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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

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On Food Culture in Turkey and at NYU

On Food Culture in Turkey and at NYU

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 30, 2018
NYU has broadened my understanding of food culture and given me new outlets to channel my passion for cuisine.
On Adjusting to NYU Life

On Adjusting to NYU Life

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
After coming to NYU from Puerto Rico as a member of the Hurricane Maria Assistance Program, I learned quickly that the city that never sleeps can leave you feeling burned out.
Finishing The Semester Stress-Free Is Possible

Finishing The Semester Stress-Free Is Possible

Dasha Zagurskaya, Staff Writer April 26, 2018
As finals creep up on us, try not to fall into old habits that continue the cycle of stress.
Letter From the Editor: College Newspapers Are Dying, Let’s Save Them

Letter From the Editor: College Newspapers Are Dying, Let’s Save Them

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2018
WSN's Editor-in-Chief Jemima McEvoy chimes in on the #SaveStudentNewsrooms movement and discusses the impact of changes in media dissemination on WSN.
Don’t Discount Commuters

Don’t Discount Commuters

Andrea Pineda-Salgado, Contributing Writer April 25, 2018
After finishing my first year at NYU as a commuter student, I have noticed a barrier between students who commute and students who board.
Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Elitist Policies Surrounding Stern

Victor Porcelli, Deputy Opinion Editor April 24, 2018
Elitism in the Stern School of Business should not be ignored. This attitude allows for toxic superiority culture.
Town Hall Shows That Town Halls Don’t Work

Town Hall Shows That Town Halls Don’t Work

Tyler Crews, Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
With recent rises in student activism and unease, many students are calling for town hall meetings. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a solution to the problem.
HIV Status Part of Entitled Privacy

HIV Status Part of Entitled Privacy

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer April 16, 2018
Recently it has been revealed that the dating site Grindr has released users' HIV status, which is another extreme breach of privacy in our digital age.
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 12, 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 3, 2018
If you look beyond domestic politics, you will realize that geopolitical tensions between U.S. and China put NYU international students at risk.