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

Washington Square News

Matthew Tessler

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Digital Director

Matthew Tessler is a sophomore in CAS studying Computer Science and Journalism. He loves writing about technology’s outsize impact on society as well as any other issues he can spare his two cents on. When he’s not hunched over his laptop, Matthew likes to run around the city in search of his next favorite place to grab a snack, read dystopian novels and then realize they’re non-fiction, and hum along to any music that strikes his fancy.

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Photo: Pop Your Bubbles

Jordan Reynolds, Highlighter Editor February 6, 2017

To encourage NYU students to enter the world of cyber security, Tandon created a scholarship.

Photo: This Tandon Scholarship Wants You to Hack It Up

November 15, 2016

To encourage NYU students to enter the world of cyber security, Tandon created a scholarship.

Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Freemium focuses internet away from ads, toward content

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Digital Director September 8, 2015
The freemium model —that Spotify and YouTube have adopted– should be the future of online content.
Legalize marijuana for a consistent product

Legalize marijuana for a consistent product

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2015
Legalization of marijuana would curb poisoning and overdoses from dangerous and unregulated synthetic marijuana.
$15 wage will accelerate automation

$15 wage will accelerate automation

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 21, 2015
The Fight for 15 campaign is admirable but won't have the desired positive impact if the jobs of minimum wage workers are replaced by machines.

Video: Op Ed | Divestment

Calvin Falk, Video Editor April 16, 2015

Matthew Tessler meets with Eil Nachmany, an NYU Student Senator Elect of the NYU College Republicans, and Luke Lindenbusch, and organizer of NYU Divest, to talk about Divestment...

iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 16, 2015
New Apple software is a positive step towards increasing participants in medical studies.
Tidal’s wave could hurt artists

Tidal’s wave could hurt artists

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 8, 2015
Everybody loses if artists, as a group, fragment themselves too much on streaming services like Tidal.

Video: Week Ahead | April 5

Calvin Falk, Video Editor April 5, 2015

Here's a look at what is happening around campus this week. Food Week: https://www.facebook.com/events/14534... IRCH Town Hall: https://www.facebook.com/events/14293... Oxfam...

Prospective students should think twice

Prospective students should think twice

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2015
Tuition hikes once again bring attention the sky-high costs of NYU tuition. Prospective students must take note.

Video: Week Ahead | March 30

March 30, 2015

Here's a look at this weeks up coming events! Impact Week My Name Is Rachel Corrie Pillow Fight NYC Vive La Crepe

Social media can help public figures connect

Social media can help public figures connect

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 24, 2015
Social media platforms like Twitter, if used correctly, can be a great outlet for prominent figures, like university presidents, to interact with the public.

Video: Week Ahead | March 23

March 22, 2015

A quick look into some events going on this week around campus. Killer Mike - https://www.facebook.com/events/1606922212855356/ Alan Heeger - http://chemistry.fas.nyu.edu/object/chem.event.Heeger.student2015 Show...

Housing assignment must not be so random

Housing assignment must not be so random

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 10, 2015
Roommate assignment process must be refined with more questions.
Dorm exercise equipment would reduce stress

Dorm exercise equipment would reduce stress

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor March 5, 2015
Deputy opinion editor Matthew Tessler argues that adding small exercise rooms to residence halls would encourage students to exercise more.
Police officers stand in Times Square following the Eric Garner decision.

Photo: NYPD redesigns stop-and-frisk

March 5, 2015

Police officers stand in Times Square following the Eric Garner decision.

Video: Op Ed | Study Away

March 4, 2015

Matthew Tessler, Tommy Collison and Hannah Treasure discuss the pros and cons of the "Study Away" mentality in this weeks Op Ed.

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Insta essay: @danielcole23, living in Tel Aviv

Daniel Cole, Staff Photographer February 26, 2015

Next NYU Secrets admin should be public

Next NYU Secrets admin should be public

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor February 22, 2015
The name of the next NYU Secrets administrator should be public in order to foster trust.
NYU Secrets creates community

NYU Secrets creates community

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor February 8, 2015
NYU Secrets provides an important outlet for students without worrying about political correctness.
Anti-vaccination crowd endangers everyone

Anti-vaccination crowd endangers everyone

Matthew Tessler and Tess Woosley February 5, 2015
People who elect not to vaccinate their children against infectious diseases put the general population at risk.

Video: Op-Ed Live

February 4, 2015

Deputy Opinion Editors Tommy Collison and Matthew Tessler discuss the attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and the Western media's response. This video is moderated...

Video: Weekly Recap: Jan 26-30

February 2, 2015

The Weeks top stories: MTA fare hike: https://www.nyunews.com/2015/01/29/mta-9/ Core Curriculum Update: https://www.nyunews.com/2015/01/26/cor... 30 under 30: https://www.nyunews.com/2015/01/26/pro... Video...

NYU must report serious offenses

NYU must report serious offenses

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2015
In the wake of a new scandal, NYU needs a policy for reporting serious offenses.
Colin Waddell

Photo: Jules O’Connor

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-large December 11, 2014

Colin Waddell

Weekly Recap: December 1-4

December 8, 2014

Thank you for a great semester! The Weeks top stories: Rape through the lens of a survivor: https://www.nyunews.com/2014/12/04/rape-through-the-lens-of-a-survivor/ Sexual...

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Fraternity Culture

Sam Bearzi and Daniel Cole December 5, 2014

UPDATE Dec. 12 Editor's Note: This discussion occurred before there were any revelations of mistakes in the Rolling Stone article "A Rape on Campus." Opinion Editor Christina...

Four police officers restrain a protester.

Photo: Protests follow Garner decision

December 4, 2014

Four police officers restrain a protester.

Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Matthew Tessler, Staff Writer December 2, 2014
Body cameras and smart guns will help keep police officers and citizens more safe and accountable.
Protesters gather on Wall Street the second night following the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown.

Photo: Protests grow on second night

John Ambrosio, News Editor November 26, 2014

A demonstrator is restrained by police in Times Square.

Protesters gather on Wall Street the second night following the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown.

Photo: Protests grow on second night

November 26, 2014

Protesters gather on Wall Street the second night following the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown.

Trans Week emphasizes gender identity, equality

Meranda Yslas November 24, 2014
Trans Awareness Week, which ran from Nov. 17 to 23, recognized and celebrated the transgender members of the LGBTQ community at NYU.

Video: Weekly Recap: Nov. 17-21

November 24, 2014

Links to stories: Financial aid extended to undocumented students Presidential search committee narrows down nominations NYU Basketball Fringe   Links to...

Fifth-annual march remembers victims of transgender violence

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor November 21, 2014
The Brooklyn Community Pride Center organized a march for Transgender Remembrance Day.

Video: Weekly Recap: Nov. 10-14

November 17, 2014

Links to stories: Town hall focuses on sexual assault University endowment hits $3.5 billion Campus voices on next NYU president NYU soccer bounced from tournaments...

FRINGE Preview

Calvin Falk, Daniel Cole and Christian Forte November 17, 2014

Be sure to pick up FRINGE, on stands Thursday, Nov. 20.

Balanced sleeping schedule critical for students

Balanced sleeping schedule critical for students

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist November 17, 2014
Suspend late-night study sessions, close Netflix and go to sleep — your mind and body will be grateful.
Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist November 11, 2014
The public should not endorse Apple going unchallenged in this sector — competitors should not be denied a chance.

Video: Weekly Recap: Oct. 20-24

October 27, 2014
WSN looks back on last week to highlight some of our top stories of Oct. 20-24.
A man leads the Oct. 22 Day of National Protest up the steps in Times Square.

Outcry against brutality, detention

Kevin Burns, Senior Editor October 23, 2014
A group of protesters against mass incarceration marched from Union Square to TImes Square on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Video: Weekly Recap: Oct. 13-17

October 20, 2014
Check out a recap of WSN's coverage from the week of Oct. 13-17.
Columnist Jim Dwyer stands in front of the New York Times building with his new book, "More Awesome than Money," about four NYU undergraduates who attempted to create a new social network.

Photo: Journalist chronicles student startup

October 20, 2014

Columnist Jim Dwyer stands in front of the New York Times building with his new book, "More Awesome than Money," about four NYU undergraduates who attempted to create a new social...

P.S. 130 could face overcrowding if another school is not built in the area.

Photo: [UPDATE] Unclear future for proposed school

October 16, 2014

P.S. 130 could face overcrowding if another school is not built in the area.

University should strengthen smoking policy

University should strengthen smoking policy

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 15, 2014
The fight against smoking must continue relentlessly, starting with NYC and NYU officials supporting anti-smoking efforts.
Metro-North Train

Photo: A train ride away

Sam Del Rowe, Staff Writer October 9, 2014

Metro-North Train

NYU Reacts to ISIS Subway Threat

NYU Reacts to ISIS Subway Threat

Daniel Cole, Video Editor October 6, 2014

Commuting to campus among the heightened security measures employed in the MTA subway system, NYU students give their opinion on the city's reaction to the ISIS threat. Filmed...

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 6, 2014
Apple’s encryptions put more power in the hands of the people by letting individuals assess the balance of privacy and protection alongside the consequences the iPhone 6 has.
Vegas Kastberg passes the ball to Nicolas Notaro during Saturday’s game.

Photo: Violets victorious against Rochester

Bobby Wagner, Contributing Writer October 6, 2014

Vegas Kastberg passes the ball to Nicolas Notaro during Saturday’s game.

Photo: Daniel Cole

Photo: NYU Reacts: ISIS security threat

Christine Park, Staff Writer September 30, 2014