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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

More Resources Needed for Roommate Relations

More Resources Needed for Roommate Relations

WSN Editorial Board February 21, 2018
NYU's Office of Residential Life and Housing Services must establish programs to teach its residents how to deal with a distressed roommate.
Stamp Out Sexual Harassers

Stamp Out Sexual Harassers

WSN Editorial Board February 19, 2018
NYU needs to be proactive by investigating potential professors in order to ensure that our campus is not open to sexual assailants and harassers.
Short-Term Consequences and a Lack of Transparency Won’t Change Toxic Frat Culture

Short-Term Consequences and a Lack of Transparency Won’t Change Toxic Frat Culture

WSN Editorial Board February 16, 2018
Cornell's minimal punishment for ZBT "pig roast" and NYU's lack of transparency prove greater measures must be taken to combat fraternity and sorority misconduct.
Hamilton’s Response to NYUAD Is a Step Closer to Adequate

Hamilton’s Response to NYUAD Is a Step Closer to Adequate

WSN Editorial Board February 14, 2018
NYU took a necessary step in establishing protocols with NYU Abu Dhabi to deal with visa applications, appeal processes, communications and the university’s annual global mobility report. However, President Andrew Hamilton must address the alleged religious discrimination and lack of academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Liberate NYU  Liberal Studies

Liberate NYU Liberal Studies

WSN Editorial Board February 12, 2018
NYU Student Senators Council pushes for recognition of Liberal Studies as separate from the College of Arts and Sciences during a University Senate meeting. We want to see LS represented as its own school throughout the university as a whole.
The Bias Response Line Is Broken, This Is How NYU Should Fix It

The Bias Response Line Is Broken, This Is How NYU Should Fix It

WSN Editorial Board February 9, 2018
The NYU Bias Response Line is in serious need of improvement. We have some ideas.
Let’s Shed Light on  Addiction Services at NYU

Let’s Shed Light on Addiction Services at NYU

WSN Editorial Board February 5, 2018
NYU offers a variety of addiction and recovery services for students, but fails to inform the community of their existence.
McSilver Podcast Good Starting Point for #ChangingTheNarrative

McSilver Podcast Good Starting Point for #ChangingTheNarrative

WSN Editorial Board February 2, 2018
New NYU Podcast Series brings much needed attention the stereotypes black boys and men face.
New Vice President of Sustainability Should Push for Divestment

New Vice President of Sustainability Should Push for Divestment

WSN Editorial Board January 31, 2018
The Office of Sustainability and Cecil Scheib should commit their efforts to work with NYU Divest to move NYU to divest from fossil fuels investments.
Bias Response Line Unresponsive

Bias Response Line Unresponsive

WSN Editorial Board January 29, 2018
The Bias Response Line should be more transparent about its reports and reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity.
Climojis and 'School of Earth' Push Sustainability Forward at NYU

Climojis and ‘School of Earth’ Push Sustainability Forward at NYU

WSN Editorial Board January 26, 2018
Sustainability at NYU appears to be on a positive course, with climojis, Gallatin’s School of Earth, and the appointment of Cecil Schieb bringing issues like climate change to the forefront
Do More for Women, NYU

Do More for Women, NYU

WSN Editorial Board January 24, 2018
NYU must ensure that women are not discouraged from pursuing their desired majors by working towards eliminating biases within fields.