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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

Five Things We Want to See From NYU in 2018

Five Things We Want to See From NYU in 2018

WSN Editorial Board January 22, 2018
We put together five New Years Resolutions for NYU.
$70K Is Enough for Rat-Free Dining Halls

$70K Is Enough for Rat-Free Dining Halls

WSN Editorial Board December 4, 2017
A presence of mice, filth flies, and hot food held at less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit, was discovered at Lipton Dining hall during a recent health inspection. NYU must take action to fix such a troubling and disgusting situation.
Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

WSN Editorial Board November 29, 2017
Without intellect and rationality, practical skills are not enough to secure a position in the job market.
NYU Must Affirm Affirmative Action

NYU Must Affirm Affirmative Action

WSN Editorial Board November 27, 2017
As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, NYU must reaffirm its commitment to Affirmative-Action.
Tax Plan Harmful for Students

Tax Plan Harmful for Students

WSN Editorial Board November 20, 2017
For a tax bill that is being promoted as relief for the middle class, this bill — if passed — will drastically hurt millions of American students. In a country where we encourage people to work hard and to go to pursue higher education, this seems objectively backwards.
NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2017
It is time NYU facilitates a substantial effort to combat these instances of bigotry in order to maximize comfortability for its marginalized students.
Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

WSN Editorial Board November 15, 2017
Now, more than ever, universities must make an effort to welcome and integrate its international students into the university’s community.
New Scholarships Bring Hope

New Scholarships Bring Hope

WSN Editorial Board November 13, 2017
After continued crisis in Puerto Rico, President Andrew Hamilton announced this week that NYU will offer at least 50 scholarships to Puerto Ricans.
Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

WSN Editorial Board November 10, 2017
While we agree that Greek life organizations accused of misconduct should be punished and regulated, cutting ties with them completely is the wrong approach.
Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

WSN Editorial Board November 8, 2017
As the amount of allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment continue to rise, NYU must continue to ensure that its campus remain a safe place for its students.
Show Solidarity — Divest NYUAD

Show Solidarity — Divest NYUAD

WSN Editorial Board November 6, 2017
In retrospect, it should not come as a surprise that these issues would arise at NYUAD. The country is decades behind the United States in terms of human rights.
NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

WSN Editorial Board November 1, 2017
The system of ethics that Tisch teaches its students will stay with them throughout their careers. The school should take this opportunity to speak out and set the standard that to remain silent is to be complicit and to be complicit is unacceptable.