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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

File Photo by Gloria Lee

Twin Shadow electrifies Music Hall of Williamsburg

October 2, 2012
With a selection of hits and enthralling classics, Twin Shadow delivered a phenomenal performance at the Brooklyn venue.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Religion vs. law: equal battle

October 2, 2012
It is important to understand that whether one chooses religion over law or law over religion, it is a choice he or she makes.

Tension and chaos in the Middle East continue to plague Western relations

September 28, 2012
The revolutionary spirit in the Middle East leaves citizens vulnerable during a volatile transitional period.

Have we taken free speech too far?

September 26, 2012
A series of anti-Islamic ads have been run in the New York City subway, raising the question of whether First Amendment rights should take precedence over basic respect for fellow citizens.
Gloria Lee/WSN

United States should expand its worldview

September 25, 2012
Instead of focusing solely on the Middle East and China, the U.S. should also concentrate on countries such as India, Turkey and South Africa.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

NYU trustee should also be bound by law

September 23, 2012
Daniel Straus, NYU Law donor and namesake of Straus Institute, should be seriously investigate by the university.
Amanda Randone for WSN

Protesters against NYU Law trustee unite for second demonstration

Nicole Brown September 20, 2012
After counter-protesters disrupted the protest last week, SLAM holds a follow-up rally on Wednesday.
Courtesy of Siddhi Sundar

Free speech deserves protection in face of violence

September 20, 2012
Those who are calling for the imprisonment of the anti-Islamic video’s director are violating the First Amendment.
Militant extremists premeditated attack on embassy

Militant extremists premeditated attack on embassy

September 20, 2012
The attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi was planned and carried out by extremists against American policy and culture.
Google decision to restrict video justified

Google decision to restrict video justified

September 20, 2012
Exercising its right as owner of YouTube, Google's restriction of accessibility to an inflammatory anti-Islam video was proper.
Courtesy of Brandon Jacobi

Social media obliterates line between truth and lies

September 18, 2012
When social media users, including politicians, fail to question information online, they help spread ridiculous, sometimes harmful, lies.
Courtesy of Keith Allison

Roddick’s retirement leaves void in American tennis

September 18, 2012
American men's tennis must find a new champion since Andy Roddick has retired.