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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

Mizzou protesters must not block media

Mizzou protesters must not block media

WSN Editorial Board November 11, 2015
The way that protesters at the University of Missouri have used safe spaces as a cudgel against journalists is counterproductive to their movement. They are antagonizing the single best medium for their message to get across.
Mizzou president resigns but protesters must remain focused

Mizzou president resigns but protesters must remain focused

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
The resignation of University of Missouri chancellor Tim Wolfe is an important first step for student protests against racism. But getting a president to resign is not everything; the movement must have clear goals and means in mind if they are to meaningfully improve race relations at their school.
NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
Andrew Hamilton needs to change NYU's stance on financial aid when he becomes president.
Divest's activism is the answer to bureaucratic heel-dragging

Divest’s activism is the answer to bureaucratic heel-dragging

WSN Editorial Board November 4, 2015
NYU Divest is to be lauded for their ability to maintain a spotlight on the administration's heel-dragging on the topic of divestment.
Campus suicide should not be a Halloween decoration

Campus suicide should not be a Halloween decoration

WSN Editorial Board November 2, 2015
Given NYU's history with suicide, the office of student affairs should be sensitive in their fall ball decorations.
Political cynicism among young voters must end

Political cynicism among young voters must end

WSN Editorial Board November 2, 2015
Young people have too much at stake in the coming election not to vote. In order to counteract the lack of attention to youth issues, young people must vote in order to show that they are a force worth considering.
Fund newspapers, unpalatable opinions and all

Fund newspapers, unpalatable opinions and all

WSN Editorial Board October 29, 2015
Newspapers shouldn't get defunded for unpopular —or even ignorant— opinions.
Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

WSN Editorial Board October 27, 2015
The media and the Brown student body are focusing too much on Malia Obama visiting Brown and being in the vicinity of a beer pong table.
College drinking about safety, not prohibition

College drinking about safety, not prohibition

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2015
Universities need to understand the reality that students are going to drink no matter what. Drinking policies need to teach students how to drink rather than futilely attempting to stamp it out.
Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

WSN Editorial Board October 20, 2015
NYPD x-ray vans could pose a significant hazard to both health and civil liberties. Once again, the NYPD needs greater oversight to ensure that it uses its technology prudently.
NYU must deliver on GSOC promises

NYU must deliver on GSOC promises

WSN Editorial Board October 18, 2015
NYU must make more of an effort to address the missing graduate student paychecks. The administration's carelessness towards its student finances is wholly unprofessional.
Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

WSN Editorial Board October 14, 2015
John Sexton's noncommittal showing at his last town hall reflects the lack of engagement he had with the students and faculty. If Andrew Hamilton is to improve, he must hold a more open and earnest dialogue with the NYU community at large.