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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Emma Rudd
Student Senate Should Release Voting Records

Student Senate Should Release Voting Records

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor April 10, 2017
Because NYU's Student Senators Council lacks transparency in its voting process, the student body cannot hold its representatives accountable and make informed criticisms of the SSC’s actions.
United Airlines Dress Code Targets Women

United Airlines Dress Code Targets Women

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2017
United Airline’s barring of two young girls from boarding their flight because of their apparel highlights a disturbing trend of using dress codes to target women and make them overly aware of their appearance.
Stop Using the Oxford Comma

Stop Using the Oxford Comma

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor March 20, 2017
The Oxford Comma is an unnecessary embellishment and should only be required when the original message of the text is already ambiguous.
The consequences for drinking are much less severe than those of using marijuana — this mirrors how pot is treated in society as well. However, the number of weed-related incidents is much lower than that of alcohol's rates, so the university should reconsider its ambiguous and severe drug policy surrounding marijuana.

NYU Should Weed Out Harsher Marijuana Penalties

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor March 6, 2017
In light of the decriminalization of marijuana in New York, NYU should lessen several of its policies against its use to liken those against alcohol use on campus and set an example for other colleges with harsher penalties.
Greenwich Hall, on the corner of Greenwich Street and Morton Street.

Greenwich Hall

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinions Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 15 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

Spring Welcome Week Falls Short of Fall’s

Spring Welcome Week Falls Short of Fall’s

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor January 23, 2017
The purpose of the lengthy welcome week is to “kick start the new semester,” but do students need over 200 events, spanning across four weeks, to do so?
Late Exam Schedules Mean High Travel Costs

Late Exam Schedules Mean High Travel Costs

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer December 6, 2016
NYU must consider the effects of scheduling on student expenses before they implement an exam session so near the holidays.
Anti-Trump Protests Are Powerful and Valid

Anti-Trump Protests Are Powerful and Valid

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer November 17, 2016
To accuse the protesters of being baseless and unproductive is to deny the gravity of the bigotry against which we protest.
Subway Ads Aren’t Enough to Stop Manspreading

Subway Ads Aren’t Enough to Stop Manspreading

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
The addition of a few subway ads has failed to attack men's behavioral problems in their entirety.
Trump’s Victim Blaming is Unacceptable

Trump’s Victim Blaming is Unacceptable

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer October 21, 2016
In an example of sheer hypocrisy, Trump has shamed and berated the victims of sexual assault for falsifying their victimization and also asked for sympathy from voters as he victimizes himself.
Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Global Citizen seems to have convinced a community of people that they are enacting global change without lifting a finger.
NYU Needs a Tinder for Roommates

NYU Needs a Tinder for Roommates

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer September 23, 2016
Using poorly assembled personality surveys for the roommate matching process can only hurt the experiences our first-year students.