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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

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Minimize the Microaggressions in Tisch

Minimize the Microaggressions in Tisch

WSN Editorial Board April 16, 2018
NYU Tisch Drama should take these steps in order to cultivate a safer and more inclusive community for its students.
NYU Needs to Take Back the Tap

NYU Needs to Take Back the Tap

Josi Riederer von Paar, Contributing Writer April 11, 2018
NYU needs to take back the tap by banning all sales of plastic water bottles on campus.
Buyer’s Remorse: My College Degree

Buyer’s Remorse: My College Degree

Janice Lee, Contributing Writer April 9, 2018
In your first-year, people tell you that your choice in major will not matter, but I've realized that it does. While I try to move forward in my professional career, my choice in major is holding me back.
Geopolitics Matters to Us All

Geopolitics Matters to Us All

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
If you look beyond domestic politics, you will realize that geopolitical tensions between U.S. and China put NYU international students at risk.
Girls’ Nights Out Turned Against Them By Club Promoters

Girls’ Nights Out Turned Against Them By Club Promoters

Dasha Zagurskaya, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
Club promoting is a corrupt system which reduces women to mere attractions, and exposes them to misconduct and harassment.
General Education As a Juice Cleanse

General Education As a Juice Cleanse

Victor Porcelli, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
The potential benefits of NYU adopting a three-year bachelor's program outweigh the costs.
Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

Staff Rants: March 13-March 20

WSN Staff March 19, 2018
Every Tuesday our staff has something to say about NYU, food and the angsty lives of students. After a week of spring break, our staff is back and ready to complain.
Ditch the Dorm After First Year

Ditch the Dorm After First Year

Beth Sattur, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
After weighing the pros and cons of NYU housing, choosing to live in an apartment after your first-year appears to be the better alternative.
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Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU Must Cut Ties with Aramark’

Victor L. Crawford, Guest Editorial March 1, 2018
The Chief Operating Officer of Aramark, Victor L. Crawford, writes a letter in response to the WSN Editorial Board piece titled "NYU Must Cut Ties with Aramark".
The Hypocrisy of Vaping

The Hypocrisy of Vaping

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer February 27, 2018
People who vape are hypocritical in viewing their vice as healthier and superior to cigarette smoking.
Spring Break Should Fall on Easter

Spring Break Should Fall on Easter

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer February 27, 2018
NYU's Spring Break dates should be moved to incorporate Easter, as seen with the NYC public school system's Spring Break.
School Spirit, Only $5

School Spirit, Only $5

Victor Porcelli February 26, 2018
NYU students lack school spirit. Placing a price tag on Spirit Week Events does not help.