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Washington Square News

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

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Congress at odds over April Fool’s Day prank on president

April 1, 2013
A weak prank can represent a weak government.
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DOGMA threatens to ban heterosexual marriage

April 1, 2013
Straight people desperately defend their right to love, despite political DOGMA.
WSN Editorial Board votes no confidence in editor-in-chief

WSN Editorial Board votes no confidence in editor-in-chief

April 1, 2013
Editor-in-chief Jonathon Dornbush's abuse of privilege finally emerges by his actions at the WSN office.
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U.S. citizens’ constitutional freedom of speech is routinely undermined

March 28, 2013
Americans have become increasingly complacent about their first Amendment rights.
College newspaper unjustly suspended because of sex issue

College newspaper unjustly suspended because of sex issue

March 28, 2013
The recent suspension of Central New Mexico Community College's award-winning student newspaper, The Chronicle, over their sex issue rightfully sparked an uproar regarding the administration's oversensitivity to an important topic that is a reality for most college students.
Dowry system in South Sudan must stop in order to mitigate gender inequality

Dowry system in South Sudan must stop in order to mitigate gender inequality

March 28, 2013
The South Sudanese government needs to finally address the destructive dowry system in order to begin resolving the gender inequality plaguing their society - and not because of a cultural hatred for women, but because of sustained poverty and economic insecurity.

Cuts to NYU graduate employee benefits hurt gender inclusivity in academic workplace

March 28, 2013
NYU’s recent cuts to graduate employee health benefits and continued denial of collective bargaining to research and teaching assistants aggravate already tough challenges existing for women in the academic workforce and make the university less inclusive.
Fear of word prevents stronger society

Fear of word prevents stronger society

March 28, 2013
Historical prejudices have caused racial tension, resentment and discomfort over certain words, even though the purpose and usage of the word are not the same.
NYU expansion answers academic needs

NYU expansion answers academic needs

March 27, 2013
Former professor speaks up in support of President Sexton and NYU 2031.
Same-sex marriage is consistent with conservative values

Same-sex marriage is consistent with conservative values

March 27, 2013
As marriage equality goes to the Supreme Court, the WSN editorial staff demonstrates contrary to popular belief, that same-sex marriage is consistent with conservative ideology.
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Steubenville scandal reveals over-idolization

March 27, 2013
With communities across the country idolizing their football teams, individual rights, especially those of women, are often compromised.
Subway pregnancy ads stigmatize teen parents

Subway pregnancy ads stigmatize teen parents

March 26, 2013
Recent ads displayed in subway stations are unnecessarily disgraceful.