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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Pope resignation brings to light matters of personal choice within the Church

Pope resignation brings to light matters of personal choice within the Church

March 8, 2013
Despite being openly criticized by his decision to abdicate from the papacy, Joseph Ratzinger might have done the Church a favor, forcing to recognize the implications of a changing world.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

U.S. sanctions on Iran harm average citizens

March 8, 2013
As the United States and the European Union pursue nuclear non-proliferation through economic sanctions, average Iranian citizens are the ones who pay the price.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Potential for investment in Africa

March 8, 2013
Despite some economic barriers, African markets prove to be promising sites of investment.
Uncertainty surrounds Chávez successor

Uncertainty surrounds Chávez successor

March 6, 2013
Hugo Chávez, the Venezuelan president, passed away and left behind a controversial legacy.
Upcoming film perpetuates misconceptions about evolution

Upcoming film perpetuates misconceptions about evolution

March 6, 2013
“The Croods” perpetuates ignorant stereotypes of Neaderthals and glorifies Homo sapiens.
American Psychiatric Association overdiagnoses mental disorders

American Psychiatric Association overdiagnoses mental disorders

March 6, 2013
The American Psychiatric Association sparks debate with their fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

NYU severance packages raise serious ethical questions

March 5, 2013
Jack Lew's parting severance pay seems inordinately large considering his voluntary resignation from his position at NYU.

Government needs to improve Social Security programs

March 5, 2013
Investing in improved Social Security programs will benefit everyone in the long-run.

NYU students should bring more awareness to factory laborers

March 5, 2013
Factory workers are being exploited for their work, but this can be changed by taking action.
Dream jobs come at cost for young professionals

Dream jobs come at cost for young professionals

March 4, 2013
Young professionals are struggling with working jobs they love at the price of less pay.
'Harlem Shake' represents cultural evolution of digital age

‘Harlem Shake’ represents cultural evolution of digital age

March 4, 2013
The popular dance meme the "Harlem Shake" has been utilized as a source of protest in the Middle East, which is not the first region to use it in the same manner.
Lawmakers use money to distract from gun ownership issues

Lawmakers use money to distract from gun ownership issues

March 4, 2013
In the wake of mass shootings, lawmakers hope to require expensive insurance policies to discourage firearm ownership.