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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Students should resist social pressure to drink

February 3, 2013
It may not always be socially acceptable to say no when offered a drink, but alcohol is a devastating drug that should not be taken due to social pressure.

Armstrong’s admission to doping charges insincere, dishonest

January 30, 2013
Despite his admission to doping and drug use during a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong should not be forgiven for his actions in the eyes of the American public.

Doctorates becoming assets in political world

January 30, 2013
The rising importance of doctorates in the professional arena.
Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

January 30, 2013
Hooshang Amirahmadi, candidate for president, is the better choice for Iran.

Kerry well-qualified to strengthen diplomacy

January 30, 2013
Though Clinton leaves a powerful legacy, Kerry is poised to solidify a powerful role in international politics.
Editorial Board greets NYU and anticipates new year

Editorial Board greets NYU and anticipates new year

January 28, 2013
The Washington Square News’ Editorial Board is looking forward to this semester’s topics, and the desk is prepping for more multimedia involvement.

Partisanship is Washington’s greatest vice

January 28, 2013
American politics is headed down a dangerous road of partisanship that creates unhelpful political deadlock.
Gun control and mental health debate continue

Gun control and mental health debate continue

January 28, 2013
New laws seek to prevent gun-related violence, but at what cost to privacy?

Tattoo tolerance: older generation must embrace body art

January 21, 2013
As a new, more socially liberal generation comes of age, older generations and professionals should accept tattoos as forms of self expression.
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Like most issues, Sandy Hook catalyzes a debate when it’s too late

January 17, 2013
The unfortunate wake-up call America needed in Newtown reveals a sinister facet of American culture.

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

January 11, 2013
In the debate of what intelligence truly means, columnist Marcelo Cicconet looks at the current state of artificial intelligence.
Stop the hate on NYU Secrets

Stop the hate on NYU Secrets

January 3, 2013
The spiteful posts on NYU Secrets create a community where nobody wins.