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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

Boomers shouldn’t scapegoat millennials

Boomers shouldn’t scapegoat millennials

WSN Editorial Board October 13, 2015
Don't harp on millenials for being self-centered. We're struggling to improve the world just as much as any generation. Fixating on the perceived flaws of the generation is just distracting from the main issues.
#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

WSN Editorial Board October 7, 2015
#BetterSexTalk improves the discourse around sexual education and sexual assault.
Don’t look a $100 million gift horse in the mouth

Don’t look a $100 million gift horse in the mouth

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2015
Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon's donation to NYU, despite sudden name change, should not be spurned. Pushback to the name is ultimately an overreaction in comparison to the good the money will do.
Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

WSN Editorial Board October 5, 2015
The NYPD's reforms on the use of force are a step in the right direction.
NYU admissions process should be more accessible to low-income students

NYU admissions process should be more accessible to low-income students

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2015
NYU must join a wider coalition of universities in the USA in simplifying the college admissions process and reaching out to prospective students.
Reform Rikers or shut it down

Reform Rikers or shut it down

WSN Editorial Board September 28, 2015
Indictment of Riker's Island corrections officer is the first step towards fixing a long history of abuse and neglect of inmates.
Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

WSN Editorial Board September 28, 2015
Four years after Anwar al-Awlaki's death, the US drone program must change.
A progressive papacy in a conservative institution

A progressive papacy in a conservative institution

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2015
Pope Francis's progressiveness has to be seen through the lens of the conservatism of the Roman Catholic Church.
NYU should issue campus transparency report

NYU should issue campus transparency report

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2015
NYU should release a transparency report detailing the government requests for student data.
NYU response to UAE travel ban unsatisfactory

NYU response to UAE travel ban unsatisfactory

WSN Editorial Board September 21, 2015
Academic freedom is in question in regard to NYU professor Andrew Ross's bar from entering the UAE.

Ahmed Mohamed arrest latest in pattern of Islamophobia

WSN Editorial Board September 17, 2015
Instead of defending the officers who arrested a high school freshman over an engineering project, we should be encouraging more people to imitate Ahmed’s curiosity and fortitude.

Blake debacle underscores need for NYPD reform

WSN Editorial Board September 14, 2015
The James Blake case is the latest case of NYPD misconduct. It is past time for Bratton and de Blasio to act.