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

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

Washington Square News

Opinion

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 5, 2018
Family separations at the U.S. border have resulted in not only an emotional toll on migrants, but a financial one as well.
How Service Became My Community

How Service Became My Community

Maren Naegele, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018
A freshman contributing writer reflects on her experience during Welcome Week.
Challenging the Liberal Bubble as a Liberal

Challenging the Liberal Bubble as a Liberal

Janice Lee, Opinion Editor September 4, 2018
A liberal student's perspective and response to what she perceives to be a problematic liberal monoculture.
More Welcome, Less Weak

More Welcome, Less Weak

WSN Editorial Board September 4, 2018
The Editorial Board discusses why clubs and student-organized events are the most crucial aspects of Welcome Week and building a community at NYU.
Returning to New York for the First Time

Returning to New York for the First Time

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor September 3, 2018
A compare and contrast of returning to NYU sophomore year versus the (somewhat disorienting) experience of going through Welcome Week as a freshman.
Time’s Up on Victim Blaming in Ronell Case

Time’s Up on Victim Blaming in Ronell Case

Janice Lee, Opinion Editor August 26, 2018
In the midst of a high-profile investigation — and lawsuit — the WSN Opinion Editor discusses the impacts of NYU's response to accusations of sexual misconduct.
Democracy at NYU Is Dying

Democracy at NYU Is Dying

Editorial Board August 26, 2018
In the Editorial Board's inaugural editorial of the fall 2018 semester, WSN's opinion team explore how the Board of Trustees handled demands for representation from student activists.
Take the Long Walk Home

Take the Long Walk Home

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor August 26, 2018
An ode to the activity that underlines all our lives here at NYU: walking.
Finding School Spirit at a College With None

Finding School Spirit at a College With None

Andrea Pineda-Salgado, Contributing Writer August 26, 2018
Sometimes it can feel like NYU lacks school spirit. Here is how you find your way — and place — in a university unlike any other.
Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU

Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor August 26, 2018
The length of time it took for NYU to revoke Bill Cosby's honorary degree is indicative of a larger trend of questionable treatment toward assaulters.
Interior of Elmer Holmes Bobst Library lined with aluminum panels.

Suicide: How NYU’s Campus Crisis Response Is Failing Students and Staff

The author is a native New Yorker and a recent alumna of NYU. Currently involved in clinical research, she plans to pursue a career in nursing and public health.
Anonymous, Guest Writer June 4, 2018
A recent NYU graduate writes about her experience with the student health services at NYU, and the continuing issue of suicide on campus.
On Being a Student and Working

On Being a Student and Working

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor April 30, 2018
Being a student worker takes sacrifice, but it can also be rewarding.