is failing to address the needs of impoverished children because of our false political ideology against social services.
Courtesy of Noah Eckstein

Police arrest over instagram photo represents overreaction

April 15, 2013
The Montreal police showed a blatant overreach in their arrest of Jennifer Pawluck, a 20-year-old student who snapped a shot of an anti-cop graffitti art.
Technology blinds society from simple problem-solving

Technology blinds society from simple problem-solving

April 14, 2013
With advancements in technology come significant solutions, but also negative side effects.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Redirecting foreign aid to where it actually matters

April 11, 2013
While the U.S. offers millions of dollars to underdeveloped countries, foreign aid doesn't reach those who can truly make a difference.
Separation of church from public education should be enacted

Separation of church from public education should be enacted

April 11, 2013
Despite many conservative critiques, public schools should remove religious instruction and teach scientific theories.
Online grading systems reduce purpose of teachers, essay assignments

Online grading systems reduce purpose of teachers, essay assignments

April 11, 2013
While mechanical grading systems reduce a teacher's workload, it also minimizes student-teacher interaction and intellectual debates about paper topics.