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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

Drug legalization irresponsible, dangerous

February 13, 2013
While the legalization of drugs like marijuana and cocaine may present an exciting change to some people, the lack of regulation would be detrimental to society's moral and physical well-being.

Pope resignation does not change church principles

February 12, 2013
Pope Benedict XVI will leave his post at the end of the month, but a change of guard may not mean much for progress for ancient religious principles.

Countries must unite to explore universe

February 12, 2013
Nationalization is the barrier innovation in our space race.
Courtesy of Sasha Leshner

Students must guard online reputation

February 12, 2013
College students across the nation publicly air their dirty laundry to an unsuspecting audience.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

Gruesome bolshoi ballet scandal receives underwhelming media reaction

February 11, 2013
The death of the director of the Russian ballet and the subsequent underwhelming media attention evince corruption.
United States must provide information on drone program

United States must provide information on drone program

February 11, 2013
The Obama administration owes its citizens more information about the use of drone technology. The possibility of a court to oversee drone usage and report to the public offers an interesting solution.
NYU Secrets is key pillar of NYU community

NYU Secrets is key pillar of NYU community

February 11, 2013
NYU Secrets may sometimes prove vulgar or untrue, but it has become a major part of the fabric of the NYU community, whether we like it or not.

NYU must divest

February 8, 2013
After McKibben visited Cooper Union on this past Tuesday, it's time we listened to his message.

From sci-fi to real life — the advances of artificial intelligence, part II

February 8, 2013
With recent developments in computerized intelligence, can we call some modern machines truly intelligent?

Translating anger over student debt across borders

February 7, 2013
Canadians wouldn't accept the rising tuitions costs in America. So why do we?
Instructing peace in the Middle East

Instructing peace in the Middle East

February 7, 2013
Education can be key to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Cuban immigration reforms will prove ineffective and dangerous

February 7, 2013
Recent Cuban immigration reform poses unlikely drawbacks.