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

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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

All content by Dana Brown

Student-only performance reviews misguided

Dana Brown, Staff Columnist April 30, 2015
Professors' performance ratings — which could potentially get them fired — should be based on more than student evaluations.
Bloomberg News founder Matthew Winkler discusses the purpose of journalism in the “Free Expression and Truth in the Age of Twitter” panel on Tuesday.

Photo: Social media as journalism discussed

April 22, 2015

Bloomberg News founder Matthew Winkler discusses the purpose of journalism in the “Free Expression and Truth in the Age of Twitter” panel on Tuesday.

In one scene, a member takes her mother to meet the love of her life, Mount Everest.

Photo: NYU celebrates Earth Day all month

Christine Wang, Staff Writer April 21, 2015

In one scene, a member takes her mother to meet the love of her life, Mount Everest.

The Becoming Another exhibit explores the use of masks in diverse Northern Hemisphere cultures, from Tibetan and Japanese to Native American.

Photo: Exhibit unmasks different cultures

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015

This Japanese mask was probably used in a local ceremony.

A volunteer from the audience tries on filmmaker Carol Cassidys bulletproof vest and flak helmet, two relics of working on conflict zones.

Photo: Female journalists discuss crisis reporting

March 25, 2015

A volunteer from the audience tries on filmmaker Carol Cassidy's bulletproof vest and flak helmet, two relics of working on conflict zones.

On entering the Garden of Eden market, shoppers are greeted by a colorful fruit display.

Photo: Try these classic Easter foods

Jessica Tien, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015

On entering the Garden of Eden market, shoppers are greeted by a colorful fruit display.

Whole Foods offers a variety of gluten-free groceries and snacks.

Photo: Gluten-free diets not always healthy

March 10, 2015

Whole Foods offers a variety of gluten-free groceries and snacks.

“The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” will be on display at Grey Art Gallery until April 4.

Photo: ‘Left Front’ exhibit is radical

February 24, 2015

“The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” will be on display at Grey Art Gallery until April 4.

McNot lovin’ it: from pink slime to worker abuse

Dana Brown, Staff Columnist February 12, 2015
McDonald's mistreats customers and employees.
Historians Peniel Joseph and Yohuru Willaims discuss Black Power, its relationship with American institutions and its continuing application today in the light of the Ferguson movement.

Photo: Historians talk about modern racism

February 11, 2015

Historians Peniel Joseph and Yohuru Willaims discuss Black Power, its relationship with American institutions and its continuing application today in the light of the Ferguson...

Alternatives to Common Core also flawed

Alternatives to Common Core also flawed

Dana Brown, Contributing Columnist November 24, 2014
Common Core may have a variety of issues, but a prevalent critique against the educational standards is ironically misguided.
 Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Dana Brown, Contributing Columnist September 23, 2014
The harms of plastic water bottles extend beyond the plastic. For the environment's sake, let's switch to refillable bottles.