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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

Administrators Must Bear Responsibility for Pennsylvania Faculty Strike

Administrators Must Bear Responsibility for Pennsylvania Faculty Strike

WSN Editorial Board October 21, 2016
The Pennsylvania university system's lack of preparedness for this planned faculty walkout is both contemptible and deeply concerning.
Record High School Graduation Rate Is Not Meaningful

Record High School Graduation Rate Is Not Meaningful

WSN Editorial Board October 20, 2016
The number of high schoolers graduating on time is not an accurate measurement of the success of the nation’s education system, or its future workforce.
There Are No Facts Left to Check in 2016

There Are No Facts Left to Check in 2016

WSN Editorial Board October 17, 2016
People who are running to be the next leader of the free world should not necessitate constant fact checking — ideally, there would be some truth to the messages they espouse.
Upcoming Pennsylvania Faculty Walkout is Troublesome

Upcoming Pennsylvania Faculty Walkout is Troublesome

WSN Editorial Board October 14, 2016
The walk-out planned by the faculty members of Pennsylvanian universities is reflective of a dangerous viewpoint that holds contract details in a higher regard than delivering a quality education.
Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board October 13, 2016
Until New York reforms its own voting process, state officials have no legitimate argument to make against conservative state legislatures taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.
Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

WSN Editorial Board October 10, 2016
In the interest of free speech on campus, the College Republicans should be free to host Yiannopoulous. Whether someone wants to take him seriously as a political voice or dismiss him as a clownish caricature should be up to that individual.
NYU Hack Worrisome

NYU Hack Worrisome

WSN Editorial Board October 7, 2016
The recent hack on NYU reflects a serious widespread problem the university needs to immediately address.
Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2016
Despite the Tisch Asia lawsuit and the NYU community’s legitimate concerns regarding expansion, the university’s campuses abroad are a valuable asset and should be maintained.
Lack of Diversity Task Force Accountability Disconcerting

Lack of Diversity Task Force Accountability Disconcerting

WSN Editorial Board October 3, 2016
The issue of campus diversity was an opportunity for the Hamilton administration to prove that it could make good on its word. Instead, we got broken promises, forgotten deadlines and needlessly puerile rebuffs from official spokespeople.
Clinton’s New College Compact Compromises Credibility

Clinton’s New College Compact Compromises Credibility

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2016
Clinton's new higher education proposal is a poorly made compromise.
Nonsexual Queer Spaces Needed in NYC

Nonsexual Queer Spaces Needed in NYC

WSN Editorial Board September 26, 2016
The onus is on everyone — not just business leaders — to ensure that no space feels like it is off limits for people who identify as LGBTQ.
FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

WSN Editorial Board September 22, 2016
Starting the financial aid process earlier and accepting older tax returns offer planning benefits to high schoolers as they begin the application process, yet these small FAFSA reforms do little to ease the greatest burden of pursuing a college degree.