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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

Starving From My Social Media Fast

Starving From My Social Media Fast

One week of forced hiatus from social media.
Krishang Nadgauda, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
A one-week social media hiatus revealed to the writer that the way social media connects us makes it essential, contrary to the growing argument to put it down entirely.
A Letter to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

A Letter to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Monica Luna, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Graduate student Monica Luna writes a letter to Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford, sharing her personal experiences in the wake of the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings.
Don’t Call Me Your Milk Chocolate Mocha Caramel Queen

Don’t Call Me Your Milk Chocolate Mocha Caramel Queen

Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist September 24, 2018
Columnist Cheyenne Porcher's take on the fetishization of women of color.
Apple’s Biggest iPhone Is the Biggest Disappointment Yet

Apple’s Biggest iPhone Is the Biggest Disappointment Yet

Murat, Barlas September 23, 2018
A writer reflects on why the latest Apple announcement regarding the iPhone Xs and and the iPhone Xs Max lacked the aura of wonder and excitement that some of their previous product launches possessed.
I Should Have the Right to a Paid Internship

I Should Have the Right to a Paid Internship

Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer September 23, 2018
An international graduate student's take on why international students should have the right to work paid internships during their time at school.
Text Therapy Isn’t a Long-Term Solution

Text Therapy Isn’t a Long-Term Solution

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2018
Despite valiant intentions, text-based therapy at NYU falls short.
Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone

Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 21, 2018
Border patrol agents are meant to protect us, but they are far too often the ones committing violent crimes.
Museums: the Unsung Heroes of Legitimacy

Museums: the Unsung Heroes of Legitimacy

Sarah John, Contributing Writer September 21, 2018
Several minority groups have been advocating for national museums for years, but there's been minimal results.
The Labor of Student Loans

The Labor of Student Loans

Dyshere Logan, Columnist September 20, 2018
The story of a drama student and her overwhelming debt gives insight into the lack of economic diversity at NYU and the insidious effects of money on the pursuit of higher education.
Staff Rants: Faltering Quality of Music, Avenue A and Cantor Film Center

Staff Rants: Faltering Quality of Music, Avenue A and Cantor Film Center

WSN Staff September 20, 2018
For our first Staff Rants of the semester, WSN weighs in on the rapid pace of music production, Serial’s new season, Avenue A, NYU’s poor organizational skills and the rain.
Why Do We Portray Atheists as Broken Believers?

Why Do We Portray Atheists as Broken Believers?

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist September 19, 2018
Why does America still think atheists need to be saved?
Left Behind in Hurricane Florence

Left Behind in Hurricane Florence

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
Read one writer's in-depth analysis on why the neglect of South Carolina prisoners at the height of Hurricane Florence is a sign of the broader prison reform that is growing increasingly necessary in the United States.