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

All content by Ana Lopez
Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 28, 2016
Beyonce's music has always stood behind female empowerment, but she uses her capital — in this case, musical talent — like she’s a stockholder waiting for the right moment to sell.
Corporate Media, How About Some Real News?

Corporate Media, How About Some Real News?

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 13, 2016
The Globe’s parody is part of a larger failure of the media to provide its readers with substantive news and commentary.
To Keep Governments Accountable, Whistleblow

To Keep Governments Accountable, Whistleblow

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
Whistleblowers have had a huge effect on our society and government, bringing governmental abuses to light in a way no one else could. However, the first reaction of many public figures is to blame, blame, blame.
The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesnt Change the Fact Theyre Still Racist

The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn’t Change the Fact They’re Still Racist

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
There’s only so much celebrities can accomplish by saying what has already been said a hundred times. If the Academy was hoping that the social consciousness on display Sunday night would exonerate them, they were sorely mistaken. The problems run much deeper than that.

Yelp and the Erosion of Institutional Accountability

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer February 23, 2016
It’s all too distressing that this is the kind of labor force that college students are being thrown into — the most exciting areas of industry are also the ones where employees seem to matter the least. And