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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

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.

All content by Matthew Tessler
NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 29, 2014
Hope Solo and Ray Rice drew distinct reactions after their respective domestic violence cases.

Weekly Recap Sept. 22-26

September 28, 2014

Flood Wall Street sets sights on capitalism, arrests made

Flood Wall Street sets sights on capitalism, arrests made

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer September 23, 2014

A man climbed a lamppost in the financial district and addressed the crowd in a symbolic moment on Sept. 22. Yelling that money was worthless, he reached into his pocket and threw...

Weekly Recap Sept. 15-19

September 22, 2014
Here's a quick look at last week's top stories.
‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust

‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 22, 2014
New York's broken window policy may lead to a public decline of police trust.

Video: Weekly Recap Sept. 1-7

Matthew Tessler, Host September 8, 2014
A wrap-up of the most popular stories from the past week. 
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Photo: Huffington gives wake-up call at Stern conference

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor April 7, 2014

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Photo: NYU 2031 still sparks protest on campus

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 10, 2014

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