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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

Opinion

New Atheism offers better philosophy, faith than religion

February 25, 2013
Religion has become less prominent as an ideology, and New Atheism has become more significant in a scientific and secular state.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Violence Against Women Act wrongly rejected by Congress

February 25, 2013
Violence Against Women Act was wrongly rejected by Congress, and the redrafted version does not include all factions of women.
Op Ed Live: Hacktivism and Internet Security

Op Ed Live: Hacktivism and Internet Security

February 25, 2013
Michael Youhana and Alec Foster debate the merits of internet activism in the form of hacking institutions.
Fiscal cliff deadline does not facilitate budget plan

Fiscal cliff deadline does not facilitate budget plan

February 24, 2013
The truth about compromise is that no one is completely satisfied.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Cameras have rightful place in Supreme Court proceedings

February 22, 2013
Cameras should be allowed in our courtrooms.

Nationality should not define who we are

February 22, 2013
As a multi-ethnic student, Santander explores the way in which he constructed his identity and sense of self through his interactions with Spanish and Argentinians.

Rebuttal: Hydrofracking far more malicious than presented

February 21, 2013
In response to Woodruff's hydrofracking pieces, Dulong and Hudson argue the malicious effects of hydrofracking far outweigh any financial gains.
MTA green charge will help environment, but fare hikes will hit students hard

MTA green charge will help environment, but fare hikes will hit students hard

February 21, 2013
With increasing MTA fare hikes set to go into effect in March, NYU should begin to look into subsidizing MetroCards for students who commute everyday and feel the financial burden of New York City public transportation.
Gloria Lee/WSN

U.S. media must address real causes of suicide

February 21, 2013
A taboo exists in the United States' media discussion about suicide - highlighting the means by which people kill themselves as causes rather than the untreated cognitive disorders they suffer from.
U.S. should not demonize Iran for their alleged quest to obtain nuclear weapons

U.S. should not demonize Iran for their alleged quest to obtain nuclear weapons

February 21, 2013
There is a misconception in the United States brought on by the media and politicians that Iran wants to obtain nuclear weapons, when in fact, the nation has repeatedly stated they are against any country having nuclear weapons.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Israel: forgiving the unforgivable

February 21, 2013
Israel continues to undermine Palestinian rights as revenge for a history of Jewish persecution apart from their conflict with Palestine. As a declared state, Israel has the power - and an ethical obligation - to forgive Palestine once and for all.
Warren Hill case re-engages debate on practicality of death penalty

Warren Hill case re-engages debate on practicality of death penalty

February 20, 2013
Warren Lee Hill case brings execution of mentally challenged into question.